E.coli - clean hands and a clear conscience
Bacteria have lived on the planet for more than 3 billion years. There is no indication that they will ever cease to exist. Strains are destroyed by antibiotics, mutate and become resistant to drugs....
Breathing difficulties during pregnancy
Respiratory problems usually appearing from the second trimester of pregnancy and worsening in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Diet in type 1 diabetes in children - carbohydrates, proteins, fats
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is an autoimmune disease that involves an inability to produce insulin; resulting in elevated blood sugar levels. This can lead to damage to various organs: the eye,...
Contraception and its impact on heart health
Hormonal contraception is one of the most commonly used methods to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Oral contraception, apart from its many undoubted advantages (e.g. high effectiveness, increased...
Skin lesions - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Skin lesions have various forms. Depending on, among other things, location, structure, colour, etc., they are referred to as, for example: spot, macule, nodule, tumour, scar, blister, blister,...
Soft tissue tumours
Soft tissues are tissues of mesenchymal origin, i.e. fibrous connective tissue, adipose tissue, vascular tissue, synovium, smooth muscle tissue, striated muscle tissue, and cells of neuroectodermal...
White coat hypertension in adults - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
"White coat hypertension"-or isolated office hypertension-is when blood pressures are elevated above normal (>140/90mmHg in adults) in the doctor's office, with normal values measured at home. It...
Skin lesions
Skin lesions are all visible changes on the skin. They are characterised by primary and secondary lesions. These lesions are congenital or appear during life and are characterised by their benign or...
What are healthy ways to deal with complexes?
Complexes are negative beliefs about ourselves that can affect our wellbeing, relationships and quality of life. In today's world, where social media and social pressure can lead to comparisons and...
Endometrial ablation - a method of treating bleeding in the perimenopausal period
Endometrial ablation is a method of treating excessive, abnormal uterine bleeding that does not respond to hormone therapy, in the absence of other intrauterine pathology. It is most commonly...
What do you need to know about drug allergy? Patient's Guide
Everything is poison and nothing is poison - we all know this maxim. When we become ill, our first steps are to see a doctor to relieve our pain and to assist with treatment with antibiotics or other...
What are the benefits of practising taijiquan?
Taijiquan, also known as tai chi, is an ancient Chinese martial art and form of exercise that combines physical movements, meditation and breathing. Practising taijiquan has many health benefits,...
Clinical trials - what to bear in mind when taking part in them
Clinical trials of new medicines are often an opportunity for patients for whom all other treatments are unsuccessful. What to keep in mind when deciding to take part in a clinical trial?
Can psychosis be 'infected'? On induced delusions
I think every person values their autonomy. Their independence, their freedom. This is why we are so opposed to any restriction of freedom. We then feel that something extremely precious is being...
Watch your intimate areas - disease prevention
Regular observation of the intimate parts of the body can protect us from serious health consequences. What should you pay attention to? What should be of concern in the appearance of the vagina?
Delayed puberty
Delayed puberty can occur in girls as well as in boys. It is referred to when the first clinical signs of puberty are absent in girls after the age of 13 and in boys after the age of 14.
Young child's air travel
The aeroplane is an increasingly popular means of transport. Even small infants often travel by it.
Indications for postponement of vaccination
In certain cases, preventive vaccination should be postponed. The most frequent reason is an acute infectious disease. In the opinion of vaccination experts, children in whom there are in fact no...
Hypertension in the neonate
Arterial hypertension is a relatively uncommon clinical problem in neonatology. However, the importance of this complication becomes significant in sick neonates with additional problems that require...
Midwife support for the pregnant/obstetrician with depression: useful information
Mood disorders among pregnant and postpartum women are a common phenomenon. Depression is an illness that an increasing number of women also suffer from at conception age. The risk of depression in...
