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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.
Eye health and eyes disorders: signs not to be underestimated
Sight is one of the senses we use most and the importance of the eyes in our daily lives is well known
Malignant tumours of the oral cavity: an overview
Malignant tumours (cancer) of the oral cavity are lesions that originate from the uncontrolled proliferation of genetically damaged oral mucosa cells
Sclerosing cholangitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Sclerosing cholangitis affects men more frequently and is a disease of unknown cause in which the bile ducts (the canaliculi that carry bile out of the liver) become inflamed and thus reduced in calibre
What is syphilis
Syphilis is the best-known sexually transmitted infection, which has triggered epidemics in past centuries, claiming numerous victims
How to conduct antihypertensive treatment? An overview of drugs
The choice of drug with which to start antihypertensive treatment is always guided by an evaluation of the pros and cons of the various drug categories
What is Gilbert's Syndrome
Gilbert's syndrome is a familial and hereditary pathophysiological condition, of little clinical relevance and with a benign prognosis, characterised by jaundice or hepatic sub-artery, caused by a congenital alteration of bilirubin…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the other name for Meteoropathy
It happened: you opened a magazine, read 'seasonal affective disorder' (SAD), also known as meteoropathy, which is the condition of strong mood swings that usually manifest themselves as physical and mental fatigue and depression in the…
Keratoconus: the degenerative and evolutionary disease of the cornea
Keratoconus is a degenerative disease of the cornea that, over time, can worsen and lead to severe vision impairment
Neuroendocrine tumours: an overview
Neuroendocrine tumours account for less than 0.5% of all malignant tumours
How does cystitis manifest itself?
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder due to bacterial agents. There are different causes, there is a variety called 'honeymoon cystitis' which is a disorder that affects women shortly after the end of sexual intercourse