Ocular myasthenia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that presents itself as increased fatigability and muscle weakness…
Teleangiectasias: what are they?
Telangiectasias are caused by enlarged blood vessels. This condition is much more common than you think and you…
Helicopter crashes on Monte Rosa, no fatalities
The aircraft was carrying five people, prompt rescue, all survived
A helicopter, involved in the route between the…
Schizophrenia: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Schizophrenia comes from the Greek and literally means "separate mind": those affected struggle to distinguish…
Melanoma: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The incidence of melanoma - until a few years ago considered a rather rare disease - has increased by 4% in the…
Bladder cancer: what is it?
Bladder cancer is a malignant transformation of the cells - mainly those called transitional cells - which cover…
Management of the patient with obsessive compulsive personality disorder
Those with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder are very perfectionistic and aspire to high standards of…
What is De Quervain's Tenosynovitis?
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory process affecting the synovial sheath of the thumb tendons
Metatarsalgia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
A painful sensation in the anterior area of the foot, where the so-called metatarsal bones are located, could be a…
Blurred vision? It might be time to think about glasses
If you have blurred vision, the cause could be failing eyesight and you may need new glasses. The reasons, however,…