Nephrotoxicity of certain drugs - what is it?
Nephrotoxicity is the negative effect of chemical compounds on the kidneys. Damage to the kidneys has serious consequences for the whole body. What influences the appearance of nephrotoxicity? How...
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...
Vaccine-induced damage to the nervous system in children
There is an ongoing dispute about whether children should be vaccinated. This has created two camps - those in favour of vaccination and those against it. At present, the biggest problem for doctors...
What is Vipassana meditation and what are its benefits?
Vipassana meditation, also known as insight meditation, is one of the oldest meditation techniques, originating from the teachings of the Buddha. This practice aims to develop deep awareness and...
Nausea and vomiting during cancer treatment - dietary recommendations
Nausea and vomiting are among the most common side effects of anticancer treatment, and it is these that patients fear most. They affect 40-80% of patients undergoing oncological treatments...
Schizophrenia - information about the illness
Schizophrenia is the most severe mental illness. It is estimated that 1% of the population suffers from it.
Prenatal diagnosis - information for patients
Thanks to the widespread use of non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of fetal genetic defects, it is many times possible to avoid invasive tests, which carry a certain risk of pregnancy...
Complications of otitis media
Otitis media is one of the more common ENT conditions, especially in children. It is very important to recognise it early and treat it adequately to prevent complications.
What are the benefits of eating broccoli?
Broccoli is one of the most valuable vegetables, rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Regular consumption of broccoli can provide many health benefits, from supporting the immune system to...
Breast cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, simple amputation
In Poland, one of the most common malignancies in women is breast cancer (according to various sources, it ranks first or second in terms of cancer incidence). Breast cancer is mainly treated...
Going to see a cardiologist. What's next? Part II
What a typical visit to a cardiologist looks like and the importance of taking the medicines prescribed by him/her on a regular basis.
What does lower back pain mean?
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems faced by adults. It can have many causes, from simple to serious. Understanding the causes and available treatments is key to effective...
Cognitive-behavioural therapy for panic anxiety
Cognitive-behavioural therapy is now a very popular treatment for mental disorders, e.g. depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress...
Is it possible to work during cancer treatment?
Cancer diseases are becoming more and more common, with various consequences. More and more modern methods of diagnosing and treating them are being developed, but the consequences affect more than...
Dehydration of the body - symptoms?
Water is an essential component of the human body and a lack of it can lead to serious health consequences. However, do we always know when our body is dehydrated? In this article we will discuss the...
On the validity of treatment in bipolar affective disorder
A pole is called a place that is for some reason the furthest away or has extreme characteristics. The poles (north and south) are those places on Earth that are their absolute opposites - the...
Why use a UV sunscreen?
The sun, although essential for life on Earth, does bring with it some risks to the skin. In this article, we will discuss why you should use UV sunscreen as a means of protecting yourself from the...
Reduced immunity in children may have a genetic basis
Is your child prone to colds? Are you constantly treating them for upper respiratory infections? Or does he or she have recurrent diarrhoea? The reasons for a child's immunodeficiency can be various...
Short frenulum of the tongue - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The frenulum is the mucosal fold that connects the lower surface of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. A shortened frenulum of the tongue is one of the most common congenital malformations of the...
Rhinitis
The external nose, in anatomical structure, is defined by the shape of an irregular pyramid. It is based on a bony skeleton and a cartilaginous skeleton, which are covered by a fibrous membrane,...
