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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.
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: Broken heart syndrome is mysterious, but real
We learn about broken hearts at a very young age. Children’s books and cartoons show the heart shape broken into two pieces, usually with a zigzag at the cleft
Stroke-related emergencies: the quick guide
The most common cause for a stroke is due to the formation of a blood clot in the brain artery. It can also cause serious damage to the brain
Saphenous incontinence: what it is and the latest techniques to treat it
More commonly known as varicose pathology, saphenous incontinence is the condition that gives rise to the appearance of varicose veins and varicose veins on the lower limbs, characterised by side symptoms such as heaviness in the legs,…
What is bilirubin and why measure it?
Bilirubin is a component of bile; it is largely produced by the breakdown of haemoglobin following the destruction of red blood cells
Amaxophobia, the fear of driving
Let's talk about amaxophobia: nowadays, fear of driving is a rather widespread discomfort, despite the fact that it is believed that most individuals drive cars without any problems
Respiratory distress emergencies: patient management and stabilisation
Respiratory distress (or shortness of breath) is the third most common emergency that EMS professionals respond to, accounting for more than 12% of all Emergency calls
Colposcopy: what is it?
Colposcopy came into being thanks to Hans Hinselmann in 1921 who, a professor extraordinaire at the University of Hamburg, began his studies to better observe the portio (cervix) by developing the first, rudimentary, but functional…
What is a brain biopsy?
A brain biopsy consists of taking one or more pieces of brain tissue for microscopic testing. The aim of this type of diagnostic test is to detect a possible brain lesion and to develop the most appropriate type of therapy
Horton's arteritis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this vasculitis
Also called giant cell arteritis, gigantocellular arteritis or temporal arteritis, Horton's arteritis is a form of vasculitis that mainly affects the arteries of the head and neck
Vaginitis: symptoms and how to treat it
Among the most common diseases of the female genital apparatus is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina that can be more or less disabling and is not always associated with infectious states