Together, we make a difference Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare hematologic malignancy that often manifests with skin lesions. Although BPDCN is mostly diagnosed in elderly patients, it may occur at any age,1,2 with men three times more likely to be affected than women. There are roughly 700 cases in the United […]
Read moreEver since penicillin was discovered in 1928, antibiotics, medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections, have made an enormous contribution to global health and diseases that were once deemed to be fatal have been successfully treated for decades. The development of antibiotics is recognised as one of the greatest advances in therapeutic medicine. Antibiotics […]
Read moreThe long-awaited summertime and holidays make this season the favorite of many people. However, typical summer weather – such as very high temperatures for several days, often combined with high humidity, strong solar radiation and lack of ventilation – may pose a health risk. The heat affects the body temperature regulation. Under normal climate conditions, […]
Read moreAt wintertime, cold weather can have an effect on our body, even in environments where temperatures are not extremely low. This is what the World Health Organization stated, pointing out also that preventive action is essential to reduce the impacts and risks on our body. The Italian Ministry of Health has made a brochure dedicated […]
Read moreA healthy and proper functioning urinary system plays a fundamental role in the well-being of the body. Because of its many functions, also minor ailments – beyond full-blown diseases – if neglected, can seriously compromise the quality of life, even from a psychological and social side. It is therefore extremely important for doctors and researchers […]
Read moreWe dream of holidays all year round, but when they finally arrive they always last too short. Post-vacation blues – defined also post-holiday blues or post-travel depression (PTD) – is a type of mood that persons may often suffer returning home or to a normal routine from a long vacation. It is a condition of […]
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