Leishmaniasis represents a complex, globally widespread opportunistic infection ranging from the visceral form, also called kala-azar, to the mucocutaneous and cutaneous disease. It is endemic in the Mediterranian Basin, Leishmania infantum being demonstrated as the main causative agent of autochthonous cases in Sicily, Italy. The long-term use of systemic antipsoriatic agents, including biotec...

An arc welder of 32 years of age is presented with a random finding of miliar reticulonodular shadows in the plain film of the thorax. Subjectively and objectively the patient appears healthy. The presence of a pneumoconiosis is confirmed by biopsy. Differential diagnosis had to consider sarcoidosis and pulmonary siderosis in view of the known professional anamnesis. This case report underlines...

Aim To present diagnostic particularities, assessment of prognosis, and the need for treatment in a case of normal-tension glaucoma. Methods - presentation of clinical changes and investigations supporting the diagnosis; - careful anamnesis that disclosed new elements, useful for the evaluation of the case. Results after a two-year follow-up period, we can ascertain that the optic atrophy i...

The recognition of epileptic convulsions has gathered the focus of researchers in recent years. The main part of the studies make use of Electrocardiograms or Electroencephalograms for such identification; unfortunately, these measurements need devices that are, in the best case, portable. Furthermore, the studies are mainly restricted to laboratory rooms, without focusing on daily life epilept...