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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.
Congenital heart disease: hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is among the most complex heart defects occurring in the newborn, and is one of the most frequently diagnosed heart defects during the fetal echocardiogram; this syndrome is the set of malformations in which…
Hypochondriasis (anxiety about illness): symptoms and treatment
The essential feature of hypochondriasis is worry related to the fear of having, or the belief that one has, a serious illness
How to cure allergic conjunctivitis and reduce clinical signs: the tacrolimus study
The results of a recent publication have demonstrated the efficacy of tacrolimus, administered as eye drops, to treat particularly resistant allergic conjunctivitis, with proliferative lesions or corneal involvement (keratoconjunctivitis)
Diabesity: what it is, what risks and how to prevent it
The term "diabesity" was coined by the World Health Organization (WHO) to describe the relationship between diabetes and obesity
Medications for bipolar disorder: antidepressants and the risk of manic phases
How is it treated and what are the medications for bipolar disorder? Pharmacological therapy with antidepressants and that associated with mood stabilizers: a research analyzes the risk of inducing the manic phase in the treatment of…
Cardiophaty: what is it? How do you deal with it?
The term "cardiophaty" refers to all diseases affecting the heart, altering normal blood circulation and causing - consequently - important repercussions on the health of the patient, who may suffer from limitations in carrying out daily…
Stress and stress disorders: symptoms and treatment
Stress is the psychophysical response to a number of emotional, cognitive or social tasks perceived by the person as excessive
Complete blood count: complete guide to all normal and pathological blood values
The complete blood count is one of the most requested and important blood tests. Blood is made up of a liquid part called plasma and a corpuscular part, made up of cells
What is pelvic ultrasound?
Pelvic ultrasound is an investigation that does not involve the use of radiation and is based on the emission of ultrasound, which is considered to cause no harm to the body
What is Seborrheic Keratosis?
In the medical field, seborrheic keratosis or seborrheic wart is a form of benign tumor of the epidermis that appears as a usually round or oval, flesh-colored, brown or black spot