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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.
Sebaceous cyst: an overview of this epidermoid cyst
Sebaceous cyst is one of the benign skin cysts and can be classified as an epidermal inclusion cyst (epidermoid cyst)
Coronary artery disease: what it is, what the symptoms are and how it is treated
The term coronary artery disease refers to diseases of the coronary arteries, the vessels that carry blood to the heart muscle
What to eat with endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic benign inflammation that affects females of childbearing age and results from an abnormality of cells in the uterine cavity (endometrial cells) that migrate to extra-uterine sites (usually ovaries or pelvic…
Heart valve pathologies: Annuloplasty
An annuloplasty is a procedure to treat a leaky heart valve. During annuloplasty, your provider places a small ring around the leaky valve
Anticoagulants: what they are and when they are essential
Anticoagulants are a family of medications that stop your blood from clotting too easily. They can break down existing clots or prevent clots from forming in the first place
What is ankle surgery?
Surgery may be not be necessary for many ankle problems; therapy and medications may be enough to resolve the issue
Chronic cystitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this bladder inflammation
Cystitis consists of a very annoying inflammation of the bladder mucosa and is accompanied by the continuous need to urinate, sometimes with pain when urinating
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the symptoms to look out for
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID), is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue or tiredness, which usually does not go away with rest, has no…
Dairy products: how to know if you are lactose intolerant?
Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products
5 common side effects of CPR and complications of cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency treatment used to restart a person’s heart and breathing during cardiac emergencies