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The penicillin revolution
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...
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Insulin: a century of lives saved
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...
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Piero's Diary - History of the single number for out-of-hospital rescue in...
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...
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Journey through the history of diabetes
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...
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DNA: the molecule that revolutionized biology
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...
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Maria Montessori: A legacy that spans medicine and education
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,...
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Medieval medicine: between empiricism and faith
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...
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Bali-Dubai a resuscitation at 30,000 feet
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...
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Hildegard of Bingen: pioneer of medieval medicine
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...
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The Black Death: a tragedy that changed Europe
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...
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Piero's Diary - The Advanced Medical Posts (AMPs)
The Adaptability of Advanced Medical Posts (AMPs) in the Emergency Medical Plan: An Anticipation of the Modern Out-of-Hospital Medical Rescue System Having solved the problem of medical responders,...
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The History of the 911 Emergency Number
Origins of the 911 Number The emergency number 911, known in the United States as the universal number for emergencies, has its origins in the 1960s. Before 911, there wasn’t a single number that...
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Medical pioneers: women physicians in antiquity
Historical Figures Who Broke Barriers and Left a Lasting Mark in Medicine Merit-Ptah: The First Female Physician Merit-Ptah is often mentioned as the first female physician known by name in history....
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Happy Birthday One Hundred Eighteen of Cagliari
Cagliari March 29, 2024 Nearly 40 years have passed since the 1985 experience with the three PMAs around the Basilica of Bonaria, on the occasion of Pope Wojtyla’s visit. In the meantime, after 14...
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