Lower limb dysmetria: what does it consist of?
The term dysmetria indicates a bone defect that results in a different length of the limbs: dysmetria can be…
How to treat skin burn victims with CPR and first aid
Skin burns are serious injuries that require immediate attention. The type of burn will determine the actions when…
What is low back pain? An overview of low back pain
Low back pain or lumbago is a pain that mainly affects the lower back, but can radiate to the lower limbs, becoming…
Neonatal CPR: how to perform resuscitation on an infant
Let's talk about neonatal CPR: according to the American Heart Association, infancy includes the neonatal period…
Heroin addiction: causes, treatment and patient management
Heroin addiction is unfortunately still quite widespread. There are different types of heroin that differ in…
Asbestosis, mesothelioma and pleural effusion: causes, symptoms, treatment
Asbestosis is a type of pneumoconiosis, i.e. a lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, for example at work,…
The 6 phases of the clinical course of a burn: patient management
Clinical course of a burn patient: a burn is a lesion of the integumentary tissues (skin and skin appendages)…
Sports Medicine: 10 minutes of brisk walking is good for you
Brisk walking to get in shape for the summer: yes, but not only. Daily practice significantly reduces the risk of…
Dysphagia: definition, symptoms and causes
Dysphagia is the difficult swallowing of food or drink. It is caused by an uneasy flow of solids and liquids from…
Eczema: definition, how to recognise it and which treatment to favour
Atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) is the most common form of eczema, a condition that causes itching, dryness and…