Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women and accounts for about 30% of malignant tumors of the female genital system
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women and accounts for about 30% of malignant tumors of the female genital system
Hypertension: condition in which the blood pressure, measured in both arms several times and for several days, exceeds the values of 140 maximum or 90 minimum
Autoimmunity is a condition of the body in which the immune system does not recognize its components as its own and puts in place mechanisms to attack them
Asthma is a widespread chronic respiratory disease that can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness
Obesity, a major public health problem in the world, is caused by poor nutrition and lack of physical activity
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various organs and tissues of the body. It appears mild or severe, resulting in complications. He prefers women
Fibroids, also known as uterine myomas or leiomyomas, are benign masses of muscle and fibrous tissue. Their size varies from a few centimeters to the whole uterus
Sexually transmitted infections can be contracted mainly with unprotected vaginal, anal, oral-genital intercourse (without a condom)
Tomoscintigraphy is a nuclear medicine exam that is based on the administration of a radiopharmaceutical and on the subsequent detection of gamma photons emitted by the radioactive substance which is part of the radiopharmaceutical. The SPECT provides important details
Food poisoning is caused by consuming food contaminated with bacteria, or their toxins, or viruses. In most cases it is not serious
Tourette's syndrome manifests itself with tics such as repeated and sudden grunts, squeals, and movements. It is a disorder that affects the brain and behavior
Triptans are a class of drugs used to treat migraine or cluster headache crises of severe or moderate intensity
After being stung by a weever, it would be good to immediately immerse the injured part in very hot water (37-max 40 ° C) because the temperature inactivates the protein toxins present in the injected poison. A good remedy in the absence of water
Through tests for the dosage of transferrin (transferrinemia), TIBC, UIBC and transferrin saturation it is possible to evaluate the ability of the blood circulation to transport and bind iron. The exams are carried out with a sample of
Urine culture is a microbiological investigation that is carried out on the urine. The doctor prescribes it when he suspects a urinary tract infection and very often during pregnancy. No preparation is required before taking the test. It is necessary
Down syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is a genetic condition that results in a characteristic physical appearance and an intellectual disability of varying degrees
Oxyuriasis is the infestation of the intestine by pinworms, parasites also called "child worms" due to their greater prevalence among children than adults. How to avoid it, recognize it and cure it
Whipple's disease or intestinal lipodystrophy is a rare infectious disease in which lipid and glycoprotein material builds up in the mucosa of the small intestine and lymphatic tissue. It is mainly a malabsorption disease
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (W-A) is a rare genetic disease characterized mainly by primary immunodeficiency, that is, by alterations in the body's defense system (immune system). It manifests itself since childhood. Causes, symptoms
The analysis for the search for cannabinoids in the body is carried out on urine, blood, saliva and hair and is generally requested for clinical and / or medico-legal purposes. Learn more about how the various screening tests are done, what they can