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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.
What is Lyme disease and what are its symptoms?
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness. How does it manifest itself? Let's go into more detail with the specialist
Oesophagitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Oesophagitis can be traced to different causes, and depending on the type, symptoms and treatment can vary. The most common form of oesophagitis is related to gastro-oesophageal reflux, which affects about 1 in 4 people
Bacteriuria: what it is and what diseases it is associated with
Bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the urine (as soon as it is released) in significant amounts. Since urine, unlike faeces, is sterile, the presence of bacteria in urine is generally an indication of a possible urinary tract…
Allergies: new drugs and personalised treatment
Allergies - it's time to talk about them: the consequences of the climate emergency include early springs, with the first pollinations occurring as early as the end of February and the beginning of March
Dermatological examination for checking moles: when to do it
Moles (or nevi) are pigmented formations of the skin or mucous membranes resulting from an abnormal development of melanocytes, cells that are normally present in our skin
Burn Blister: What to Do and What Not to Do
A burn blister is a bubble of clear fluid under the skin that forms as the body's way of protecting a burned area. Burn blisters are different from the blisters that develop as a result of repeated friction, rashes, or pinched skin.1 They…
Paediatrics: managing chickenpox in children
Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease common in children. It can result in itchy rashes with blister formations all over the body that may last for weeks
Deviation of the nasal septum: symptoms and treatment
The nasal septum is made up of bone and cartilage and divides the nasal cavity into two units called nasal pits, which are accessed through the nostrils. When it is crooked, it is generally referred to as a 'deviated septum'
What is varicocele and how is it treated?
Varicocele has a prevalence of 15% and is therefore one of the most common conditions affecting the male reproductive system
Epidermolysis bullosa and skin cancers: diagnosis and treatment
Skin tumours are a frequent complication of severe forms of epidermolysis. They must be diagnosed and removed early