Pharmacist's advice: be extra vigilant in summer!
Holidays are associated with a time of carefree, relaxation and rest from responsibilities. During this time, we are less cautious, put aside preventive measures and thus become more susceptible to...
What can weight loss be a symptom of?
Weight loss is not always the intended result of restrictive diets or regular exercise. Many disease processes can manifest as weight loss. Oncological causes can be particularly dangerous. If weight...
Recuperation after pneumonia
Anyone who has undergone pneumonia knows how difficult it is to return to daily activities such as physical activity or even housework. The matter may seem trivial, as we have cured ourselves, so...
These diseases can co-occur with coeliac disease
Do you have Hashimoto's, type 1 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? You may also have celiac disease - a permanent intolerance to gluten that often co-occurs with these diseases. Untreated celiac...
Trimethylaminuria - do you know what this disease is ?
There are some diseases that are extremely rare and their appearance in a patient arouses great interest in the medical community. Trimethylaminuria, known as fish odour syndrome, is just such a...
Some ways to improve memory and concentration
Memory and concentration problems are not only the result of an attacking illness. Stress, poor diet and lack of mental exercise also contribute to memory problems. How can you cope when you or a...
World days celebrated by WHO
The World Health Assembly, the WHO's plenary body, has designated special days of the year during which the organisation seeks to draw special attention of societies to selected health issues.
Types of stem cells and their use in various fields of medicine
Stem cells have long enjoyed great popularity in various fields of medicine. They have the ability not only to differentiate into specialised cells but also to self-renew. Researchers are constantly...
Fats - what is worth knowing about them?
A good diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. What role do fats play? Which ones are worth eating and which ones should be avoided? This is explained by experts in the "Learn about fats"...
The body's autogenic regenerative potential
The human body has an enormous regenerative potential. It consists of widely specialised cells that form tissues and then organs. When they are damaged, it has the ability to activate repair...
Fruits and vegetables for the flu ! What to eat to boost immunity ?
The flu season is in full swing. The changeable weather, contact with sick people in shopping centres or public transport all contribute to us quickly contracting the flu. Is it possible to include...
Autopsies - important information
Post-mortems (also known as autopsies) have been performed with increasing frequency in recent times. The post-mortem examination (post-mortem) aims to establish what caused the patient's death. This...
Nodular thyroid goiter - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Toxic nodular goiter is when there are nodules or lumps in the thyroid gland and it is severely enlarged. There are two types of nodular goitre: toxic and inert (non-toxic). In some patients, the...
Why do we need the World Health Organisation and what does it say about society?
The vast majority of us have heard at least once in our lives of the World Health Organisation, known as the WHO (World Health Organization) for short, but actually what does it serve and control? Do...
Type 2 diabetes and low testosterone in men?
Diabetes is a very common, insidious disease that affects not only women but also men and children. Initial research into the development of this disease focused on the clusters of the pancreas - the...
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...
Where does a cold end and sinusitis begin?
Chills, headache, weakness and listlessness, the first sneeze... flu or maybe the common cold? Or perhaps sinusitis? Do we really need to know this at the very beginning of an infection in order to...
What are cytopathies/mitochondrial diseases?
Mitochondrial diseases, are classified as genetic diseases (i.e. caused by mutations within a gene or genes). They develop as a result of abnormalities in the normal function and structure of...
Sepsis and septic shock - still dangerous
The first reports of sepsis reach us as far back as ancient Egypt. Our knowledge of this systemic, inappropriate reaction of the body to an infection is increasing. We also know much more about its...
More and more people with tuberculosis
Recent scientific reports, but also the observations of medical specialists - pulmonologists, clearly indicate that more and more people are suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. Unfortunately, in...
