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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

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

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

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