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Are you sure you know how to recognize depression?

Deep and lingering sadness. Apathy. Overly discouraged attitude in the present and pessimistic about the future, even when circumstances would not warrant it. Frequent urge to cry, especially among women.

Are you familiar with Alzheimer’s disease?

It is becoming increasingly common, especially because of of the aging population, and much feared, because its effects on intellectual function are burdensome, and the available therapies do not still

Pro-arrhythmic drugs: more attention needed

Congenital long QT syndrome is a cardiac condition present from birth that essentially consists of a “repolarization defect,” that is, an electrophysiological alteration that results in a lengthening of the

Mask and physical activity

During a sports training session, is it advisable to wear a face mask to protect oneself from COVID-19? Physical activity in training involves an increase in respiratory function, so it

Myxoedema: symptoms and monitoring

Myxoedema is the metabolic decompensation due to reduced thyroid hormone uptake. This condition is very rare in pediatric age. The main symptoms are drowsiness, lethargy, hypoventilation, hypothermia, and coma. Immediate

Meetings with Prof. Berrino: Cow’s Milk

What do we really know about this ancient food that has fed the world’s population for centuries? Is it still essential to have it in today’s diet? Dr. Berrino guides

Is it possible to stop the progressive worsening of Parkinson’s disease?

The Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system, first described in 1817 by an English physician, James Parkinson. It is characterized by three main symptoms: slowness

What to do when you go into a coma

Coma is the morbid condition characterized by loss of consciousness with reduced or absent responsiveness to sensory stimuli and preservation of vegetative functions. Four levels of coma are distinguished: awake

NEW YEAR’S YEAR’S BOTTLE: danger of acoustic trauma

The year 2017 is now drawing to a close and we are about to say goodbye as we look forward to a new year. This holiday season, traditions take center

Diabetic emergencies

Diabetes is a condition in which insulin, which helps the body harness the energy within food, is absent. Excessive insulin concentration causes insulin or hyperglycemic shock. Excessive sugar contraction together