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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.
Arthritis: definition, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
Arthritis is the inflammation of the joints affecting males and females of all ages, the reaction occurring as a result of various diseases: viral or bacterial infections, autoimmune diseases, fractures, etc.
Arteriosclerosis: what is it?
Atherosclerosis is a hardening and loss of elasticity of blood vessels and particularly arteries due to the accumulation of lipids that form hard, rigid plaques that thicken the walls of blood vessels
Psoriatic arthritis: how to recognize it?
It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish psoriatic arthritis from other conditions since the occurrence of joint pain is a common symptom of many rheumatologic conditions
Supraventricular tachycardia: definition, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
Supraventricular tachycardia involves an acceleration of the heart rate in the structures of the heart that lie above the ventricles, giving rise to arrhythmias
Skin diseases: xeroderma pigmentosum
Xeroderma Pigmentosum is a rare genetic disease characterized by hypersensitivity to UV radiation. It manifests with symptoms affecting the skin, eyes and nervous system. Protection from ultraviolet radiation is essential
Pediatric patient: what is arthrogryposis?
Arthrogryposis is a condition that-right at the origin of the name Marfan Syndrome-was described by Dr. Marfan in the 19th century and named after him
Later, the better definition of Marfan Syndrome differentiated the latter (while…
Diabetic retinopathy: the importance of screening
Diabetic retinopathy is the 4th leading cause of blindness worldwide and the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in industrialized countries
Mediterranean anemia: causes, symptoms and treatment
Mediterranean anemia is a blood disorder due to a defect in the synthesis of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that has the dual function of transporting oxygen from the lungs to organs and tissues, and expelling carbon dioxide
Angina pectoris: symptoms and causes
What is angina pectoris? The term angina denotes a manifestation of Myocardial Ischemia of which it is a member, predominantly a consequence of atherosclerosis, characterized by the formation of atheromatous plaques that result in narrowing…
When can we talk about occupational allergies?
The spread of occupational allergies originates from the evolution of production technology, and the way to treat them is an achievement of Occupational Medicine in the last 30 years