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Russia, like the rest of the world, is confronted with new variants of Covid, in this case the one called 'Kraken'

Epicondylitis, also known as humeral epicondylalgia, or, more commonly, tennis elbow, is a particular tendinopathy affecting the extensor tendons of the wrist and fingers

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is contained in many fresh foods and although it is commonly associated with citrus fruits, its presence is not exclusive to these fruits

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a very common disorder, occasional or chronic, that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the oesophagus, typically causing burning behind the sternum and acid regurgitation

Cholesterol is a fat present in the human body: there are two types, the 'bad' LDL and the 'good' HDL. Why is it important to keep its values under control? Can you take action to keep it at bay?

Lumbar stenosis, along with herniated discs, is one of the pathologies that most frequently affects the lumbar area, i.e. the end of the back

A distended abdomen is abnormally swollen outward. You can see and measure the difference, and sometimes you can feel it

An X-ray is an imaging study that takes pictures of bones and soft tissues. X-rays use safe amounts of radiation to create these pictures

ABACAVIR is an antiretroviral medicine. It is used with other medicines to treat HIV

Zoophobia is the fear of animals. Some people with zoophobia fear all animals, while others are afraid of a specific animal

Medicines at risk in Italy too? After initiatives in France and the UK, the Belpaese too is confronted with an unprecedented phenomenon: the shortage of medicines

Poisoning and overdose are among the 10 most common emergencies responded to by emergency room professionals, accounting for about 3.5% of all calls to the emergency number in Western countries

In winter, the limited number of hours in the sun can lead to some health problems, often related to a vitamin D deficiency

Stress, especially when prolonged over time, can lead to many health problems, from the simplest to the most serious, because it alters the immune system: skin diseases, dry mouth and memory lapses, and, in the most severe cases, even heart…

An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a major surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen. The surgery also tightens muscles. It can be appropriate for women who have had many pregnancies or anyone who has lost a lot of weight

Liver failure occurs when your liver isn’t working well enough to perform its functions (for example, manufacturing bile and ridding your body of harmful substances)

Vasa praevia (or 'vasa previa' or 'vasa previ') are an obstetrical complication characterised by the presence of fetal blood vessels that run near or in front of the internal orifice of the uterus

Chile experienced last Saturday, 7 January, the annual SAMU Reanimator Day

Ever heard of scombroid syndrome? If during a dinner party, or shortly afterwards, we start to feel itchy, headache, shortness of breath, tachycardia, diffuse erythema of the neck and face (red face allergic reaction), we are unlikely to…

Malawi's worst cholera epidemic in two decades has so far claimed some 700 lives, after the disease spread to all districts of the southeast African country

Muscle tension headache: the prolonged use of PCs and smartphones, also favored by the new remote working methods, have produced a significant increase in people suffering from neck pain

Haptoglobin is a glycoprotein produced by the liver; its function is to bind to the free haemoglobin present in the blood

The strikes in the UK that involved rescuers and nurses had an impact that was anything but peace-making: the definition of an anti-strike legislation

We distinguish sugars or carbohydrates into two broad categories: simple sugars and complex sugars

Stroke is one of the 15 most common emergencies responded to by emergency room professionals, accounting for 2% of all Emergency Numbers calls

Claustrophobia is certainly one of the most widespread phobias. The claustrophobic person can make it difficult to rescue people and/or to relate to those around him because he has an excessive and irrational fear of narrow, enclosed spaces…

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is an enzyme produced by the epithelial cells of the prostate gland and is used to thin seminal fluid

Folic acid and folates are two different molecular forms of vitamin B9: it is a synthetic molecule, used in food supplements, whereas folates occur naturally in food

To prevent the most serious event among cardiovascular diseases, the heart attack, it is essential to follow an active, healthy and balanced lifestyle, as well as to carry out tests and preventive examinations, especially in the case of…

With adolescence, sleep patterns change. Teenagers tend to go to sleep later and later and may have problems waking up and throughout the day

Let's talk about cytophobia: among the many phobias that exist some people, often even children, suffer from the one towards food. They are afraid of eating raw food, new food, food cooked by other people

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the spirochete bacterium - Borrelia burgdorferi - which is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected deer tick, known as a black-legged tick

Breast cancer is the most frequent neoplasm in women and it has been shown that about one in eight women will develop it during their lifetime. Early diagnosis is possible

Numerous anatomical and functional abnormalities can affect the umbilical cord during foetal life, which can cause problems that affect both mother and child

Capillaroscopy is a test of the capillaries that is useful in cases of suspected blood circulation disorders

Psychological counselling is a service that is increasingly in demand but difficult to access due to the sense of shame that afflicts the patient

The term dermatitis is used generically to indicate an inflammation of the skin caused by various factors that trigger a skin reaction

The pulmonologist deals with the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies that may affect the structures of the respiratory system: larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, diaphragm and rib cage

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CARDIO - MRI) represents one of the latest and most innovative diagnostic methods in the field of cardiac

Multiple sclerosis is a demyelinating neurodegenerative disease, i.e. one with lesions in the central nervous system

Approximately half of all men over the age of 50 have an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, which occurs when the prostate gland, a seminal fluid-producing gland located around the urethra, becomes larger…

Melanoma is a malignant tumour of the skin and mucous membranes that originates from melanocytes, cells that produce melanin and aggregate, resulting in the formation of moles

Generally, the first of the symptoms that are associated with a heart attack is chest pain, but there are other signs that it is important to be able to recognise, as well as the difference with which they manifest themselves in men and…

Diverticula are extroversions, with the appearance of small pouches, that form in areas of lower resistance of the intestinal wall

Paediatric orthopaedics is a super-specialist branch that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system affecting children and young people who are still growing

The KRAS test (human homologue of the Kirsten Rat sarcoma 2 viral oncogene) is the first genetic test to identify the characteristics of an important biomarker of colorectal cancer, the KRAS protein

Digital mammography is a new diagnostic method that uses a piece of equipment called a digital mammograph to form the mammography image

The term agoraphobia comes from the Greek word Agora meaning square; in fact, the earliest uses of the word in psychology and psychiatry were for people who were afraid of going to crowded places

The Spanish Red Cross sends 18 vehicles to the Ukrainian, Hungarian and Polish Red Cross as support in facing the armed conflict

The Pap test is a valuable ally for women's health. It allows early detection of abnormal cells in the cervix that can progress to cancer

Pain in the temples is a symptom often associated with headache, but the triggering factors can be different

The decision stems from last summer, when paracetamol began to become scarce in the transalpine country

Ruby angiomas are not associated with any pathology or symptoms. An outpatient laser is enough to remove them

FOMO, a term bandied about among young people, is a social phenomenon related to the digitisation of everyday life

Microalbuminuria (MA) is a predictive index for the prevention of nephropathy. Albumin is a protein present in greater quantities in human plasma; it plays the role of maintaining osmotic pressure in the vascular bed at a correct value and…

Airbags were mandatorily introduced in all cars and light trucks in the United States in 1998 (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991)

You probably don’t think about common causes of shoulder pain until you suddenly experience it. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it limits your ability to move freely. It can also bring a great deal of pain and discomfort even…

On 31 December, the NGO Ocean Viking arrived at the port of Ravenna with about 130 migrants on board

Prick tests are used to reveal any allergies (to food or inhalants) and in particular to demonstrate the presence of specific IgE for the allergen tested

The Mediterranean Diet remains a benchmark diet, with 'anti-ageing' foods being the main allies of health and beauty

Mammography is an X-ray test that allows us to examine the breast tissue inside. Like all X-rays, it involves exposing the part under investigation to small doses of ionising radiation, X-rays, capable of detecting pathological changes

Perimetry is an eye test that measures the size of the visual space perceived around the eye by observing a fixed point

Mole mapping is a dermatological test that should be carried out at least once, if not periodically, to monitor the skin and prevent the formation of serious diseases such as melanoma

The umbilical cord, also known as the umbilical cord, is an anatomical formation connecting the foetus to the placenta

Mental health in Ukraine, Ukrainian Red Cross: 'Supporting people affected by crisis events does not only mean providing humanitarian and medical assistance or meeting other social needs, but also mental health. Due to the crisis events…

Red Cross in Russia: more than 1.6 million people received aid and support in 2022 from the RRC, Russia's oldest humanitarian organization. More than half a million of them are refugees and displaced persons from Donbass and Ukraine

Thyroid and pregnancy: the hormone glands produce quantities of hormones appropriate to the body's demands at that particular time. In this context, pregnancy is the best known condition as far as the thyroid gland is concerned

Twenty-four-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: with the patient's cooperation, the available equipment enables a 24-hour recording of systolic and diastolic blood pressure values to be organised

NFL player Damar Hamlin received CPR on the field after a sudden collapse

Polysomnography, also called sleep study, is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders, which records brain waves, blood oxygen level and heart rate

After birth all newborns are examined for hip dysplasia This is a routine examination for an abnormality (2/1000 births) that develops when the joint has not formed normally and the femoral head is not stable properly in the joint…

Magnetic resonance angiography (MR angiography) is a non-invasive method that can make use of several techniques

New Year's Eve in Germany: the heads of the fire brigade, police and rescue services 'in shock' not because of the number of interventions, but because of the numerous targeted attacks on ambulances and rescue vehicles

Nutrition has an important influence on body development, quality of life and the psychophysical condition of the individual

The skin is a body organ like any other, such as the liver, kidney, lung, heart. However, it has a special characteristic that makes it unique, it is visible

Varicocele is a fairly common pathology that affects about 20% of males between the ages of 15 and 45

Particularly for inflammatory joint diseases (rheumatic diseases), total-body MRI has become the diagnostic method of reference to the extent that it has entered all diagnostic guidelines

It is estimated that about 80% of sexually active women come into contact with the HPV virus during their lifetime, with a prevalence of 25-35 years. Therefore, knowing the infection well can help prevent it

Blood pressure is the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries of the cardiovascular system. It depends on both the amount of blood pumped by the heart and the resistance to blood flow

Breast cancer, or breast cancer, is the most frequent cancer in the female population, affecting one in eight women: its incidence increases progressively with age and, to date, it is the leading cause of female death from cancer

Rectosigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic technique by which one can look into the rectum and sigma (hence the term rectosigmoidoscopy) to see if there is any lesion causing the patient's discomfort

Colds, coughing and laboured breathing in very young children can be the hallmarks of bronchiolitis

Equipment failures in ambulance: few moments are a bigger nightmare for emergency health care providers than arriving at the scene of a crisis or preparing to attend to an emergency room patient and a vital piece of equipment unexpectedly…

Finding a patent foramen ovale in certain clinical scenarios and correcting the defect can prevent strokes

Cytogenetic analysis (or chromosome map or karyotype) is the study of the chromosomes of cells

Several lipid profile parameters can be determined in the laboratory. These values have different meanings, and the same indications do not apply to all of them

Respiratory function tests are examinations that assess the functioning of the respiratory system: from airflow to lung volumes

Albumin is the most abundant protein in plasma, is small in size and is synthesised by the liver

Radiography is a diagnostic technique that relies on the use of X-rays and the 'braking' effect due to the interaction between matter and radiation

The umbilical cord, also called the umbilical cord, is an anatomical formation that connects the foetus to the placenta

What is ultrasound-guided mammary cyst agocentesis? Breast cyst agocentesis is both a diagnostic and therapeutic technique

Thyroid diseases: the endocrine glands and the cells of the diffuse neuroendocrine system secrete a series of substances, called hormones, capable of influencing the functioning of many organs and apparatuses and, as a consequence, numerous…

Calcium Score: prevention through coronary calcium assessment plays a key role in the treatment of heart disease

Rapid diagnosis and eradication of Helicobacter Pylori enables prevention and treatment of major gastric diseases

Scoliosis and Hyperkyphosis, the importance of early diagnosis from an early age to avoid surgery

During the audiological check-up, as part of which the hearing test is performed, the specialist assesses the anatomical and functional function of the ear

What is a breath test also called a breath test? The breath test is a very simple and usually non-invasive diagnostic tool in clinical practice (some tests use radioactive isotopes but are mainly used in experiments)

Maculopathies: Optical Coherence Tomography is a reliable and non-invasive examination that allows a better approach to the disease

With the term infarction, we indicate death or necrosis of a tissue or organ, due to a deficit in blood flow and lack of oxygen for a certain period of time

Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme found predominantly in the liver. Damage to this organ results in the release of alanine aminotransferase into the bloodstream