Disorders of amino acid metabolism
High concentrations of phenylalanine in the blood and urine occur in phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency, as well as in metabolic disorders caused by deficits in enzymes that are involved in many...
What are antibodies?
Antibodies, or immunoglobulins, are a type of protein that are secreted by B lymphocytes in the course of the immune response to viral, fungal or bacterial infections.
Home remedies for eye barley
Barley is called a lumpy abscess of one or more glands. It resembles a grain of cereal in its appearance, as it is small, oval and hard, due to the pus lodged in it.
Vitamins in tablets or natural?
More and more people are going to the pharmacy to buy vitamins. It seems to us that providing our bodies with vitamins in tablets, jellies, gummies or syrup is a good idea. Unfortunately, all the...
DNA analysis methods
DNA analysis is increasingly used in medical diagnostics to diagnose genetic, cancerous and infectious diseases.
What is vascular endothelium?
The endothelium, or endothelium, is a very specialised lining not only of blood vessels but also of lymphatic vessels. It is formed by a single layer of fairly large cells with a single nucleus.
What do spots on the iris of the eye indicate?
It turns out that the eyes are not only an organ of sight. They can also carry information regarding our state of health.
Intestinal candidiasis - symptoms
Candida albicans is a saprophyte in the human body, meaning that it is part of the natural intestinal microflora and does not cross natural mucosal barriers. However, pathological conditions such...
What is TSH?
TSH, or thyrotropin, is a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. This hormone is involved in regulating the secretion of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) by the thyroid...
Body lesions visible on the nails
Nails are considered an important part of our appearance. Women in particular care for their nails.
Intestinal candidiasis - pathogenicity of yeasts
Intestinal candidiasis, also known as intestinal candidiasis, is most commonly caused by yeasts of the genus Candida. These organisms are most often found as individual small cells of approximately...
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'...
What is a spirometric test?
A spirometric test is performed to check the measurement of the air that moves through the respiratory system, throughout the respiratory cycle (inhalation and exhalation of air).
Visual impairment - causes
Low vision, or lazy eye, is a situation in which there is a reduction/weakening of visual acuity, while optimal optical correction is maintained and there are no organic changes in the eyes.
All about gluten
Recently, both in the media and in medicine, there has been a lot of buzz about a certain controversial ingredient - gluten.
Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps are benign overgrowths of the nasal mucosa caused by an inflammatory reaction.
How do we inherit various diseases?
Genetic diseases are rare and we still know very little about them. Genetic diseases are considered to be very serious diseases.
Proper breathing is the basis for well-being
Breathing is the fundamental process by which we live. Our life begins with our first scream and ends with our last exhalation.
Does a firm pillow improve sleep quality?
A person sleeps one third of his or her life. During this process, muscles relax and the body regenerates.
