Monoclonal antibodies and botulinum toxin: new treatments for migraines
Migraine: When a patient has a headache that worsens and becomes frequent, he or she should be referred to a…
Air ambulance, Sweden has almost set up its national network
Air ambulance in Sweden: latest addition was the base launch at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
Miscarriage: causes, diagnosis and treatment
The term "miscarriage" refers to a termination of pregnancy that occurs spontaneously within the first 180 days of…
How are picornavirus infections contracted?
Picornavirus infections can be contracted through the fecal-oral route or through the air.
CT angiography of the supra-aortic trunks and intracranial circulation (TSA): what…
CT angiography of the supra-aortic trunks (TSA) and intracranial circulation is an examination that involves…
Evolution of pre-hospital emergency rescue: scoop and run versus stay and play
We often hear about 'scoop and run' and 'stay and play'. These two philosophies of pre-hospital care, which…
Italy, paramedic held for assaulting drunken student in ambulance
A 36-year-old Italian volunteer paramedic was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a university…
COVID-19: rapid test, how it works and effectiveness
Rapid test: to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection, the test considered the most reliable and the reference test, according…
Kidney function replacement treatment: dialysis
Dialysis is a kidney function replacement treatment that is performed when the kidneys are no longer able to…
Acute stroke patient: cerebrovascular assessment
In a patient presenting with an acute stroke, the radial pulse and arterial pressure of the 2 arms should be…