One in six school-aged children experience cyberbullying
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Europe today published the second volume of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey, which focuses on patterns of bullying...
BPAD in children and adolescents - symptoms and course of the illness
Bipolar affective disorder in children and adolescents is slightly less common than in adults.
Storms in a teacup, or arguments in a relationship
I think I argue too often. In a way, I'm a little bit okay with it, but what do those close to me think? It depends how you look at it. It's a well-known fact that with sharper exchanges we can count...
How to influence wellbeing improvement?
Improving wellbeing is a key part of leading a healthy and fulfilling life. Self-esteem affects our ability to cope with stress, decision-making and overall physical and mental health. There are many...
What does an elevated glucose level mean?
In this article, we will focus on understanding what an elevated blood glucose level is, what the causes and consequences can be, as well as methods of diagnosis and treatment. Glucose, a key blood...
Retraction pockets as a complication of otitis media - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A prolonged process of otitis media can lead to complications. One of these is refractive pockets. They are formed by the retraction of the eardrum into the eardrum cavity, and keratin deposits...
Digitalis glycosides - effects and dangerous side effects
Digitalisglycosides occur naturally in the plant materials of foxglove (Digitalis lanata) and digitalis purpurea (Digitalis purpurea).
The greasy way out of the cold
Everyone's skin is covered by a lipid mantle - a layer of fat produced by the sebaceous glands. Its function is to protect against sun, frost, wind, bacteria, viruses and fungi, as well as against...
Spinal muscular atrophy - subdivision, classification
Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetically determined disease. It is passed on from generation to generation in an autosomal recessive manner. There are currently several types of the disease. In each...
The common cold in pregnancy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A feeling of general weakness accompanied by symptoms of an incipient upper respiratory tract infection.
Shirt for childbirth - which one to choose and where to buy?
The time of waiting for the birth is also the moment when mothers-to-be think about equipping their hospital bag. One very important item of clothing is the birthing shirt.
Measles - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, prevention
The most common and basic method of preventing measles is vaccination, which belongs to the basic vaccination cycle in Poland.
Headaches
Headache is the most common human ailment. It can accompany or mask many medical conditions, including neurosis, depression and others.
ASO test - elevated titre
The ASO, or anti-streptolysin reaction, is a test that determines the presence of antibodies to the extracellular antigen of group A streptococcus, or streptolysin O, in the human body.
Epileptic seizures and epilepsy - types, medical classification
Epilepsy or ep ilepsy is a common neurological disorder. It affects patients of all ages, and can appear as early as newborn babies. It is very common in children, adolescents and the elderly. It is...
About developing the ability to learn - how to raise a genius
Parents dream of raising polite, clever and problem-free children. It is the dream of many parents that their child will enjoy learning. So is it possible to raise a....genius?
How do you look after your child's teeth?
Oral hygiene is an essential prevention of all dental problems. The role of the parent in the daily care of the child's teeth is very important, as it determines whether the child's teeth will be...
Pathogenesis of bipolar affective disorders
States of mania and depression were known as early as the time of Hippocrates. They are the basic elements of bipolar affective disorders....
Botox in migraine treatment - a therapy that changes patients' lives
"Migraine is not just a headache, and Botox is more than an aesthetic treatment" - these two sentences may surprise you, but they perfectly capture the content of a conversation with Dr Anna...
Does processed meat have anything to do with cancer?
In the case of cancer, diet can pose a direct threat or, on the contrary, it can be an excellent safeguard and protection against the disease. However, it is important to ensure that the quality of...
