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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.
Healing the Unsung Heroes: Treating Traumatic Stress in First Responders
Unlocking the Path to Recovery for Those Who Brave the Frontlines of Trauma
First responders are the silent heroes who face the darkest moments of humanity. They tread where others dare not, experience the unbearable, and stand strong in…
What Vomiting Tells Us in Urgent Medical Situations
Deciphering the Language of Vomiting: A Guide for Disease Recognition in Emergencies
Vomiting is the body's response to a wide range of disorders and diseases, and is often a sign of medical emergency. Learning to decipher the language of…
Protecting Hospitals in Armed Conflict: The Directives of International Humanitarian Law
Specific protections for wounded and medical personnel according to IHL standards during wars
In the context of tragic theaters of war, international humanitarian law (IHL) emerges as a beacon of civilization, offering protection to the…
29 September: The World Heart Day
World Heart Day: prevention is our best defence
Every year, on 29 September, the world comes together to celebrate World Heart Day, an event dedicated to raising awareness of cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death…
Stress cardiomyopathy: broken heart syndrome (or Takotsubo syndrome)
Takotsubo syndrome, also known as stress cardiomyopathy, is a temporary non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy that results from stressful and emotionally intense situations
Uterine prolapse: what is it and how is it treated?
When the uterus descends from the lesser pelvis, it is called uterine prolapse
Abnormalities in the transmission of electrical impulses: Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome
Wolff Parkinson White syndrome is a cardiac pathology due to an abnormal transmission of the electrical impulse between the atria and ventricles which can cause tachyarrhythmias and palpitations
What is the peritoneum? Definition, anatomy and contained organs
The peritoneum is a thin, almost transparent, mesothelial serous membrane found in the abdomen that forms the lining of the abdominal cavity and part of the pelvic cavity (parietal peritoneum), and also covers a large part of the viscera…
Aortic obstruction: overview of Leriche syndrome
Leriche syndrome is caused by chronic obstruction of the aortic bifurcation and characteristic symptoms include intermittent claudication or symptoms of chronic ischemia, reduced or absent peripheral pulses, and erectile dysfunction
Pityriasis Rosea (Gibert's): Definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Pityriasis rosea of Gibert is a benign, acute-onset dermatosis predominantly in children or young adults aged 10 to 35 years