How do I wear a mask to avoid fogging up my glasses?
From 16 April until further notice, it has been made compulsory in Poland to cover the mouth and nose. By wearing masks we protect ourselves and others. In particular, it is important to wear a mask...
How do we take care of our mental health during a pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly altered our daily lives, what's worse is that even when the threat of contracting this pathogen has significantly diminished, the aftermath of the pandemic...
Disinfectant liquid - make it yourself
The panic caused by the coronavirus caused hand disinfectants to disappear from pharmacy and shop shelves in a flash. However, it is possible to make such a disinfectant product yourself.
Will recovery plasma help COVID-19 patients?
Doctors and scientists are looking for every possible way to help patients with coronavirus infection. Old treatments that have been effective in other outbreaks that have occurred around the world...
Breakthrough in the fight against coronavirus!
Good news from the USA - a team of researchers there reported that a new drug formulation called EIDD-2801 successfully inhibited the proliferation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in mice and in vitro...
TB vaccine vs coronavirus - are the vaccinated less likely to contract COVID-19?
A few days ago, the world was abuzz with the news that countries with mandatory TB vaccination have a lower incidence of coronavirus. Is there a link between the mycobacterium tuberculosis vaccine...
Correlation between allergy treatment and COVD-19
Allergists should not interrupt their treatment due to the prevailing coronavirus pandemic, according to the president of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).
Masks - can you make them at home?
There are increasing reports that there is starting to be a shortage of basic medical supplies, such as masks. More groups are appearing on social media to encourage people to sew them.
The domino effect, or why quarantine makes sense
Does quarantine really mean that contact with others should be avoided? Why should the quarantine rules be respected? What are the penalties for breaking the quarantine rules?
Coronavirus and blood type: does it matter when you get sick?
Every day brings new information about the coronavirus pandemic. From Asia, it is being reported that scientists in the Middle Kingdom have discovered that people with a certain blood group are more...
China begins vaccination tests against COVID-19 virus
The party newspaper Renmin Ribao reported yesterday (17 March) that the Chinese authorities have agreed to start experimental tests on humans. The trials concern a vaccine against coronavirus.
Vitamin D3 - what should we know about it?
Vitamin D3 plays a key role in the proper functioning of the body. Both its deficiency and excess can result in serious health consequences. The following article contains all the information you...
Coronavirus nCoV-2019 - are we in danger of an epidemic?
In January this year, there were reports of a number of illnesses in Wuhan. The coronavirus nCoV-2019, as it is referred to, is spreading faster and faster. Do we have anything to fear?
Are probiotic, synbiotic and prebiotic the same thing?
On the shelves of a pharmacy or drugstore, there is a range of products with the words probiotic, prebiotic and synbiotic. What should I consider when choosing them? When to use a probiotic and when...
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.
Popular heartburn drug disappears from pharmacy shelves en masse!
Ranigast(Ranitidinum), as this medicinal preparation is referred to, was withdrawn from the market on 28 October 2019 by the decision of the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspector. Ranigast is used, among...
Rhabdomyolysis - aetiology, presentation and management, part 2
Rhabdomyolysis is a pathological process of muscle breakdown that results in damage - sometimes irreversible - to the human body. Although there are many non-specific symptoms and the process itself...
Can polluted air cause hair loss?
Can polluted air cause hair loss? It turns out that yes! A new study by scientists in South Korea suggests so. This is because they discovered that exposure to common air pollutants reduces levels of...
Rhabdomyolysis - aetiology, presentation and management, part 1
Rhabdomyolysis is a pathological process of muscle breakdown that results in damage - sometimes irreversible - to the human body. Although there are many non-specific symptoms and the process itself...
Can snoring cause hypoxia?
Do you snore? Beware, you may have a problem with ... hypoxia in your body! How does hypoxia manifest itself and is it dangerous?
