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Diagnostic tests (44 contents)
Research on tooth regeneration - are we close to tooth regeneration in humans?
In different vertebrate species, there are considerable variations in dentition. While fish and reptiles may change their teeth several times during their lifetime, humans only have two sets of teeth...
Can basic laboratory tests suggest cancer?
Everyone should get into the habit of monitoring their health. Preventive visits to the GP and blood and urine tests can indicate in good time that something is wrong with the body. Remember that on...
Which blood tests during pregnancy?
Pregnancy is an exceptional time - the prospect of expecting a baby begins to overshadow the whole world. Caring for the developing baby, becomes paramount for us. It is therefore very important to...
Diagnostic tests and procedures in pregnancy
This article provides basic information on examinations and procedures for the diagnosis of gynaecological conditions. It provides women with clear and necessary information on the course and...
Chlamydia trachomatis - causes, symptoms, treatment
Chlamydia trachomatis infections are a common cause of inflammation of the reproductive organs, which can lead to infertility or pregnancy complications. This article provides basic information on...
Chlamydia trachomatis - causes, symptoms, treatment
Chlamydia trachomatis infections are a common cause of inflammation of the reproductive organs, which can lead to infertility or pregnancy complications. This article provides basic information on...
Aggression in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
In every pre-school group or school there is a child that not only parents but also teachers cannot cope with. This is not only true for boys, but also for girls. In most cases, peers are also afraid...
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.
Myocardial infarction - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Myocardial infarction refers to necrosis of an organ or tissue caused by ischaemia. Depending on the site of ischaemia, a distinction is made between infarction of brain tissue (cerebral ischaemic...
Caries in infants and young children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Tooth decay develops as a result of the action of oral bacteria and dietary carbohydrates on tooth enamel. Susceptibility to caries varies, it is already formed in the womb, but it is highly...
What are the first symptoms of being pregnant? Find out!
The changes that take place in a woman's body from the moment of conception can give rise to many symptoms by which a woman can suspect that she is pregnant. This article describes the most common...
Cytology - take care of yourself
Cytology is a test carried out in the gynaecologist's surgery based on a smear from the cervix. It makes it possible to determine whether there are any adverse changes in the female body -...
Cytology - take care of yourself
Cytology is a test carried out in the gynaecologist's surgery based on a smear from the cervix. It makes it possible to determine whether there are any adverse changes in the female body -...
Electroencephalographic (EEG) examination in children
TheEEG test is often ordered for children with suspected various neurological conditions. Aimed at parents, this article presents basic information about the EEG test, with particular emphasis on the...
Why do an ECG test?
ECG or electrocardiography is used in medicine to diagnose heart disease.
Eating bread can damage your health
Balanced meals are fundamental in everyone's diet. In the pyramid of healthy nutrition developed by the Institute of Food and Nutrition, the main group of products recommended for daily consumption...
The child's drawing as an element of clinical diagnosis
The analysis of a child's drawing is an important element of psychological diagnosis that clinicians should also be aware of. This article presents the basic principles of interpreting the drawings...
The child's drawing as an element of clinical diagnosis
The analysis of a child's drawing is an important element of psychological diagnosis that clinicians should also be aware of. This article presents the basic principles of interpreting the drawings...
Diagnosis of urinary tract diseases - part 3: radiological examinations, renal biopsy
Third part of an article discussing various urinary tract examinations and the basic principles of interpreting the results of these examinations. The most important imaging examinations such as...
Diagnosis of urinary tract diseases - part 1: clinical signs and symptoms
Urinalysis is one of the most commonly performed laboratory tests. The following article presents the basic principles for performing and interpreting a urinalysis and urine culture. The most common...
Pulmonary tuberculosis in children: part 2
The second part of the article on tuberculosis in children discusses the principles of diagnosing tuberculosis based on radiography, tuberculin test and microbiological tests.
