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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 diabetic diet: 3 false myths to dispel
In diabetics, diet is the main form of therapy, together with physical exercise (150' minutes of walking per week or 10,000 steps per day - WHO), hypoglycaemic therapy (medication or insulin), glycaemic monitoring and therapeutic education
How staphylococcus aureus infections are contracted and treated
Staphylococcus aureus infections can be transmitted by physical contact, usually through contaminated hands
Vitiligo, the dermatologist: 'Mitigated with innovative therapeutic approaches'
Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder characterised by the appearance of white patches on various parts of the body, but can also affect mucous membranes such as the eyes, mouth and nose
Basic trauma life support (BTLS) : here are the procedures to adopt
Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) refers to the set of practices used in first aid for people who have suffered trauma and are in a state of shock, with injuries, in cases of polytrauma or unconsciousness
Type 2 diabetes: new drugs for a personalised treatment approach
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a very common and growing condition that tends to develop in adult patients after the age of 40-50 years, but can also affect younger people
Cortisonics and pregnancy: results of an Italian study published in the Journal of Endocrinological…
Corticosteroids and pregnancy: the results of a recent study conducted at Aoup on dexamethasone, a widely used corticosteroid drug, show that taking it in common doses can reduce the entry of thyroid hormone into the central nervous system…
Paediatric urinary calculus: what it is, how to treat it
Paediatric urinary calculus: it consists of the formation of stones in the urinary tract. The prognosis is good if the disease is diagnosed early
Sentinel lymph node technique: what it is, what it is used for
Sentinel node detection, removal and intraoperative histological study are a set of well-established procedures that avoid complete removal of axillary lymph nodes in 70% of cases, with significant advantages in the post-operative course
Suicidal behaviour in children and adolescents
Suicidal behaviour includes completed suicide, attempted suicide (with at least the intention of dying) and suicidal acts; suicidal ideation refers to the presence of thoughts and plans concerning suicide
What are the initial symptoms of dementia?
Age-related dementia: As we age, our cognitive performance may seem less efficient. It often happens that you forget names. Or you go to a room in your house and can no longer remember what you are going to do. You forget an appointment or…