False myths about presbyopia: let's clear the air
The most bizarre theories circulate around eye problems, including presbyopia. We shed light on the most common…
Five benefits of mental health first aid training
Leading rescue organisations have long since developed teams dedicated to psychological support and mental health
COP27: The world cannot afford another set of vague promises, warns IFRC
COP27, to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 6 to 18 November, will necessarily have to address climate…
Forms of stuttering: a concise classification
A concise classification of the forms of stuttering refers to the particular configuration of the 'block', the…
Binding with a 'messy' protein: how nickel becomes the lung killer
Researchers at the Alma Mater in Bologna have discovered how nickel binds to a protein to develop lung cancer
Fractures: what they are, how they are classified and how to treat them
What do we mean by fractures? A fracture is defined as a break in a skeletal segment (bony or cartilaginous)
Baby blues, what it is and why it is different from postpartum depression
Baby blues and post-partum depression: the birth of a baby is an event typically associated with an ideal of…
Hyperthyroidism: symptoms and causes
Hyperthyroidism is the condition in which the thyroid gland releases large amounts of thyroid hormones: thyroxine…
Herpes Simplex: symptoms and treatment
Herpes Simplex is an infection caused by viruses of the herpesvirus family. Two types are known: HSV1, which…
Cardiac Rhythm Disturbance Emergencies: the experience of US rescuers
Learn how US EMTs and paramedics identify, treat and care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders