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FLIP represents an innovation in the evaluation of upper digestive tract disorders such as dysphagia

Increased heart rate, insomnia, nervousness: these are some of the ways in which hyperthyroidism manifests itself, a condition that most frequently affects women and occurs when the thyroid gland works excessively

Cholesterol is a molecule belonging to the lipid class, present in the blood, partly self-produced by the liver and partly introduced through food intake

Also known as solar keratosis, actinic keratosis is counted among the pre-cancerous conditions. It is in fact a lesion due to overexposure to ultraviolet rays that can lead (in about 10% of cases) to the development of spinocellular…

What is defined as a cyst is a cavity or sac, normal or pathological, enclosed by a membrane that contains liquid or semi-solid material

Every time an earthquake occurs, two data that are provided to indicate its magnitude are the magnitude and the intensity

An ankle fusion surgery combines your ankle bones into one bone. It reduces the symptoms of ankle arthritis including pain, inflammation and swelling

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic test that allows internal observation of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, detecting both benign and malignant changes

A dog bite is an event that can happen. The languages between humans and animals differ, and even the most tame dogs can react aggressively when faced with an uncomfortable or invasive gesture

Fibrinogen is a glycoprotein synthesised by the liver and plays an important role in the process of blood clotting

The impedance measurement test is a test, generally carried out by an ENT specialist, through which information about the state of health and function of the ear is obtained

Choking due to severe upper airway obstruction is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires fast, appropriate action by anyone available

The warm weather brings out unwanted insects and along with them, comes allergies. Insects can cause allergic reactions among most people, either by stinging, biting, or even without either

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): uneasiness or worrisome physical symptoms are a sign that something is wrong and it is important to be aware of what your symptoms could mean

Fundus oculi examination: this is a diagnostic test used to study the posterior part of the eyeball. In particular, the test covers the entire vitreous cavity including the vitreous body, the optic nerve head, the central retina (macula)…

We often hear about the Mercalli Scale or the Richter Scale in the event of strong earthquakes even if in recent years the latter is preferred

Having surgery is no simple matter. Even if the surgery is well-planned, there may be a sense of apprehension accompanying it

Home should be a safe space for children. It’s where they play, learn, relax, and find care, comfort, and love

There are different but similar symptoms between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both are a kind of inflammatory bowel disease

The fibroscan (liver elastography) is a diagnostic method useful for quantifying liver fibrosis, i.e. the scarring phenomenon that follows diseases such as viral hepatitis and can lead to cirrhosis of the liver

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, 68 patients in 16 U.S. states have been identified since last March 14: three people have died and there have been eight cases of vision loss and four cases of surgical eyeball removal

Congenital heart disease: some diseases occur in the course of life, others are born with us. In the latter case, we speak of congenital diseases, which include heart disease

The urine test is a physical-chemical and microscopic test that is performed on a urine sample What is the urine test used for?

The co-culture is a test that is performed on a stool sample

Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disease of unknown etiology. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and other symptoms affecting many organs and systems

The tonal audiometric test is a test that can provide information about hearing ability. It is generally performed by the audiometric technician

It is now known that diabetes induces a slowdown in wound healing, making the healing process more difficult than normal

Underlying Somatization Disorder are recurrent and multiple physical complaints, lasting several months or years, which lead those affected to seek medical attention, but which apparently do not appear to have an organic cause

What is an AED defibrillator and how it works: everything you need to know about this life-saving device

An "earthquake" (also called "earthquake" or "earthquake") is a sudden vibration or settling of the earth's crust, caused by the unpredictable movement of a rock mass underground

EOS is a newly developed X-ray device that allows the spine and lower limbs to be studied in the upright (loaded) position

Glycated hemoglobin is hemoglobin bound to glucose molecules. When the levels of the latter are very high for a long period of time, the hemoglobin present in the red blood cells becomes saturated with it, giving rise to glycated hemoglobin

The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a diagnostic test which, through some electrodes positioned on the scalp, measures the electrical activity of the brain, reproducing it, on a screen, in the form of a series of

The electrocardiogram is an outpatient diagnostic test that allows the electrical activity of myocardial fibres to be recorded and graphically visualised

Let's talk about chronic pain. The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP, 1979) defines pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of

A person will be diagnosed with chest trauma when they have a severe chest injury

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is among the most complex heart defects occurring in the newborn, and is one of the most frequently diagnosed heart defects during the fetal echocardiogram; this syndrome is the set of malformations in which…

The essential feature of hypochondriasis is worry related to the fear of having, or the belief that one has, a serious illness

The results of a recent publication have demonstrated the efficacy of tacrolimus, administered as eye drops, to treat particularly resistant allergic conjunctivitis, with proliferative lesions or corneal involvement (keratoconjunctivitis)

The term "diabesity" was coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe the relationship between diabetes and obesity

How is it treated and what are the medications for bipolar disorder? Pharmacological therapy with antidepressants and that associated with mood stabilizers: a research analyzes the risk of inducing the manic phase in the treatment of…

The term "cardiophaty" refers to all diseases affecting the heart, altering normal blood circulation and causing - consequently - important repercussions on the health of the patient, who may suffer from limitations in carrying out daily…

For a common citizen, the seismic event is always a moment of great stress. Within certain limits this stress can be adequately managed by following a few simple rules

Hair loss from Covid-19: the epidemiological curve from Covid is finally taking a dip, making us think it may be at its end

Stress is the psychophysical response to a number of emotional, cognitive or social tasks perceived by the person as excessive

The complete blood count is one of the most requested and important blood tests. Blood is made up of a liquid part called plasma and a corpuscular part, made up of cells

Pelvic ultrasound is an investigation that does not involve the use of radiation and is based on the emission of ultrasound, which is considered to cause no harm to the body

In the medical field, seborrheic keratosis or seborrheic wart is a form of benign tumor of the epidermis that appears as a usually round or oval, flesh-colored, brown or black spot

Emergency medicine is the specific medical discipline that deals with emergencies or urgencies and operates in internal hospital services (Emergency Room) or services outside the hospital, such as Emergency Number

Disaster psychology refers to the area of psychology that deals with clinical and social interventions in situations of calamity, disaster and emergency/urgency

Ischaemic heart disease is a condition that affects the coronary arteries: their progressive narrowing restricts the blood supply - and thus oxygen - to the heart

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, world-first guidelines for children with common inherited nerve disorder

An earthquake can be felt jerkily or undulatory. But do these two types of movements really exist?

Transvaginal ultrasound is an instrumental test that allows us to assess the female internal reproductive organs and check their state of health

Heartburn, or acidity of the stomach, is a very common annoyance that manifests itself more often after the age of 50

Neck pain or cervicalgia, what we often simply call 'cervicalgia', is a disorder associated with inflammation of the muscles, joints or tendons of the neck, which can affect people of any age, and which is related to various triggering…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, after lung and breast cancer

Let's find out what ocular tonometry is, a diagnostic technique used to measure internal eye pressure, why it is important to monitor eye tone, when values can be said to be normal and when they indicate borderline pressure

Sebaceous cyst is one of the benign skin cysts and can be classified as an epidermal inclusion cyst (epidermoid cyst)

The term coronary artery disease refers to diseases of the coronary arteries, the vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle

Endometriosis is a chronic benign inflammation that affects females of childbearing age and results from an abnormality of cells in the uterine cavity (endometrial cells) that migrate to extra-uterine sites (usually ovaries or pelvic…

An annuloplasty is a procedure to treat a leaky heart valve. During annuloplasty, your provider places a small ring around the leaky valve

Anticoagulants are a family of medications that stop your blood from clotting too easily. They can break down existing clots or prevent clots from forming in the first place

Surgery may be not be necessary for many ankle problems; therapy and medications may be enough to resolve the issue

Cystitis consists of a very annoying inflammation of the bladder mucosa and is accompanied by the continuous need to urinate, sometimes with pain when urinating

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue or tiredness, which usually does not go away with rest, has no…

Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products

CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency treatment used to restart a person’s heart and breathing during cardiac emergencies

The medical-ophthalmological term "keratitis" indicates an inflammatory process generated to damage the cornea, the transparent part that frontally wraps the eyeball, as well as the first lens of the optical path constantly covered with…

A kidney cyst is a benign lesion that grows from kidney tissue. This formation appears in the form of a fluid-filled pocket and in most cases does not cause serious problems

Chlamydia is among the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis, it is transmitted through vaginal, anal and oral intercourse

Myocardial infarction is one of the most frequent causes of emergency room access and is among the leading causes of death in industrialised countries

The ambulance in the USA was not exactly born on March 28, 1865, but this is certainly a fundamental date in the history of American rescue: in Cincinnati, in fact, the Commercial Hospital begins its hospital transport service

Cryptorchidism is the failure of the testicle to descend into the scrotum, and it is the most common anomaly of the male urogenital system in childhood

Useful information on glaucoma: the following information will help you understand if you are at risk of developing the disease and how you can possibly reduce the consequences of glaucoma

Twelve First Aid myths debunked! Being confident in your First Aid knowledge is important to know how to help in a medical emergency and to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital

In ophthalmology, the term cycloplegia is used to define a paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye

Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder that affects one in three people, mostly women, and is characterised by disturbances referred to the colon (cramps, spasms, diffuse or localised pain in a specific point of the abdomen),…

The term schizophrenia (from the German schizophrenie, from the Greek σχιζο 'to separate/separate' and -phrenie from the Greek ϕρενία meaning 'mind') is a psychic disorder in which cognitive, emotional and behavioural alterations coexist

Shoulder pain is a common problem that can affect people of all ages

Eating disorders (DCA) as signs of discomfort: disorders related to food intake are an important sign of discomfort, both when they appear occasionally - stomach ache, nausea, morning vomiting - and even more so when the disorders are…

Spring sunshine, at altitude the slopes are still open: a day's skiing is in order. But in situations where it is wise to be careful

The pulse oximeter, also known by the term saturation meter, is a kind of clip that is usually placed on a finger (the index finger) to measure the oxygen saturation and heart rate (BPM) in a person

Relief on the Slovenian-Italian border: on 21 March, the Regional Director of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Fire Brigade, Engineer Agatino Carrolo, and the Trieste fire brigade commander, Engineer Girolamo Bentivoglio Fiandra, accepted the…

During an emergency, this is well known, one of the basic rules is to use the stairs: the lift is to be avoided in scenarios involving fire, earthquakes or floods

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory process involving the conjunctiva, the effect of any allergen, both chemical and natural

Mitral regurgitation: hitherto, the development of valvular heart disease in patients with chronic heart failure has been underestimated and rarely treated

Sideremia expresses the amount of so-called 'circulating iron', i.e. that bound to transferrin (protein responsible for iron transport)

Let's talk about chloasma. During pregnancy it can happen that in some specific areas of the body, and in particular of the face, hyperpigmentation occurs which generates a chromatic alteration of the skin

Endometriosis is a benign condition that exclusively affects females and develops when endometrial cells (i.e. cells lining the uterine cavity) proliferate outside the uterus

Eczema is an inflammatory manifestation of the skin characterised by redness and crusty scaling and a rather important itchy component

Cystopyelitis is an inflammation, usually caused by bacteria, affecting the bladder and the renal pelvis. The pathogens responsible for the infection may colonise one of the two structures before the other or affect both at the same time

TIBC (acronym from the English Total Iron Binding Capacity) is a parameter, detectable by a simple venous blood test, that indicates how well plasma proteins (particularly transferrin) are able to bind oxidised iron (Fe3+) and transport it…

Normally, venous blood from the systemic circulation reaches the heart via the two hollow veins that flow into the right atrium; the tricuspid fills the right ventricle which pumps the blood into the pulmonary artery towards the pulmonary…

The epidermoid cyst is also called sebaceous cyst and is one of the most common skin cysts. Appearing on the skin and originating from the hair follicle, it consists of a cystic cavity located in the dermis and filled with keratin and lipid…

Thyroid-paratoid ultrasound is an investigation that does not involve the use of radiation and is based on the emission of ultrasound, which is believed to cause no harm to the body

Swimming is not just a fun activity, but it’s also one of the best forms of exercise. During summer, many families spend quality time together and have fun in a backyard pool

Let's talk about sleep apnea. Sleep is essential for existence. Sleep helps the body recover mentally and physically, allowing the brain and the body the rest it deserves at the end of a long day

Bacterial conjunctivitis is one of the most widespread and common types of conjunctivitis. It is caused by contact with affected individuals, or by an abnormal proliferation of the conjunctival bacterial flora or by pathogenic bacteria from…

Psychosomatics is a broad field of pathology that lies halfway between medicine and psychology