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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.
Chest pain: possible causes
Chest pain is a symptom that immediately raises alarm bells. Feeling a strong pain in the chest immediately leads one to think of a heart attack, one of the most common causes of this type of pain, but this is not always the case
Hallux valgus: definition, symptoms, causes and treatment
Although it is not talked about too often and is underestimated in most cases, hallux valgus is not just a cosmetic problem, but a condition that can affect anyone and cause serious complications ranging from intense pain to difficulty…
What is the computerised visual field test?
The computerised visual field test is used to assess whether there are both retinal sensitivity changes and changes to the optic nerve
What is cystography?
Cystography is an X-ray test that allows visualisation of the lower urinary tract, i.e. the bladder and urethra, in order to study their function and morphology, with X-rays taken with a contrast medium
Gastric lavage: how does it work and when to do it?
When it comes to gastric lavage, many people associate the treatment with some voluntary event, such as a suicide attempt
Holter blood pressure: everything you need to know about this test
Let's talk about Holter pressure: there are many people who suffer from 'blood pressure', as it is commonly called
Emergency Room Access: Neurology Emergencies
Let's talk about Urgent Emergencies in Neurology: according to various epidemiological studies, 25-30 % of hospital emergency room admissions are due to acute or subacute pathologies of the Central Nervous System (CNS) and/or Peripheral…
Liver diseases: what they are and how they manifest themselves
Let's talk about liver diseases. There are a number of pathologies that fall under what are called liver diseases, i.e. those that are borne by the liver
Depression: symptoms, causes and treatment
Depression is a term used to indicate the presence of a sad, empty or irritable mood, accompanied by physical, physiological and cognitive changes that significantly affect the individual's ability to function
Electromyography: what is it and what is it used for when treating nerve disorders?
Let's talk about electromyography: many people, having reached a certain age, experience motor disturbances. They are unable to grasp objects, can no longer walk properly, or have difficulty performing normal everyday gestures