The general lay opinion is that endoscopic capsule examination is completely non-invasive and safe, but this is not entirely true....
The third and final part of the article on pulmonary tuberculosis in children discusses the treatment of this serious respiratory disease.
The first part of this article for doctors and medical students discusses the epidemiology and pathogenesis of mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
The second part of the article on tuberculosis in children discusses the principles of diagnosing tuberculosis based on radiography, tuberculin test and microbiological tests.
Clinical picture and prevention options for envelope bacterial infections that pose a high risk to children under 5 years of age
Bed-wetting is defined as a lack of control over urination at night in a child over 4 (5) years of age (there is also the term 'daytime wetting', when symptoms occur during the day). This age is the...
The first part of this article on bronchial asthma explains in an accessible format the causes of asthma, its most common symptoms and how to assess respiratory function.
Vaccination against rotaviruses is being carried out more and more frequently in infants in Poland, despite the fact that it is a fully-paid vaccination that is not reimbursed as part of so-called...
Rotavirus vaccines have been available on the market for some years. Their efficacy and safety have been tested in serious clinical trials.
Rotaviruses are one of the most common causes of acute gastroenteritis in children. It is estimated that up to 80% of children undergo rotavirus infection by the age of 5. In 1 in 7 affected...
Discussion of the epidemiology and clinical picture of rotavirus infections and current recommendations for rotavirus vaccination.
Discussion of the most common causes of vomiting by different age groups. The importance of diagnosing gastrointestinal malformations and neurological conditions is highlighted.
Pneumococci (Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria) are particularly dangerous for people in so-called risk groups.
Saccharomyces boulardii is a strain classified as a probiotic. In our market, it is an ingredient of an over-the-counter preparation called Enterol. The main indication for its use is the...
A comprehensive text answering the most important and frequently asked questions about sepsis. Indications for vaccination and prophylactic medication are highlighted.
An article by a specialist from the Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology presents the problem of the presence of blood in stools in children of different ages. The first part of the text...
The first part of the article on hypothyroidism in children and adolescents discusses the most common form of the disease - congenital primary hypothyroidism. The importance of early diagnosis and...
Schoenlein-Henoch disease is a syndrome of symptoms, among which petechial rash and joint pains predominate. This article for parents presents in a simple form the causes, symptoms and management of...
Meningococcus is the common name for the Gram-negative bacillus Neisseria meningitidis. It comes in the form of at least 13 serotypes. Meningococci can cause very serious, life-threatening illness....
Meningococci can cause very serious illness, including fulminant septicaemia, leading to death within a few hours of the first signs of illness.