Anxiety attacks and palpitations: what do they have in common?
Anxiety attacks are associated not only with psychological discomfort, but also with various somatic complaints - these can include increased sweating, headaches, but also palpitations. The latter...
What is ghrelin and what are its functions?
Everyone has heard of hormones such as thyroxine or growth hormone, but less is known about ghrelin, which is also a hormone. The substance is best known for its connection with appetite control, but...
Sensory disturbance in the hand and arm - is this cause for concern?
Tingling, sensory disturbance in the hand. Such symptoms appear in many patients. Are they a cause for concern? When should you see your doctor?
Heart palpitations at night: what can cause them and when should I see a doctor?
Heart palpitations at any time of the day can generate concern in a patient, but they are particularly worrying when a person experiences them at night. The causes of the problem can be really varied...
Dexamethasone vs COVID-19: a breakthrough in the treatment of coronavirus?
The whole world is looking not only for a vaccine, but also for an effective drug that can aid the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Pharmaceuticals that have been registered for other indications are...
How do arteries differ from veins?
Veins and arteries form an extensive network that is part of the human cardiovascular system. In principle, both of these structures transport the same fluid, which is blood, but they differ quite...
Healthy eating as a way to live longer
It has long been known that a well-balanced diet and the selection of certain ingredients supports our health. We present a list of a selection of the healthiest foods that can make a real...
Correlation between consumption of too much highly processed food and heart health
Highly processed foods linked to lower rates of cardiovascular health. This is according to an analysis of the dietary pattern of the average American, in whose diet it accounts for as much as half...
WHO says 'stop' to clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine
Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists, in collaboration with doctors, have been searching for an effective treatment for the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. There were many indications that...
What could be the causes of hypotension, i.e. blood pressure that is too low?
Low blood pressure can be caused by various problems - a drop can occur through dehydration, the use of certain medications, but also in the course of various diseases. Periodic drops in blood...
Refsum's disease - learn about symptoms, treatment and prognosis
Refsum's disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects lipid metabolism in the body. How does the disease manifest itself and what are the treatment options?
Co-occurrence of cough and chest pain - when to see a doctor?
Chest pain that accompanies coughing is a fairly common problem in the course of various infections. However, when it persists over a long period of time and significantly impedes the patient's...
Syncope - can it be indicative of heart disease?
Syncope is a temporary and self-limiting loss of consciousness characterised by a sudden, acute onset and a spontaneous and complete return of consciousness. The immediate cause of this condition is...
Side effects of chloroquine in patients with COVID-19
Research into the potential use of chloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 is ongoing worldwide. However, there are first reports of the occurrence of side effects, which may cool the enthusiasm of...
Will recovery plasma help COVID-19 patients?
Doctors and scientists are looking for every possible way to help patients with coronavirus infection. Old treatments that have been effective in other outbreaks that have occurred around the world...
Atrial fibrillation: what is it and what are the symptoms?
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia (rhythm disorder). It is characterised by an irregular heartbeat causing a palpitating sensation in the chest.
Breakthrough in the fight against coronavirus!
Good news from the USA - a team of researchers there reported that a new drug formulation called EIDD-2801 successfully inhibited the proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in mice and in vitro...
Coronavirus dangerous for smokers!
There is a lot of talk about coronavirus being particularly dangerous for the elderly and people with chronic illnesses. Recent data from the USA show that smokers, most of whom are men, are also...
TB vaccine vs coronavirus - are the vaccinated less likely to contract COVID-19?
A few days ago, the world was abuzz with the news that countries with mandatory TB vaccination have a lower incidence of coronavirus. Is there a link between the mycobacterium tuberculosis vaccine...
Masks - can you make them at home?
There are increasing reports that there is starting to be a shortage of basic medical supplies, such as masks. More groups are appearing on social media to encourage people to sew them.
