Humans continue to produce new neurons in a part of their brain involved in learning, memory and emotion throughout adulthood, scientists have revealed, countering previous theories that production stopped after adolescence. The findings could help in developing treatments for neurological conditions such as dementia.
Many new neurons are produced in...
Diabetes that begins in adulthood falls into five distinct categories, new research has revealed, with scientists suggesting it is time to ditch the idea that diabetes is largely split into two types.
Researchers say all of the newly classified subgroups are genetically distinct and have numerous differences, including the age at which...
Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have said the Ebola outbreak in the vast central African country has entered “a new phase” after a case of the deadly virus was detected in the north-west city of Mbandaka.
The first urban case significantly escalates the risk of an epidemic, and has...
In recent years, oocyte freezing—also known as oocyte cryopreservation—has become one of the most effective tools in reproductive medicine for preserving female fertility. It offers a concrete opportunity for many women who wish to plan their motherhood consciously, avoiding the need for complex and costly treatments once infertility has...
Marco Cannavicci, director of the Centre for Psychology and Forensic Psychiatry, explains the strengths of the new Centre
The structure "S. Alessandro" of Rome, specialized in the treatment of affective and behavioral disorders, stands out in the national health panorama for the quality of services offered by highly qualified specialists,...
A NEW FILTERING DEVICE FOR CORONAVIRUS
Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus emergency, air filtration systems are becoming increasingly important to protect public health and consequently improve the quality of work environments.
Engineer Michele Ramaglia, shareholder of Adiramef S.r.l. - a Campana company highly specialized in the technical assistance of electromedical,...
Masullo Medical Group looks to the future with the FUE mini-invasive technique
Hair loss is a problem affecting millions of people of all ages: in recent years, therefore, medical science has tried to refine interventional methods in order to achieve increasingly natural and permanent results over time, to fully satisfy...
In recent years, hip replacement surgery has made tremendous strides. One of the most innovative techniques is the minimally invasive anterior approach with a “bikini” incision — a method designed not only to ensure excellent functional outcomes but also to minimize aesthetic impact. “Today, patients don’t just want to...
Although ozone therapy has long been known in medicine, its application in dentistry today represents one of the most promising innovations in the field. Thanks to technological advances—particularly the use of ozonized water—this natural and non-invasive method is proving invaluable in a wide range of treatments: from tooth extractions...
Ibuprofen taken by women in their first three months of pregnancy might reduce a daughter’s number of eggs, potentially affecting the child’s future fertility, according to research carried out on human cells in the lab.
It is generally thought that women are born with a fixed number of eggs, although controversial...
