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Seven years since the Rigopiano tragedy: remembrance and reflection
The Commemoration of the Tragic Event that Shook Italy
The Remembrance of the Tragedy and its Unfolding
On January 18, 2017, a devastating avalanche struck the Rigopiano Hotel, located in the municipality of Farindola, at the foot of the…
Health Emergencies and Women in Asia: A Growing Challenge
From Maternal Care to Gender-Based Violence, Asia Faces Various Health Challenges
Gender Disparities in Asian Health Emergencies
The Asia-Pacific region stands out as the most disaster-prone region in the world. This has a significant…
Disease and medicine in the Middle Ages: a historical look
The Evolution of Health and Care in an Era of Great Challenges
Introduction
The Middle Ages, a period spanning approximately from the 5th to the 15th century, was a…
The Italian 118: evolution of emergency rescue
From Birth to Modernization of Emergency Services
Introduction
The Italian territorial emergency service, known simply as "118," has revolutionized the management…
The origins of rescue: prehistoric traces and historical developments
A Historical Overview of Early Rescue Techniques and Their Evolution
Early Traces of Rescue in Prehistory
The history of human rescue dates back long before the advent of modern civilization, rooted in the depths of prehistory.…
Challenges and Progress for Women Managers in the Health Care Setting
Overcoming Obstacles to Greater Female Representation
Current Landscape and Challenges for Women in the Healthcare Sector
Despite women making up the majority of the workforce in the healthcare sector, they hold only a small percentage of…
The History of Cancer Diagnosis
From Egyptian Papyri to Modern Oncology
Early References to Cancer
The earliest known descriptions of cancer appear in seven papyri discovered and deciphered in the late 19th century, providing the first direct knowledge of Egyptian…
Medicine in the Roman Army: A Journey Through History
From Origins to the Sophisticated Care Systems for Legionaries
Origins and Development of Roman Military Medicine
Medicine in the Roman army underwent significant evolution over the centuries. During the time of Julius Caesar and the…
Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan: Challenges and Conditions of Women
An Overview of Relief Difficulties and the Human Rights Situation
Humanitarian Situation and Relief Challenges
Afghanistan is facing a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by climate change, a sharp economic decline, and restrictions…
Nightingale and Mahoney: Pioneers of Nursing
A Tribute to Two Women Who Marked the History of Nursing
The Calling of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, born into a wealthy Victorian-era family, showed a strong interest in philanthropy and aiding the sick and poor from a…