BALDELLI , Ilaria

Nummular headache (NH) is an uncommon primary headache characterized by pain limited to a precise small area of the scalp. There is no global consensus on its pathogenesis, but its extracranial origin is the most accepted theory. Moreover, peripheral mechanism is supported by the overlapping symptomatology of secondary forms of NH and is well...

Nipple inversion is a common pathologic condition affecting 2%-10% of women. Congenital inversions are the most common forms, while acquired inversions are less frequent. This condition can induce psychological discomfort, functional problems that could prevent adequate breast feeding, and cosmetic dissatisfaction, and create local irritation...

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The social role of the minor, as indeed that of the physician, has changed markedly. This transformation has given rise to new patterns and responsibilities in the management of healthcare procedures that involve minors.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: This study aims at validating a questionnaire on physicians' knowledge and perception of deontological and ethical rules that guide the medical profession, in a major Italian Province. METHODS: We designed an on-line survey questionnaire. Participants (N=200) were asked to fill in information regarding their demographic...

Post mortem body donation (PMBD) for medical training and research plays a key role in medical-surgical education. The aim of this study is to evaluate Italian medical students' awareness and attitudes regarding this practice. A questionnaire was sent to 1781 Italian medical students (MS). A total of 472 MS responded: 406 (92.91%) had a...