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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.
Trichinosis: what it is, symptoms, treatment and how to prevent Trichinella infestation
Trichinosis is an infestation caused by roundworm species belonging to the genus Trichinella
High ferritin, low ferritin, normal values, significance, treatment: an overview
Ferritin is a globular protein found mainly in liver, spleen, bone marrow and skeletal tissue
What is echocolordoppler?
Echocolordoppler is a non-invasive method that, by visualising the major blood vessels (arteries, large abdominal vessels, supra-aortic trunks, venous system), allows the blood flow to be studied
What is angioplasty?
Angioplasty is a procedure that creates more space inside an artery that has plaque built up inside it. Your healthcare provider uses a tiny balloon to force plaque against the artery walls so blood can get through your artery
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy (HBOT): when this methodology is essential
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a gentle and natural way to increase the level of oxygen in the body to stimulate cell growth and repair damage to cells and organs
What is a chest ultrasound?
Chest ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic technique based on the use of ultrasound. Test performed for patients who are almost always hospitalised, usually as a guide to drain a pleural effusion
Mitral valve narrowing of the heart: mitral stenosis
Mitral stenosis, or mitral valve stenosis, is a pathological condition that causes narrowing of the heart's mitral valve; the stenosis impairs the regular flow of blood passing through the outlet between the atrium and left ventricle, which…
Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC): a carcinoma study from Vienna, Austria
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a particularly aggressive tumour, which has so far been treated with standardised measures
Anaphylaxis and allergies, adrenalin auto-injectors: a complete guide
Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors, a complete guide: anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: the study of 1 million children in Scotland and Wales
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says new study