Italy is facing a critical situation marked by a continuous decline in birth rates. Despite being monitored for years, there has been no significant change in this trend, raising serious concerns about the future of the healthcare system and generational replacement. This is referred to as a true generational challenge, […]
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Torino: first bilateral 3D eye surgery in the world on a newborn
The Molinette Hospital in Turin is in the spotlight worldwide for performing the first surgery of its kind ever conducted. This is indeed the first successful bilateral eye surgery utilizing advanced 3D visualization on a 40-day-old baby. Little Matteo is now home with his family and in excellent health. Another […]
First case in the world of childbirth after surgery for chondrosarcoma
Heartwarming breaking news comes from the Molinette Hospital in Turin. This is the first case in the world of a successful pregnancy after the mother underwent surgery for a malignant cartilage tissue tumor. The mother underwent surgery in the 4th month of pregnancy At 12 weeks, doctors diagnosed a rare […]
The Gemelli Polyclinic is Italy’s Best Hospital (Ranked 35th in the World)
For the fourth consecutive year, the most prestigious hospital in the capital confirms its position as the cornerstone of Italian healthcare: the Gemelli Polyclinic is Italy’s best hospital. Explicitly, this is according to a recent study developed by the American magazine Newsweek, based on the opinions of professional doctors, patient […]
First liver transplant without interruption of blood circulation performed in Italy
A sigh of relief from the San Martino Polyclinic in Genoa, where an unprecedented procedure in the history of Italian medicine has concluded. The young patient was discharged from the hospital less than 20 days after the surgery, and just 3 days after intensive care at the hospital. This is […]
First time in Italy: newborn operated on during cesarean section for throat tumor
A remarkable story emerges from the Bambin Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome: during a cesarean section, a newborn underwent successful surgery for a throat tumor. Thanks to timely intervention, the newborn is doing well and is now with his family, without any postoperative complications. First case in Italy of Exit-to-ECMO […]
Breaking News: First Transplant in Italy To A Child From A Donor With A Stopped Heart
A goal that has been pursued for years has finally been achieved at Papa Giovanni Hospital in Bergamo. A team of 50 people, a 13-hour surgery, and a heart stopped for 20 minutes. In detail, this is the story of a family that decided to donate their child’s organs to […]
The world’s first remote corneal surgery – Bari, Italy
A remote wireless surgery with a 5G connection was accomplished for the first time in the world at the Polyclinic of Bari. These days, history has been made, with major progress in contemporary medicine, and the mark is once again that of Italian doctors. A 53-year-old man with Cogan’s epithelial […]
The Medical Miracle of Rome: First-World Success in Trachea Reconstruction
The medical team at Rome’s Hospital of Sant’Andrea has completed an extraordinary feat, executing a trachea reconstruction that has saved the life of a 23-year-old man. The patient, who was initially admitted to a hospital in Macerata owing to a severe bleed, has a narrative of survival and medical innovation […]
More and more doctors are leaving Italy for the Middle East
An increasing number of talented Italians are fleeing the nation. According to ISTAT data, 337,000 young Italians aged 24 to 35 moved abroad between 2012 and 2021. Surprisingly, over one-third of them possessed a bachelor’s degree or higher. However, the large bleed is most visible in the public health sector. […]