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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.
CBM: what kind of examination is it and when is it indicated?
CBM stands for Computerized Bone Mineralometry and is commonly known as bone densitometry. This is an X-ray examination to determine the mineral density of the bone and can be carried out on the femur, spine, lumbar or the whole body
Sore throat: when is it caused by streptococcus?
Sore throat caused by streptococcus should be diagnosed with a pharyngeal swab and treated with antibiotics. It can cause serious complications
World Sleep Day / Sleep: why it is important to sleep well
The importance of sleep: Friday 18 March marks the return of World Sleep Day, a day of information and discussion to raise awareness of the importance of getting a good night's sleep and of the problems that can undermine the quality of…
Overview of gastritis: what it is, how to treat it
Gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa caused by any one of a number of conditions, including infection (Helicobacter pylori), drugs and substances (NSAIDs, alcohol), stress and autoimmune phenomena (atrophic gastritis)
Study Finds Link Between Colon Cancer and Antibiotic Use
Colon cancer and antibiotic: traditionally, colorectal cancer was a condition that mostly impacted older people. But it’s now the third leading cause of cancer deaths in young adults
Naegleria infection: what it is and how to treat it
Naegleria infection (Naegleria fowleri) is contracted through prolonged exposure (several days) to water contaminated with the pathogen
Bronchitis and pneumonia: how can they be distinguished?
Bronchitis and pneumonia are diseases that affect the lower respiratory tract, i.e. the bronchi and lungs
Assess your risk of secondary hypertension: what conditions or diseases cause high blood pressure?
Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by another condition. Several problems that affect the kidneys, endocrine system, and blood vessels can cause secondary hypertension
What to do after a car accident? First aid basics
Car accidents continue to be one of the leading causes of death and injury in most of the western world. Therefore, knowing what to do after a car accident is essential if you are personally involved in or witness one
What is CAR-T and how does CAR-T work?
CAR-T is an innovative therapy in the field of oncohaematology, which offers a chance to cure patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or lymphoblastic leukaemia who have relapsed after one or more conventional therapies