Family medicine (225 contents)
A high body temperature, also known as a fever, is a common symptom of various medical conditions. It can be the result of the body's response to an infection or other illness. It is an important...
The common cold is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. Although it is usually a mild and self-limiting illness, the right treatment approach can speed up recovery and minimise...
Influenza, also known as influenza, is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system. It is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms are usually more severe and can lead to more...
Membrane phospholipids, are nowadays an ingredient in a great many drugs and dietary supplements that can be used by patients for liver problems.
Choking is the main and most common cause of death in young children, especially babies under 1 year of age. Such a situation requires an immediate response and knowing how to act can save the...
Tick-borne encephalitis is a dangerous disease resulting from a viral infection (viruses of the Flavivirdae family) that is transmitted by ticks. How do we protect ourselves against it? What should...
The interdental spaces are the areas in the mouth where it is most difficult to maintain good hygiene. If food debris and plaque are not removed from interdental spaces, after some time a process of...
Ultrasonography, generally known as Medical US, is one of the examinations commonly performed. With this form of examination, it is possible to obtain images of tissues and organs in a non-invasive...
The winter season is a period of increased incidence of infections. Most patients reach for antibiotics as an effective and proven medicine. Unfortunately, an antibiotic is not inert to the body - it...
Marriage is judged in different ways - some people see it as an unnecessary formality, while others cannot imagine life without marriage. Opinions on marriage vary, but it turns out that this type of...
Many people wear braces to achieve straight teeth. The components of the braces cover a significant part of the tooth surface, thus making oral hygiene difficult. This state of affairs puts you at...
When buying a medicine prescribed by a doctor, few of us look at the leaflet that comes with the package. Since the doctor has told us how to use the medicine, we usually do not go into the...
Over the years, dentistry has evolved with the development of technology and medicine, as well as with the increased availability of a wide range of materials. A new field of dentistry has emerged,...
Fenugreek, otherwise known as Greek clover, has a number of medicinal uses. Among other things, it improves digestion, eliminates constipation, supports the treatment of parasitic diseases, but also...
It is not only new cosmetics that can cause an allergy to appear. Many times patients report that cosmetics that they have been using for many years have suddenly started to make them allergic. What...
Did it happen to you that after removing a ring or pendant, dark marks appeared on your skin where the jewellery meets your skin? What is the reason for this? Is it an allergy?
Acidic foodscan lead to enamel erosion - a fact that has been known for a long time. However, researchers at King's College London took a closer look at the issue and managed to observe exactly which...
Exercise is good for your health - not only does it reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, but it also simply makes you feel better. In fact, however, it turns out that there are far...
Yellowing of the tongue can be caused by normal negligence of hygiene, but it can also be related to various diseases, such as jaundice or ringworm. So when should the sight of a yellow tongue prompt...
It is no longer necessary to convince anyone that the state of health of the oral cavity affects the functioning of the entire body. After all, it is already known that diseases of the teeth or gums...
Today marks the 25th observance of WorldWater Day. The celebration of drinking water was established by a decision of the United Nations at a conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992. However,...
Conjunctivitis is a common condition that affects everyone at least once in their lifetime. Most often, it has a benign course and resolves spontaneously without leaving any ocular complications. The...