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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.
Dacryocystitis: definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment
Dacryocystitis is an inflammation of the lacrimal sac. It is a disease caused by a bacterial infection that usually results from an obstruction of the naso-lacrimal duct
Dermatomyositis: definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Of unknown origin, dermatomyositis is a chronic inflammation of the connective tissues that can affect adults (predominantly female) but also children
Dyspareunia: definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Counted among the Female Sexual Dysfunctions (FDS), dyspareunia is a painful condition that afflicts women during sexual intercourse and, in serious cases, can compromise the life of a couple
Type 1 diabetes mellitus: symptoms, diet and treatment
Type 1 diabetes, also called juvenile diabetes due to its tendency to develop predominantly during the childhood and adolescent years, is an autoimmune disease
What is a complete blood count (CBC)?
The CBC is one of the most common tests, because it allows a great deal of data to be obtained from the different components of the test
Sleep disorders: what are they?
When we talk about sleep disorders, we do not mean mild insomnia or a restless night. Those who suffer from sleep disorders know how much they affect their quality of life
Keratoconus: what is it?
Keratoconus – from the Greek keratos: “cornea” and konos: “cone”, often abbreviated in the medical field as KC – is a degenerative disease which involves a progressive deformation of the cornea, which undergoes a progressive wear and tear…
Occupational asthma: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Occupational asthma is a disease characterised by diffuse, intermittent and reversible airway obstruction caused by a specific allergen present in the work environment
Degenerative disc disease: definition, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Degenerative disc disease is a pathology involving the spinal column. Associated, due to some common features, with low back pain, this disease specifically affects the discs of the spinal column, the degeneration of which can lead to…
Alterations in acid-base balance: respiratory and metabolic acidosis and alkalosis
Let's talk about alterations in acid-base balance: the pH of arterial blood is maintained within normal limits (7.38-7.42; i.e. 7.40 ± 0.02) by the contribution of buffer systems