As part of its core values, Menarini is committed to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, constantly striving to reach a better understanding of the disease, as well as aiming to make a significant impact on oncology treatments and elevate standards of care in oncology. Because of these goals, Menarini finds it especially important to bring people together in the fight against Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, also known as BDPCN, a rare and highly aggressive form of blood cancer with historically poor outcomes1. 23rd January 2023 marks the fourth annual BPDCN Aw ..read more

Pain constitutes one of the main reasons patients seek medical attention. It’s a debilitating condition both physically and mentally, with implications impacting social structures and the functioning and economic well-being of society as a whole. An estimated 10 % of the world’s population suffers from some form of pain, which corresponds to around 60 million people. For these reasons, pain is considered one of the main health issues of the 21st century, and since 2019 it has been classified as a pathology by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP).   How do we define p ..read more

With summer and hot weather in full swing, one of the issues that affects the entire population is how to keep hydrated, or more precisely, how to keep a healthy fluid balance. Fluid balance is about the difference between the amount of water taken in the body and the amount of water lost through sweating and urination.  Water is an essential element not only for the human body, but also for the sustainability of our ecosystem. In other words, water is an irreplaceable source of life and well-being. Proper hydration and an adequate knowledge of how to obtain it are our best weapons to ens ..read more

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways that is characterized by recurrent respiratory issues: episodes of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath (dyspnoea), tightness in the chest. It is estimated that more than two and half million people in Italy suffer from asthma, while worldwide the number of asthma patients rises to around 300 million. Although it is often considered by patients as an acute disease that “disappears” in the absence of symptoms and only occurs during an asthmatic episode, asthma is in fact a chronic disease. The underlying cause of asthma is essentially an infla ..read more

The skin is our body’s largest organ and is made up of various tissues. It works as a touch point with the outside world and, at the same time, as a real anatomical barrier. Although the skin is extremely thin, it performs many functions, including providing protection for our body, acting as our first defense against germs and other potential environmental hazards, and using sunlight to synthesize vitamin D. Lastly, the layer of fat tissue immediately beneath the surface of the skin helps ensure that fluids remain within the body. Dermatitis is an irritative and/or inflammatory condition of t ..read more

28 February is universally recognised as World Rare Disease Day. This is a significant date for the Menarini Group, which counts among its core values the research on yet unresolved pathologies and infectious diseases, with particular attention to rare diseases. The Group is committed to the development of new therapies that can address the unmet needs of patients affected by rare and severely debilitating diseases, elevating the standards of care and always putting the patient’s well-being first. Rare diseases currently afflict a large number of people, ranging from 3.5 % to 5.9 % of the glob ..read more

Together, we make a difference Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare hematologic malignancy that often manifests with skin lesions. Although BPDCN is mostly diagnosed in elderly patients, it may occur at any age,1,2 with men three times more likely to be affected than women. There are roughly 700 cases in the United States and 1000 in Europe.3 BPDCN not only presents as skin lesions but also has a hematologic component. Its similarity to other blood cancers has contributed to its frequent misdiagnoses and very poor prognosis. This highlights the urgent need to raise aw ..read more

Ever since penicillin was discovered in 1928, antibiotics, medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections, have made an enormous contribution to global health and diseases that were once deemed to be fatal have been successfully treated for decades. The development of antibiotics is recognised as one of the greatest advances in therapeutic medicine. Antibiotics have not only saved patients’ lives, they have played a pivotal role in achieving major advances in medicine and surgery. Life-saving medical procedures would not be successful without antibiotics. This is true also for cancer ..read more

The long-awaited summertime and holidays make this season the favorite of many people. However, typical summer weather – such as very high temperatures for several days, often combined with high humidity, strong solar radiation and lack of ventilation – may pose a health risk. The heat affects the body temperature regulation. Under normal climate conditions, the body cools by sweating, but in certain instances – such as very high levels of humidity – sweat does not evaporate rapidly, therefore the body cannot effectively expel the internal heat. As a result, the body temperature increases rapi ..read more

At wintertime, cold weather can have an effect on our body, even in environments where temperatures are not extremely low. This is what the World Health Organization stated, pointing out also that preventive action is essential to reduce the impacts and risks on our body. The Italian Ministry of Health has made a brochure dedicated to this topic, containing several guidelines and useful advice in order to protect ourselves and especially the most vulnerable people – such as children, the elderly and chronically ill persons.  What does the body do when it gets too cold? It is important to ..read more