diseases

Basic concepts for HepatitisC understanding

Hepatitis C is a viral infectious disease caused by the HCV virus that affects the liver. Learn to distinguish acute and chronic infection in a simple and clear way.

2020-11-03Matteo Belfiglio

Chemotherapy drugs for Mesothelioma

In this article, we will go deeper into the study of mesothelioma treatments, which often include one or more drugs aimed at stopping the spread of cancer and shrinking tumors. The combination of several anti-cancer drugs has indeed paid off, improving the degree of survival expectancy for many people with mesothelioma. Over time, many types… Continue reading Chemotherapy drugs for Mesothelioma

2020-10-29Matteo Belfiglio

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