Vitamin K - what are the oral formulations?
According to the latest recommendations from the National Consultant in Paediatrics, all naturally fed infants aged 2 weeks to 3 months should receive additional oral vitamin K.
Tryptophan and depression
Tryptophan plays a key role in the synthesis of serotonin, the neurotransmitter on which we depend to feel happy or not. A long-term deficiency of tryptophan results in a lowered mood and can...
Artificial heart valves
The human heart consists of two atria and two ventricles. It also contains four valves whose role is to direct the flow of blood during heart function (systole and diastole). We distinguish between...
What are healthy ways to deal with lack of motivation?
Lack of motivation is a condition that affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. Whether it's at work, studying or pursuing personal goals, feeling stagnant and lacking energy can be...
Nail biting (onychophagia) and various types of neurosis
Nail biting is known in medicine under the term onychophagia, which is defined as compulsive repetition of certain activities. It is classified as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (obsessions).
Psychological problems as a significant symptom of neurological diseases
Psychopathological symptoms in the general population are as high as 25%. They usually relate to anxiety or mood changes.
Menkes disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Menkes disease is also known as curly hair disease and is associated with copper deficiency. It was first described and noticed in sheep then described in 1962 in humans. The disease is linked to...
Care of the intimate area in newborns
The correct care of the baby's skin is a key element in comprehensive baby care. The skin of the intimate area, due to its specific characteristics, requires special treatment. The treatment differs...
What are the benefits of eating kiwifruit?
The kiwi, also known as the Chinese gooseberry, is a small, juicy fruit with green or golden flesh that has gained popularity around the world for its unique flavour and abundance of nutrients....
Urine test result - alkaline reaction
An alkaline urine reaction is a urine pH above 7.
Home spa - alternative methods of relaxation at home
One day of relaxation in our four corners can heal a body and mind tired after a whole week.
Bipolar and Borderline affective disorder: what do they have in common and what separates them?
As bipolar disorder and Borderline personality disorder can have a similar clinical course, there is a risk of misdiagnosis in patients. An accurate diagnosis in patients with these disorders is...
Harmful sexual behaviour in children and adolescents - how to recognise it?
Sexual development is an integral part of everyone's adolescence and it is during adolescence that images, patterns and norms are formed. Sexual behaviour displayed by children and adolescents,...
How do you look after healthy hair?
Healthy, shiny hair is a dream for many people and is often a reflection of overall health. Proper hair care, tailored to your hair type and individual needs, is key to keeping your hair in good...
Pathological desire to amputate one's own limb: apotemnophilia
Apotemnophilia is a rare and extremely emotionally charged psychological disorder involving a patient's desire to amputate their own limb. Despite the passage of many years since the first...
Overtraining syndrome - what is it and who is at risk?
An athletic body is in high demand - it is a sign of health, strength and beauty. If we exercise sensibly, with the right diet and rest, we are not at risk of overtraining. However, when we exercise...
Exposed tooth necks - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A situation in which the roots of the teeth are partially exposed is defined as a retraction or exposure of the tooth necks (otherwise known as receding gums). Such a condition should never be...
D'Arsonval currents
Current has also found its way into cosmetic applications. Treatments using high-frequency alternating current are called dasronvisation. It is a treatment that can be applied generally or topically...
Psychologist professional confidentiality: when does it apply and when must it be broken?
Can everything be said in a psychologist? Is the information provided in therapy protected? What is professional confidentiality?
Roundworm - a worm that travels from the gut to the lungs - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
It is the most common gastrointestinal worm in the world. The human roundworm belongs to the group of roundworms. Humans become infected by accidentally ingesting water or food contaminated with...
