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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.
Spontaneous pneumothorax: discussing the collapse of the lungs
Collapse of the lungs due to air entering the space enclosed by the pleurae. If it is not enough to administer oxygen to relieve laboured breathing and drugs to control pain, it will be necessary to remove the air
Rare diseases: congenital hyperinsulinism
Congenital hyperinsulinism is a rare disease. It is the most frequent cause of recurrent hypoglycaemia and may depend on genetic or acquired causes
My eye dances: learning about nystagmus
Nystagmus is defined as the abnormal and rhythmic oscillation of one or both eyes. It is often associated with diseases such as congenital cataracts, retinal or optic nerve malformations, albinism and certain brain diseases
Hepatitis D (Delta): symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hepatitis D (Hdv, of which three genotypes have been identified) is an infectious liver disease caused by a so-called 'defective' virus, i.e. a satellite virus that is only able to replicate in the presence of the hepatitis B virus…
Pathologies of the left ventricle: dilated cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart in which the left ventricle, which pumps blood into the circulation, is enlarged and cannot contract or shorten normally
Raynaud's phenomenon: cause, manifestation, diagnosis and treatment
Raynaud's phenomenon is characterised by spasm (transient narrowing) of blood vessels in certain peripheral areas of the body
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): symptoms, diagnosis, patient prognosis
The most frequent symptoms are weight loss, joint swelling and stiffness, hair loss, fever, fatigue, malaise and mouth ulcers
5 Tips to Ease Migraine Pain
When a migraine attack or episode occurs, you will do almost anything to make symptoms go away. While most migraine is not serious, there are instances where they can be a sign of a more serious condition
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in childhood: what it is and how it is treated
Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is an obstruction of the vessels that carry blood from the brain to the internal jugular vein. It can be due to autoimmune diseases and thrombophilias
Fibromyoma: the uterine fibroma
Fibromyoma, more frequently known as uterine fibroma, is the most frequent benign tumour of the uterus. Synonyms are myoma and leiomyoma