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Pericarditis is an inflammation of the heart's lining sheets, causing chest pain, often intense. It is almost always resolved by administering anti-inflammatory drugs

In the over 60s, the main disease that puts eye health at risk is exudative age-related macular degeneration, which in its most severe form can rapidly cause irreversible vision loss

Eyelid inversion: eye irrigation is used to remove particles and harmful chemicals from the conjunctiva and cornea

The drama of Ukrainian children who arrive alone at the border either because they got lost in the excitement of the flight or because their parents put them on the run as a desperate gesture to save them

Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to immune-mediated disorders with a chronic and recurrent course

Hospitals under attack in Ukraine: WHO European Region Director Hans Kluge added that stocks of medicines and medical supplies in Ukraine are running out

Doctors in Tyumen, Siberian Russia, have treated eight Covid-19 patients who developed a rare complication in the form of mucormycosis or 'black mould' as a result of the disease

It is found that there are some concerns and uncertainties on the use of AED. This article aims to address some valuable facts about this life-saving device

Q fever is a disease caused by the infection of a bacterium, Coxiella burnetii. It is present all over the world, especially where there is an abundance of livestock

If ambulances are essential in peacetime, let alone in Ukraine these days. So it's only natural that Validus Special Auto is proud of the fact that not only has it not suspended its activities, but is defying the bombs to deliver emergency…

Many patients with musculoskeletal injuries get confused about the difference between a strain and sprain. Your physical therapist can show you the difference between what a sprain and a strain is and how to properly treat each of these…

While the number of deaths and injuries rises in Ukraine and hundreds of thousands of people seek refuge in neighbouring countries, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working to get staff and equipment into areas most affected by the Russian…

The testimony of a 21-year-old man fleeing Irpin, a town on the outskirts of Kiev: "I'm joining the Red Cross, in other places I can help"

What to do if your house collapses? In Ukraine, rescuers give instructions to their fellow citizens, forced to live with the bombardment of the Russian army

Fractures of the calcaneus (heel bone) often result from great force. The diagnosis is made by X-ray and, if necessary, CT scan. Treatment requires orthopaedic advice and includes plaster casts and sometimes surgery

Sanctions against Russia have led to a violent increase in the price of medical equipment. Prices of medical services will also rise as a result

Ukraine under attack: the international medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), referring to its employees in Mariupol, has described the humanitarian situation in the city as catastrophic

Sleepwalking is a disorder that causes you to get up and walk while you’re asleep. Your doctor might call it somnambulism

Neurological rehabilitation is intended for people who have suffered a stroke, spinal cord injury or severe head trauma and for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis

Decompression sickness occurs when a rapid reduction in pressure (e.g. rapid surfacing, exiting a caisson or hyperbaric chamber, or ascending to high altitude) causes gases previously dissolved in blood or tissue to form bubbles within…

The war between Russia and Ukraine has led to sanctions that also have repercussions for the health of Russian citizens: many medicines produced abroad are at risk, and there is understandable concern

Thermal burns: We are now on the seventh day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, enemy artillery is hitting cities, killing and wounding civilians. Unfortunately, the fires are companions to the artillery shelling

If you witness a case of electrocution while it’s happening, would you know what to do? Electrocution is a serious workplace hazard that belonged to the ‘Fatal Four’

Heimlich Maneuver is lifesaving, first aid method used for choking emergencies. It is only safe to perform on people who can’t breathe on their own

Falck donates 30 ambulances to Ukraine and its neighboring countries, where the ambulances will be part of the local emergency services and the handling of injured Ukrainian citizens and refugees

As hundreds of thousands of people in Ukraine are forced to escape the escalating conflict, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is working on setting up emergency response activities in the country. We are also sending teams to Poland, Moldova,…

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness. How does it manifest itself? Let's go into more detail with the specialist

Oesophagitis can be traced to different causes, and depending on the type, symptoms and treatment can vary. The most common form of oesophagitis is related to gastro-oesophageal reflux, which affects about 1 in 4 people

Ukrainian crisis: on 2 March, the rescue driver of the 6th State Fire and Rescue Unit (the SES encompasses the various branches of rescue in Ukraine), Valery Nechay, who retired in 2017 but remained a driver in his unit, rescued two people…

Bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the urine (as soon as it is released) in significant amounts. Since urine, unlike faeces, is sterile, the presence of bacteria in urine is generally an indication of a possible urinary tract…

Allergies - it's time to talk about them: the consequences of the climate emergency include early springs, with the first pollinations occurring as early as the end of February and the beginning of March

Moles (or nevi) are pigmented formations of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from an abnormal development of melanocytes, cells that are normally present in our skin

A burn blister is a bubble of clear fluid under the skin that forms as the body's way of protecting a burned area. Burn blisters are different from the blisters that develop as a result of repeated friction, rashes, or pinched skin.1 They…

The ambulance of the future? Cardiff-based connectivity specialist, Excelerate Technology, is leading the consortium on what it describes as ‘one of the most exciting projects ever undertaken on behalf of NHS ambulance services’

The Russian Red Cross (RKK) is working closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

It is a fact that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine also involves and sometimes kills children. Concrete help, as well as solidarity, for paediatricians in the Donbass area has come from Russia, from St Petersburg

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

The invasion of Ukraine is entering a second phase, and chemical plants are a possible target of attacks: the Ministry of Health has issued a vademecum for citizens on what to do in case of such an attack or bombing of chemical plants

The nasal septum is made up of bone and cartilage and divides the nasal cavity into two units called nasal pits, which are accessed through the nostrils. When it is crooked, it is generally referred to as a 'deviated septum'

Varicocele has a prevalence of 15% and is therefore one of the most common conditions affecting the male reproductive system

Chișinău (Moldova) - the Moldexpo centre was transformed overnight into a refugee shelter. More than 100 people were housed here until midday

The UNICEF Moldova team went today to the Palanca border crossing on Moldova's border with Ukraine, where the Temporary Crisis Management Centre is located, providing a first batch of humanitarian aid to refugees with children

In Vinnytsia, the Red Cross and other relief organisations held a video lesson on home health care

Ukraine, the mission to bring medicines to Donbass: Father Oleh Ladnyuk is based in Dnipro, 250 kilometres from the Lugansk region, one of the two separatist republics recognised by Putin

Skin tumours are a frequent complication of severe forms of epidermolysis. They must be diagnosed and removed early

Anxiolytics and sedatives include benzodiazepines, barbiturates and related drugs. High doses can cause stupor and respiratory depression, which is managed with intubation and mechanical ventilation

Estonia, the Tallinn branch of the Estonian Red Cross grows mountains of bags of items for Ukrainians every day

Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge in Poland can count on free medical care. Some institutions have set up 'hotlines' which can be contacted in Ukrainian. Psychological support and work are also offered. The Supreme Council of Lawyers…

The Russian army fired on the emergency rescue unit in Zaporozhye region: in the village of Semyonovka, Melitopol district, Zaporozhye region, Russian soldiers fired at the emergency rescue unit, reports the department of the State…

The Voronezh region will receive, thanks to the Russian Red Cross, 8 tons of humanitarian aid for evacuees from the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics

The crisis in Ukraine takes the International Red Cross back in time to Solferino: Minister Iryna Vereshchuk asks the ICRC to provide for the bodies of Russian soldiers killed in the invasion

Dientamoeba fragilis is a parasite commonly found in the human intestine. The way in which this parasite causes infection is not yet clear

In Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, treatment of children with cancer continues with difficulty, the non-profit organisation Soleterre launches a fund-raising campaign

In Kiev, childrens are born amidst the deafening noise of the bombs, in air-raid shelters located in various parts of the city: the "luckiest" in the maternity ward of the hospital №3, but the birth event has also happened in the Ukraine…

The Nigerian Air Force and the country’s Federal Fire Service have set up a committee to support collaboration on the provision of aerial firefighting services

Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? This is a life-threatening emergency that requires quick action. Don’t ignore even minor symptoms. Immediate treatment lessens heart damage and saves lives

Humanitarian aid for internally displaced persons from Donbass: RKK has opened aid collection points in regional departments

Crisis in Ukraine: in the Lviv region, ambulances will patrol the streets without communication

Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers along the lining of your intestines. It’s one of the two primary types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), along with Crohn’s disease

A new clinical trial strengthens the case that ketamine -- once famous as a club drug -- can rapidly ease suicidal thoughts

UN in action for Ukraine: the United Nations today allocated US$20 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to immediately scale up life-saving humanitarian assistance and protection to civilians in Ukraine following the…

Rescue workers in Kiev continue to dismantle structures and search for possible victims in a dilapidated high-rise building in Pozniaky

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the westernised world. Myocardial infarction, and more specifically ischemic heart disease, most often affects individuals at the peak of their psycho-physical, reproductive and…

Russia's Federal Biomedical Agency (FMBA) provides medical assistance to LPR and DPR displaced persons in the Rostov region

The crisis in Ukraine has also resulted in great pressure on ambulance and fire brigade rescuers, who are forced to deal with the consequences of the bombings: injuries and fires

Seniors are highly prone to accidents and injuries. Senior first aid should be considered when caring for the elderly at home or in a facility

Moderna vaccine for children 6-11 years old: dose will be lower than that used in people aged 12 years and older

War in Ukraine: "At the moment the situation in the north of Romania is calm, although the border police have reported more movement than usual and the arrival of about 100 cars of Ukrainian citizens fleeing Russian attacks"

Il monitoraggio indipendente della Fondazione Gimbe rileva nella settimana 16-22 febbraio 2022, rispetto alla precedente, una diminuzione di nuovi casi (349.122 vs 439.707, pari a -20,6%) e decessi (1.828 vs 2.172, pari a -15,8%, di cui 101…

In Vuhledar, Ukraine, Russian shells hit a hospital: four civilians were killed and 10 wounded

Itching, cracking and redness of the skin are just some of the symptoms of eczema or dermatitis, which can worsen with winter and low temperatures. Here's what to do

Acrogigantism: the research project of Dr Giampaolo Trivellin, researcher in Humanitas, started in March 2020 and carried out thanks to the winning of the Marie Skłodowska Curie Action-Individual Fellowship 2018 and a Telethon Foundation…

Unicef is "deeply concerned that the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine poses an immediate threat to the lives and well-being of 7.5 million children"

Crisis in Ukraine: The International Red Cross expressed concern Sunday for the fate of civilians in Ukraine as the Ukrainian army and pro-Russian separatists in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Lugansk trade gunfire

The Russian Red Cross (RCC), in coordination with the authorities of the Rostov region, is drawing up a list of priority needs for assistance to IDPs from the territory of south-eastern Ukraine and preparing humanitarian aid to be sent to…

WHO on the end of the pandemic and on Africa: "With Covax and Avat programmes, target achievable by mid-2022"

The different types of phobia: There are several explanations for why phobias develop, including influential theories and current perspectives

Calcaneal spine, scientifically known as calcific enthesitis, is the deposition of calcium salts at the origin of the tendons in the plantar fascia, just under the heel

A report showing high white blood cells in the urine may indicate a urinary tract infection. The presence of high concentrations of white blood cells can be traced back to an inflammatory state of the organism to which attention should be…

Wrist cysts (or ganglion cysts) are neoformations filled with synovial fluid (a lubricating fluid found in joints and tendon sheaths) that can appear on the back and volar side of the wrist and can be very painful, especially after hard…

The worsening crisis between Ukraine and Russia is prompting local authorities to appeal for blood donations, in the hope that it will not be needed

The story of Sergey Shutov, an anaesthetist in the city's ambulances and a volunteer fireman, comes from St Petersburg in northern Russia

The importance of vitamin K: there's a lot going on when your baby is first born. They're weighed and measured. Their noses are suctioned out and their vital signs are tested. They may have ointment or drops put in their eyes. They get a…

Migraine with brainstem aura (MBA) is a type of migraine that begins in the brainstem and includes aura, or preceding symptoms like vertigo, speaking and hearing difficulty, and loss of muscle control

Lead poisoning is the accumulation of lead in the body which usually develops over the course of months or years

Malawi health authorities have declared an outbreak of polio virus type 1 after a case was detected in a child in the capital Lilongwe

Let's talk about ferritin: sometimes, after performing routine blood tests prescribed to assess our state of health, we may come across a value, that of iron, which is higher than the indicated standard

Lymphadenomegaly: we often refer to the cardiovascular system and its problems, but when we talk about fluids, we must not forget, alongside the blood flowing in our blood vessels, another equally important system: the lymphatic system,…

Crisis in Ukraine: the placement of forced migrants from the Donetsk and Lugansk Republics continues in the Russian Federation

NIAMEY/PARIS - On Friday afternoon, 18 February, an airstrike hit a small village in the Madarounfa district of southern Niger, killing at least 12 people, including four children, and injuring 16 others, according to local sources

Among chronic respiratory diseases, it is necessary to draw attention to bronchiectasis, a disease characterised by an abnormal and irreversible dilation of certain portions of the bronchial tree

Lymphatic malformations, also known as lymphangiomas, are a group of diseases characterized by poor or absent development (hypo or aplasia) of lymphatic vessels and alterations in the circulation of lymphatic fluids

There are no known drugs that can cure ulcerative colitis (UC): the only treatment is surgery to remove the entire length of the colon and rectum

DRABC in First Aid: knowing how to react in an emergency and how to give first aid is an important skill that everyone should feel confident in doing

RICE treatment is a first aid acronym that stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Healthcare professionals recommend this treatment for soft tissue injuries involving muscle, tendon, or ligament

Recently, the NGO of the Ukrainian Women's Guard conducted a training course for women on the basics of self-defence and survival in the city

Crohn's disease, more commonly referred to as 'Crohn's disease', is an inflammatory bowel disease and can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract

Brain monitoring of the newborn: checking the activity, oxygenation and structure of the brain of infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units, who are at increased risk of neurological complications

According to a study recently published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, the use of psychotropic drugs is associated with increased mortality in cardiac patients

The six African countries that will produce mRNA Covid vaccines are Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt