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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.
A student and her mum sew transparent masks for the deaf
It seems an original idea, but this type of masks already exists. The problem is, they cannot be found easily. That's why an American student and her mum decided to start sewing transparent masks for the deaf and hearing-impaired, in order…
Is COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa working?
The COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa started 21 days ago and the Government is waiting for the scientific assessment to evaluate the efficacy of these measures. Plus, South African companies launched the National Ventilators Project with…
World Health Day 2020 and the war against Coronavirus worldwide
On the occasion of this World Health Day 2020, the WHO (World Health Organization) wishes to honor the contribution of nurses, midwives, other health workers who are at the frontlines of coronavirus response, putting their own health at…
COVID-19 in Africa. ICRC regional director declares "We are racing to slow the spread of the…
The ICRC incoming regional director for Africa, Patrick Youssef explains the situation of COVID-19 in Africa and the consequences that could come out, now that the invisible threat of coronavirus is looming in the conflict zones in Africa…
Coronavirus, what patients with heart disease should know about COVID-19
In times of coronavirus, a very important support to patients with heart disease comes from the American Heart Association, where Dr Nancy Messonnier and Prof Orly Vardeny gave a warning about SARS-CoV-2, in particular, to elderly people.
SARS-CoV-2, the report of coronavirus infection continent by continent
SARS-CoV-2: the data given by the WHO (World Health Organization) are heavy numbers like boulders compared to the coronavirus pandemic: there are 340 thousand cases verified, with almost 15 thousand deaths. More or less 100 thousand people…
Coronavirus disease in Italy, a new patient every 5 minutes
The battle against coronavirus disease in Italy is very hard. The Sacco Hospital in Milan sees a new patient every 5 minutes. The facility is going to be saturated.
Coronavirus disease peak: maybe in mid-April, experts say
The harsh impact of coronavirus disease on Italy pushed the experts to study for how much time this epidemy will last. Experts report that the coronavirus peak will allegedly hit Italy and Europe at Easter 2020. But they are afraid it will…
Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale. Its role in Emergency Department
Stroke is the second leading global cause of death after heart disease and the third leading cause of disability. That's why the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale is a very important instrument to evaluate the stroke on patients.
Health and pre-hospital care in Japan: a reassuring Country
What happens when you are in Japan and you get injured? What are the structures and associations involved in health and pre-hospital care in Japan?