Cataracts
Summary Behind the pupil of the eye is a lens that focuses light. In a healthy eye this lens is clear, but when there is a cataract there is a
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How pain is measured
Although it is an entirely subjective disorder, pain can be measured with appropriate instruments, so-called scales, which have been appropriately developed and validated in the clinical setting. Everyone should be
Unnecessary pain
For a long time, disease-related pain has not been adequately addressed. In fact, pain is a symptom and should be treated with the same attention as disease, to prevent it
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The diet for cancer prevention and treatment
It is now proven that too much sugar, meat and refined foods increase our risk of getting sick, while whole grains and vegetables protect us. But what kind of diet
Cell phone is not responsible for the occurrence of brain tumors
Since the mid-1980s, a time when the cell phone spread rapidly throughout the world, there has been speculation about a possible cell phone-brain tumor relationship as a result of brain
New blood test detects eight types of cancer
Diagnosing cancer can be complicated and involve unpleasant procedures such as mammograms and colonoscopies; in addition, tumors are often detected only when they have reached a certain size. Researchers are
Melanoma: a serious danger to the health of our skin
Sea or mountains, who doesn’t like the sun in summer? Beware, however, of the negative effects it can have on our skin, especially if it is fair and full of
Discovering ANT: the nonprofit association for home care for cancer patients
Established in 1978 by oncologist Franco Pannuti, 1985 to present Foundation ANT Italy ONLUS – the largest nonprofit for free home-based specialist care for cancer patients and prevention – has
Citrus and Umberto Veronesi Foundation together in the fight against cancer
It is called “Citrus – the Italian Garden” and is a fruit and vegetable company in Cesena committed to the front line in the fight against cancer. For years, in
HEALTH: Eliminating smoking and sedentary lifestyle can prevent one in three cancers
Once again this year, as is customary to do,AIRC (Italian Association for Field Research) has kicked off the“Oranges of Health” initiative. Awareness campaigns were held in some 2,500 squares throughout
New test detects cervical cancer in 100% of cases
A new test to diagnose cervical cancer, developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, has shown a 100 percent success rate, significantly outperforming diagnostic tests that are currently
Garlic, onions & co. protect against colon cancer
Not everyone likes them, not everyone digests them easily, many love them but still rarely eat them to avoid bad breath problems and related embarrassments in social situations. Still, science
Bowel cancers: extra virgin olive oil helps fight and prevent them
Following research conducted by Antonio Moschetta of the University of Bari, it was found that daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil helps prevent and fight intestinal cancers. The work,
Melanoma, a new laser detects cancer cells in the blood and may help destroy them
In the future, doctors may be able to detect and kill cancer cells with a noninvasive laser . This is promised in a paper published in Science Transitional Medicine, in
Early diagnosis of breast cancer with liquid biopsy: now you can
With 2.1 million new diagnoses worldwide in 2018, breast cancer is the most prevalent neoplasm in the female population globally, but also the one that can be cured best, often
Cancers: what are the established risk factors?
Tumors in recent years are talked about a lot: both because,
Unfortunately, they are diseases that affect millions of people; both because,
fortunately, biomedical research makes continuous progress in the
Melanoma cases among young U.S. declined by nearly a quarter in 10 years: information campaigns work
Public health campaigns encouraging people to protect themselves from the sun in the United States seem to be paying off, although for now they are only visible in the
Breast cancer, mechanism causes metastasis unveiled
One of the most frequent forms of breast cancer, intraductal breast carcinoma (IDC) represents a commitment for Italian research to seek therapies tailored against carcinoma type. This type of cancer
Cancer discovery that bodes well
Cancer, in whatever form it presents itself, is a terrible beast. In today’s medicine, and science, the resources to study the disease and find a remedy are among the highest
Can we tell if we are getting sick by reading DNA?
Analyzing DNA for genetic traces associated with the risk of certain diseases. For some it is a good way to prevent the onset of disease, but the scientific community views
Can eye color reveal some health problems?
Do many people really believe a face with brown eyes is more reliable? Or that blue eyes would predispose to cancer? The answers may surprise you.
Bladder cancer: how to prevent it?
Bladder cancer consists of the malignant transformation of the cells lining the inner surface of the bladder itself, i.e., the organ that collects urine filtered by the kidneys before being
Endometrial cancer: what is it?
The endometrial tumor is usually an endometrioid adenocarcinoma. It usually manifests as postmenopausal vaginal bleeding. Diagnosis is made by biopsy. Staging is surgical. Treatment requires hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and, in
Pancreatic cancer
The pancreas is an elongated glandular organ, about 18-20 cm long, located deep in the abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. It is divided into three parts: the largest
Brain tumor: what to know
Brain tumors do not have typical symptoms because they induce disorders common to many other diseases of the nervous system. These symptoms depend on the size of the tumor and
Kidney cancer: symptoms and prevention
The kidneys are two even organs placed symmetrically at the back of the abdomen, at the lumbar level. They are shaped like two beans, about the size of a fist,
Adrenal gland tumor
The adrenal glands, or adrenals, are two small glandular organs located above the upper pole of each kidney (hence their name, precisely sur-renal). They have a triangular shape and are
