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Health and Safety
Safety is the first pillar of a good life for emergency professionals, rescuers and Fire Fighters. We are operating in a complex and hard environment. Risk prevention and improving working conditions are fundamental for better health and life.
What is retinal fluorangiography and what are the risks?
Retinal fluorangiography (FAG), or fluorescein angiography, is used to diagnose vascular diseases of the eye and in particular those affecting the retina, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and vascular…
What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome and how to diagnose it
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a very rare clinical condition with an incidence of 1 patient in 1 million inhabitants
Echocardiogram: what it is and when it is required
The echocardiogram is a technique that is based on the use of ultrasound and makes it possible to see from the inside both the walls of the heart and its internal structures (such as the valves) and to accurately assess the overall…
Managing Diabetes at Work
Managing diabetes at work: People with diabetes learn to live with the chronic condition all day, every day, including at work. Although they may face unique challenges in the workplace, they can overcome them through effective diabetes…
8 Ways to Reduce Swelling After an Injury
8 ways to reduce swelling after an Injury: soft tissue injuries are easily recognised: first comes the pain, followed by the swelling
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: symptoms, evaluation and treatment
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic. An aneurysm can be discovered by X-ray, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) performed for other pathologies
Headache: what it is, symptoms and treatment
The term headache is used to define any type of pain that is localised in the skull. In some cases it is an occasional disorder, while in others it manifests itself frequently and intensely, sometimes disablingly
Paranoid personality disorder: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Let's talk about paranoid personality disorder, with patients characterised by distrust and mistrust of others
Australian flu: symptoms and duration of seasonal influenza virus
The flu season has begun and, according to the latest bulletin numbers, cases are increasing considerably: the so-called Australian flu could cause a more aggressive epidemic than in recent years, during which restrictions and masks have…
Abdominal ultrasound: how it is performed and what it is used for
Abdominal ultrasound is an investigation that allows the doctor to explore the abdominal organs