What is colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic test that allows you to examine the surface of the colon and rectum by inserting,…
Choking: how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre in children and adults
The Heimlich manoeuvre is a first aid technique used to quickly and easily remove an airway obstruction that, in…
Cardiac Holter, who needs it and when
Let's talk about cardiac holter: when you have heart problems, whatever their nature, in order to diagnose them you…
Train collision in Greece, 36 dead and 85 injured: rescuers at work
Greece, the accident occurred during the night between a goods train and a passenger train
Arthrosis: what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment
Arthrosis is one of the best known diseases of the musculoskeletal system and one of the most widespread: arthrosis…
Postpartum depression: symptoms and treatment
Let's talk about post-partum depression: in many cultures, including Western ones, the birth of a child is always…
Heart palpitations, when to visit the ER
About palpitations: ideally, many people barely notice their hearts beating, which is natural. However, any…
Denmark, Falck launches its first electric ambulance: debut in Copenhagen
On 28 February 2023, Falck’s first electric ambulance will leave the station in Copenhagen, Denmark
Choking (suffocation or asphyxia): definition, causes, symptoms, death
Suffocation (also called 'asphyxia') in medicine, and particularly in forensic medicine, refers to the dreaded and…
Angiography: what it is and what it is used for
Angiography is the most precise test for assessing the shape and calibre of arteries. It is a technique of…