Women: correlation between stress and Alzheimer's incidence
Statistics show that Alzheimer's disease affects women more often. Until now, the causes have not been known, but recent research suggests that stress may influence the condition. Researchers looked...
Safe breathing in sleep
OSAS, or obstructive sleep disordered breathing syndrome, is an extremely dangerous problem that affects approximately 3% of children. OSAS has many causes and can be caused by a number of...
Role of immune cells in atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory process that involves blood vessels - the accumulation of lipoproteins on the walls results in the formation of fatty bands and consequently atherosclerotic...
Bed-wetting - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Bed-wetting is defined as a lack of control over urination at night in a child over 4 (5) years of age (there is also the term 'daytime wetting', when symptoms occur during the day). This age is the...
Decreased platelet levels - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Thrombocytes (platelets) are cells involved in the regulation of blood clotting. They also play an important role in the storage and transport of some important biological substances such as...
What are the benefits of vitamin D?
Vitamin D, often referred to as the 'sunshine vitamin', plays a key role in many of the body's metabolic processes. It is essential for bone health, immune system function and overall wellbeing. In...
Stool - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A stool is called a condition when the foreskin cannot be retracted from the glans penis.
Marker Ca 19-9 - a marker for gastrointestinal cancer
Ca19-9 is one of the tumour markers (see definition above) that has applications in daily clinical practice. Of course, it is not a perfect test, but it plays a supportive role. The assessment of CA...
Breast pain - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Pain in one or both breasts associated or not with the menstrual cycle.
The importance of dairy products during pregnancy
Dairy products are one of the food groups whose consumption should increase during pregnancy. Milk and dairy products are a source of complete protein, easily digestible calcium and riboflavin.
Retro style is back - be fashionable
Retro style is primarily associated with a past time. Increasingly, young women are using a certain symbolism of past times in their clothing, treating this as an element of contemporary culture. The...
Is the use of probiotics beneficial?
Probiotics, or live micro-organisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, provide health benefits to the host, are gaining popularity as dietary supplements. They have been linked to a number...
What changes have occurred in the 2026 Immunization Programme?
On 31 October 2025, the new 2026 Immunization Programme was published. Find out what changes have taken place in the mandatory vaccinations for children and adolescents, and what changes have taken...
Tourette syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Tourette's syndrome (TMS) is classified as an inherited neurological disorder and more specifically as a tic disorder (or, uncontrolled motor, vocal activity). It is not, as one would think, a...
Pituitary adenoma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An adenoma is a tumour of glandular tissue, classified as benign. In the case of adenomas, special attention is paid to the hormone that the affected gland secretes in a given situation. The...
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...
Afts in the mouth - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An aphtha is a small ulceration (cavity in the mucous membrane) in the mouth that is usually covered with a whitish or yellowish coating and has a pinkish rim (it is inflamed). These are painful...
Cytomegalovirus in children
This article discusses cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in children in detail. The various clinical forms of the infection and the principles of diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of CMV infection...
Can I become a mother if I suffer from depression?
"When a woman suffering from depression thinks about motherhood, often the first emotion is not joy but fear. Fear for her own health and that of her child. Does the illness completely derail plans...
