Blood cancers - an ever-present topic. What does the FEMS Foundation do?
Haemato-oncology patient. Does this mean something to you? Some of the names are difficult to understand, which is why it is so important to constantly educate and increase knowledge in oncology.
Effects of marijuana smoking on the lungs
There is a constant debate around cannabis - some are in favour of it and argue that it should be legalised, while others are clearly against it and point out the health risks associated with its...
Leukopenia - a problem of which frequent infections can be a symptom
Leukopenia is a condition in which a patient has a decrease in the number of white blood cells, or leukocytes, in the blood. The problem may be completely asymptomatic, but it is nevertheless...
Preventive screenings: why should they not be neglected even during a pandemic?
The COVID-19 p andemic has changed the way the world works - some people have started to avoid not only going to concerts or exhibitions, but have even restricted meetings with family members. This...
Enlarged lymph nodes after vaccination - when should I see my doctor?
Vaccination always triggers a response from the body, which can manifest itself as a low-grade fever, pain at the injection site or general malaise. Sometimes, however, lymph nodes can become...
Polish specialists develop innovative fluid for organ transplantation
Scientists from Gdansk have developed an innovative fluid in which organs intended for transplantation can be stored. What is the uniqueness of the fluid developed by Pomeranian specialists?
First person to receive melanoma vaccine
Mid-June saw another milestone in vaccination. The first person received a vaccine against the deadly skin cancer, based on mRNA technology, the same as some coronavirus vaccinations.
What to look for in the diet of cancer patients?
Diet in any disease can play a very important role in improving the patient's condition. Oncology patients often complain of significant weight loss as the disease progresses.
Ticks can transmit more than just Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis
Researchers from Olomouc and Brno in the Czech Republic have mapped the incidence of four lesser-known tick-borne infections that can threaten the health and even the lives of immunocompromised...
What conditions can lead to enlarged axillary lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes are scattered throughout the body: one of the places where there are relatively many of them is the armpit area. On a day-to-day basis, we are not aware of the presence of nodes in this...
Cancer and HIV
Initially, HIV infection may result in flu-like symptoms, but later the problem may lead to much more serious complications. People infected with this pathogen may suffer from significant immune...
Could blood in the urine be a symptom of a life-threatening illness?
Blood in the urine is always a worrying signal that should not be ignored. What should you do if you notice a characteristic blood colour in your urine? Which doctor should I see?
Pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia - what are they and how to treat them?
Pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia and leukopenia are disorders related to blood count. What are the risks of these disorders? Are they dangerous to the patient's health and life?
Flu vaccination - the 'pros' and 'cons'
This year's flu season promises to be exceptional - the resemblance of the first flu symptoms to a coronavirus will pose quite a challenge for doctors who will diagnose patients. This year, both the...
Aspirin in the prevention of colorectal cancer
Aspirin is a widely known and used agent. As research shows, it is not only a therapeutic product, but may also have a preventive effect in the context of cancer, as indicated by the results of...
General principles of cancer chemotherapy
Cancer chemotherapy is a method of systemic treatment using cytostatic drugs, which most often form part of the overall treatment process. The beginning of cancer treatment using chemicals dates back...
Dexamethasone vs COVID-19: a breakthrough in the treatment of coronavirus?
The whole world is looking not only for a vaccine, but also for an effective drug that can aid the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Pharmaceuticals that have been registered for other indications are...
WHO says 'stop' to clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine
Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists, in collaboration with doctors, have been searching for an effective treatment for the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. There were many indications that...
Side effects of chloroquine in patients with COVID-19
Research into the potential use of chloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 is ongoing worldwide. However, there are first reports of the occurrence of side effects, which may cool the enthusiasm of...
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...
