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A transient ischaemic attack (TIA stands for transient ischaemic attack) is characterised by a temporary interruption or reduction in the blood supply to the brain

Pneumothorax and Hemothorax are collections of abnormal material (air and blood, respectively) within the chest (thoracic) cavity, in the space normally occupied by the tissue of the lungs

Pediatric brain tumors are masses or growths of abnormal cells that occur in a child's brain or the tissue and structures that are near it

Concussion is an alteration of brain function caused by trauma to the head. It can be caused by a violent or repeated blow to the head, such as in a car accident, a fall, during sporting activity, or even by shaking the person, e.g. an…

The term eyelid ptosis denotes a situation characterised by a drooping of the upper eyelid that, under normal conditions, laps at the upper edge of the cornea

Among the most common types of vertigo, there is positional vertigo, which, unlike other types, does not require the use of drugs, but of liberating manoeuvres to get rid of the sensation that the world is spinning, performed by the ENT…

Atherosclerosis (more often known in the lay world as arteriosclerosis) is a pathological condition characterised by changes in the wall of the arteries, which lose their elasticity due to the accumulation of calcium, cholesterol,…

When talking about dermatological allergies, one cannot forget to consider nickel allergy, one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis

Cardiac arrest is a serious cardiovascular event, which involves the cessation of cardiac electrical activity and requires prompt intervention

Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is a blood test that measures the concentration of haemoglobin bound to glucose. It reflects the average glucose concentration (blood glucose) during the last three months and is useful for the diagnosis of…