The perfect pedicure
Hands and feet have a functional role and we usually think of them in this context. However, it is worth considering the condition and appearance of the skin and nails on our hands and feet, as it...
Side effects of radiotherapy
Side effects are symptoms that can occur as a result of the oncological treatment administered (e.g. radiotherapy), can vary from patient to patient and depend on a number of factors. Depending on...
Lithium - the mineral that heals
Lithium salts were the first normothymic (mood-stabilising) drug to be introduced into circulation. The term is used to refer to substances that have the property of keeping the mood within the...
How to manage hypertension?
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the most commonly diagnosed cardiovascular conditions worldwide. High blood pressure can lead to serious health complications such as heart...
Ear plasty - information about the procedure
The correction of protruding auricles, known as otoplasty, is one of the most frequently performed procedures in plastic surgery. This procedure is not dictated by medical reasons, but only by...
Vaccinations in premature babies
A preterm birth is considered to be one that takes place between 22 and 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. Premature babies are quite often exempted from vaccination, mainly due to fears that...
Golfer's elbow: what is it, how does it manifest itself, how to treat it?
Inflammation of the medial epicondyle of the humerus, known as golfer's elbow, is one of many musculoskeletal complaints of the upper limbs. How to recognise it and how to treat it? You will find the...
Use of glucocorticosteroids in multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurodegenerative disease whose initial phase is characterised by periods of projection and remission, the length and cause of which have not been fully medically...
Breast cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, surgical treatment methods
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Poland and is the second most frequent cause of death from cancer after lung cancer. Every year, approximately 16,000 women develop this cancer and...
How to deal with sleep disorder problems?
Sleep disorders are a problem that affects millions of people around the world, affecting their physical health, mental health and daily functioning. They can range from insomnia, difficulty falling...
What are the benefits of playing ice hockey?
Ice hockey is a dynamic team sport that requires not only physical skills, but also strategy and team cooperation. Popular around the world, ice hockey has many benefits for both body and mind. In...
Effects of magnesium deficiency on the nervous system
Magnesium is one of the most valuable bio-elements that plays a very important role in the body - it accounts for 0.1 - 0.47% of body weight (hence it belongs to the micronutrients). Magnesium is not...
Renal denervation in the treatment of resistant hypertension
In recent years, there have been an increasing number of reports of a new treatment method for resistant hypertension - a procedure called renal denervation. Patients with more severe forms of...
Pharmacological treatment of nicotine dependence in patients with schizophrenia
Nicotine is a psychoactive substance with high addictive potential both mentally and physically. Smokers account for approximately 23-35% of the general population, whereas among schizophrenic...
How to deal with heart problems?
Heart problems are one of the most common health complaints affecting millions of people worldwide. Cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure or arrhythmias, can have...
Fearlessness about anxiety disorders
We often forget that anxiety is an emotion. Yes, an emotion. The same as sadness, joy, anger or surprise. And emotions are necessary for us. In fact, we need them! We use emotions to express our...
Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal jaundice is a very common clinical manifestation. It is not a disease in itself, but only a picture that can have a multifactorial origin. It is usually not something to be concerned about...
What are healthy ways to deal with fatigue?
Fatigue is a problem that is affecting more and more people in today's fast-paced world. Constant stress, lack of sleep, excess responsibilities and poor diet can lead to physical and mental...
Toothbrush - traditional or electric?
Using an electric toothbrush is definitely easier than using a traditional toothbrush, as it does not require knowledge of any brushing technique. Thanks to its small head, it is able to easily...
Glucose as a source of carbohydrates in child nutrition
Glucose is a simple sugar, being a component of both lactose and sucrose (cane or beet sugar). In the form of powder or crystals of pure glucose, it is available in pharmacies.
