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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.
Anxiolytics and sedatives: role, function and management with intubation and mechanical ventilation
Anxiolytics and sedatives include benzodiazepines, barbiturates and related drugs. High doses can cause stupor and respiratory depression, which is managed with intubation and mechanical ventilation
Intestinal infections: how is Dientamoeba fragilis infection contracted?
Dientamoeba fragilis is a parasite commonly found in the human intestine. The way in which this parasite causes infection is not yet clear
Heart Attack Symptoms: What to Do in an Emergency, the role of CPR
Do you know the symptoms of a heart attack? This is a life-threatening emergency that requires quick action. Don’t ignore even minor symptoms. Immediate treatment lessens heart damage and saves lives
Ulcerative colitis: what are the typical symptoms of the intestinal disease?
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers along the lining of your intestines. It’s one of the two primary types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), along with Crohn’s disease
Ketamine May Be Emergency Deterrent for People at Risk of Suicide
A new clinical trial strengthens the case that ketamine -- once famous as a club drug -- can rapidly ease suicidal thoughts
Guidelines for cardiovascular prevention: prevention through lifestyle
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the westernised world. Myocardial infarction, and more specifically ischemic heart disease, most often affects individuals at the peak of their psycho-physical, reproductive and…
First aid for the elderly: what distinguishes it?
Seniors are highly prone to accidents and injuries. Senior first aid should be considered when caring for the elderly at home or in a facility
Eczema or cold dermatitis: here's what to do
Itching, cracking and redness of the skin are just some of the symptoms of eczema or dermatitis, which can worsen with winter and low temperatures. Here's what to do
X-linked acrogigantism: a new study to identify molecular mechanisms
Acrogigantism: the research project of Dr Giampaolo Trivellin, researcher in Humanitas, started in March 2020 and carried out thanks to the winning of the Marie Skłodowska Curie Action-Individual Fellowship 2018 and a Telethon Foundation…
Knowing and treating 9 common types of phobia
The different types of phobia: There are several explanations for why phobias develop, including influential theories and current perspectives