2024

An epidemic of pertussis is straining the UK. 10 deaths to date An epidemic of pertussis is taking its toll on the UK, with increasing numbers of cases and, unfortunately, deaths among newborns. The latest victim was a child who died in…

Hypothermia, coagulopathy and acidosis: a major cause of death in traumatized patients The lethal triad of trauma is a lethal combination of three medical conditions - hypothermia, coagulopathy and acidosis - which often develop in chain…

The World Health Organization has convened an emergency committee to assess the seriousness of the situation A new strain of mpox, more lethal and contagious, is raising alarm in the international health community. Cases of this more…

In recent years, a national screening programme has been launched and already reaches 40% of the population In Mongolia, the diagnosis of cancer is often a death sentence. The late diagnosis, combined with the challenges of geography and…

Long considered a healthier alternative to sugar, now considered a possible cause of increased risk of blood clots Erythritol, an artificial sweetener found in a wide range of "light" or "sugar-free" foods and beverages, has long been…

The fire spread, eating up over 425,000 acres of land and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes California is once again on its knees in the face of the fury of fire. The Park Fire, which broke out in Tehama county, has spread rapidly,…

The earthquakes were felt in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, numerous buildings have been damaged Japan trembles: a powerful earthquake shakes The island of Kyushu in southern Japan has been shaken by a violent earthquake of magnitude…

Civil protection has issued a high critical weather alert, especially in the northern regions A wave of bad weather is hitting our country, requiring careful preparation by all, especially the rescuers and emergency workers. The Civil…

Long waiting times and overcrowding are putting a strain on the regional hospital in Ancona, Torrette The regional hospital in Ancona, Torrette, is facing a serious crisis in its emergency room. Long waiting times, overcrowding and the…

Among the affected organs, the liver is particularly sensitive to increased body temperature The heat waves of these days, increasingly frequent and intense, risk being very harmful for our body. Besides causing the most well-known…