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By Prof. Andrea Campi
24.01.20
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Knee traumatology: the most risky sports activities

The knee is a very delicate joint but also very exposed to trauma that can occur especially in sports, during work, in road accidents. Prof. Andrea Campi, expert in Orthopedics and Traumatology in Rome

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By Dott.ssa Cristina Anna Maria Lo Iacono
23.01.20
Geriatrician

Obstructive sleep apnea in the elderly

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by an intermittent complete or partial collapse of the airways, with consequent episodes of apnea and hypopnea. Respiratory pauses cause acute adverse effects including oxyhemoglobin desaturation, changes in blood pressure and heart rate, increased sympathetic activity, arousal corticals (micro awakenings) and sleep fragmentation. Dr. Cristina Anna Maria Lo Iacono, expert in Geriatrics in Rome, talks about it

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By Dott. Maurizio Grandi
22.01.20
Medical Oncologist

Supportive therapy: how to relieve pain?

Palliative therapy is often overlooked, for example, if it were called supportive therapy, one would think not only of the terminal phase of life. The expert in Oncology tells us about a different way of experiencing pain

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By Dott. Carlo Pignalberi
22.01.20
Cardiologist

Heart attack in women: the symptoms are not so obvious

The signs that anticipate a heart attack are now much better known than in the past: tingling or pain in the left arm, cold sweating, weakness and intense and oppressive pain in the chest that takes the breath away. Dr. Carlo Pignalberi, an expert in Cardiology in Rome, talks about it

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By Dott. Camillo Lopez
21.01.20
Cardiothoracic surgeon

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery: what are the advantages?

Minimally invasive thoracic surgery consists in performing thoracic surgery with small incisions, compared to the classic taracotomy. The expert in Thoracic Surgery tells us about this procedure and its advantages

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By Dott. Andrea Luca
20.01.20
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Treating scoliosis: teamwork!

Our expert in Orthopedics and Traumatology in Milan, Dr. Andrea Luca, tells us about scoliosis, a very common condition during adolescence

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By Dott. Carlo Alberto Benech
17.01.20
Neurosurgeon

Stenosis: doctor, I can't walk!

Stenosis consists in the narrowing of the vertebral canal causing pain and discomfort, as it presses on the nerve roots and the medulla. The neurosurgery expert tells us about the possible treatments for stenosis

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By Prof. Massimo Galli
16.01.20
Dentist

Immediate load dental implant: what is it?

By immediate loading dental implant is meant the positioning of a fixed prosthesis (temporary or definitive) on implant fixtures, which is placed in occlusion within 72 hours of surgery. Prof. Massimo Galli, expert in Odontostomatology in Rome

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By Dott.ssa Annamaria Parisi
16.01.20
Obstetrician - Gynecologist

Sexually transmitted diseases: not only is it HIV!

When we talk about sexually transmitted diseases, we generally refer to the most common, but there are several types. The expert in Gynecology explains to us what they are and the therapies indicated

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By Dott. Marco Paolemili
15.01.20
Psychiatrist

Do you happen to be unable to do without your cell phone?

Addiction is referred to with reference to toxic substances, alcohol and tobacco, but the condition of dependence can also depend on other factors. The expert in psychiatry explains what it is

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