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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.
Diseases with no way out: a journey through the deadliest conditions
From Alzheimer's to ALS, an analysis of diseases for which research is still seeking answers
The landscape of incurable diseases presents a picture as varied as it is challenging for patients, their families, and the global medical…
The cutting edge of surgery: the integration of AI
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Operating Rooms
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery is marking the beginning of a revolution in the medical field, promising to enhance the precision, safety, and…
Calm voice in the storm: the invisible heroes of emergencies
Let's explore the crucial role of emergency call operators in coordinating rescue efforts
In a world where every second counts in emergency situations, the operators who answer rescue calls play a fundamental, often underestimated role in…
The fog that kills: smog in the Po Valley
An analysis of the latest data and impacts on public health from pollution
The latest images provided by the Copernicus satellite network leave little room for interpretation: the Po Valley, a productive hub and the beating heart of the…
Zika in Europe: an underestimated emergency?
Between Climate Change and Health Risks
The Zika alarm has brought attention back to the growing concern for vector-borne diseases in Europe, with a particular focus on the risks that the Zika virus poses to the continent. Originally…
Dengue alarm in Europe: between climate change and new challenges
The spread of the virus and the importance of prevention
In a context characterized by a global increase in temperatures and significant climate change, the alarm for the spread of dengue fever in Europe has become a topic of growing…
A united front against cancer in children
Politicians, doctors, and experts mobilize on World Day Against Pediatric Cancer
The reality of pediatric cancer
Pediatric cancer represents a heterogeneous group of oncological diseases that affect children and adolescents. Unlike tumors…
The invisible link: viruses and cancers
We explore how some viruses may be causing cancer diseases and what are the prevention strategies
The Connection Between Viruses and Cancer
Research has shown that some viruses, known as oncoviruses, can contribute to the development of…
Mosquitoes: small insects, big threats
A glance at mosquito-borne diseases impacting global health
Invisible Threats
Mosquitoes are among the most efficient vectors of infectious diseases worldwide. Their ability to spread viruses, parasites, and bacteria has a significant…
Journey through the world's rarest diseases
An exploration of the most unusual medical conditions that challenge modern science and medicine
The Challenges of the Unknown
Rare diseases affect a small percentage of the global population, yet together they represent a significant…