Hepatitis D: what is it?

Hepatitis D is caused by a defective RNA virus (delta agent) that can replicate only in the presence of hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis B infection rarely occurs as coinfection during acute hepatitis B or as superinfection during chronic hepatitis, also type B.

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What is sexual identity?

Sexual identity is a construct that indicates how a person experiences pleasure, feeling, relating to others, and how they act out their sexuality through behavioral choices, and is directly influenced

Panic attacks in adolescence

Panic attacks are one of the typical symptoms of adolescence. Anxiety disorders and panic attacks in fact represent one of the prevalent reasons why psychological counseling is sought in this age group.

Pasta, precious nourishment

More and more research validates the role of pasta within a balanced diet for both children and adults.

One more glass? Alcoholic beverage consumption between habit and health effects

There are many alcoholic beverages that can fit into the drinking habits of so many people, wine and beer in their different characteristics, aperitifs, cocktails, and then spirits.

The knee in sports

The knee is a complex and delicate joint, always subjected to stress and strain, and sometimes a fragile point in many traumatic events.

What to do when you have a muscle cramp?

A cramp is a sudden, brief, unintentional (involuntary) and usually painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Muscle cramps can be a symptom of nervous system malfunction. Causes

The shape of the body reveals the condition of our health status

Depending on whether you are pear or apple, you might have more body fat than you think, especially depending on your age.

Next-generation pacemakers may be powered by an unlikely source: the heart

Researchers are studying and developing new technologies to make new battery-free pacemakers. The innovation is based on a piezoelectric system that converts vibrational energy–created within the chest by each heartbeat–into

Seeing clearly without cataracts

A cataract is a gradual and progressive clouding of the lens inside the eye.

Pulmonary emphysema: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Smoking and pollution are the most common causes of pulmonary emphysema, a condition that can damage respiratory function. Pulmonary emphysema is a disease that affects lung tissue, causing progressive dilation

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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a tubular formation that is part of the large intestine, which in the past was not given a specific purpose; however, its role

Salmonellosis

Salmonella infection or salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that affects theintestines. This bacterium inhabits the intestinal tract of animals andhumans and escapes to the outside with theexpulsion of feces. It

Gastroesophageal reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) consists of a pronounced rise of some of the acidic contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus, promoted by a poor seal or increased

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas, the long, flat gland located transversely at the top and back of the abdominal cavity. The pancreas produces enzymes that aid digestion and hormones

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,

Hepatitis E

Hepatitis E is an uncommon inflammation of the liver in Western countries, brought about by 4 possible variants of the Hepatitis E virus (HEV) that accidentally entered the body through

Abdominal hernia

An abdominal hernia occurs when a viscera or part of a viscera leaks out of the abdominal cavity where it is contained, due to the weakening of one of the

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver, brought about by infection with Hepatitis C virus (HCV), of which there are 6 variants, characterized by different genotypes, different epidemiological distribution

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder wall. The inflammatory process, once initiated, generates changes at both microscopic and macroscopic levels, evolving from simple congestion, through a suppuration phase, to

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is the most common acute inflammation of the liver worldwide and is caused by the virus of the same name, which accidentally entered the body through contaminated food

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