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Health and Safety
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.
Does my child have ADHD? How to spot the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common childhood disorder. It affects how you pay attention, your ability to sit still, and how you control your behavior
Back pain, what are the different types
When it comes to our backs, there are many different types of back pain. It is also a common reason for absence from work for many of us and for seeking medical treatment
Kidney stones: types, symptoms and treatment
Sometimes, kidney stones can be as small as a grain of sand but some bigger stones can cause trouble in your urine flow along with a lot of pain
Heart Valve Diseases: Valvulopathies
Valvulopathies, also called valvular diseases, are heart muscle disorders involving the four heart valves: tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and aortic
What is ultrasound of the complete abdomen?
Ultrasound of the complete abdomen is an investigation that does not involve the use of radiation and is based on the emission of ultrasound, which does not cause damage to the organism
Nutrition during pregnancy: what to eat and what to avoid
Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential as the mother's nutritional status affects the baby's health
Heart: What are premature ventricular contractions?
Premature ventricular contractions, are premature heartbeats that originate from the ventricles of the heart
Colorectal cancer, what to know
How do you recognize colorectal cancer and what are its first symptoms? Are there any risk factors? What are the treatment options, the best screening techniques and the prospects for patients?
Endometriosis cyst: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of endometrioma
An endometriosis cyst or endometrioma is a cyst formation filled with 'old' blood of endometrial origin, thus taking on a brownish colour
Cushing's syndrome: management of the patient with hypercortisolism (adrenal hyperfunction)
Cushing’s syndrome (Cushing’s disease, Hypercortisolism, Adrenal Hyperfunction) is a cluster of clinical abnormalities caused by excessive levels of adrenocortical hormones (particularly cortisol) or related corticosteroids and, to a lesser…