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Czech scientists have discovered a gene mutation that causes starchiasis
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).
Orthodontic appliance step by step
Orthodontic treatment is used when malocclusion is diagnosed, which is a common problem in children at various stages of development. Nowadays, orthodontic surgeries can also find adult patients...
Apathy can be one of the first signs of dementia
Indifference or lack of interest in the world around them can be a sign that a person will struggle with dementia in the future.
Will there be a vaccine against Alzheimer's disease?
Scientists are developing a vaccine that could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions in the future. So far, the substance has been successfully tested on...
Tumours of the organs of the head and neck
Tumours of the organs of the head and neck most commonly arise in the lip, mouth, pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, orbital structures and salivary glands and ears. What are they caused by and what...
Does 'male flu' exist?
There is a stereotype that men get the flu worse. "Male flu" has become a popular subject of memes and jokes. However, it turns out that the phenomenon of 'male flu' may really exist, as confirmed by...
Scientists getting closer to beating Alzheimer's disease
Experts from the University of California (USA) and Flinders University (Australia), report successful trials of a new drug against Alzheimer's disease. Clinical trials could begin soon. The...
Czech doctors have started a new prostate treatment method
Doctors at Brno University Hospital have started a new method of prostate treatment. It involves using hot steam to shrink the prostate. So far, the new treatment method has been carried out on six...
Home remedies for mosquitoes
The holiday season is in full swing, and with it a problem encountered every year, namely ... mosquitoes. It turns out that store-bought preparations can have a negative impact on our health. So what...
Sleeping with the TV on or with the light on can result in obesity
"Women, beware! - sleeping with the TV on or with the light on may have a negative impact on weight gain". This is one of the conclusions of an extensive study of almost 44,000 women in the USA.
There is a link between sleep disorders and Parkinson's disease
Czech researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health (NUDZ) in Klecany near Prague conducted a study that focused on the onset of Parkinson's disease. It shows that a blood test focusing on...
Loneliness - a 21st century problem
Loneliness is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Despite more and more tools to communicate with other people, we are getting lonelier and lonelier. Thestatistics clearly show this - up to 75%...
Well-being helps protect against Alzheimer's disease
Researchers at the International Clinical Research Centre of St Anne's University Hospital, Brno, have discovered that wellbeing protects specific areas of the brain that cause Alzheimer's disease or...
28 May - World Blood Cancer Day
28 May is World Blood Cancer Day. The main aim of this initiative is to raise awareness of blood cancer and to encourage regular laboratory and medical examinations. On this day, organisers encourage...
9 May is Ophthalmology Day
Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmology Day is celebrated every year on 9 May, the anniversary of the birth of Ferdinad Monoyer, a French ophthalmologist and professor of medical physics in Lyon.
Measles outbreak in the Czech Republic
More than 100 cases of measles virus infection have been diagnosed in the Czech Republic this year, of which more than 70 in Prague and 16 in the Central Bohemian Region. A few isolated cases have...
17 April - World Haemophilia Day
17 April marks World Haemophilia Day. This holiday was established by the World Federation of Haemophilia Patients and the date of 17 April is directly linked to the birth date of the founder of the...
6 April - World Sports Day
World Sports Day has been celebrated since 2014 at the initiative of the United Nations. The date is not coincidental, as on 6 April 1896 the first modern Olympic Games began in Athens. The day...
8 March - World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day was established at the initiative of the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundation and has been celebrated since 2006. It is a...
Smog - how dangerous is it to our health?
It used to seem that smog was a problem only for large metropolises such as New York, Beijing or London. It turns out that smog is also a problem in many other places, including Poland. How does smog...
3 March - International Day for the Ear and Hearing
Every year on 3 March we celebrate International Day for the Ear and Hearing. The day was designated at the initiative of the World Health Organisation. Its aim is to raise awareness among the...
Men's facial care - what cosmetics should every man use?
The market offers more and more cosmetics for men. There may not be as much choice as for women, but for the average consumer, choosing the right face cream or shaving gel can be a challenge. What...
