The light at the end of the tunnel
«May the Olympic torch be the light at the end of this tunnel that mankind has faced». This is what Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said on March 24, after having agreed with the Japanese authorities to postpone the XXXII Games until 2021.
Made to live in relationship
The health emergency, which has seen many of us forced at home for a long time, has undermined one of the fundamental aspects of life: relationality.
7 words for art in… quarantine
In other words: what space does art occupy in my life? What is the value of Italian artistic production as a contribution to the wealth and culture of our Country?
Why I didn’t want euthanasia…
A diagnosis that left no hope and a mother who courageously chose to say “no” to euthanasia. But how could she explain this decision to her daughter who was only two and a half years old?
Brazil – change of strategy against Covid
If, on the one hand, the government shows its inability to lead Brazilians towards overcoming the crisis, on the other, an impressive humanitarian network is being woven.
A new person-nature relationship
Once again, we felt powerless. A question arises: Are we incapable of controlling nature and safeguarding it?
Doctor balances faith, work in coronavirus hotspot
It has put my faith to fiery tests. Especially the fear of death. It becomes a very real possibility when you see so much death around you.
Experience of health professionals
The experience of doctors in Italy has contributed to the preparation of WHO’s guidance on preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention.
Call For Putting Covid 19 Vaccine on Public Domain
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, research into finding an effective vaccine continues, both in the pharmaceutical industry and in public research.
Not Dying Alone — Modern Compassionate Care
in the Covid-19 Pandemic. Dr. Wakam: I’m 5 hours into my ICU shift at a community hospital in Detroit when the results of another arterial blood gas return. My patient has been hospitalized for 3 days and is Covid-19–positive. Over the past 12
Complex disability: model of choice and empowerment of the person
In two recent events, people with disabilities have been in the spotlight: the Paralympic Games in Rio and the fashion show of a Japanese designer. The first has made known to the public life stories and sports of great value;
Between the doctor, patient and guardian
The doctor-patient relationship, as has been extensively analysed, is the foundation of medical action even in end-of-life care. As the disease worsens, a doctor is asked to discuss and disclose the difficult decisions to be made
Communication and relationships in medicine: state of the art
There have been few changes in the life of man as profound as those which have happened in the biomedical sciences and in medical practice in the last few decades.
The art of letting go
A mother journeys with her addict son. Here’s her story. My son’s drug addiction started around the time he finished high school. Both my husband and I had never done drugs, so at the beginning we were very naïve.
Staying positive, despite the egos
Facing fights about academic authorship. I work as a scientist in the agriculture division of a university. Throughout my years pursuing a science degree, and now a science career in academia, I have always found it challenging to live the spirituality of unity,