Yearly Archives

2024

Key Health Hazards at the Sea

Tips and Precautions for a Safe Day at the Beach Risks Related to Currents and Waves Currents and waves can pose serious risks during a swim in the sea. Rip currents are particularly treacherous as they can swiftly drag swimmers away from…

Recent Innovations in Oncology

Personalized Cancer Therapies One of the most promising advances in cancer treatment is the development of personalized therapies. These therapies will utilize mRNA-based vaccines, similar to those used in COVID-19 vaccines, to combat…

The Emergency Health System in the Amazon

Unique Context and Specific Challenges Due to its vast territory and dense rainforest, the Amazon presents unprecedented challenges for the emergency healthcare system. The area has a low population density, often accessible only by boat…

Medical pioneers: women physicians in antiquity

Historical Figures Who Broke Barriers and Left a Lasting Mark in Medicine Merit-Ptah: The First Female Physician Merit-Ptah is often mentioned as the first female physician known by name in history. She lived around 2700 BC in ancient…

The History of the 911 Emergency Number

Origins of the 911 Number The emergency number 911, known in the United States as the universal number for emergencies, has its origins in the 1960s. Before 911, there wasn't a single number that anyone in distress could call, which led…