Selected heart defects in children - tetralogy of Fallot
The next in the series of articles presenting the most common heart defects in children discusses a complex congenital defect called tetralogy of Fallot. The typical clinical picture of the disease...
Seasonal depression - how to deal with it?
Although the day has been getting longer for the past few days, we are still in for a few cold and dark months. What is the best way to get through this difficult time?
How to prevent kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard, concentrated fragments of mineral substances that can form in the kidneys, causing pain and other health problems. Preventing kidney stones can be an effective way to avoid...
Delusions, anxiety, psychotic symptoms - do they always mean mental illness?
Schizophrenic-like symptoms, delusions, hallucinations often with fever, disorders of consciousness, hypoventilation, seizures, autonomic system disorders, dyskinesias. Such symptoms are regularly...
Climate depression - when does caring for the planet become a psychological burden?
Can the anxiety, sadness and sense of hopelessness associated with climate change be described as climate depression? Progressive climate change: the problem of access to water, increasingly...
Which fish and how to feed them to children?
Fish is a very important element in the diet of infants and children. They are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are part of the cell membrane of many cells in the young body. By...
What are the benefits of playing baseball?
Baseball is a sport that is hugely popular around the world, particularly in the United States, Japan and South Korea. Its dynamic nature and team nature make it not only an exciting form of...
Diet for healthy teeth - what will help strengthen our teeth?
What we eat has a huge impact on our health. With the right diet, we can reduce the risk of many diseases, including tooth decay problems. In particular, the diet should be rich in vitamins A, D...
Spina bifida - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Spina bifida (meningomyelia, meningomyelocele) occurs during the fetal period and is classified as a malformation of the spine. It is a disorder that arises during puberty and the proper formation of...
Dizziness - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Dizziness is a common and well-known ailment of people of all ages. It is not a disease but a symptom experienced by each patient individually. There may be many reasons for their occurrence and,...
Egg not so bad anymore - why should we eat lots of eggs?
Eggs, butter, sugar... Every now and then the world is inundated with information about the harmful effects of various foods on the body. For a long time, the egg was considered a product that raised...
What are the side effects of aspartame consumption?
Aspartame is one of the most popular sweeteners used worldwide as a sugar substitute. It is found in many foods, including diet drinks, chewing gum, sweets and medicines. Although aspartame is widely...
Cystic fibrosis - a dangerous genetic disease
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections, restricts the ability to breathe and causes dysfunction in other internal organs. The disease is one of the...
Sense of masculinity and sexuality during cancer treatment
There is a great deal of talk about both women's sexuality and their sense of femininity during cancer treatment, forgetting that this aspect also affects men. Often topics related to men's sexuality...
What is tachycardia?
Tachycardia, is defined as an irregular and excessively fast heart rate, i.e. above 100 beats per minute (there are patients whose heart rate can be as high as 400 beats/min).
What are the benefits of practising calisthenics?
Calisthenics is a form of training that uses your own body weight to build strength, flexibility and endurance. Popular with beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts alike, it doesn't require...
Probiotics in urinary tract infections in children
Probiotics are a topic gaining in popularity today, displacing the glory days of commonly used antibiotics. The health-promoting properties of probiotic bacteria, when used in the right dose for the...
Breast cancer - amputation by the Patey method
The main treatment for one of the most common malignancies in women (breast cancer) is surgery. There are many operations that are chosen depending on the stage of the cancer. Among the radical...
Allergy in a child - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
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).
What are healthy ways to deal with anxiety of loneliness?
Anxiety of loneliness is a feeling that can affect anyone - from those living alone, to those who feel isolated in crowds, to those who fear losing close relationships. It is a natural emotion...
