Flavonoids, flavonols - an effective weapon against many diseases?
Flavonoid compounds, known as flavonoids, are commonly found in vegetables and fruits, giving them, among other things, their characteristic colour. They are recognised as bioactive compounds that...
Coronavirus and blood type: does it matter when you get sick?
Every day brings new information about the coronavirus pandemic. From Asia, it is being reported that scientists in the Middle Kingdom have discovered that people with a certain blood group are more...
China begins vaccination tests against COVID-19 virus
The party newspaper Renmin Ribao reported yesterday (17 March) that the Chinese authorities have agreed to start experimental tests on humans. The trials concern a vaccine against coronavirus.
Cold medicines - can they be overdosed?
Popular cold medicines are available without a prescription at the pharmacy, as they have the status of OTC medicines. Can cold medicines be overdosed?
Chronic venous insufficiency
Chronic venous insufficiency is defined as the occurrence of stagnant symptoms in the venous vessels due to retrograde blood flow in the veins or their obstruction.
Scientists have created a machine that keeps the liver out of the body for a week
Researchers at the University of Zurich have created what may seem like a concept from a science fiction film. They are talking about a special machine that can keep a human liver alive for seven...
Growth and risk of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a common but also very dangerous condition - in the absence of treatment, it significantly increases the risk of stroke, among other things. Various factors are known to...
What could be the causes of chest pain in pregnancy?
Chest pain can be distressing for a patient of any age, but particular concerns usually arise when the ailment is observed in a woman who is pregnant. In the blessed state, chest pain has really...
Insomnia and the risk of cardiovascular disease
It probably goes without saying that insomnia can lead to significant daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating or memory problems. However, there is now more and more mention of the less obvious...
Chronic venous insufficiency - symptoms and treatment
Chronic venous insufficiency is defined as the presence of symptoms of stasis in the venous system, resulting from backflow of blood in the veins or their obstruction. It most often manifests itself...
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...
What should you eat to enjoy a healthy heart?
Heart disease is still considered one of the most common causes of death worldwide. However, a healthy lifestyle, practising sport or eating the right diet can keep you healthy. Here is a selection...
Lower limb pain - when can I think of ischaemia?
The conditions that cause lower limb pain are many. The vast majority do not pose an immediate threat of limb loss, but it is very important to know when pain should worry you and prompt you to see a...
Nicolau syndrome and its consequences
Nicolau's syndrome is categorised as a rare side effect that occurs after intramuscular administration of drugs. Can Nicolau syndrome be life-threatening?
Use of electronic cigarettes can disrupt blood vessel function
Electronic cigarettes a safe alternative to traditional tobacco products? Not necessarily - scholars from Philadelphia's University of Pennsylvania have conducted a study, the results of which...
Primary haemochromatosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Primary haemochromatosis, or brown diabetes mellitus, is a metabolic disease leading to cirrhosis and cardiomyopathy, among other conditions. What are the symptoms of primary haemochromatosis? When...
Sudden cardiac arrest - management
Sudden cardiac arrest is the cessation or impairment of the heart's pumping action, characterised by the patient's unresponsiveness to stimuli, undetectable pulse and lack of breathing. When...
Does every chest pain mean a heart attack?
Chest pain is the most commonly cited symptom suggesting a heart attack. However, it is important not to become paranoid, as not every pain will indicate that we are dealing with a life-threatening...
Atrial fibrillation and the risk of dementia disorders
Among the risks that are associated with atrial fibrillation, the increased risk of stroke is mentioned first and foremost. However, scientists at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul have...
Infective endocarditis
Infective endocarditis (IE) is a disease that develops as a result of endocardial infection in the valves, ventricles, atria or endothelium of large thoracic blood vessels, vascular connections and...
