Healthy supplementation for acne - what to use and what to avoid?
Acne vulgaris is a chronic skin condition caused by the overproduction of sebum, epidermal keratinisation disorders and the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, which can be aggravated by e.g. stress,...
Source of vitamins in fruit
Fruit in various forms should be the most important part of our diet. We should not only eat fresh fruit, but also dried fruit and drink fruit juices. It is important to have fruit in our diet every...
TB vaccine vs coronavirus - are the vaccinated less likely to contract COVID-19?
A few days ago, the world was abuzz with the news that countries with mandatory TB vaccination have a lower incidence of coronavirus. Is there a link between the mycobacterium tuberculosis vaccine...
Dizziness - emergency care, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The basic criteria for the diagnosis of dizziness is an approximately 5-second latency period before the attack. Patients then experience nystagmus. This symptom precedes the onset of dizziness.
Increased abdominal circumference in pregnancy
Excessive abdominal circumference disproportionate to gestational age during pregnancy in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Developmental disorders of the teeth
Developmental disordersof the teeth can become apparent during the first teething period (deciduous teeth) and the second teething period (permanent teeth). These disorders concern the teething...
Skin cancers - types, symptoms and treatment
Any change on the skin should arouse our interest - a strange shape, the fact that it is leaking pus, blood or lymph should not be underestimated. Above all, it is worth observing your body so that...
Cacay oil - the South American beauty elixir
The properties (anti-wrinkle, regenerative, among others) of cacay oil, have been noticed by the cosmetic industry relatively recently. This cold-pressed, unrefined, wild-sourced oil from trees in...
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...
Is tonsil removal still a necessary procedure?
Until a decade or so ago, the removal of the palatine tonsils and/or the third tonsil (the so-called pharyngeal tonsil) was one of the most commonly performed procedures in children. Today, it is...
Why do we like to be afraid?
We typically consider fear to be a negative emotion; in fact, this is not quite the case. If we are afraid of a wild animal, we avoid contact with it - thus preventing the consequences of such...
Hypomania - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of affective disorders
Hypomania (hypomaniacal syndrome), usually described as a state of excessively elevated mood, a so-called 'high' or 'mania of milder intensity', can represent one of the episodes of bipolar affective...
How to deal with motion sickness?
Motion sickness, also known as seasickness, is a common problem that can occur when travelling by car, ship, plane or other means of transport. Many people experience unpleasant symptoms such as...
Memory disorders - a challenge for the neurologist or the psychiatrist?
This article addresses the difficult discussion about the diagnosis and treatment of patients with memory disorders at different stages of the disease. Who should undertake this task, under whose...
Acquired hypothyroidism - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition resulting from a decrease in the amount of secreted thyroid hormones that does not cover the body's need for these hormones. Acquired hypothyroidism is usually...
Pathogenesis and treatment of acne vulgaris
Acne is an extremely common condition that affects almost 80% of young people between 11 and 30 years of age. Several factors play a role in the aetiopathogenesis of acne. The most important of these...
Sialosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Sialosis is the name given to an enlargement of the salivary glands. The disease is usually recurrent, but not inflammatory or neoplastic in origin. The parotid glands are most often enlarged....
What's it like with coffee?
Coffee - a magical, mysterious drink for centuries, arousing emotions, lust, wars, passions like "a woman - sweet, hot, but should not stretch too long". The most famous legend of the discovery of...
What are healthy ways to deal with shyness?
Shyness is a common feeling that can affect any of us in a variety of social situations. It can manifest as a fear of being judged, difficulty making friends or avoiding social situations. Although...
What causes hiccups?
Often a trivialised bodily behaviour, hiccups are in fact a complex physiological process that can provide insight into an individual's health status. This article aims to dissect the issue of...
