Preparing a patient for a cardiac procedure is a complex and multi-stage process. One of its key elements is the anaesthetic assessment, which aims not only to ensure safety during anaesthesia but...
An accelerated heart rate does not always indicate a serious illness. It can be a physiological reaction to exertion or emotion, a symptom of an anxiety disorder, but also an indication of heart...
Resveratrol, which is a polyphenol with antioxidant properties, shows anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells. It is mainly found in dark fruits, wine, grape juices and other...
An antihistamine diet is recommended for patients with an abnormal reaction to histamine and involves the elimination of foods rich in histamine and those that trigger its release in the body. Such...
Bariatric surgery, a way of reducing obesity, also helps with type 2 diabetes. Researchers have the evidence to prove it.
Researchers report: walking at a brisk pace can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, adding that the benefits of a faster pace are noticeable no matter how long you walk. The experts...
Running has recently become a very popular sport. After the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, many people decided to change something in their lives and started running. But what effect does running...
Cholesterol is one of the basic building blocks of cell membranes and steroid hormones. It has a huge role in foetal life for brain development, among other things. Healthy babies are born with a...
Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease affecting almost 500 million people. Numerous complications develop during its course. These include accelerated atherosclerosis, which leads to: heart attacks,...
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in humans. The problem with this disease is that it may be asymptomatic for a very long time, while at the same time various complications...
Varicose veins of the lower limbs are not only an aesthetic defect, but also the cause of unpleasant discomfort for patients - some people with them often experience pain, a burning sensation or...
Researchers at Charles University in Prague have become the first in the world to find a mutation that may be responsible for AA amyloidosis (starchiasis).
Although statins are the most effective known method of fighting bad cholesterol, there are still many Poles who are unaware of what they actually are and their uses.
The exercise stress test is a diagnostic test used in cardiology to identify the cause of problems such as recurrent dyspnoea or dizziness. What is the test, what parameters are monitored, and is the...
Approximately 20-30% of patients hospitalised for COVID-19 have heart problems. These patients tend to have more severe symptoms and poorer health outcomes. Their heart problems may be caused by...
Lesch-Nyhan synd rome is a condition diagnosed among newborns, associated with delayed psychomotor development, muscle problems, dystonia. The disease is inherited in conjunction with sex. What are...
Tumours of the heart are extremely rare, but it does happen that this organ is affected by a neoplastic process. Usually heart cancer is detected incidentally, both because it may be asymptomatic and...
Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the patient's normal body structures are attacked by their immune cells. However, it appears that the entity can lead to changes in more than...
There is a growing body of research suggesting that walnuts protect against heart disease. In a recent experiment, researchers analysed on a group of elderly people whether adding walnuts to their...
Products containing CBD have been increasingly popular with patients for some time. It has been mentioned that they can be used in cases of drug-resistant epilepsy, anxiety or post-traumatic stress...