Archive

HIV/AIDS statistics in 2020

Global HIV Numbers (2019) 38.0 million: People living with HIV (95% adults, 5% children) 25.4 million: People accessing antiretroviral therapy in 2019 (only 6.4 million in 2009) 1.7 million: People became newly infected in 2019 (2.8 million in 1998, 2.1 million in 2010) 690.000: People died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2019 (1,7 millions in 2004, 1.1 millions… Continue reading HIV/AIDS statistics in 2020

2020-10-29Matteo Belfiglio

Multiple myeloma: symptoms and causes

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that attacks plasma cells, a type of white blood cell capable of fighting infections by producing antibodies, which respond by attacking germs.

2020-10-27Matteo Belfiglio

What are lung cancer types?

The lungs are 2 spongy organs located in the chest. Inside they have sections, called lobes: 3 for the right lung, 2 for the left one (the heart takes up more space on that side). During inhalation, air enters the lungs. passing first through the mouth or nose, to then pass through the trachea, which… Continue reading What are lung cancer types?

2020-10-26Matteo Belfiglio

Symptoms of mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in that outer lining of some organs of the body, mainly linked to exposure to asbestos, a group of minerals made of microscopic fibres that used to be widely used in construction. These tiny fibres can easily get in the lungs, where they get stuck, damaging the… Continue reading Symptoms of mesothelioma

2020-10-20Matteo Belfiglio

What can affect a car’s value?

When you think about what could affect the value of your car, one would immediately say the year it was built or how many kilometers it has driven. In fact, many different things, positive and negative, can change the value of your car, and even a lot!

2020-10-19Matteo Belfiglio

Used car value: should I sell it or trade in?

Used car prices may vary depending on the year, make, model, body style, conditions of use, mileage, location where the vehicle is sold. This is why you need to use a trusted appraisal tool: Kelley Blue Book is certainly the most trusted source in the business, an indispensable resource of information used by both consumers… Continue reading Used car value: should I sell it or trade in?

2020-10-16Matteo Belfiglio