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Mitral valve prolapse occurs when the flaps (leaflets) of the heart's mitral valve bulge (prolapse) like a parachute into the heart's left upper chamber (left atrium) as the heart contracts

The term self-harm is used to describe the behaviour of harming oneself without any suicidal intent

Stress fractures: repeated sporting activities or particular biomechanical conditions subject our skeleton to functional overload stress, which the muscles are not always able to absorb

Bilateral, but not unilateral, oophorectomy is associated with an increased rate of subsequent dementia, according to a study published online 31 January in Menopause

France will help Ukraine with a EUR 1.2 billion macro-financial assistance plan, a quarter of which will be dedicated to firefighting and emergency relief

An in-depth analysis of federal health data indicates that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular complications within the first month to a year after infection

The PANDEM guidelines for children and infants were published in the February 2022 issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Seasonal depression, previously known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), involves symptoms that come and go as the seasons change. The most recent edition of the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)” officially…

Nigeria's Ministry of Health on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the private sector and other stakeholders for the operationalization of the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS)

Intuitive Eating rejects the diet mentality. That's the first principle of intuitive eating, an evidence-based approach to feeding yourself that connects the mind, body, and emotions

Heart disease: a woman’s heart looks just like a man’s, but there are significant differences. For example, a woman’s heart is usually smaller as are some of its interior chambers

Chemical and particle cross-contamination: the ORCA™ Operational Rescue Containment Apparatus

An ambulance driver in Turkey posted a video of a normal driving situation in (Turkish) traffic during an emergency: it's booming on the main social networks

A brain hemorrhage is a type of stroke. It's caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues. This bleeding kills brain cells

Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute metabolic complication of diabetes, characterised by hyperglycaemia, hyperketonaemia and metabolic acidosis. Hyperglycaemia causes osmotic diuresis with significant loss of fluid and electrolytes

Scotland - Mercury Drone Ports programme, which aims to develop the drone industry in Angus, will begin trials of medical logistics in partnership with the UK's National Health Service (NHS) from next month

Lipedema is often confused with obesity and cellulite, but it is a different and complex condition: it affects around 11% of the population, mainly women, and is still too underestimated

Bufhthalmos is an enlargement of the eyeball due to a build-up of fluid in the eye that prevents it from developing properly

Let's talk about a thyroid nodule: the thyroid is a small gland, but one that is extremely important to our bodies because of its cardiovascular and metabolic effects (particularly on cholesterol levels) and its effects on the nervous…

Drug-induced liver damage: many drugs (e.g. statins) frequently cause an asymptomatic increase in liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase)

Substance use disorder is a health condition involving compulsive substance use. It develops when substance use interferes with the ability to function day to day. It can occur with prescription or nonprescription drugs

The Italian doctor: "In Africa the Covid massacre is there, but it's not visible, and claiming the opposite could cause further damage in terms of reduced interest and commitment to intervene with appropriate aid"

Bone tissue autograft: enables healing of even very large fractures characterised by significant bone loss

Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that can appear during the age of skeletal development, from birth to 18 years of age

People who have had a kidney transplant need to be even more careful than everyone else when it comes to Covid-19

Thermal Imaging : this short article is an attempt to clarify a few misconceptions in regard to fire service thermal imaging cameras

OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental and behavioral disorder where someone feels compelled to perform specific acts repeatedly, even when it causes considerable complications to the person’s life

Variants fail to defeat the protection of vaccines, which continue to shield us from the virus for a long time because, in addition to antibodies, they stimulate the formation of T cells, immune system cells with an 'iron memory' that can…

The violin spider is small in size and apparently insignificant in appearance, but extremely dangerous. This is the Loxosceles rufescens, also known as the violin spider, due to a characteristic spot on its body that recalls the musical…

Tension in Ukraine is rising, and the whole world of emergency relief is preparing for a dangerous and difficult time

VAN WERT, OHIO: Braun Ambulances proudly celebrates a major milestone today of 50 years in the business of custom ambulance manufacturing

Renard Cox played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and other leagues before swapping his football helmet for a fire helmet with the Richmond firefighters

Russia is facing the peak of the third wave of the Covid pandemic. This has affected the recruitment procedures for ambulance doctors: a specialisation in emergency medicine is no longer required, but a medical degree is sufficient

At the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, Kamila Valieva, a 15-year old Russian gold medal figure skater, tested positive for a banned drug called trimetazidine

Zipline has announced a partnership with the government of Nigeria and the regional government of Bayelsa State for the establishment of drone-based medical delivery services in the region

Femoroacetabular conflict is a hip disorder caused by a conflict between the two articular heads: the femoral head and the acetabulum

The quality of life is closely related to the quality of sleep, and sleep is one of the acts that has the greatest influence on our daily life

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a quivery, fluttery heartbeat. You might also hear the doctor call it arrhythmia. It means your heart’s normal rhythm is out of whack. Because your blood isn't moving well, you're more likely to have heart…

Interaction of autistic children: many people with autism report difficulties in social interaction with people with typical development but not with other autistic people

Crohn’s disease causes chronic inflammation and erosion of the intestines or bowel. It can affect different regions of the bowel, stomach, or intestines

The American Heart Association (AHA) has updated its cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines to protect healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix, a protuberance of the large intestine whose function has not yet been fully ascertained, although, without it, it is possible to live without any problems

First aid to be known: it might just be that one day you are the first person to arrive at the scene of an accident, or you might be involved in a road accident but unharmed. Would you know what to do?

Autistic spectrum and eating disorders: eating disorders (ED) are classified into Anorexia nervosa (AN), which in turn can be characterised by restrictive behaviours (AN-R) and/or binge eating with elimination strategies (vomiting, use of…

Italy exceeds 150,000 deaths Covid: today's 325 deaths bring the total number of victims to 150,221 since the start of the emergency. Hospitalizations still falling

In diabetics, diet is the main form of therapy, together with physical exercise (150' minutes of walking per week or 10,000 steps per day - WHO), hypoglycaemic therapy (medication or insulin), glycaemic monitoring and therapeutic education

Staphylococcus aureus infections can be transmitted by physical contact, usually through contaminated hands

Saliva and COVID-19: with the same symptoms, some people with SARS-CoV-2 require hospitalisation while others can be treated at home

Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder characterised by the appearance of white patches on various parts of the body, but can also affect mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth and nose

Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) refers to the set of practices used in first aid for people who have suffered trauma and are in a state of shock, with injuries, in cases of polytrauma or unconsciousness

The Ambu ballon, from the acronym Auxiliary Manual Breathing Unit, is a self-expanding flask used to support respiratory activity. The acronym was created by the company that first put it on the market in 1956

There are six possible areas of Long Covid symptoms in children and adolescents: psychiatric, otolaryngological, gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular and pulmonary

Novavax: US company's vaccine is based on more traditional technology and could convince many people dubious about mRNA drugs to immunise themselves

Covid Soberana 02 and Abdala vaccines: serum conversion to Omicron antibodies was appreciated in 90% or more of those vaccinated in Cuba

On the occasion of Russia's Science Day, celebrated on 8 February, EMERCOM, Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, presented the most innovative or currently being tested equipment for firefighters and rescuers

A recent surge in violence in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province has displaced thousands of people already affected by five years of conflict

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a very common and growing condition that tends to develop in adult patients after the age of 40-50 years, but can also affect younger people

Microbial contamination on ambulance: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving medical treatment in a healthcare facility

Corticosteroids and pregnancy: the results of a recent study conducted at Aoup on dexamethasone, a widely used corticosteroid drug, show that taking it in common doses can reduce the entry of thyroid hormone into the central nervous system…

Oman: in order to provide help to people in critical condition and transfer them to the nearest hospital, the Oman Civil Service and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) has launched a home ambulance service

Neuroinflammation and Covid: Arianna Di Stadio, an Italian researcher, has coordinated the world's first study on the connection between memory loss, anosmia and ageusia in long Covid syndrome, published in the scientific journal 'Brain…

Paediatric urinary calculus: it consists of the formation of stones in the urinary tract. The prognosis is good if the disease is diagnosed early

Published in 'Brain Sciences', the study collects data on 152 patients: "Functional changes in the sense of smell are one of the most common symptoms of Long Covid Syndrome; in fact, between 20% and 25% of these patients complain of…

Sentinel node detection, removal and intraoperative histological study are a set of well-established procedures that avoid complete removal of axillary lymph nodes in 70% of cases, with significant advantages in the post-operative course

Kenya: the St John Ambulance calls upon Kenyans to enrol for Emergency Medical Technician courses due to the increasing demand for emergency medical care services across the country

Suicidal behaviour includes completed suicide, attempted suicide (with at least the intention of dying) and suicidal acts; suicidal ideation refers to the presence of thoughts and plans concerning suicide

Afrigen Biologics is replicating Moderna's vaccine in South Africa: 'Aim to produce its own, also for future pandemics'

Age-related dementia: As we age, our cognitive performance may seem less efficient. It often happens that you forget names. Or you go to a room in your house and can no longer remember what you are going to do. You forget an appointment or…

Dose-response relationship: irrespective of how the effect of a drug is produced, through binding to the receptor or through chemical interactions, the concentration of the drug at the site of action controls its effect

Convulsions are rapid, uncontrollable tremors caused by a continuous cycle of muscle contraction and relaxation

An injury to the knee can lead to sprained external ligaments (medial and lateral collateral) or internal ligaments (anterior and posterior cruciate) or meniscal injuries

Contusions and lacerations of the eyes and eyelids are quite common in emergency rescue operations, so an overview is important

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough and sputum production

Migraine: When a patient has a headache that worsens and becomes frequent, he or she should be referred to a neurologist at an accredited headache centre

Air ambulance in Sweden: latest addition was the base launch at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport

The term "miscarriage" refers to a termination of pregnancy that occurs spontaneously within the first 180 days of pregnancy

Picornavirus infections can be contracted through the fecal-oral route or through the air.

CT angiography of the supra-aortic trunks (TSA) and intracranial circulation is an examination that involves performing a CT scan (Computed Axial Tomography) while an intravenous contrast agent is being administered

We often hear about 'scoop and run' and 'stay and play'. These two philosophies of pre-hospital care, which represent the history of emergency rescue, seem to be at odds with each other

A 36-year-old Italian volunteer paramedic was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a university student who was being taken to hospital in an ambulance after drinking too much at a Halloween party in Bari last year

Rapid test: to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection, the test considered the most reliable and the reference test, according to the indications provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is the molecular test performed on a sample of the…

Dialysis is a kidney function replacement treatment that is performed when the kidneys are no longer able to cleanse the body of the waste produced each day by metabolism and lose their ability to eliminate excess water

In a patient presenting with an acute stroke, the radial pulse and arterial pressure of the 2 arms should be compared to look for a possible painless aortic dissection, which may occlude a carotid artery and cause a stroke

Frozen shoulder, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis: these are all terms that indicate a painful condition of the shoulder that manifests itself with pain, stiffness and difficulty in movement

Heart rate and blood pressure are undoubtedly among the most important parameters to keep under control. If you have any doubts, the first piece of advice is to consult your doctor

Abdominal diastasis affects around 30% of women after childbirth, yet it is still little talked about. Often underestimated or confined to a cosmetic problem, abdominal diastasis is in fact a functional problem in the first place, which is…

European non-emergency number 116117, a document that aims to examine the actions taken by the Italian Ministry of Health to implement the provisions of Decision 2007/116/EC of the European Commission, to harmonise the various existing…

Tonga has recorded the first two cases of local transmission of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and will go into lockdown from tomorrow

Italian paediatricians have drawn up a handbook: ten useful rules for parents of Covid-positive children and adolescents to avoid risks

Vulvodynia is a painful condition that affects the female genital organ and affects about 15% of women, seriously compromising their quality of life

Angina pectoris is a disease that is largely identified with its main symptom; the term comes from the Latin and means pain in the chest

In recent years, robotic surgery has been introduced into many disciplines, including ENT. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is any surgical procedure that uses a surgical robot (da Vinci Xi®) to remove a tumour from the mouth or throat or…

Covid in Italy: more than a hundred infected white coats are asking for support from Enpam, the social security body for doctors and dentists, every day

Among the most common bacterial infections of the hand we can point to herpetic whitlow . This is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus that generally affects the extremities of the fingers of the hand

Peripheral arteriopathy is a disease which generally develops in adults, generally after the age of 50-55 years, and tends to increase over time

Of all visual disorders, one in particular affects most people: presbyopia, a refractive defect of the crystalline lens due to its diminished elasticity and related to ageing, which typically occurs after the age of forty

Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL): A paper published online on 29 December in Cancers describes long-term adverse and positive outcomes for survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)

Palpitations make you feel like your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck

Sudan: Nine staff members of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) were arrested by Sudanese authorities in the capital Khartoum on the evening of 24 January, before being released the following morning

What Is a Seizure and What Is Epilepsy? Seizures, abnormal movements or behavior due to unusual electrical activity in the brain, are a symptom of epilepsy