When he was born, Marc’s mother thought his vision problem was the result of medication she had taken while pregnant. Now, 60 years later, he knows his condition is ...
Editorial TeamYour eyes, ears, brain and anything else that’s well … in your head
Read our 31 stories“I first noticed problems with my vision when I was just 10 years old,” says Charlotte. “At the beginning of the school year I could read what the teacher wrote ...
Gary FinneganI’d never seen it this bad. Jessie was covered in rash and scratching nonstop. My 12-year-old daughter was having her worst ever flare-up of eczema (or atopic dermatitis), ...
Karen FinnWith its 6 million obese people, or 10% of the population, Italy is one of the countries with the largest number of people who are at least 40% overweight. Obesity is a ...
Editorial TeamIn February 2016, during a routine examination, Angela Jaschke (82) was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. Calcification of her aortic valve was so severe that only a 3mm wide opening was ...
Editorial TeamClaudia Weber (53) loves outdoor sports and a few years ago started up her own small company for workwear. In 2009 she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. She didn’t decide ...
Editorial TeamI have been obese since my childhood. For family reasons, I could not benefit from an appropriate care. I suffered from stigmatization, I wore clothes that fit me but ...
Editorial TeamThis blog is part of the Early Diagnosis campaign #BeFirst Early diagnosis and care can prevent illness from developing and slow disease progression. Lab tests, genetic tests, tests for ...
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