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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.
Emergency Numbers in the World: Differences and Operation
An Introduction to Emergency Numbers
Emergency numbers are a critical institution to ensure a quick and organized response to emergencies, but they vary significantly from country to country. This reflects both different emergency service…
Hospital Triage in the United States
How triage works in hospital emergencies
Triage in hospital emergencies: how it works
Triage in US hospitals is a fundamental process for prioritizing patients entering emergency departments based on the severity of their conditions. In…
The Emergency Health System in Japan: Efficiency and Challenges
Organization and Functioning of the Japanese Emergency System
Description of the Emergency Healthcare System Structure
Japan has an emergency healthcare system as part of a broader universal health insurance system, ensuring all citizens…
WHO Approves a Four-Year Plan for Global Health
11.1 Billion Dollars to Tackle Global Health Challenges
During the World Health Assembly in Geneva, delegates approved a four-year plan worth 11.1 billion dollars to improve global health. The plan, called the Fourteenth General Programme…
EMA Approves First Vaccine Against Chikungunya
EMA Recommends Authorization for Ixchiq, the First European Vaccine Against Chikungunya
The European Medicines Agency has recommended granting authorization to Ixchiq, the first vaccine reported in the European Union aimed at protecting…
Fighting Cancer: NHS Trials Personalized Vaccines
United Kingdom: Trial of Personalized mRNA Vaccines against Cancer
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has launched a bold initiative involving thousands of cancer patients in the largest trial of personalized vaccines made using…
Italy tops in Europe for Cancer Survival
Excellence in Cancer Treatment, But Waiting Times Need Improvement
Italy is the undisputed leader in Europe for the number of women surviving cancer: nearly two million women live after a cancer diagnosis, more than in any other country on…
Osimertinib: news for the treatment of lung cancer
Effectiveness of Osimertinib in NSCLC Lung Cancer: A Revolutionary Study
Results presented at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) congress in Chicago have promised better prospects for patients with non-small cell lung…
The Importance of First Aid Training
How First Aid Training Saves Lives and Enhances Safety
Training in first aid is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in emergency situations. This type of training not only equips individuals with the skills to…
Rescue Drones: Technological Revolution
How Drones Are Transforming Search and Rescue Operations
The development of drone technologies has brought about a change in search and rescue operations. Devices have been equipped with advanced technologies: expanding thermal cameras…