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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.
REAS 2024: Your mission starts here!
An unmissable appointment for professional updating, from 4 to 6 October in Montichiari (Brescia)
The summer that is coming to an end has reminded us how crucial it is to be prepared for emergencies. Forest fires have become an…
West Nile Virus Alert: First Deaths in the US
Experts sound the alarm, the virus continues to pose a serious threat to public health
Record the first deaths caused by the West Nile virus in Wisconsin and Illinois. Although the overall numbers initially appear lower than in the same…
Violence against doctors: attacks on the rise
From physical aggression to verbal threats, the range of violence against health workers is increasing
The attack suffered by a doctor during a home visit to Minervino di Lecce is only the latest, sad episode of a long series of violence…
High Threat. Prehospital rescue in “high risk” situations
A 268-page manual with 170 full-color figures and 40 tables for health care providers, military and civilian
High-risk situations are realities that humans have had to deal with since time immemorial, but unfortunately they have become…
Snow in August: A surprising summer in California
Snow-capped peaks in the Sierra Nevada in mid-August, an event that has not occurred for 20 years
California, usually associated with golden beaches and blue skies, has had a very unusual summer. To surprise everyone, in fact, it was a…
Addiction, more and more young people
Increasing numbers of boys and girls are dealing with substance abuse, gambling and digital addictions
Substance use and digital addiction among young people is an emergency that requires increasing attention. According to the latest data,…
Parvovirus B19 on the rise in the USA
The virus is spreading rapidly in all age groups, with a peak among children aged 5-9
Parvovirus B19, also known as "slap cheek disease" due to the characteristic rash it causes, is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent…
Social isolation: a risk factor for brain health
Prolonged loneliness can induce neurobiological alterations, with cognitive and emotional consequences
Social isolation, understood as a lack of meaningful social interactions, is an increasing public health problem with profound…
Covid vaccines and heart: a reassuring balance
A study conducted in France has demonstrated the safety of anti-Covid mRNA vaccines
An in-depth study conducted in France has shed new light on the safety of mRNA vaccines against Covid, particularly with regard to possible side effects on…
The negative effects of excessive use of smartphones during holidays
Intensive use of the smartphone during holidays prevents the brain from reaching the necessary rest
Holidays have become increasingly synonymous with digital connectivity in recent years. Smartphones, tablets and laptops accompany us…