International emergency, outbreak of bubonic plague in Madagascar It is an international emergency because of the risk of rapid spread of bubonic plague, which has hit Madagascar for several days now with an endemic outbreak that has already claimed the lives of 21 people. But 100 people are already infected, and in the coming hours, […]
Bracciano – Free cervical screening ASL RMF has recently launched an additional screening activity: last Feb. 5, in fact, at the Bracciano family counseling center, has begun the Uterine Cervix Screening, which in this first phase, involves District F3 for the municipalities of Bracciano, Manziana, Trevignano Romano, Canale Monterano and Anguillara. Subsequently, it will be […]
CIVITAVECCHIA – EMERGENCY ROOM: EXCEPTIONAL SITUATION BUT OF ABSOLUTE SAFETY. In light of the newspaper and online articles published today and related to the “collapse of the’hospital on Mondayì,” it appears necessary once again to point out that although it was an overcrowding of users, whose clinical conditions were promptly and as always well treated […]
Hot weather, how to recognize a heat stroke In hot weather, one often hears on TV about drinking plenty of water, eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding going out during the hottest hours. In fact, with very high temperature and humidity rates, it is especially the elderly and children who can run the risk of […]
Professional liability, bill under consideration by the Senate Physician and patient, a possible alliance? Proposals for good reform". This was the title of the conference held yesterday at the Ordine dei Medici in Rome to discuss the Gelli bill, currently being considered by the Senate, which will reform the professional liability of health professionals.
Dry hair, what are the causes Many people suffer from dry hair buckets: these appear brittle, dull and dehydrated with the presence of split ends.
Caffeine, how much of it can we take per day The amount of coffee that can be taken per day is five cups: this is what has been published by the Efsa. Caffeine contained in coffee (as well as in soft drinks such as Coca Cola or Red Bull) can in fact have contraindications on […]
Children at the beach, the’importance of protective creams Children’s exposure to the sun is encouraged because it allows the assimilation of valuable vitamin D, which promotes perfect bone function and prevents rickets and osteoporosis.
Infected frozen marlin slices: high risk of “mackerel poisoning” In the weekly Community Rapid Alert System (RASFF) notification, the Italian alert system list sent out by the Italian Ministry of Health on June 17, includes an alert level “serious risk” for slices of “frozen marlin” from Portugal, containing high amounts of histamine and other vasoactive […]
Aprilia – Colorectal cancers, results of screening funded by municipality The Asl of Latina has released the aggregate data of the activity carried out in the Aprilia area for free colon-rectum screening. The two-year socio-health campaign for prevention, officially presented on October 21, 2014, was promoted and financed by the Municipality of Aprilia in collaboration […]
