The skin is our body’s largest organ and is made up of various tissues. It works as a touch point with the outside world and, at the same time, as a real anatomical barrier. Although the skin is extremely thin, it performs many functions, including providing protection for our body, acting as our first defense […]
Read more28 February is universally recognised as World Rare Disease Day. This is a significant date for the Menarini Group, which counts among its core values the research on yet unresolved pathologies and infectious diseases, with particular attention to rare diseases. The Group is committed to the development of new therapies that can address the unmet […]
Read moreTogether, 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 […]
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