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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.
The severity of depressive symptoms over time may help predict stroke risk
People who consistently have higher depressive symptoms may be at higher risk for a stroke, according to new research
Cadmium poisoning: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Cadmium is a metal used in batteries, solar cells, alloys, pigments, and more. Cadmium poisoning occurs when someone ingests or inhales contaminated food, water, or air
Subdural hematoma: what it is, what symptoms it has, and how to treat it
What is a subdural hematoma? The meninges are a special type of connective membrane that lines the central nervous system and has the main function of protecting the encephalon in the skull and the spinal cord in the spinal canal
Reverse Trendelenburg position: what it is and when it is recommended
The reverse Trendelenburg position, also called anti-Trendelenburg, is a position applied in healthcare, which in certain cases can facilitate the patient's condition or reduce complications related to certain diseases
Monkeypox outbreak: What to know
Monkeypox outbreak: on the heels of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a zoonotic virus seems to be spreading throughout Europe and into North America
What is a medical history? Medical significance and how it is done
About medical history: by 'anamnesis' in medicine we mean the collection - if possible from the direct voice of the patient - of all that information, news and feelings that can help the doctor to direct him or her towards a diagnosis of a…
Prone, supine, lateral decubitus: meaning, position and injuries
The word decubitus in medicine refers to the position the patient assumes in bed or when lying down. This position may be different according to the patient's need to maintain a given position in order to experience less pain, according to…
Palpation in the objective examination: what is it and what is it for?
Palpation in the medical field refers to a part of the objective examination, where the doctor or nurse uses their hands in contact with the patient's body, exerting pressure, traction, penetration of accessible organs and apparatuses,…
Trendelenburg (anti-shock) position: what it is and when it is recommended
The Trendelenburg position, or anti-shock position, is the position in which the patient is placed in case of shock or when performing special radiological investigations, as well as during gynaecological and abdominal surgery
Brown Recluse Spider (or Violin Spider) Bites: What You Should Know
Brown recluse spiders (in some countries known as the violin spider) prefer warm climates. They often live in dark, sheltered areas, such as piles of wood, leaves, or rocks. They may also live inside people’s homes or under their porches.…