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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.
Transferrin: high, low, normal values, significance, treatment
Transferrin is the main iron transport protein in the blood; it is a glycoprotein synthesised mainly in the liver
Acid Reflux: Symptoms, causes, relief
Acid Reflux starts with a burning sensation in your throat or chest after a large meal. Whether you call it heartburn, acid indigestion or acid reflux, the discomfort occurs when stomach acid or undigested food come back up into your…
What is an echocolordoppler of the breast?
The echocolordoppler of the breast is a diagnostic technique based on the use of ultrasound that can be used to complete the diagnostic picture obtained with an ultrasound scan
Cutaneous cysts: what they are, types and treatment
Cutaneous cysts are benign formations that can be felt under the skin. They are generally round in shape and are due to the occlusion of the excretory duct of a sebaceous gland, which consequently does not eliminate its secretion; hence the…
Postpartum depression: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Postpartum depression happens during a time when new moms expect to be in a mental happiness high place. Many women experience postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth
Heart rate alterations: bradycardia
In the medical field, bradycardia is defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute. The heart rhythm is considered regular when it is between 60 and 100 beats per minute
Knee cyst: what it is, what the symptoms are and how they are treated
When we talk about knee cysts we generally refer to Baker's cysts, from the name of the doctor who first identified them
Aneurysm Surgery: Traditional Open Surgery
Aneurysm surgery is a treatment for aortic aneurysms. A surgeon removes the damaged part of your aorta and replaces it with a synthetic fabric tube called a graft
Sleep disorders: what they are and how to recognize them
Sleep represents a very important and indispensable biological function for all living beings
What drugs should be avoided during pregnancy?
Among the most frequently asked questions that a woman asks herself both in anticipation of conception and during pregnancy is certainly one concerning the possibility of taking medication during pregnancy