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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.
Does your child suffer from autism? The first signs to understand him and how to deal with him
Medical science has identified certain symptoms of autism that may be early indicators of the pathology that should be paid close attention to
Croup (laryngotracheitis), the acute obstruction of a child's airways
Croup is an illness of young children that results from routine infection of the airway. What would be little more than a benign cold in adults can be distressing for children due to the narrow airway that begins to close off with even…
Mindfulness programmes: two opposing viewpoints
Are mindfulness-based programmes universal? Two opposing viewpoints: mindfulness-based programmes (MBPs) are currently popular and widespread worldwide
Fibromyalgia: where are the tender points that cause pain on palpation?
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterised by widespread muscle pain associated with fatigue, stiffness, insomnia, memory problems and mood swings
Raynaud's phenomenon: causes, symptoms and treatment
Raynaud's phenomenon is characterised by an excessive spasm of blood vessels in the periphery that causes a reduction in blood flow to the affected regions
Paresthesias: meaning, causes, risks, diagnosis, cures, remedies, exercises
What are paresthesias? In medicine, paresthesia (in English 'paresthesia') refers to a condition characterised by an altered perception of sensitivity to various sensory stimuli (thermal, tactile, painful, vibratory) both in their onset,…
Ultrarare diseases: first guidelines for Malan syndrome published
Malan syndrome, the first guidelines are the result of the scientific collaboration between Bambino Gesù and Grande Ospedale Metropolitano di Reggio Calabria. The clinical features of the disease that affects 1 in 1 million children have…
Rheumatic diseases: what are they, how do they manifest themselves, how are they treated?
Rheumatic diseases are pathologies characterised by inflammation of joints, ligaments, tendons, bones or muscles, and in some cases may also involve other organs
What is albumin and why is the test performed to quantify its concentration in urine?
Albumin is a protein present in circulating blood and constitutes 55-65% of total plasma protein
Pertussis: How to recognise whooping cough and identify the best treatment
Pertussis, also known as 'whooping cough' is due to an infection of the respiratory tract and is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis