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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 digital mammography and what advantages it has
Digital mammography is a new diagnostic method that uses a piece of equipment called a digital mammograph to form the mammography image
Agoraphobia: symptoms and treatment
The term agoraphobia comes from the Greek word Agora meaning square; in fact, the earliest uses of the word in psychology and psychiatry were for people who were afraid of going to crowded places
Pap Test: what is it and when to do it?
The Pap test is a valuable ally for women's health. It allows early detection of abnormal cells in the cervix that can progress to cancer
Why do my temples ache?
Pain in the temples is a symptom often associated with headache, but the triggering factors can be different
Cherry angiomas: what they are and how to remove them in minutes
Ruby angiomas are not associated with any pathology or symptoms. An outpatient laser is enough to remove them
Social and exclusion phobia: What is FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)?
FOMO, a term bandied about among young people, is a social phenomenon related to the digitisation of everyday life
Microalbuminuria (MA): what does it indicate?
Microalbuminuria (MA) is a predictive index for the prevention of nephropathy. Albumin is a protein present in greater quantities in human plasma; it plays the role of maintaining osmotic pressure in the vascular bed at a correct value and…
Rescue operations in car accidents: airbags and the potential for injury
Airbags were mandatorily introduced in all cars and light trucks in the United States in 1998 (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991)
First Aid: Common Causes of Shoulder Pain and How to Prevent it
You probably don’t think about common causes of shoulder pain until you suddenly experience it. When something goes wrong with your shoulder, it limits your ability to move freely. It can also bring a great deal of pain and discomfort even…
Prick tests: what are they for?
Prick tests are used to reveal any allergies (to food or inhalants) and in particular to demonstrate the presence of specific IgE for the allergen tested