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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.
Coal workers' pneumoconiosis and Caplan's syndrome
Coal worker's pneumoconiosis is a disease characterized by diffuse nodular deposition of dust in the lungs following prolonged exposure to bituminous or anthracitic coal dust in the coal mining industry
MOP hip implant: what is it and what are the advantages of metal on polyethylene
MOP stands for metal on polyethylene, and indicates a hip implant procedure, for its preservation and to improve the results of the resurfacing arthroplasty
What are atrial premature complexes?
Atrial premature complexes are a common type of cardiac arrhythmia, characterized by premature heartbeats originating in the atria; atrial premature complexes are also known as premature atrial contractions
Cystitis: what it is, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder mucosa, acute or chronic, which affects many people, especially women
Silicosis: causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, pathological anatomy, treatment
Silicosis is a type of pneumoconiosis, i.e. a lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, e.g. at work, and in fact silicosis is a typical occupational respiratory disease
Choking on Water: What To Do If Someone Is Choking on Water
What Happens When You Choke on Water? If you are drinking a glass of water or from a water bottle, and it gets into your lungs, it can cause aspiration pneumonia and lead to hospitalization
Diet and Irritable Bowel (IBS): some caveats to keep in mind
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a pathology caused by an important number of different factors: IBS can include gastrointestinal motility disorders, persistent low-grade inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, visceral…
About dependence: substance addiction, a booming social disorder
Substance Dependence Disorder is a rapidly expanding disorder that is signaling itself for its variety over the years
Esophageal mobility: what is the FLIP exam?
The FLIP, or EndoFLIP, is a diagnostic tool that offers accurate measurements in certain areas of the gastrointestinal system
Parkinson's disease: causes, symptoms, treatments and innovative cures
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes involuntary or uncontrollable movements, such as tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination