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The third and (for now) last mission of Porto Emergenza, association of volunteers of Anpas Lombardia, had as final stop Lviv, in Ukraine

For many years, emergency care providers have been taught to put unconscious but breathing patients into the recovery position

Rescuers for Donbass: the Russian Emergencies Ministry continues to carry out emergency and restoration work on infrastructure facilities in Donbass

First aid in Lutsk: the war in Ukraine has put first aid in the spotlight as a means of saving a fellow citizen from injury when rescuers may have difficulty intervening

Chernihiv: the precious cargo of European partners - modern clothing and protective equipment - was delivered to the Department of Ukraine's State Emergency Service in the Chernihiv oblast

The Mayor of Kiev Vitaliy Klyko has announced a meeting with the Mayor of Brussels Philippe Klose. The Belgian politician came to Ukraine at the invitation of the mayor of Kiev and brought very important aid

The term chronic hepatopathy refers to all chronic inflammatory liver diseases that can lead to alterations in the structure of the organ, impairing its function to the point of complete malfunction

Vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) is a major public health issue worldwide

Emergencies often strike without warning. It can be too easy to make first aid mistakes in these situations despite one’s good intentions to provide help

Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation is ventilatory assistance without an invasive artificial airway. It is delivered to a spontaneously breathing patient by means of a tight-fitting mask covering the nose or the nose and mouth…

Assessment of reflexes, whether pupillary or tendon reflexes, is an essential step in determining the condition of the patient you are treating or rescuing

Neck or back pain is among the most frequent causes for which a patient requires a medical examination. This discussion covers neck pain involving the posterior neck (not pain limited to the anterior neck) and low back pain, but does not…

Fatty liver, if neglected, can lead to inflammation of the liver itself. It is called hepatic steatosis or NAFLD, which means "fatty liver due to a non-alcoholic cause", and consists of an excessive accumulation of fat within the liver…

How do these skin lesions occur and how can they be treated? Skin ulcers are lesions of the skin caused by delayed or failed healing

LeFort fracture (also called Le Fort fracture) is a medical term for a group of fractures involving the bones of the skull that typically occur in facial trauma and are potentially very dangerous for the survival of the patient

Pyromania (or "pathological fire-starting") is a behavioural addiction characterised by an intense obsession with fire, the tools that generate it (such as explosives), the tools related to it (e.g. fire-fighting devices) and the effects it…

Draganfly Inc., industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, announced today that the Company, in partnership with Coldchain Delivery Systems, LLC (“Coldchain Delivery Systems”), has successfully completed deployment and training…

Lifestyle habits have a profound influence on a person’s overall health. Unfortunately, some of these habits can make your ADHD symptoms worse

Continuing to shed light on this particular category of infectious diseases, viral hepatitis, is even more crucial today

Asthma is a very common chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, which can be completely controlled by following appropriate treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome: with the arrival of spring, and the change of seasons in general, many people complain of abdominal pain and discomfort

More and more frequently, and particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, people are talking about anxiety and panic. Many people have experienced prolonged states of anxiety and even full-blown panic attacks

Multidisciplinary team of Gaslini performs double life-saving surgery on newborns suffering from very serious malformation of the trachea and larynx with innovative techniques of fetal surgery and intensive perinatal management The fetal…

First aid is life-saving knowledge, and this is even more true in a country at war like Ukraine

Ukraine, solidarity from France and Germany: European benefactors deliver medical vehicles for hospitals in Rivne region

Springtime brings a great number of allergies, and cortisone and antihistamines are again familiar terms to many people

An ankle sprain is a pathology involving the loss of joint relationship between the two articular surfaces that make up the ankle

Starting from today in Suceava (Romania) the logistic hub of 1000 square meters built by the Italian Red Cross for the storage of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of 5 hangars of 200 square meters each in which 600 pallets of…

Cardiomyopathy describes any type of heart disease that harms the heart muscle. It makes the heart muscle larger, thicker, or more stiff than normal

The centre specialising in the training of emergency drivers has chosen the Roberts exhibition with a surprise: a new partnership with Emergency Live

Prune belly syndrome" (also called "prune belly syndrome" or "prune belly syndrome" or "Eagle-Barret syndrome" or "Obrinsky syndrome" or "abdominal muscle deficiency syndrome" or "triad syndrome") is a rare syndrome, congenital (already…

A well-stocked medicine cabinet can make a whole world of difference in treating aches, injuries, and miserable symptoms

Temporal and spatial disorientation is a temporary or permanent disorder characterised by mental confusion, difficulty in remembering recent or past events and coordination of movement

Opisthorchiasis is the infection with Opisthorchis viverrini (or Southeast Asian liver fluke) or O. felineus (feline liver fluke), which is acquired by eating infected raw or undercooked fish that contain infectious metacercariae (in the…

After fleeing their homes more than two months ago, tens of thousands of people are still left without basic necessities in Twic County, South Sudan

Sirena, the historical company from Turin with over sixty years of activity behind it, has chosen Emergency Expo, the virtual exhibition by Roberts dedicated to Emergency and Relief

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) is a disease characterised by abnormal conduction of the cardiac electrical impulse and caused by the presence of one or more accessory atrio-ventricular bundles, which may give rise to episodes of…

Female alopecia: hair loss is a physiological condition that occurs all year round, although it can become more intense during the changing seasons

Radicular pathologies, or radiculopathies, result in predictable segmental root deficits (e.g. pain or paresthesias with a dermatomeric distribution, weakness of muscles innervated by the root)

Acute hepatitis: the first symptom is jaundice, but consult the paediatrician even if the child is very dejected and has other symptoms

Insomnia is characterized by an inability to obtain a sufficient amount of sleep to feel rested. It can be due to either difficulty falling or staying asleep. It may also result in waking earlier than desired

In medicine and psychology, the term "death phobia" (pronounced "tanatophobia", with the accent on the "i") indicates the phobia of dying

MSD lists launched a Ukrainian-language website to support medical professionals providing care to people in need

The FLIR K2 is a situational awareness TIC made by Teledyne FLIR systems: the K2 is one of the few that is “battle hardened” or designed to endure the rigors of firefighting

The humanitarian mission of the Italian Red Cross has left Lviv and arrived in Italy. Yesterday it evacuated 73 fragile people, including 13 accompanied minors

Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease common in children. It can result in itchy rashes with blister formations all over the body that may last for weeks

Muscle fasciculations are involuntary subcutaneous contractions of muscle fibres, often of a benign type

Ukraine: Lviv region has received another shipment of humanitarian cargo for the needs of medical facilities from Great Britain

Vinnytsia Children's Hospital for Infectious Diseases has received an ambulance and medicine from Polish colleagues in Warsaw

Pain in the right or left hip is a clinical symptom that can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, some more significant, some much less so

Hepatitis in children: in the cases that have emerged in Great Britain there does not seem to be any correlation with the Covid vaccine or with adenovirus, but toxicological investigations have not revealed any useful elements either.…

Porto Emergenza, an association of volunteers of Anpas Lombardia, is distinguishing itself for the continuity of the aid to the Ukrainian people, so hard hit by the Russian invasion

The first shipment of ex-British Army vehicles which have been converted by Venari Group into military-grade ambulances has arrived in Ukraine

The second batch of firefighting and rescue equipment from France has arrived in Ukraine The operation is part of European Truth, according to French Ambassador to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins.

Multinational Non-Profit Organization , Ichikowitz Foundation  Contributes To Ambulances For Ukraine Initiative In Global Effort To Support Ukrainians On The Frontlines Of Russian Invasion

The aches and pains caused by rheumatoid arthritis appear to be connected to what we eat, but researchers haven’t been able to develop an ideal diet for patients

First aid is the emergency care a sick or injured person gets. In some cases, it may be the only care someone needs, while in others, it may help them until paramedics arrive or they are taken to the hospital

Eisenmenger syndrome is a set of symptoms and signs caused by a rare and complex association of cardiovascular abnormalities leading to pulmonary hypertension with bidirectional or reverse shunt with intracardiac or aorto-pulmonary…

Pain: Rescuers and carers need to assess the cause, severity and nature of pain, as well as its impact on activities, mood, cognition and sleep

Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia that develops particularly in older patients and is associated with a series of complications that can significantly worsen the quality of life of those who suffer from it

The third Italian Red Cross civilian evacuation mission from Ukraine will leave tonight for Lviv, with the aim of bringing about one hundred vulnerable people to Italy, including several children suffering from various diseases and…

Burns are quite painful and can range from benign to extremely serious. Many burn injuries are caused by chemicals, electricity, radiation, and other sources of heat and corrosion

Oxygen ozone therapy is useful for treating pain, especially in the case of arthritis or hernias

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism can look a lot like each other. Children with either condition can have problems focusing. They can be impulsive or have a hard time communicating. They may have trouble with…

Shock means several different things in the medical world. Besides an electrical shock (used to restart the heart) and a term for an extremely emotional state of mind (similar to post traumatic stress disorder), shock also refers to a…

For over 60 years, the Focaccia Group has meant attention to detail and innovation in special transport: people with disabilities all over the world, but also rescuers, know this well

Artificial intelligence has proven to be a valuable ally in the prevention of colon and rectal cancer, as its algorithms allow for greater accuracy in identifying polyps during colonoscopy

The war in Ukraine has led to a great need for ambulances and emergency vehicles, and Italy's solidarity has not been slow in coming

Ukrainian crisis: rescuers in Zhmerynka have received a modern fire truck, communication equipment and overalls, as well as other essential equipment from Germany

War in Ukraine: a coalition of UK medical charities and senior trauma doctors has released a series of training videos to help civilians save lives in the war in Ukraine

What is transcranial Doppler? It is an examination that, by analogy with Doppler and colour Doppler examinations, uses a probe that emits ultrasound

High glycaemia, or hyperglycaemia, is defined as when blood glucose, measured in the morning on an empty stomach, exceeds 100 mg/dl and when, after eating 2 hours after the meal, the values are > 140 mg/dl

Ear pain is a common and annoying ailment, it can be related to trivial or non-trivial situations, but in any case be careful because home remedies could be harmful, all the more so since it is a sense organ that should be protected and…

Oesophageal achalasia is a disorder related to the difficulty in swallowing both liquid and solid food. This is due to the failure to open the valve between the stomach and oesophagus (lower oesophageal sphincter) and the lack of motility…

Emergency communications are playing an increasingly important role in the management of maxi emergencies: Slovenia has adopted the PEMEA standard and joined the European countries that are revolutionising their communications

Porto Emergenza is an association of volunteers of the ANPAS Lombardia network who are doing their best to help people affected by the war in Ukraine

Burn injuries offer unique challenges to trauma nurses. These thermal, electrical and chemical injuries lead to changes in several body systems that require nurses to modify their approach to patient assessment, monitoring and treatment

‌Cedar fever, also referred to as allergic rhinitis, isn’t exactly what it sounds like. It’s not flu, and it’s not a virus — it’s an extreme allergy

Tetralogy of Fallot, also known as "tetralogy of Fallot" or "blue baby syndrome" or "quadrilogy of Fallot" (hence the acronym TOF or ToF) is a congenital heart malformation, i.e. already present at birth, which classically has four…

Stents, micro-bullets and water vapour: 'low impact' procedures to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) From temporary stents to prostate embolisation, from the energy of water vapour to micro-bullets to be applied to the gland

Let's talk about antiplatelet drugs: why are they essential in the clinical picture of some patients? The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood vessels and blood

Abdominal paracentesis is used to collect ascitic fluid for analysis. It can also be used to remove ascites under tension that causes breathing difficulty or pain or as a treatment for chronic ascites

So-called "red eyes", or conjunctival hyperemia, are a very common eye disorder that is caused by dilated blood vessels due to irritation or infection

Both the self-expanding balloon (AMBU) and the breathing ball emergency are devices used for respiratory support (artificial ventilation) and both consist mainly of a balloon, but there are some differences between them

Inhalation of a foreign body" refers to a potentially lethal condition that occurs when objects or food, instead of going down the digestive tract (oesophagus), end up in the respiratory tract (larynx and trachea) with possible partial or…

The Russian Red Cross (RKK), as part of the work of the #MYVMESTE office, provided psychosocial support to over 1,300 displaced persons and refugees from the Donbass territory who ended up in Russia

War in Ukraine, Vitaliy Klitschko thanked partners from Munich and other German cities for the equipment donated to Kiev

The United Arab Emirates has sent another aircraft to Ukraine with humanitarian aid and ambulances: 50 tonnes of humanitarian cargo arrived in Warsaw and the ambulances were fully equipped with medical equipment

A Mental Health First Aider, especially in the workplace acts as a point of contact for those with mental health problems, providing support and guidance to health professionals

Schizophrenia is characterised by psychosis (loss of contact with reality), hallucinations (false perceptions), delusions (false beliefs), disorganised speech and behaviour, flattened affectivity (reduced emotional displays), cognitive…

There are many emergencies in Ukraine in which the volunteers of the Ukrainian Red Cross are working, both to help the victims of the bombings and to distribute humanitarian aid

The Russian Red Cross (RKK), as part of the #MYVMESTE headquarters, will deliver 60 tons of humanitarian aid to refugees from Ukraine and Donbass in Sevastopol, Simferopol and Krasnodar

Focal shock waves, introduced into medicine in the early 1990s to treat kidney stones (urological lithotripsy), have also been used for more than a decade to treat many musculoskeletal disorders (mainly tendons and bone)

Retrosternal burning is a disorder that manifests itself in an inflamed sensation posterior to the sternum, the bone located in the anterior chest wall between the two clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs and articulated with it

Movement disorders are neurological diseases that lead to malfunctions in voluntary muscles, procedural learning, automatisms and the cognitive and emotional spheres

A laparocele is a hernia that forms over a scar resulting from surgery.  The term comes from the Greek words laparo (abdomen) and kele (hernia) and is, in fact, a hernia that forms over the scar from abdominal surgery

41 Piaggio MP3 three-wheeled motorbikes will be used by the Georgia Emergency Service The motorised medics are part of a World Bank project to support the Georgian emergency service: in 2021 the Georgian UNOPS office put out a tender to…

Early supplemental parenteral nutrition (E-SPN) reduces the risk of infections in hospitalized patients recovering from major abdominal surgery, researchers in China have found

Smoking, alcohol, papillomavirus and poor oral hygiene are among the main causes of oral cancer

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (IMV): this Concise Critical Appraisal highlights an article in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine that sought to determine the association between invasive mechanical ventilation—a known predictor of adverse…