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A recent study found that individuals with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are at higher risk of developing a......

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Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquired (EBA) is a rare, chronic, non-hereditary disease characterised by the presence of tense blisters on the skin and mucous membranes that can affect both adults and children. È......

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A healthy and correct diet during pregnancy is an essential requirement for maintaining the health of both mother and unborn child. During the gestational period occurs......

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Visual acuity (VA), the most widely used parameter for assessing visual performance to date, is measured using Snellen tables. Although this test is widely used in clinical practice,......

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Glaucoma and sleep disorders

A study, recently published in the Journal of Glaucoma and conducted in the US on more than 6,700 patients over the age of 40, revealed possible connections between glaucoma and......

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We met Barbara Abbruzzese, Corporate Fundraiser of Sightsavers Italia Onlus. Sightsavers and its mission Your association has a wonderful mission: "Our vision is of a world......

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Children and excessive exposure to digital screens The World Health Organisation (WHO) published on 24 April new guidelines on 'Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for i......

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The use of computers and electronic devices plays a predominant role in the daily activities of modern society. Most of these tools make use of liquid crystal displays (Liquid......

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