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Injuries, poisoning and other specified effects of external agents (46 contents)
ENT surgery - what influences the patient's final decision?
Is the decision to undergo ENT surgery equally problematic for every patient? Researchers from the United States have learned the answer to this question.
Chronic abdominal pain in children
Does your child suffer from recurrent cramps, abdominal pain, bloating or have digestive problems? Chronic abdominal pain in children can have various causes.
Arachnid bites - when to see a specialist without delay?
Arachnid bites happen more often than we think. Fortunately, most arachnids living in our country are not venomous and their bites are not dangerous. However, what should we do if we come across a...
How to treat hard-to-heal wounds? Gdansk scientists' answer
Difficult-to-heal wounds are a problem faced by many chronic patients. Caring for these types of wounds is not easy - consistent hygiene must be maintained and appropriate medicinal products used to...
Scientists from Switzerland have developed an implant that allows people with a severed spinal cord to walk
Researchers in Lausanne, Switzerland, have developed an implant that allows people with a severed spinal cord to walk. The first patient to whom it was implanted is a man who suffered a spinal injury...
Mushroom poisoning - when to call for help
Mushroom season is open! The autumn weather which is beginning to accompany us is conducive to trips to the forest and mushroom picking. A mistake while picking mushrooms can result in serious...
Sunburn - how to protect your child's delicate skin
Sunburn in children occurs much faster in toddlers than in adults. The effects of sunburn are reddened skin and blisters. How do you deal with sunburn? How can you counteract it?
Mushroom poisoning - what should you do if you suspect poisoning?
The beautiful autumn weather is conducive to trips to the woods and searching for mushrooms. Unfortunately, even the best experts make mistakes and pick specimens which cause unpleasant ailments.
Anaphylactic reaction after an insect bite - the few seconds that save lives
An insect bite can cause a life-threatening reaction known as an anaphylactic reaction. What should you do if your child is stung by a bee or bitten by an insect? How do you deal with the burning,...
How do you clean your ears properly?
Most people take care of their ear hygiene incorrectly, using ear sticks in the wrong way, which can result in damage to the ear. There are a few important rules to follow when using ear sticks.
Psychiatric aspects in transplantation
The human body and psyche are closely intertwined - elements of psychiatry therefore appear in literally every field of medicine. Transplantology is no exception. In fact, it turns out that mental...
What do you need to know about drug allergy? Patient's Guide
Everything is poison and nothing is poison - we all know this maxim. When we become ill, our first steps are to see a doctor to relieve our pain and to assist with treatment with antibiotics or other...
Being the best - or what do we know about doping?
Doping in sport has been a phenomenon known for centuries, despite the fact that already in ancient Greece any cheating at the Olympics was severely punished. Today's medicine, catering to the needs...
Before you go to the doctor - natural methods for treating the most common gastrointestinal diseases
Problems of the digestive system can affect anyone. Slight abdominal pain, short-lived diarrhoea or a feeling of "gurgling" are phenomena that affect everyone. Due to their relatively short-lived...
First aid after wasp, bee stings
During spring and summer we are more vulnerable to insect bites. There are medical measures that can protect us from them, but they are not always effective. It is therefore worth knowing how to...
Taking medicines correctly - what should we know about it?
Every one of us takes medicines in our lives (these can be various types of food supplements, antibiotics or vitamins). Unfortunately, only very few people do this in the correct way. It is true that...
How do legal highs work?
Legal highs, or designer drugs, are a colloquial term for substances with powerful psychoactive effects. They can be of natural or synthetic origin. More and more people are using them, but they do...
An epidemic of legal highs! Side effects associated with their use
We hear more and more about legal highs every day. There is even talk of an after-dose epidemic in Poland. These are drugs, commonly known as "collector's items", which are particularly dangerous to...
How do you save a cracked tooth?
Teeth serve us throughout our lives, enabling us to take in, grind and swallow food.
Post-traumatic focal lesions
Post-traumatic focal lesions can occur in both contact and non-contact injuries.
The way to skiing injuries
Skiing is a seasonal sport practised by many amateurs. Lack of regular training and excessive bravado are the most frequent causes of injuries on the slopes. Professional equipment for skiing on...
Collector's death - legal highs take their toll
In recent weeks, legal highs have become increasingly popular among young people. Referred to as 'legal drugs', they are sold as collector's items.
