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Coronary angioplasty surgery is generally successful and, by widening the occluded artery, restores normal blood supply to the heart. It does, however, require a certain amount of post-operative care

What is the difference between diverticulitis and diverticulosis? Diverticulitis is a very common condition in people over 60 years of age, although lately there has been an incidence among young adults as well

Omicron: a new variant of Covid-19 detected in five countries in recent days poses a greater risk of infection than those already known, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced today at the end of an emergency meeting in Geneva

The most modern treatment of mitral insufficiency is mitral valve repair

Heart attack, new guidelines published in the USA: in Italy, cardiovascular diseases are still the leading cause of death, accounting for 34.8% of all deaths

The new variant, called South African, will be at the centre of a meeting convened by the World Health Organisation (WHO). And seven countries are 'blocked' by Italy

Pediatric trauma care: pediatric readiness assessment to be required for trauma center verification

Accidental drug overdose in the United States has escalated over the past two decades. Responding to this growing crisis, public and private agencies across multiple sectors have implemented or supported overdose prevention, treatment,…

New oral anticoagulants: how do they work? Find out about their fixed dosages, benefits and contraindications

Herpes Zoster: this disease manifests itself with microscopic skin lesions and pain

A rare metabolic bone disease of genetic origin: X-linked hypophosphatemia: Kyowa Kirin Co announced the publication of new data highlighting the sustained benefits of burosumab treatment in adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a…

An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma, a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterised by obstruction of the bronchial tubes

Intubation drugs: Patients with no pulse and apnoea or severe sensory dulling can (and should) be intubated without pharmacological assistance. Other patients are given sedative and paralysing drugs to minimise discomfort and facilitate…

Ema approves Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11, 90.7% efficacy: two injections at three-week intervals

Burkina Faso, On 21 November 2021, a healthcare centre supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Foube, Barsalogho department, in the Centre-North region of Burkina Faso, was burnt down

A swell is characterised by a series of violent waves, generally interspersed with apparently calmer moments

Another U.S. company, PatientLink Aeromed, chooses Roberts' virtual trade show

During the course of a day, it can happen that small accidents are caused by splinters and thorns that get into the skin, causing minor pain in less serious cases or infection in more serious cases

For most of the symptoms that could be alarm bells for heart problems, whether seemingly trivial or potentially more dangerous, the story told by the patient is very important

Blepharitis is a common condition caused by an inflammation of the edge of the eyelids

In Greece, a collaboration between major economic and health institutions has resulted in the presentation of the first 5G ambulance

On the occasion of National Parkinson's Day on 27 November, the Italian Society of Neurology (SIN) analyses the relationship between the disease and Covid 19

Yale researchers have developed an oral medication to treat diabetes that controls insulin levels while simultaneously reversing the inflammatory effects of the disease

Africa Health 2021: last month saw the continent’s healthcare industry leaders and influencers gather virtually at the 10th Annual Africa Health Congress - the largest conference of its kind in Africa

The ESR or erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a blood index highlighting the presence or absence of inflammation. Specifically, ESR indicates the speed with which the corpuscular part of a blood sample, rendered incoagulable, sediments to…

With pain and tingling, the hands talk to us. But what do they tell us? They tell us about disorders and pathologies that can affect the hands, an essential tool not only for carrying out different functions on a daily basis, both in a…

Maintenance is essential: it is not enough to buy a defibrillator and place it in position to be sure that it is working properly when it needs to be used, especially years later.

WHO concerned about Covid in Europe: "If action is not taken now against Covid-19, by March 2022 there will be a total of two million deaths from the coronavirus in Europe"

Paris syndrome, also known as Notre Dame syndrome, particularly affects Japanese tourists with symptoms similar to those of Stendhal syndrome

"Britain says 'no' to compulsory vaccination against Covid-19. It should be a positive choice, not an imposition". This was stated by the British Health Minister, Sajid Javid, who added: "We will not follow the example of Austria"

Electrical injuries: Although electrical accidents that occur accidentally in the home (e.g., touching an electrical outlet or being shocked by a small appliance) rarely result in significant injuries or sequelae, accidental exposure to…

The mitral valve is one of four valves whose function is to ensure the correct exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the lungs for the benefit of the whole body

WHO on Covid in Europe: increase in new infections due to low temperatures, poor vaccination coverage and predominance of Delta variant

Covid in Germany, in Saxony 'health situation is so bad that there is a risk of having to resort to triage in the ward'

How many times have we heard of Helicobacter Pylori? But what does it consist of? How can it be recognised and what treatment is best?

Let's find out how many types of anaesthesia there are and their characteristics

The lateral safety position is a first aid technique used to allow an unconscious person to breathe freely, and the patient must be placed in this position while waiting for qualified help to arrive

Atrial fibrillation is an arrhythmia of the atrial chambers of the heart that occurs frequently in people aged around 60/65 years

Cortisone is a drug with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties that has revolutionised medicine and is a real lifesaver for many patients

Risk factors for thrombosis include pulmonary arterial hypertension and thrombophilia

Intensive care, the president of the Siaarti anaesthetists Antonino Giarratano: "With the arrival of the flu there is a risk of overcrowding of admissions. Politics should not wait for the arrival of the yellow zone to act. Go ahead with…

In Japan, first aid can now benefit from an additional tool for citizens: a video tutorial on resuscitation practices while waiting for an ambulance

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease, which occurs in genetically predisposed individuals and mainly affects women. It is the body's reaction to the ingestion of gluten, a protein complex found in many cereals, such as wheat, spelt,…

A tragicomic situation occurred in the port of Chancay, Peru: in the video, which went viral on Twitter, a group of rescuers carry out a humorous rescue exercise

Cuts and wounds - how to assess them? When faced with a cut, a wound or an injury, it is not always easy to know whether stitches are necessary and whether specialist medical treatment is required or whether self-medication is sufficient

Pre-hospital scales and their usefulness in ambulances, a study published in Jama starts with this question: what are performance and feasibility rates of prediction scales for large anterior vessel occlusion when validated externally and…

Vaginitis is an infection of the female genital apparatus, not necessarily linked to an inflammatory state

Vaccine protection: the last 30 days in Italy have seen a higher incidence of Covid cases diagnosed in the unvaccinated population

Third dose in pregnancy: 'It is well known that vaccination against the Sars-Cov-2 virus in pregnancy, given the number of pregnant women vaccinated worldwide, does not have any effects that would make it contraindicated, indeed it is…

Venous thrombosis is a fairly common occurrence in a blood vessel, and if detected early it can be treated successfully

Tendinitis: shock waves, which are minimally invasive and above all effective, can in many cases be a valid therapeutic strategy, which is arrived at after a thorough diagnosis

Lumbar puncture is a surgical procedure used to extract the cerebrospinal fluid produced by the choroid plexuses, which flows in the spinal canal of the spine, in the subarachnoid spaces and in the ventricles of the brain

"Nasal polyposis is typical of chronic rhinosinusitis, a very common disease, but it is also often associated with rare diseases"

Arthritis and arthrosis fall into the broader category of rheumatic diseases, both affect the joints and both are characterised by pain accompanied by stiffness and restricted movement in the affected joints

Ecoendoscopy is an exploratory method of the digestive tract that combines the endoscopic image obtained with flexible probes and the ultrasound vision produced by a miniaturised ultrasound scanner placed at the tip of the instrument

Double vision, or diplopia, is a disorder in which two images are seen when looking at an object. Its basis is a problem in the projection of the image onto the retina, which falls in a different place in one eye than in the other

Anti-Covid pill: the commissarial structure led by General Figliuolo has been mandated by the Ministry of Health to acquire a quantity equal to 50 thousand treatment cycles of the drugs Molnupiravir and Paxlovid

Every rescuer around the world has experienced the Covid-19 crisis. Stéphane Jaccard's experience has provided a solution to the dangerous and sometimes tragic impact the pandemic has had on rescuers and people in general

When a person suffers a cardiac arrest, the time to treatment is of the utmost importance. While professional help is arriving on scene, citizen first responders can play a crucial role

Some of the worst floods to hit South Sudan in decades has affected 780,000 people. People’s homes and livelihoods (crops and cattle), as well as health facilities, schools, and markets, are submerged by floodwaters

About 200 visitors to Jerusalem each year believe they are characters from the Bible, from Mary Magdalene to Peter, from Jesus to Moses

Metatarsalgia: a painful sensation in the sole of the foot, localised to the metatarsus, may be a symptom of a foot pathology

Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalisation in patients over 65: it is characterised by a deterioration in the function of the heart that prevents the proper supply of blood to the body

Breast milk and Covid-19: a study in collaboration with Policlinico Umberto I examined infants of SARS-CoV-2 positive mothers at delivery. Results published in JAMA Network Open

Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, from liver disease to kidney failure, cancer and heart failure

Investigational oral antiviral drug Paxlovid 'reduces risk of hospitalisation or death by 89%'

Influenza vaccine 2021: "Respiratory viruses are running at the moment and we do not expect the flu virus, when it arrives, to be more clement, so let's get the children ready to defend themselves, let's vaccinate them now"

Covid in Italy, infections and deaths on the rise: 10,172 new cases of Covid-19 positivity (yesterday there were 7,698) and 72 deaths (yesterday 74) were recorded in Italy in the last 24 hours

Johnson & Johnson: "Clinical studies show 75% efficacy against severe forms of Covid after one dose, and 100% efficacy after booster"

Pfizer's anti-Covid pill: deal will allow generic manufacturers in 95 countries to distribute the drug developed by the US company

Better known as Stendhal's syndrome because Stendhal was personally affected by it and described it in his book of accounts of a trip to Italy in 1817: 'I had reached that level of emotion where the celestial sensations given by the arts…

When the pandemic started, paramedics from the Motorcycle Response Unit (MRU) were moved to other roles as we adapted our fleet in response to COVID-19

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): new research suggests there may someday be a role for ibuprofen in providing older adults with lasting immunity against RSV, a virus commonly associated with infants and young kids that also rivals the flu…

Plasminogen activators are substances belonging to the group of fibrinolytic drugs

An increase in transaminases is a symptom that may indicate inflammation or damage to liver cells. When damaged, liver cells can release higher than normal amounts of transaminases (enzymes) into the bloodstream

Why is there so much talk about the meningococcal vaccine? Meningococcus (Neisseria meningitis) is a bacterium of which 13 types are known, but only five are responsible for disease (A, B, C, Y, W135). In our country and in Europe,…

External electrical cardioversion is a procedure that can interrupt cardiac arrhythmias by performing a kind of "reset" of the heart's electrical system. It can be performed as a scheduled procedure or in an emergency/emergency phase

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis: IRCCS Gaslini researchers demonstrate the efficacy of a new oral biological therapy

Placebo and nocebo are two sides of the same coin and represent a complex phenomenon, not only neurobiological but also psychological, in which neurophysiological and behavioural changes occur following the administration of a therapy

The 'nocebo' effect: reaction triggered by negative expectation after drug or placebo administration

Israel, Pfizer's Covid vaccine to children between 5 and 11 years old: according to experts consulted by the Ministry of Health, 'the benefits of this vaccination for children would outweigh the risks'

Rising Covid infections in Europe prompt countries to adopt new restrictions to contain the epidemic

Stockholm syndrome consists in creating an emotional bond with the aggressor as a possible survival strategy in dangerous situations

The International Headache Society has classified almost 100 different types of headaches. They can be divided into primary and secondary headaches. Let's talk about some forms of primary headaches: migraine in the first place, then tension…

Tachypnoea or polypnoea is a medical condition characterised by an increase in the frequency of breaths. In a healthy adult, the number of breaths per minute is generally 16: in the case of tachypnoea, it can reach 40-60 per minute

12 November was World Pneumonia Day, established in 2018, a century after the 1918 influenza pandemic that caused almost 100 million deaths, with the aim of turning the spotlight on this all too often underestimated disease

The Treaty for the Establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) entered into force as of 5th November 2021, thirty (30) days after the deposit of the 15th instrument of ratification, on the 5th of October 2021, by the Republic of…

Kayser-Fleischer rings are brownish-yellow rings that occur at the sclero-corneal junction. They consist of copper deposits (hence the colour). Their presence is a very important diagnostic sign of Wilson's disease

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus infections can mainly be contracted in hospitals or other healthcare facilities, typically during invasive procedures (e.g. surgery or insertion of catheters into a vein)

Mammography is, together with the pap test, the most important preventive examination for women. It is the most reliable method for the early detection of breast cancer, as it is able to detect changes in breast tissue, even in millimetres

Vancomycin-sensitive staphylococcal infections (VISA) are infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, which are characterised by an intermediate resistance to the antibiotic vancomycin; this is 'Vancomycin Intermediate Satphylococcus…

Umbilical pain is a feeling of discomfort in the area inside the abdomen behind the navel. In most cases, the cause is related to disorders of the gastrointestinal system

Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a condition that appears as early as 3-4 years of age and involves a reduction in the visual capacity of one eye

The Force of Will", the contest to award the students of the IED of Florence promoted by the company of Sala Baganza (PR), continues until tomorrow, November the 12th

Let's talk about the holter monitor. Palpitations, tachycardia or the feeling as if the heart doesn't beat. In these cases, it may be useful to investigate the symptoms with the help of the holter

French-Austrian company Valneva is developing an inactivated virus vaccine: a traditional technology used in many flu and childhood vaccines

Sierra Leone Red Cross teams are providing ambulance services; first aid and psychosocial support following a fire incident that killed nearly 100 on Friday night

Statement on post cardiac arrest temperature management in children. November 2021. ILCOR Pediatric Life Support (PLS) Task Force

EMA has started evaluating an application to extend the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, to children aged 6 to 11

Blepharoptosis (or "eyelid ptosis") is a medical condition consisting of partial or total drooping of the upper eyelid of the eye