Diabetes (general)
Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by an increase in sugar (glucose) levels in the blood. It causes problems with the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and nerves
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Dementias
Dementia is a condition that leads to the progressive and irreversible degeneration of brain function causing memory loss and personality changes
Antenatal diagnosis
Prenatal diagnosis includes a set of invasive and non-invasive investigations, through which it is possible to identify certain diseases of the fetus before birth
Dialysis
Dialysis is a procedure (therapy) to remove waste substances produced by the body and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly
Brain aneurysm
Cerebral aneurysms are dilations of the arteries (blood vessels) located inside the skull. They are formed due to damage in one or more points of the artery wall which, consequently, progressively thins
Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that damages the pancreas and prevents it from producing insulin. It mainly affects young people
Samaritan donation
The Samaritan donation is the choice of a living donor to offer his own organ to save the life of another person with whom he has no connection
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is defined as passing watery, semi-formed or liquid stools several times a day. How to prevent and cure it
Eating disorders
Eating disorders consist of abnormal attitudes towards food and an exaggerated concern for one's weight
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis consists of inflammation of pouch-shaped dilations of the intestine. It can cause severe stomach pain, fever and nausea
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD is characterized by obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that can hinder daily activities
Ache
Pain can be associated with many diseases and can be persistent or chronic and reach various levels of intensity. 10 tips to relieve it
Pain in the hand
Hand pain can depend on various causes, the main ones being: carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, cyst, De Quervain syndrome, inflammation of the tendons, fracture
Breast pain
Breast pain or mastalgia affects many women at all ages. There are various causes, but it rarely indicates a serious problem such as a tumor
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can be caused by a variety of problems. What are the main causes, how to reduce or eliminate it? Assessments, treatments and therapies
Vasculitis (Angiitis or Arteritis)
Vasculitis, also known as angiitis or arteritis, is inflammation of the walls of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries) found in some rare diseases. Vasculitis can affect anyone, although some types of vasculitis are more common
Binge eating disorder - DAI
People with binge eating disorder have an urgent need to eat large amounts of food even if they are not hungry
Foot pain
The most frequent causes of foot pain are: sprains and strains, warts, blisters, calluses, hallux valgus, ingrown toenails, arthritis, tendon injuries, fractures, diabetic foot
Epiluminescence or dermatoscopy (exams)
Epiluminescence, or dermatoscopy, is an examination that is used for the periodic control of moles and the prevention of melanoma
Emphysema
Emphysema is a disease that causes irreversible changes and damage to lung tissue resulting in increased difficulty in breathing
