Alcoholisation is a procedure for damaging the ganglia or nerve fibres that conduct pain stimuli from the anatomical areas concerned through the administration of an ethyl alcohol solution. In...
Pigmentation changes of the facial skin resulting from hormonal changes, occurring during pregnancy.
Tooth decay develops as a result of the action of oral bacteria and dietary carbohydrates on tooth enamel. Susceptibility to caries varies, it is already formed in the womb, but it is highly...
Allergy is a condition that is largely genetically determined. In particular, it concerns the so-called type I allergic reaction, associated with the production of specific IgE antibodies (atopy).
Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour in women and the second cause of death in women from malignant tumours. Approximately 15,000 new cases are reported each year. Treatment is mainly...
For several years now, intensive research has been conducted in aesthetic medicine on the use of transplants of own cells to 'rejuvenate' the skin. During this year's International Congress of...
From the first of January this year, vaccination against pneumococci entered the compulsory vaccination calendar. There are also more and more voices suggesting that it is worth vaccinating children...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke or kidney...
Small cysts of several millimetres on the cervical disc.
Weight gain during pregnancy is a natural process, but some women may find it difficult to reduce weight after giving birth due to hormonal disturbances, stress or bad eating habits. In such a...
A disorder of taste, or so-called dysgeusia, is a symptom that can be caused by the disease or by medication such as cytostatic drugs. This symptom significantly affects the patient's quality of...
Otosclerosis is an impairment of sound transmission to the inner ear caused by remodelling of components of the auditory organ, most commonly the stirrup and the oval window, but other ossicles may...
Baldness is a common problem that can affect your mood and confidence. It can have a variety of causes, from genetic to environmental. Fortunately, there are many ways to deal with the problem, from...
Carrots are one of the most popular and healthiest vegetables in the world. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, carrots offer many health benefits. In this article, we will discuss what the...
Animals help to treat depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and develop social skills.
The basic examination that most of us associate with pregnancy is ultrasound. For parents-to-be, it is an opportunity to 'get a sneak peek' of their little one, and for the doctor, it is an excellent...
Summary of information on the causes of intestinal colic, differentiating its symptoms from other conditions and principles of management of an infant with intestinal colic.
To be a partner, wife, friend, colleague, mother, sister, daughter, employee, housewife and yet remain a woman. Responding to the needs of others, but finding time for ourselves - for rest, beauty...
Bechterev's disease is ankylosing spondylitis. It is one of the most common arthritis-related conditions. It affects men more often than women and can also occur in children and the elderly. It...