First Italian report by Terre des Hommes on Shaken Baby Syndrome reveals 47 confirmed cases and 5 deaths between 2018 and 2022 in seven hospitals, highlighting the danger of shaking trauma in newborns.
The Istituto Superiore di Sanità reports an increase in cases of West Nile (787) and Dengue (369) in Italy. The persistence of mild temperatures favors the spread of vectors. 61 deaths from West Nile and 30 cases of Chikungunya were recorded.
The Italian Ministry of Health confirms the absence of human cases of Shamonda virus in Italy, while reporting the presence of the virus in cattle herds. A circular has been issued to strengthen surveillance after the first human death in France.
Ahead of World Stroke Day 2026, A.L.I.Ce. Italy and ISA-AII recall the data on the 100 thousand cases per year in the country, underlining the importance of recognizing the symptoms and calling 112. The ISS reports high hypertension and salt consumption.
The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella condemned the spread of fake news on vaccines during the celebration of "Research Days", defining the prejudicial opposition to vaccination as a disconcerting and dangerous phenomenon.
Michele Reni, oncologist at San Raffaele and winner of the Airc award, discusses the prospects of oncological research. While there is still no definitive cure, the medical goal remains to improve treatments to extend patient survival.
President Sergio Mattarella, during the celebration of 'The Days of Research' at the Quirinale, exalted the value of global scientific cooperation, while denouncing misinformation, social stigma and inequalities in access to health.
President Sergio Mattarella, during the celebration of "I Giorni della Ricerca" at the Quirinale, underlined the importance of global collaboration in science, warning against the geopolitical barriers that hinder health prevention.
A family of four, including two young children, was poisoned by carbon monoxide in Ponte a Moriano, in the province of Lucca. Rescued by the 118 and firefighters, they were transferred to the Santa Chiara hospital in Pisa for treatment in a hyperbaric chamber.
In Europe, the country of residence affects oncological risk. In 2024, an estimated 29,412 excess cases of lung and cervical cancer will be above average in EU countries, according to a study presented at the Esmo 2026 Congress.
A study by Ulss 3 Serenissima on 6,300 samples seized between 2015 and 2025 reveals that in the North-East cocaine has doubled in doses and potency. Half of the kidnappings take place in the Venetian area, with a clear increase in addictions and serious physical damage.
Ten people, including seven minors, were poisoned by carbon monoxide in two separate incidents in Follina and Loria, in the province of Treviso, due to the use of domestic braziers.
The ESMO 2026 congress in Madrid marks the transition to personalized oncology. Among the new features, mRNA vaccines for melanoma, antibody drug conjugates (ADC) and the integration of AI in clinical research, with Italy among the world leaders in scientific production.
Standard time returns on Sunday with an extra hour of sleep. While doctors recommend it for circadian rhythms, governments and trade associations are pushing for permanent daylight saving time to encourage consumption.
On the night between 24 and 25 October, Italians return to solar time by moving the hands back one hour. Experts warn of risks to health, sleep, safety and energy consumption, fueling the debate on the abolition of the exchange rate.
Despite a reduction in wild poliovirus cases of more than 99% since 1988, polio has not been eradicated. WHO reports new cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2026, as well as outbreaks of vaccine-derived viruses in several African countries.
Italian experts urge us not to lower our guard on emerging infectious diseases and the link with climate change, commenting on a case registered in France on an immunosuppressed patient.
Agenas data for the first nine months of 2026 indicate an increase in healthcare bookings and an improvement in compliance with waiting times. Despite progress, strong regional disparities persist, with critical issues in Umbria, Puglia and Sardinia.
The first case in the world of human contagion from the Shamonda virus, transmitted by insects, has been detected in France. The victim, a severely immunosuppressed patient, died in Lyon at the beginning of October. The authorities exclude risks for the general population.
Researchers have developed FAHR-Face, an AI model trained on 40 million face images to estimate biological age and evaluate survival of cancer patients by analyzing specific areas of the face.
The WHO has confirmed the circulation of the new Covid Stratus variant (XFG). In the UK there is an increase in cases and hospitalizations, although there is no evidence of increased clinical severity compared to previous Omicron variants.
The virologist Pregliasco and the epidemiologist Rezza take stock of the trend of respiratory viruses and the need to promptly activate the RespiVirNet surveillance system, highlighting how the mild climate can influence the timing of the epidemic.
Waiting lists remain a structural criticality of Italian healthcare, marked by staff shortages, territorial differences and problems in the use of funds, according to the report by the Court of Auditors.
