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By Prof. Silvestro Lucchese
17.01.19
Surgeon

And if you are celiac?

Celiac disease represents intolerance to a protein called gliadin that is contained in gluten. Prof. Silvestro Lucchese, an expert in General Surgery, explains how to find out if you are intolerant to this protein and what are the characteristic symptoms

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By Dott. Fabio D'Arrigo
17.01.19
Ophthalmologist

Treat glaucoma with the laser

Glaucoma can be treated with various techniques, the laser is one of the most recent and can adapt to different needs. Let's find out what it is with Dr. Fabio D'Arrigo, an expert in Ophthalmology in Messina

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By Dott. Cesare Azzolini
16.01.19
Plastic surgeon

Plastic surgery on children: does the purpose justify the means?

Bullying is unfortunately still a reality and indeed, tends to present itself in younger and younger age groups. In many countries plastic surgery is used to prevent it. Dr. Cesare Azzolini, an expert in Plastic Surgery in Parma, talks about it

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By Dott.ssa Cinzia Salani
15.01.19
Dietician

Have you exaggerated too at the table during the holidays?

The excesses of the Christmas holidays have been felt with a few extra pounds? With the advice of Dr. Cinzia Salani, expert in Dietology in Genoa, we understand how to remedy it.

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By Dott. Giuliano Antonio Lucani
15.01.19
Surgeon

SOS hemorrhoids: why do they manifest?

The haemorrhoidal disease has an incidence ranging from 30 to 50% in the population. Among the main factors we find the predisposition linked to familiarity. Dr. Giuliano Antonio Lucani talks about General Surgery

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By Prof. Alberto Di Giuseppe
15.01.19
Maxillofacial surgeon

Rhinoplasty: all about the nose!

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that allows you to improve your nose aesthetically or to resolve certain breathing disorders. Prof. Alberto Di Giuseppe, expert in Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery in Milan, talks about techniques and results

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By Dott. Luca Tavecchio
15.01.19
Cardiothoracic surgeon

New advances in the treatment of esophageal cancer

The treatment of esophageal cancer has been greatly improved in recent years, becoming very precise and allowing patients to suffer fewer side effects. Dr. Luca Tavecchio, an expert in thoracic surgery in Milan, talks about the therapies available today and the progress that has been made in this sense.

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By Dott. Lorenzo Mondello
07.01.19
Infectiologist

Brucellosis: the infectious disease transmitted by milk and its derivatives

Brucellosis is an infectious disease that affects livestock but can also infect humans, for example by drinking unpasteurized milk. Our expert in Infectious Diseases, Dr. Lorenzo Mondello, explains how to treat it

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By Dott. Luca Arnuzzo
07.01.19
Vascular surgeon

Do you know which treatments treat varicose veins?

Varicose veins may occur due to genetic causes or factors related to pathological conditions. Dr. Luca Arnuzzo, an expert in Vascular Surgery in Genoa, explains their nature and what to do to prevent their appearance

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By Dott. Guido Antonini
07.01.19
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hip replacement: how, when and why

Osteoarthritis of the hip is the main cause of a prosthetic implant. Our expert in Orthopedics, Dr. Guido Antonini, explains how to perform the procedure to ensure rapid recovery and reduce the risk of complications

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