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Allergies Carnitine Deficiency Ulcerative Colitis Disorders of Cognitive Functions (Dementia) Induction of Labour Hodgkin's Disease West’s Syndrome

NEW: Low-tyramine cookery

Together with TV cook Susanne Vössing, sigma-tau presents a series of cooking recipes especially for patients undergoing oncological treatment. Since in case of cancer, a wholesome and at the same time light diet is important ...

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sigma-tau commemorates Claudio Cavazza

Claudio Cavazza (Bologna, 4 May 1934), Founder and President of the sigma-tau Group, passed away on June 6th 2011.

Enzon announces agreement to sell specialty pharmaceutical business

Rome - November 9, 2009 –Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENZN) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its specialty ...

sigma-tau as an international Group

Our company operates globally – here you find all contact addresses of our subsidiaries in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America.

Allergies – what to do next?

When people are confronted with the expression “allergy” they are often confused as to what it actually means. Allergy is a blanket term that includes a large variety of diseases with largely differing manifestation and, of course, requiring different therapeutic measures. Depending on what type of allergy a person suffers from, the attending physician ...

Why do people develop allergies?What is an "anaphylactic shock“?

Carnitine Deficiency – a disease that should be taken seriously

Carnitine, also referred to as levocarnitine is a natural substance that has an essential function in the human body, particularly for cell metabolism. Being a transport molecule for fatty acids, carnitine can metaphorically be compared with a waiter in a restaurant delivering 'food' into the cells and removing 'residues’ from the cells. Carnitine is present in the heart and in the muscles in high concentration, and also in the

What are the causes of acquired carnitine deficiency?What are the consequences of carnitine deficiency?

What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the large intestine or colon
The inflammation of the large intestine is limited to the mucous membrane at the surface of the colon and rectum, i.e. the two last portions of the digestive system.
This represents the main difference of ulcerative colitis to another IBD, Crohn’s disease that ...

How does ulcerative colitis become apparent? What effects does the disease have on daily life?

Mental degradation – what is normal?

The phase of life that is referred to as "old age" becomes longer and longer - due to medical progress and also for reasons of social change. Ageing involves, among other factors, reduction of muscular power, faster defatigation and elongated recovery periods after an infection.
However, this is not a disease but ...

How does a disorder of cognitive functions become apparent?What can be done by the family and relatives?

Induction of labour - what does that mean?

If uterine contractions, i.e. labour pains are targetedly induced, mostly through administration of drugs, this is referred to as induction of labour. If an induction of labour is suggested or planned, this often brings up a number of questions, especially in the pregnant woman and the father-to-be. Therefore, insecurity and concerns about the interventional measure are absolutely understandable and quite normal.

How to prepare for induction of labour?Are there any risks for the mother or the new-born involved for induction of labour?

Diagnosis: Hodgkin’s disease. What is next?

Hodgkin’s disease is a malignant cancerous disease of the lymphatic system.
Being confronted with such a diagnosis, people understandably enough experience very strong feelings, such as fear, panic, rage, sadness or helplessness and resignation. It is important to accept and express these changing feelings in order to ...

Who has got special experience with therapy and treatment? What are the chances of recovery?

A child with West’s syndrome – what to do next?

If a child suffers from a serious disease, this is particularly difficult to bear. Despite worries and insecurity, a decision needs to be taken about the optimum treatment for the child. For this purpose, it is very important and helpful to get easy to understand information about the symptoms and the disease pattern, to have a medic you trust and to get help and support from your family and friends.

What exactly is West's syndrome?What additional help and support is there for the child?