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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.
What is the Difference Between Anxiety and Depression: let's find out about these two widespread…
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental disorders in Australia. Let’s explore the effect of these two conditions, as well as their causes, symptoms, and treatment options
First aid for knee pain and injury
Knee pain or injury is a common complaint: there are several factors that can increase the risk of knee problems, such as obesity (excess weight), lack of flexibility and previous injuries
Ischaemic heart disease: chronic, definition, symptoms, consequences
The term 'ischaemic heart disease', also called 'myocardial ischaemia', refers to a diverse group of pathologies that have in common an insufficient blood supply to the myocardium, i.e. the heart muscle
Vaginal infections: what are the symptoms?
Women are most prone to vaginal infections during childbearing, during pregnancy and more rarely during the menopause period
Integrated operating rooms: what an integrated operating room is and what advantages it offers
Operating rooms have evolved tremendously with innovations in technology and the vast amount of data available today. Hospitals continue to design rooms with a focus on greater functionality and improved patient comfort
HIV: how soon do symptoms appear? The 4 stages of infection
The HIV virus causes AIDS by damaging part of the body's defences, which usually work against external aggression
Abdominal trauma: a general overview of management and trauma areas
Abdominal trauma is extremely common and its basic management follows the principles of ABC and basic wound care
Blast injuries: how to intervene on the patient's trauma
Blast injuries are caused by explosions which release blast waves, blast winds, ground shock, and heat. Other mechanisms of injury are generated from blasts, including penetrating injuries from shrapnel, radiation, and biological exposure
Acute pericarditis: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Let's learn more about pericarditis in its acute form: the pericardium is a protective saccular structure that surrounds the heart and consists of two distinct membranes (pericardial leaflets)
Objective examination: how is inspection done and what is it for?
In the objective examination performed in general medicine, the inspection phase is one of the four methods of patient observation typical of semeiotics