Head and neck cancers are a group of diseases that spread mainly locally. Regional growth reduces the risk of metastasis to distant organs, and recurrence usually occurs within the primary focus....
Myocardial infarction refers to necrosis of an organ or tissue caused by ischaemia. Depending on the site of ischaemia, a distinction is made between infarction of brain tissue (cerebral ischaemic...
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative brain disease that leads to a gradual loss of cognitive functions such as memory, thinking and the ability to function independently. It is one of the most...
Herpes is a viral disease whose symptom is the appearance of blisters on the skin or mucous membranes. Although there is currently no drug that will completely cure HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection,...
Although the day has been getting longer for the past few days, we are still in for a few cold and dark months. What is the best way to get through this difficult time?
Carcinogenesis, i.e. the formation of tumours in a hitherto healthy organism, is a complex process, usually taking place gradually and taking years. External factors play an extremely important role...
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...
The radial nerve, is one of the largest branches of the brachial plexus and it exits from the axillary cavity passing through the whole arm. Along with the arteries, it heads to the posterior part...
Multiple myeloma is a tumour of the haematopoietic system that is mainly found in elderly patients. The disease manifests itself quite non-specifically, as patients may suffer from pain, blood...
The number of suicides in highly developed countries is constantly increasing, while the age of suicides is decreasing. At the root of suicide attacks by young people lies most often the so-called...
A Holter ECG test involves recording ECG continuously over 24 hours. This examination makes it possible to assess the various types of changes occurring in the heart under specific conditions...
Primary (congenital) haemochromatosis is a genetic disease in which there is an excessive accumulation of iron in tissues and organs, preventing them from functioning properly. Complications of...
They don't usually make themselves known. You function normally and don't feel any different. More often than not, during a routine check-up with your doctor, it turns out that your ovaries are not...
Third part of an article discussing various urinary tract examinations and the basic principles of interpreting the results of these examinations. The most important imaging examinations such as...
Discrimination (from Latin: discrimino = I discriminate ) is defined as different/different treatment of different people who are in the same or similar situation. This type of behaviour leads to...
Elevated blood pressure is a health problem affecting millions of people around the world. Understanding how to effectively lower blood pressure is key to improving overall health and preventing...
Increasingly, tuning is being described as a luxury service for discerning customers. It allows you not only to make your driving experience more comfortable, but above all to create your own style...
Blood pressure problems are a common health problem that can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, stroke or kidney failure. Both high blood pressure (hypertension) and low blood...
The holiday season has begun, travel is in full swing. Those who travel to the Holy Land region may have the opportunity to observe Jerusalem syndrome - a rather puzzling disorder that tourists and...
It's worth finding out what household habits we should change to protect our planet and make it beautiful for future generations.