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Obstetrics & Gynecology

In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer: what does it consist of?

In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, more commonly known as IVF, is an assisted procreation procedure characterized by the fertilization of the egg outside the woman's body. The expert in Gynecology and Obstetrics talks about it

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Orthopaedic Surgery

Reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament of the elbow

The medial collateral ligament of the elbow is one of the primary stabilizers of the elbow.

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Stomatology

Diagnosis and treatment of bad breath or halitosis

Bad breath is a very annoying and frequent disorder that has enormous implications for human relationships and for the emotions of the people who suffer from it.

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By Dott. Tommaso Lubrano
23.07.21
Surgeon

Hernia and nutrition: what kind of relationship do they have?

In Italy, the incidence of cases of inguinal hernia linked to nutritional factors and the health of the abdominal wall is increasing. Dr. Tommaso Lubrano, expert in General Surgery in Turin, helps us to understand better

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By Dott.ssa Graziella Malizia
22.07.21
Endocrinologist

Deficit of the GH hormone: when growing up is a problem!

GH deficiency is a pathology of the endocrine system that can affect both adults and children. In the growth phase, growth hormone deficiency is defined through auxological, clinical, hormonal or neuroradiological criteria. Dr. Graziella Malizia, expert in Endocrinology in Palermo, talks about it.

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By Dott. Antonio Pontoriero
21.07.21
Radiation Oncologist

Cyberknife: what are the advantages?

The Cyberknife System is a device used in Radiotherapy dedicated to Radiosurgical treatments. It exploits the Robotics technology to perform highly conformed treatments to the lesions managing to minimize the high doses to healthy tissues. Dr. Antonio Pontoriero, an expert in Radiotherapy in Messina, talks about it

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By Dott. Humberto Zanetti
21.07.21
Psychologist

Stress: how does it affect our body?

The perception of stimuli considered stressful by our body causes the activation of the brain areas in search of a solution, which can be flight or fight. Dr. Humberto Zanetti, expert in Psychotherapy in Rome, explains what happens in our body when it is subjected to stressful events

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By Dott. Giovanni Galati
21.07.21
Internal medicine Specialist

Benign liver lesions and angiomas: the role of ultrasound!

Benign lesions or liver foci are nodular changes, solid or liquid, which arise in the hepatic parenchyma, or inside the liver. Dr. Giovanni Galati, expert in internal medicine in Rome, talks about it

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By Prof. Marco Milone
21.07.21
Surgeon

What do you need to know about a hiatal hernia?

Hiatal hernia is a disease that occurs in about 15% of the population, especially those over 50. Prof. Marco Milone, expert in General Surgery in Naples, explains everything we should know about it

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By Prof. Gian Gaetano Ferri
21.07.21
Otolaryngologist

How to recognize adenotonsillar hypertrophy in children

Prof. Gian Gaetano Ferri, expert in Otolaryngology in Bologna, explains how to recognize adenotonsillar hypertrophy, a very common condition in children between 3 and 10 years of age

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