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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.
Do you suffer from orchiepidimitis? Here's why and what you can do
Orchiepidimitis is an inflammation that affects many men. It is a more common problem than you might think
Osteomyelitis: definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the osteoarticular system which, if not properly treated, can become chronic
Cardiac tumours, an overview of benign and malignant neoplasms
Although not much is said about them, there are also cardiac tumours: they are extremely rare, with an incidence of around 0.2% compared to other oncological cases
Cerebral ischaemia: the strategy of percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale
Pervious foramen ovale is a frequent condition in adulthood, will be encountered occasionally and some patients may present with paradoxical embolism followed by symptomatic cerebral ischaemic events
Female sexual disorder: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
The sexual response, in both women and men, consists of two separate phases: the arousal phase characterised by a localised vasocongestive reaction (vascular dilation of the genital organs, vaginal lubrication, swelling and reddening of the…
What is onychomycosis?
Chances are that at least once in your life you have suffered from onychomycosis, an infection that affects the nails of the feet and hands, and which affects a very large segment of the population
Red eyes: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
While it is true that in some cases red eyes are due to external factors such as air pollution or dryness, other times the redness is a symptom of something better investigated through an eye examination
Psychopathy: what is meant by psychopathic disorder?
Psychopathic Disorder (psychopathy) is characterized by an enduring pattern of antisocial behavior that begins in childhood
Morton's neuroma: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Morton's Neuroma is a particular pathology affecting the foot, specifically the nerves. This disease is named after the doctor who discovered it, Thomas G. Morton, who in 1876 discovered a pathology due to swelling of an interdigital…
Nevus of Spitz, an overview of the benign tumour also known as juvenile melanoma
Spitz's nevus is a benign tumour that affects the skin and usually develops in childhood. The lesion is caused by a proliferation of epithelioid and spindle-shaped melanocytes