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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.
Amaxophobia, the fear of driving
Let's talk about amaxophobia: nowadays, fear of driving is a rather widespread discomfort, despite the fact that it is believed that most individuals drive cars without any problems
Respiratory distress emergencies: patient management and stabilisation
Respiratory distress (or shortness of breath) is the third most common emergency that EMS professionals respond to, accounting for more than 12% of all Emergency calls
Colposcopy: what is it?
Colposcopy came into being thanks to Hans Hinselmann in 1921 who, a professor extraordinaire at the University of Hamburg, began his studies to better observe the portio (cervix) by developing the first, rudimentary, but functional…
What is a brain biopsy?
A brain biopsy consists of taking one or more pieces of brain tissue for microscopic testing. The aim of this type of diagnostic test is to detect a possible brain lesion and to develop the most appropriate type of therapy
Horton's arteritis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this vasculitis
Also called giant cell arteritis, gigantocellular arteritis or temporal arteritis, Horton's arteritis is a form of vasculitis that mainly affects the arteries of the head and neck
Vaginitis: symptoms and how to treat it
Among the most common diseases of the female genital apparatus is vaginitis, an inflammation of the vagina that can be more or less disabling and is not always associated with infectious states
Cardiovascular diseases: what are angiology and vascular surgery examinations
Cardiovascular diseases are pathologies affecting the circulatory system, from the heart to the blood vessels and arteries
Retinal detachment: symptoms and causes
Retinal detachment is one of the most frequent causes of sudden vision loss, the prognosis of which is worse when the part of the retina that detaches is the macula, i.e. the central part
Overactive bladder: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Overactive bladder is a common disorder that affects both men and women. It is a condition in which the bladder has an abnormal and involuntary contraction, causing a frequent and urgent need to urinate
Ultrasound: what it is and when it is performed
Ultrasound is a simple and non-invasive test used in many areas as a first investigation in the exploration of the human body