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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.
Anaemia: what is it and what problems does it cause?
Rather than anaemia, it is correct to speak of anaemia. This condition, characterised by an alteration in the morphology of red blood cells and erythrocyte indices (components of the blood count that provide information about the physical…
Fear of flying (aero-phobia-avio-phobia): what causes it and what it is caused by
Fear of flying (a.k.a. aerophobia, or aviophobia) can hinder job promotions, as well as trips to visit relatives or friends, or coveted holidays
Arthrosis of the hands: symptoms, causes and treatment
Arthrosis of the hands is a chronic inflammatory disease that consists of a slow but inexorable wear and tear of the cartilage that surrounds the joints of the fingers and/or wrist, protecting them and helping them to move
Fever in children: 3 tips to reduce temperature
Your child running a fever can be a source of stress and worry for you, but if your child is healthy then you shouldn’t really be worrying too much about the fever
Neurogenic shock: what it is, how to diagnose it and how to treat the patient
In neurogenic shock, vasodilation occurs as a result of a loss of balance between parasympathetic and sympathetic stimulation
What is a liver biopsy and when is it performed?
A liver biopsy is an examination based on taking a small portion of liver tissue, which is then tested under a microscope
Epileptic aura: the phase before a seizure
Does the term 'aura' mean anything to you? Migraine sufferers will certainly think of those symptoms that accompany some forms of headache
Oxygen Ozone Therapy: what it is, when to use it and what contraindications it has
Oxygen Ozone Therapy is a medical practice that consists of administering a mixture of pure oxygen and ozone at varying concentrations
Sleep apnoea: what are the risks if left untreated?
Treating sleep apnoea is always a good thing. Sufferers of sleep apnoea do not only endanger the health of their heart, but also their entire body
Anxiety: everything you need to know
Anxiety is the body's natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension about what might happen