Coronavirus 2019-nCoVDr. Silvia Kurpanik

Coronavirus 2019-nCoV

Every day we hear and read news about the rapid spread of the threatening new corona virus. But what kind of virus is it? How sick does is make us? How is it diffused? How can we protect ourselves? In this article you will find all important information and background knowledge on the current topic.

Birth control in italy

Which doctor can precribe birth control? Can I find the same products in Italy like in my home country? Which supply can be prescribed on one prescription? In this video we explain how to get a prescription for birth control in Italy.

Unwanted pregnancy

An unwanted pregnancy is a difficult situation for a woman or a couple. In this video we talk about the situation in which the woman or the couple has already decided to terminate the pregnancy. What do you have to do to terminate the pregnancy in Italy? Who you can contact?

PSA and Diseases of the Prostate

PSA is the abbreviation for the prostate-specific antigen. It is a protein produced in the cells of the prostate. An increase in total PSA almost always indicates prostate disease. However, it does not always have to mean prostate cancer...
Erasmus

ERASMUS Internship at Dr Silvia Kurpanik’s office by Paweł Kieszczyński

ERASMUS Internship at Dr Silvia Kurpanik’s office - A testimonial: My name is Paweł Kieszczyński and I'm a medical doctor from Poland. Few months ago when I was still a student I was searching for a place for my Erasmus internship...
Monkeypox

Monkeypox

The monkeypox virus is a subspecies of the orthopoxvirus and it is considered to be moderately transmissible. Incubation period (time between infection and first symptoms) is estimated between 5 and 21 days.
Pollen Allergies

Specific immunotherapy for severe hay fever

La rinocongiuntivite allergica è un’allergia di tipo immediato mediata dalle IgE (immunoglobuline E). I pollini sono prodotti dalle piante a scopo riproduttivo. Durante il periodo di fioritura si possono trovare in grandi quantità nell’aria.
Earwax

Hearing loss due to a blocked ear canal

Cerumen, colloquially called earwax, is physiologically formed by the sebaceous glands and the cerumial glands in the external auditory canal. Overproduction and/ or reduced drainage or swelling of earwax after water has entered the ear canal (e.g. when bathing) can lead to a partial or complete occlusion of the external ear canal by a plug of earwax.
Prevention Weekends

Prevention weekends

Our new check-up service focuses on the prevention of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. We offer appointments on purpose on the weekends in order to have enough time for a detailed survey of your medical history, the examination and the answering of all your questions.
COVID-19 TestDr. Silvia Eva Kurpanik

COVID-19 Tests

This post explains the different tests for COVID-19 currently available and the methods used to perform them so that you can choose the right test for you without spending too much money or even falling into unreliable and dubious offers.
Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acidDr. Silvia Eva Kurpanik

Intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid in knee arthrosis

Patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis can benefit from intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid to improve mobility and reduce pain.
FootpainDr. Silvia Eva Kurpanik

Footpain

Foot pain often leads to a doctor’s visit. The feet carry our entire body weight every day, are often neglected in personal cure and damaged by modern shoes. Foot pain can be very diverse and have different causes.
Inflammation Of The Middle Ear (Otitis Media) In ChildhoodDr. Silvia Kurpanik

Inflammation Of The Middle Ear (Otitis Media) In Childhood

The inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) is a common disease in childhood. The causes are usually a ventilation disorder of the tuba auditiva with the migration of bacteria from the throat and nose into the middle ear.
Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is a widespread and feared health problem in the male population, which can have different causes.
SARS-CoV-2

Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2

Frequently asked questions about coronavirus and new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infections.
Benefits of physical activityDr. Silvia Kurpanik

Benefits of physical activity

Exercise is more than weight loss and shaping the body for a better look. The positive effects on our heath go far beyond greater fitness through the training of the cardiovascular system.
Burnout SyndromeDr. Silvia Kurpanik

Burnout syndrome

Burnout syndrome is a state of physical and mental exhaustion with a significantly reduced performance, caused by long-term stress at work.
Overweight in adultsDr. Silvia Kurpanik

Overweight in adults

The proportion of overweight people is increasing continuously, especially in the so-called affluent society. This is an expression of the social development of the society in which the supply of food is steadily increasing and the physical activity is decreasing.