Blood and circulatory system (68 contents)
Arterial hypertension is one of the most common conditions in humans, so it is hardly surprising that medics are conducting various studies on this entity. The results of one of the more interesting...
Pulmonary heart is a rather unfamiliar-sounding term that nevertheless describes a serious condition - a condition in which the right ventricle of the heart is severely overloaded, resulting in...
A blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer has a very good chance of entering widespread use.
Blood instead of tears or instead of sweat? It sounds like science fiction, however... it is possible. Haematohidrosis, as it is referred to, is an extremely rare disease whose symptom is the blood...
Exactly two hundred years ago the first successful direct blood transfusion was performed. This was carried out by James Blundell, a British professor of obstetrics. The anniversary is celebrated...
Cardiac arrhythmia, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation - not one of us has probably come across these terms. Approximately 1% of the general population suffers from atrial fibrillation. What is torsade...
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...
Smoking cigarettes is harmful - that much is known. It would seem that the more cigarettes one smokes per day, the greater the risk of various diseases. As such, the fewer cigarettes a person smokes,...
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition considered chronic in which the predominant symptoms are related to the cognitive sphere of functioning. They concern the triad:...
Most of us do sedentary work - we sit in front of computer screens for 8 hours a day. Sedentary work has an adverse effect not only on the spine, but also on heart function.
After reading this article, ask yourself if you are suffering from iron deficiency? If you have any doubts, take advice from your doctor.
Every parent tries to look after their child as well as possible. Regular blood and urine tests for our child are very important. What if she has an elevated level of eosinophils?
The human circulatory system is a closed system in which the blood circulates due to the presence of blood vessels and the heart causes it to be in constant motion. The circulation of blood was...
The heart (cardia) is one of the most important organs of the circulatory system. It is thanks to its proper functioning that we are alive. The heart can be compared to a pump that keeps the blood...
Serological conflict depends on the blood group of the mother and father of the unborn child.
Blood is what we would not be able to survive without. All the organs, arteries, veins, chambers of the heart depend on it, because it puts the organs in motion like oil in a car engine. That is...
Chronic hepatitis C (HCV infection) is a serious health problem. This paper provides basic information on the possible sources of infection, the most common symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment...
Chronic hepatitis C (HCV infection) is a serious health problem. This paper provides basic information on the possible sources of infection, the most common symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment...
Prophylactic iron supplementation in pregnant women at risk of iron deficiency anaemia and anaemia, has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the normal course of pregnancy and fetal development....
Supplementation of iron deficiency in pregnant women.
Insufficient levels and the need for iron supplementation in women following a vegetarian diet, especially in heavy menstruation, pregnancy and lactation.