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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.
Acute stroke patient: cerebrovascular assessment
In a patient presenting with an acute stroke, the radial pulse and arterial pressure of the 2 arms should be compared to look for a possible painless aortic dissection, which may occlude a carotid artery and cause a stroke
Frozen shoulder syndrome: what it is and how to treat it
Frozen shoulder, frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulitis: these are all terms that indicate a painful condition of the shoulder that manifests itself with pain, stiffness and difficulty in movement
Blood pressure: when is it high and when is it normal?
Heart rate and blood pressure are undoubtedly among the most important parameters to keep under control. If you have any doubts, the first piece of advice is to consult your doctor
What it is and how to recognise abdominal diastasis
Abdominal diastasis affects around 30% of women after childbirth, yet it is still little talked about. Often underestimated or confined to a cosmetic problem, abdominal diastasis is in fact a functional problem in the first place, which is…
Children and adolescents testing positive for Covid at home, the paediatricians' decalogue
Italian paediatricians have drawn up a handbook: ten useful rules for parents of Covid-positive children and adolescents to avoid risks
What is vulvodynia? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment: talk to the expert
Vulvodynia is a painful condition that affects the female genital organ and affects about 15% of women, seriously compromising their quality of life
Angina pectoris: what it is and how to treat it
Angina pectoris is a disease that is largely identified with its main symptom; the term comes from the Latin and means pain in the chest
What is Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)?
In recent years, robotic surgery has been introduced into many disciplines, including ENT. Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is any surgical procedure that uses a surgical robot (da Vinci Xi®) to remove a tumour from the mouth or throat or…
Bacterial infections, herpetic whitlow: what is it and when do I need to see a specialist?
Among the most common bacterial infections of the hand we can point to herpetic whitlow . This is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus that generally affects the extremities of the fingers of the hand
Arteriopathy: the role of prevention
Peripheral arteriopathy is a disease which generally develops in adults, generally after the age of 50-55 years, and tends to increase over time