by Valeria Confalonieri | May 27, 2020
The preventive extraction of asymptomatic impacted third molars is not supported by solid scientific evidence and can unnecessarily expose the patient to the risks associated with the surgical procedure (pain, swelling, hemorrhage, post-extraction alveolar osteitis,...
by Valeria Confalonieri | May 27, 2020
Pregnant women frequently suffer from dental and gum problems, however pregnancy is not a contraindication to dental treatment. Urgent dental treatments must be guaranteed to prevent potential risks for the pregnant woman (premature birth) or the unborn child (growth...
by Valeria Confalonieri | May 22, 2020
Milk production occurs through a mechanism of supply and demand. The more the child latches onto a nipple and sucks, the more milk is produced. The mammary glands produce milk due to a hormone called prolactin that is produced by the pituitary gland. This allows every...
by cristiano | Oct 17, 2018
Hemodialysis is a challenging treatment, not only for patients, but also for their families. Adult patients’ continuous absences from work, and pediatric patients’ absences from school are already an important factor limiting their normal life. For elderly patients,...
by cristiano | Oct 17, 2018
The recent development of bioresorbable coronary stents (Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffolds, BVS) represent a promising therapeutic option as compared with traditional drug-eluting stents (DES). However, based on the most recent evidence currently available, BVS (the...
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