The Italian healthcare system, once considered one of the world’s finest, has encountered a series of transformations in recent decades. This article delves into the evolution of the system, highlighting key aspects such as the influence of the American healthcare model, the rise of private healthcare, challenges faced by healthcare professionals, and the potential pitfalls…
Author: Leandro Mallamaci
Leandro Mallamaci è nato in Calabria, ha studiato Medicina a Siena e si è specializzato in Pediatria presso l'Istituto G. Gaslini di Genova. Ha lavorato brevemente in Australia presso i Royal Children's Hospitals di Melbourne e Brisbane. Successivamente, ha lavorato come pediatra ospedaliero a Treviglio (BG) e come Neonatologo a Vigevano (PV) per il Gruppo San Donato. Attualmente lavora a Genova come pediatra nel Sistema Sanitario Nazionale e come consulente esterno pediatra e neonatologo in diversi ospedali del nord Italia.
Leandro Mallamaci was born in Calabria, studied Medicine at the University of Siena, and specialised in Paediatrics at the G. Gaslini Institute in Genoa. He briefly worked in Australia at the Royal Children's Hospitals in Melbourne and Brisbane. Subsequently, he worked as a hospital paediatrician in Treviglio (BG) and as a Neonatologist in Vigevano (PV) for the San Donato Group. He currently works in Genoa as a paediatrician within the National Health Service and as an external Consultant Paediatrician and Neonatologist in various hospitals in northern Italy.
Guide to Managing Jellyfish Stings.
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Surrogacy motherhood
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Variations in frequency and quality of bowel movements in a healthy child
Mallamaci Leandro: Variations in frequency and quality of bowel movements in a healthy child, from newborn to adolescent The frequency and quality of bowel movements in a healthy child can vary depending on their age, diet, and hydration. According to Mayo Clinic Health System, here are some general guidelines for normal bowel habits by age.…
Removal of Stitches
Leandro Mallamaci: Removal of Stitches Stitches are used to close wounds that are deep, wide, or bleeding. They help prevent infections, reduce scars, and aid in the healing process. Stitches can come in several types, such as those that dissolve on their own, those that need to be removed, and others made of different materials…
The frustrations of mothers and the hatred towards others
Motherhood is often considered a source of joy and personal fulfilment, but it does not always match the expectations and desires of the women who live it. Some mothers may experience frustrations, disappointments, guilt, and inner conflicts related to their role as parents and their relationship with their children. These feelings can generate a form…
Letter to an Overprotective Mother
Dearest overprotective mother, This letter is addressed to you if you criticize the teacher or question their actions, refuse the pediatrician’s valid request for a psychological evaluation, or vent your grievances on the web. I wish to share some information with you regarding maternal overprotection and its potential negative effects on children. This phenomenon is…