Eye diseases: what is iridocyclitis?
Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body is called iridocyclitis. It is an eye disorder that can cause a lot of…
Pain management in rheumatological diseases: manifestations and treatments
Pain in rheumatological diseases: manifestations and treatments. Rheumatic diseases, in Italy, affect more than 5…
High prolactin: what to do if you suffer from hyperprolactinemia?
Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin) is a disorder characterised by increased blood levels of prolactin, a hormone…
Cardiovascular diseases: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and…
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in our country and worldwide. These diseases…
Urinary tract infection: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
One of the most common reasons for people to consult a specialist and undergo a urological examination is a urinary…
Severe asthma: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Severe asthma: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Inflammation of the patellar tendon: what to do?
Inflammation of the patellar tendon - also known as patellar tendonitis or patellar tendonitis - can be defined as…
Dacryocystitis: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Dacryocystitis (pronounced “dak-ree-oh-sis-ty-tus”) is the medical term for the inflammation and infection of your…
Hypertension: when to worry about high blood pressure?
Hypertension is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and it is therefore essential to follow…
12 May, International Nurses' Day: Who was Florence Nightingale?
On 12 May 1820 Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing science, was born. The International Council of…