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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.
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
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