Category: Health
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ALS, drug approved in the USA for those with the SOD1 gene mutation (120 people in Italy)
Of Maria Giovanna Faiella The neurologist Sabatelli (Centro NEmO Gemelli): «The FDA authorisation, albeit conditional, is a seal of guarantee». Now the green light from the EMA is awaited in Europe. Aisla: Fundamental genetic test: many do not know they have this genetic mutation There is good news for a small group of patients with…
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Salus Tv n.17 of 26 April 2023
(Adnkronos) – The Italian Society of Hematology meets patients With “Smile Therapy” hospitals that are more child-friendly and healing more within reach In ‘In the heart of Sania’, a comparison of innovative products for those who can’t stop smoking World haemophilia day, FedEmo: “Research progress and shortcomings in assistance to ECMs” Multiple sclerosis, “Physical activity…
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Agd, ‘now full implementation of the juvenile diabetes and school document’
‘The integrated strategic intervention document for the inclusion of children, adolescents and young people with diabetes in school, educational and training contexts in order to protect their right to care, health, education and a better quality of life”, promoted in 2013 by Agd Italia, coordination between the Italian associations of young people with diabetes, in…
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The slimming drug “of the stars”: risk of malnutrition without medical supervision
Semaglutide, the antidiabetic taken by some to lose weight following a trend launched by some celebrities, can cause malnutrition: it must always be taken under medical supervision It takes away the appetite so much that it can cause malnutrition: semaglutide, the drug against diabetes that is going crazy on social media because it makes you…
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Berlusconi, the medical bulletin: “Stable clinical picture, optimal recovery of organ functions”
Words that highlight a further improvement in the health conditions of the former prime minister «Over the last four days, the responses to the therapies have made it possible to achieve a stable clinical picture, characterized by a optimal and convincing recovery of organ functions». According to health bulletin of the president of Forza Italia…
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Rare diseases, Aisla: “Well ok FDA to Sla drug, now the EMA verdict is speeding up”
“Today is a good day for the history of this disease because the approval by the FDA, which we hope will be followed by that of the European Medicines Agency EMA in the short term, is not only a bureaucratic act but represents a fundamental step to allow the access to the drug to a…
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Journey into the microbiota. The microscopic secrets of a flat stomach
“I had a very light meal, yet I feel more swollen than a balloon!” “I, on the other hand, have only eaten a fruit and I feel leavened, with my belly so swollen that I look 6 months pregnant! And then it starts like tachycardia, my voice drops and I feel a strange taste in…
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Kidney cysts: how to recognize the “malignant” ones?
Of Arrigo Schieppati The presence of one or more cysts is documented in 10-20% of the population and the frequency increases with age: they are found in 30% of over 70s During an ultrasound I was found a renal cyst, described as follows: «Superior mesorenal polylobed cystic formation on the posterior lip with fine internal…
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Gliomas (brain tumors that also affect young people): drug slows growth
Of Vera Martinella First step forward in 20 years: important progress because progression-free survival is lengthened and radio and chemotherapy can be postponed For the first time after 20 years of experimentation, one arrives new cure against gliomas, brain tumors often affecting young people, with an important impact on the quality of life and work…
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Covid, we are heading towards the end of the pandemic: what will happen to the vaccine stocks?
Of Laura Cuppini Despite the falling data, vaccination remains important for the elderly and frail. However, countries find themselves with an excess of unused doses: Europe has asked pharmaceutical companies to renegotiate contacts When will we be able to put an end to the Covid pandemic? According to various experts – such as the virologist…