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Diagnostic procedures (12 contents)
Prenatal diagnosis - information for patients
Thanks to the widespread use of non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of fetal genetic defects, it is many times possible to avoid invasive tests, which carry a certain risk of pregnancy...
Prostate cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Prostate gland (prostate) - one of the parts of the male sexual system, located in the pelvis, below the bladder and directly adjacent to the rectum. This type of cancer is currently the second...
Back pain in older people
X-rays, MRI and CT scans taken immediately after the first visit do not improve the results of treatment after one year.
Lumbar spine pain - to operate or not to operate?
Computer simulation of stresses in the intervertebral joints can facilitate the decision to operate.
Foreign body in a child's ear - principles of management
The insertion of foreign bodies into natural orifices is more common among children than adults. Foreign bodies can be of organic (seeds, insects) or inorganic origin (small toys or parts of toys,...
Colposcopy - a valuable diagnostic test
Colposcopy is one of the tests complementary to the diagnosis of cancerous lesions of the cervix, vagina and vulva. It is most often performed in the event of an abnormal cytological result, which is...
Is cervical cancer a completely curable disease?
The principles of diagnosis and prevention of cervical cancer are presented in an accessible way for patients. The disease is completely curable provided that regular medical checks are carried out...
