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Prevention (80 contents)
Fear of cancer: is this why we don't want to get tested?
Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour in Poland. In order to cover as many women as possible, newer and newer programmes of free preventive health care are created every year. Why?...
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer treatment
The National Cancer Institute published a report in the middle of last year which made it clear that the pandemic had strongly contributed to the decline in preventive care. Patients were afraid of...
Correlation between sedentary lifestyle and cancer risk
Recent research suggests that there is a correlation between a sedentary lifestyle and cancer incidence. According to researchers, implementing physical activity into a daily schedule may reduce this...
Flavonoids, flavonols - an effective weapon against many diseases?
Flavonoid compounds, known as flavonoids, are commonly found in vegetables and fruits, giving them, among other things, their characteristic colour. They are recognised as bioactive compounds that...
What does long-term stress lead to?
The increase in adrenaline levels under temporary stress provides us with many unforgettable experiences, mobilising the body for action and having a positive effect on it. However, few people...
Dyslexia in a child - how to recognise?
Dyslexia is now the most common learning disorder in children. This article by a clinical psychologist answers questions about what dyslexia is, what disorders it covers, where to get help and how to...
Reduced immunity in children may have a genetic basis
Is your child prone to colds? Are you constantly treating them for upper respiratory infections? Or does he or she have recurrent diarrhoea? The reasons for a child's immunodeficiency can be various...
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...
Iron deficiency - causes, symptoms, treatment
After reading this article, ask yourself if you are suffering from iron deficiency? If you have any doubts, take advice from your doctor.
Menier's disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Menier's disease affects the structures of the inner ear and is associated with the formation of a hydrocephalus of the membranous vagus.
Dyspnoea in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention
Dyspnoea is defined as a sensation of lack of air/problem taking in air, resulting in difficulty breathing. Children who have experienced dyspnoea describe it as a problem taking in air,...
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,...
Coronarography and coronary artery angioplasty
Ischaemic heart disease (so-called coronary artery disease) is a common problem among patients and a frequent cause of death. It is treated with drugs and surgical interventions. Percutaneous...
Gym classes - what equipment should I choose to exercise that is good for my heart?
Exercising at the gym is very popular. You can use many pieces of equipment, exercise equipment. Which ones are best for our heart?
How to examine your breasts?
In Poland, one of the most common malignancies in women is breast cancer (according to various sources, it ranks first or second in terms of cancer incidence). In 2002, 11,000 new cases of this type...
Cancer prevention
Prevention activities have a more significant impact on health and life expectancy than the treatment of disease itself.
Importance of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects
In Poland, approximately 2,000 children are born each year with congenital malformations of the nervous system and spine known as neural tube defects.
Contact eczema
Contact eczema is an inflammatory reaction of the skin. In allergic eczema, the patient becomes sensitised to one or more chemicals and develops a typical type IV allergic reaction (according to Gell...
Contact eczema
Contact eczema is an inflammatory reaction of the skin. In allergic eczema, the patient becomes sensitised to one or more chemicals and develops a typical type IV allergic reaction (according to Gell...
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...
