Diet in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) disease of neurodegenerative origin. The causes of this disease are still unknown, although both genetic (genetic predisposition)...
Bowel cancer - general information, risk factors, genetic syndromes
Diseases of the intestines are some of the most common conditions found in the population. Due to its direct connection to the outside world (through the oral cavity), the human intestines are...
Nail fungus in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Nail fungus (onychomycosis) is rare in children, but the incidence of the disease has been increasing in recent years. The basis of effective treatment is a thorough assessment of the changes...
How to get rid of snoring?
Snoring is a very common condition that is not only a nuisance but can also be dangerous to our health. What are the ways to get rid of this problem? When should you go to the doctor?
Post-exertional syncope - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness and muscle tone resulting from reduced blood flow through the brain. It is estimated that approximately 15% of children and adolescents experience at...
Kawasaki disease: a possible cause of heart attacks in children
Kawasaki's disease is a condition with unclear causes, which can even result in a child having a heart attack. Therefore, as the complications of the disease can even be fatal, it is extremely...
The role of the gynaecologist in the pre- and peri-menopausal period
Menopause is a special period in a woman's life. Many changes take place in the body at that time, especially hormonal changes. Gynaecological care is particularly important during this period.
Yoga - through movement to the subconscious
Yoga is the connection between body, mind and consciousness. After just a few days of practice, we can notice a significant improvement in our well-being. Yoga allows us to discover the enormous...
Dark circles under the eyes in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Dark colouring of the skin under the eyes can have various causes. It can be a genetic predisposition or a symptom of systemic or local diseases. It appears at any age, including often in children....
Toxic epidermal necrolysis following drug administration - what to do?
Adverse reactions to medicinal products can occur in different ways - sometimes it is a minor rash or the appearance of spots on the skin. In extreme cases, however, it can be life-threatening. So...
Intestinal microflora in the newborn - what is it?
The int estinal microflora is none other than all the beneficial bacteria that live in our intestines. In newborns, it needs to develop well and breastfeeding promotes this. In adults and the...
What is a healthy diet for people with neurosis problems?
Neurosis, also known as anxiety disorder, is a condition characterised by excessive worry, anxiety and tension, which can manifest both psychologically - through intrusive thoughts, irritability -...
How to treat bronchitis?
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial mucosa that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as viral infections, bacterial infections or chemical irritants. In treating bronchitis, the key...
Endometrial cancer
Endometrial cancer develops from epithelial elements. It often arises from pathological proliferations of the endometrium.
Predicting breast cancer risk in women with atypia
Women showing at least three cellular atypia in their breast tissue are eight times more likely to develop breast cancer compared to healthy patients.
Skin lesions in systemic diseases
Many of us associate diseases such as endocrine disorders or hyperlipidaemias with a variety of symptoms, but only some are aware that skin lesions may even be the first symptom of such conditions....
Helicobacter pylori - part 1: epidemiology and pathomechanisms of infection
An article devoted to one of the most important problems of daily practice - Helicobacter pylori infection. The first part of the paper discusses the epidemiology and pathomechanisms of the infection...
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...
Hypertension (hypotensive) drugs: a collection of useful information
Hypertension medicines - because of how common hypertension is - are among some of the most commonly taken pharmaceuticals by patients. There are different types - some affect specific receptors in...
Autism - where should parents of children seek support?
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication and behaviour. For parents of children with autism, finding the right support can be extremely difficult, but also...
