Paideia International Hospital: Oncology earns PERLA Certification and wins the PERLA Award
The Oncology Unit at Paideia International Hospital has obtained PERLA Certification and, among the certified departments, has also won the PERLA Award dedicated to person-centered care. Paideia International Hospital is celebrating an important recognition in the field of person-centered care. Its Oncology Unit has obtained PERLA Certification, a recognition that highlights the quality of relationships, […]
Endometriosis: Not a Rare Disease, Yet Women Remain Invisible
Delayed diagnoses, incomplete treatments, ignored pain. For decades, endometriosis has been labeled as “the invisible disease.” Yet it affects millions of women around the world, deeply impacting their personal, professional, emotional, and sexual lives. Endometriosis is not a rare disease, but for far too long it has lived on the margins of medical and social […]
Clean Hands, Safer Patients: The Simple Weapon Against Infections
Washing hands is one of the simplest yet most effective actions for preventing the spread of hospital-acquired infections. This is a topic that concerns not only healthcare professionals but also auxiliary staff and visitors. And, of course, it is a simple but essential gesture in everyday life. We discussed this with Elena Cesaretti, Nursing Director […]
Pelvic Floor: A Treasure Worth Protecting
The pelvic floor is the anatomical structure at the bottom of the abdomen on which much of our daily well-being rests: from urinary and fecal continence to sexuality, from posture to overall quality of life. We should not wait for symptoms before taking care of it, and if we do notice a problem, it’s important […]
That jaw ‘click’ might be telling you more than you think.
Click, click — a snap every time you open your mouth. Some people ignore it, others tolerate it with annoyance or resignation. But many live for years with ear pain, dizziness, headaches, or even neck pain without realizing that the real culprit is that very “click.”Yes, because that small sound may signal a more serious […]
Knee Surgery Today to Protect the Future
It only takes a moment—a misstep, a sudden change of direction, a bad landing after a jump—and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee is torn. This type of injury is becoming increasingly common, even among young and very young athletes. If in the past a “wait-and-see” approach was popular—delaying surgery until growth was […]
Gallbladder, Gallstones, and Surgery: Everything You (Probably) Don’t Know
When are abdominal pains after a meal more than just “poor digestion” and actually warning signs not to ignore? And why is it important not to waste time when experiencing a gallbladder attack and to consult a specialist promptly? But first things first—are the gallbladder and cholecyst the same thing? We explored these questions with […]
Melanoma Doesn’t Wait for Summer: How to Protect Yourself Every Day
It’s silent, often invisible, and can strike at a young age: melanoma doesn’t make noise, but it can do serious harm if underestimated. And no—it doesn’t always appear as a suspicious black mole. Sometimes it hides in what looks like a harmless spot or in an area of skin no one ever checks. And yet, […]
Precision Medicine: How We Treat Cancer with Tailored Therapies
Not all cancers are the same. More importantly, not all patients respond to treatment in the same way. From this simple yet revolutionary realization, precision medicine was born—a new approach to oncology that abandons the “one-size-fits-all” model and instead focuses on personalized, more effective, and less toxic therapies. Genetics, metabolism, age, social conditions, drug interactions—every […]
Aortic Aneurysm: A Ticking Time Bomb Ready to Explode
It’s a ticking time bomb inside the body—one that often shows no warning signs until the most critical moment: rupture. And when that happens, it is frequently fatal. A frightening enemy, yes—but not an invincible one, especially if it’s detected early. Abdominal aortic aneurysm remains a condition that is both insidious and dangerous, but today, […]
