Under the Shadow of Death: The Arrival of the Plague In the heart of the 14th century, Europe was struck by its most devastating pandemic in history: the Black Death. Between 1347 and 1352, this disease spread unchecked, leaving behind a landscape of death and despair. The bacterium Yersinia pestis, carried by fleas of rodents, […]

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An Legacy of Knowledge and Care Hildegard of Bingen, an eminent figure of the Middle Ages, left an indelible mark in the field of natural sciences with an encyclopedic treatise encompassing the medical and botanical knowledge of the time. Her works, “Physica” and “Causae et curae“, represent pillars of medieval medicine, providing detailed descriptions of […]

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Dario Zampella recounts his experience as a flight nurse Years ago, I did not imagine that my passion could merge with medicine and emergency medical care. My company AIR AMBULANCE Group, in addition to air ambulance service on Bombardier Learjet 45s, offered me another way to experience my profession: medical repatriation missions on scheduled flights. […]

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A foray into the practices and beliefs of medicine in medieval Europe Ancient roots and medieval practices Medicine in medieval Europe represented a blend of ancient knowledge, diverse cultural influences, and pragmatic innovations. Maintaining the balance of the four humors (yellow bile, phlegm, black bile, and blood), physicians of the time relied on standardized initial […]

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The story of the first Italian woman in medicine and founder of a revolutionary educational method From university halls to childhood care Maria Montessori, born on August 31, 1870, in Chiaravalle, Italy, is recognized not only as the first woman in Italy to graduate in medicine from the University of Rome in 1896 but also […]

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A Journey Through the Discovery of Life The discovery of the structure of DNA stands as one of the most significant moments in the history of science, marking the beginning of a new era in understanding life at the molecular level. While James Watson and Francis Crick are often credited with outlining the double helix […]

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An investigation into the origins and evolution of diabetes treatment Diabetes, one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, has a long and complex history dating back thousands of years. This article explores the origins of the disease, early descriptions and treatments, up to modern advancements that have transformed diabetes management. The ancient roots of diabetes […]

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And forty years of news events seen from the unique perspective of a physician-resuscitator always on the front lines A prologue… Papal January 1985. The news is official: in October Pope Wojtyla will be in Cagliari. For a physician-resuscitator who has had it in his head for years to succeed in organizing an efficient out-of-hospital […]

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The discovery that revolutionized diabetes treatment Insulin, one of the most significant medical discoveries of the 20th century, represented a breakthrough in the fight against diabetes. Before its arrival, a diagnosis of diabetes was often a death sentence, with very little hope for patients. This article traces the history of insulin, from its discovery to […]

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A drug that changed the history of medicine The story of penicillin, the first antibiotic, begins with an accidental discovery that paved the way for a new era in the fight against infectious diseases. Its discovery and subsequent development are stories of intuition, innovation, and international collaboration that saved millions of lives worldwide. From mold […]

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