What's changed in 2025: the Schillaci Decree and the new legal situation The Schillaci Decree came into force on April 12, 2025, prohibiting any industrial or commercial use of extracts derived from cannabis flowers —even...

What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease that causes hardening and thickening of the skin . The term derives from the Greek and literally means " hard skin ." But its impact goes...

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), causing demyelinating lesions that impair the transmission of nerve signals. MS can lead to physical disabilities...

What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid, progressively destroying its cells. It is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries. In...

What is autism and how does it manifest itself? Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are the most commonly diagnosed pediatric neurological condition in the world. It is not a single pathology, but a spectrum of disorders...

What is Alzheimer's? Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia worldwide and predominantly affects people over 65. It is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects: Memory Language Attention Reasoning Behavior and...

What is asthma and how does it manifest? Asthma is a chronic non-infectious inflammatory disease that affects the respiratory system, particularly the bronchi, causing episodes of: Bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the airways) Excessive production of thick,...

What is diabetes mellitus? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease characterized by inadequate control of blood glucose levels. It is a constantly increasing disease, affecting millions of people worldwide, and is classified into several...

What are IBDs: Crohn's, UC, and IBS Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) include two main disorders: 🔹 Crohn's disease , which can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus, with transmural inflammation. 🔹 Ulcerative...