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...
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.
Coronavirus and oncology patients
The current global epidemiological situation poses a threat in almost all countries of the world. The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) is particularly dangerous for people undergoing oncology...
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.
What are non-commercial clinical trials?
What are non-commercial clinical trials? Do they represent a break from clinical trials that are familiar to patients? What do they mean for patients who are seeking advanced therapies?
Specific types of pain in palliative patients
Pain is defined as a subjective and unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, usually related to the resulting tissue damage. Pain in the cancer patient includes all types of pain occurring during...
Use of lithium in the treatment of cognitive impairment after radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is undeniably a treatment method that helps many patients struggling with cancer, but on the other hand, it can have some side effects. One possible side effect is cognitive impairment,...
Drug genotoxicity - is there anything to be afraid of?
Genotoxicity is a scary sounding term that evokes negative associations. Is there anything to fear? What is genotoxicity and why is it being studied?
Nobel 2019 in medicine - what does it mean for patients?
The annual Nobel Prize awards generate a lot of excitement. This year, three scientists received this prize in medicine. Does the scientists' breakthrough discovery represent an opportunity for...
Clinical trials - what to bear in mind when taking part in them
Clinical trials of new medicines are often an opportunity for patients for whom all other treatments are unsuccessful. What to keep in mind when deciding to take part in a clinical trial?
Chemoprevention - find out what it is!
Chemoprevention is the term used to describe the ingestion of natural or synthetic substances with the aim of inhibiting, reversing or delaying the process of carcinogenesis (cancer formation and...
Physical activity and cancer risk
Every doctor, regardless of his or her speciality, recommends physical activity and a healthy diet to his or her patients. This is the simplest, underlying recommendation for preventive health care....
Obstructive sleep apnoea and cancer: is there a link between the two?
Obstructive sleep apnoea is most commonly associated with episodes of morning headaches, feelings of sleeplessness and significant irritability. In the past, it has been reported that this problem...
Biosimilar medicines - are they safe?
Increasingly, oncology patients are hearing about new, innovative therapies that they can take part in thanks to clinical trials. What are biosimilar medicines? Is it safe to take them?
New painkiller soon to be on the market
The search for new, safe painkillers is quite a challenge for research teams working in pharmaceutical companies. on 2 November this year. The FDA (US Drug Administration) approved a new, extremely...
Everything you wanted to know about Medical US examination but were afraid to ask
Ultrasonography, generally known as Medical US, is one of the examinations commonly performed. With this form of examination, it is possible to obtain images of tissues and organs in a non-invasive...
European Patients' Rights Day
18 April 2006 was established as European Patients' Rights Day. This holiday is celebrated in all countries of the European Union with the aim of raising awareness or reminding patients of their...
Companies selling coffee in California must warn about cancer
By a state court decision, companies selling coffee or operating a chain of coffee shops in California (USA) will have to warn their customers about the risks of drinking coffee.
Men, start getting yourself examined!
Men go for preventive annual check-ups less often, they also visit specialists less often and, most importantly, they also live much shorter than women - on average about a decade. What is the reason...
