Health benefits of coffee grounds
Everyone drinks coffee at least once a day. Scientific studies show that the grounds produced by brewing coffee have many valuable properties.
What are the causes of erythropoietic protoporphyria?
Few patients know what erythropoietic protoporphyria is. The direct causes of the development of this disease are still being sought.
Magnesium and its effects on the functioning of the body
Magnesium is an element that plays a very important role in our body. Importantly, it influences not only its development, but also its further functioning. It is simply referred to by many as the...
Usher syndrome
Usher syndrome, also known as Hallgren syndrome, Usher-Hallgren syndrome, dystrophia retinae dysacusis syndrome, is a rare genetic condition. Affected patients have impaired hearing and vision. At...
Diagnosis of diabetes using glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)
Nowadays, diabetes is a very serious problem in developing countries. This is related to the increasing number of obese people. This is particularly influenced by diet (irregular meals, overeating at...
Causes of Proteus syndrome
Proteus syndrome is a genetically determined disease. What causes the development of this disease?
Heavy metal poisoning - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Elements (heavy metals, minerals), of which there are many, play a very important role in the human body. They are actually present everywhere. Many of us do not realise that their presence is...
Complications in diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is classified as a metabolic disease - it is associated with increased blood glucose levels. The disease can occur at different ages and several types are known. It is caused by a...
The deadly nCoV virus
The nCoV virus, also known as RBCsRS-CoV or 'new coronavirus', is a danger to the health and lives of patients. Unfortunately, it is not only dangerous for humans, but also for animals. The main...
Why should we eat honey?
Honey has been known for a very long time. It is used as a natural nutrient and also as a medicinal ingredient.
Vitamin E and its therapeutic properties
Vitamin E (E306, tocopherol) is classified as a fat-soluble vitamin.
Alport syndrome
Alport syndrome is categorised as a genetically determined disease in which progressive kidney damage occurs. In this condition, the blood filtering mechanism in the glomeruli is damaged.
Types of influenza viruses in humans
Influenza is classified as an infectious disease of the respiratory system. It is caused by infection with an influenza virus. It is transmitted by the droplet route and the highest incidence occurs...
Effects of magnesium deficiency
Magnesium is one of the elements that plays a very important role in the proper functioning of our body. An unhealthy diet, the use of contraceptive pills, diuretics or laxatives can contribute to...
The role of magnesium in the body - part 1
Magnesium is an element whose function is invaluable in our body (both in its development and function). It is also used in the treatment of many diseases. It regulates living cells, influences blood...
Patient sputum examination
For the sputum examination, bronchial tree secretions are taken from the fasting patient, usually first thing in the morning. This is not saliva! The patient must sputum, expectorate and then spit...
Poisoning from legal highs - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Afterburners are a very popular topic at the moment. They are very dangerous drugs for our lives. In most cases they are taken by young people - but they often have no idea what they are taking (they...
Diabetes complications - hypoglycaemia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease with elevated blood sugar levels. This condition results from a defect in the production or action of insulin, which is secreted by the beat cells of the...
HCV testing
Statistics show that 78 % of Poles have not yet been tested for HCV infection in their lifetime.
In which cases is gluten harmful?
Gluten is a spare protein found in plants. It is most abundant in wheat (in the form of gliadin), barley (secalin), rye (hordein) and oats, which is often found in food products with 'impurities'...
