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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.
Light, a valuable ally against Alzheimer’s
One of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s is the alteration of the sleep-wake rhythm, "light therapy" solves this problem
One of the most common symptoms of Alzheimer’s is altered sleep-wake rhythm, which manifests itself in insomnia, daytime…
Nasal spray for a younger brain
Innovative Marche discovery promises to slow brain ageing
An Italian research conducted by a team of scientists from INRCA and the Università Politecnica delle Marche has opened new perspectives in the fight against brain aging.…
Neurodiversity and innovation: companies focus on neurodivergent skills
By 2027, a quarter of the world’s largest companies will actively hire people with neurodivergent abilities
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work, opening up new opportunities and requiring increasingly specialised…
New treatment for Parkinson’s: adaptive deep brain stimulation
New aDBS enables personalisation of treatment and improvement of patient status
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most important neurological challenges of our time. In recent decades, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has revolutionized the…
Brain ages in five ways: a new discovery
New light on the aging process of our body, five ways in which our brain ages
Aging is a natural and inevitable process that involves every organ of our body, including the brain. In recent years, thanks to advances in medical technology…
A new piece in the puzzle of childhood epilepsy: the role of the KCNA3 gene
Scientists have found that variations in the KCNA3 gene are responsible for some forms of epilepsy
A recent research by the Mnesys project has shed light on one of the genetic causes of childhood epilepsy. Scientists have found that…
Can you sunbathe with Vitiligo?
Sun exposure is possible even if you suffer from vitiligo. However, some precautions are necessary
Vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by the appearance of white spots without pigment, can raise many questions, especially in relation…
Withdrawal of lots of iceberg salad: risk of listeriosis
Alarm issued concerning several lots of iceberg salad, with presence of Listeria monocytogenes
The Ministry of Health recently issued an alert concerning several lots of iceberg salad, urging consumers to return their purchased products.…
New surveys on diet and type 1 diabetes
Possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children
A recent Finnish study has put the spotlight on a possible link between some common foods and the development of type 1 diabetes in children.…
Immunotherapy: a revolution in the fight against cancer
Clinical studies have shown that immunotherapy can prolong survival in patients with cancer
The fight against cancer has seen in recent years an exceptional protagonist: immunotherapy. This therapeutic approach, which aims to strengthen…