Foods for the Skin

A new video podcast by My Special Doctorcurated by Dr. Maria Chiara Villaand Dr. Piercarlo Salari

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Dr. Virgilio De Bono

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Biliary tract and gallbladder dyskinesia and stones

Bile consists mainly of bile acids and to a lesser extent by lecithin and other phospholipids and cholesterol. Also present are small amounts of bilirubin conjugate, some hormones and the

Can Cellulite be prevented? Lifestyles, diet regimen and remedies

While cellulite is not a condition caused by circulating toxins, there is no doubt that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of the onset of the condition.

Whole grains help prevent liver cancer, according to a US study

An increased supply of whole grains and fiber is associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer, according to a large observational study

Eating nuts lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality

Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, and pistachios contain high amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 series polyunsaturated fatty acids, which countless studies have shown to be valuable allies of cardiovascular health and nervous

Cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of CFS

It is known that people with CFS also report psychological disorders and symptoms of anxiety and depression to the doctor.

Cranberry in the kitchen

After harvest, cranberry fruits can be eaten fresh, dried or made into syrups or jams. Cranberries are used, therefore, for both sweet and savory preparations, and only 12 percent of

OSA: slimming down is the key to breathing better during sleep

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, is a widespread sleep disorder among men and women of all ages, particularly difficult to eliminate and known to be associated

Too much gluten in young children could increase risk of celiac disease

High gluten intake early in life was associated with an increased risk of celiac disease in a new study by a team of researchers in northern Europe. “We found that

What to eat while breastfeeding

A woman breastfeeding her baby needs energy requirements corresponding to the milk produced. A weight loss of 0.5 kg per month in the six months following delivery is taken into

Nutritional Assessment (Mini Nutritional Assessment – MNA)

The MNA is a monitoring tool that aims to identify patients at risk of malnutrition. This tool is very useful in the hospital setting, as malnourished patients are subject to

RELATED PATHOLOGIES

Ventricular hypertrophy

Ventricular hypertrophy is a condition characterized by thickening and a loss of elasticity of the walls of the left ventricle (i.e., the left lower chamber of the heart), which thus

Cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest corresponds to the interruption of the heart’s contraction and pumping action, resulting from a sudden and drastic alteration in its electrical activity (ventricular fibrillation). Cardiac arrest is an

Liver cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The liver performs several necessary

Obstructive sleep apnea

Repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction may occur during sleep, often accompanied by reduced oxygen saturation. Such episodes are accompanied in almost all cases by snoring. Apneas often end with

Diverticulitis

Diverticula are small pockets that can form in the lining of the digestive system. They usually occur more frequently in the lower part of thelarge intestine (colon). Diverticula are common,

Tendinitis

Tendons are the fibrous structures that connect the ends of muscles to bones allowing the contractile apparatus to perform its functions. Tendonitis is defined as inflammation of a tendon. It

Tumors of the adrenal glands

The adrenal glands (or adrenals) are two small triangular structures “resting” on the kidneys and responsible for the production of several hormones critical for metabolic and hydroelectrolyte balance and stress

Cerebral aneurysm

A cerebral aneurysm is a vascular malformation that presents as a small spherical protrusion or bulge along the wall of an artery present in the brain. Its presence is risky

Mitral valve repair

Repair of an insufficient/deteriorated mitral valve can be done: Removing the malfunctioning segments of the valve leaflets; implanting “synthetic cords” (which replace the broken or “stretched” natural ones of the

Myopia

Myopia is a refractive defect in which the image of distant objects is formed in front of the retina, rather than on the retina itself, making vision indistinct, while vision

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Dr. Domenico D'Angelo

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Dr. Giovanni Arrichiello

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Gynecologists, Basic Doctors
- Corso Regina Margherita 260 - Torino
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Dr. Giandomenico Mascheroni

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Endocrinologists, Basic Doctors, Certifying Doctor
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Dott.ssa Ilaria Berto

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Basic Doctors, Acupuncturists, Aesthetic Doctors
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