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The latest medical news, expert views on key health issues, as well as advice on disease prevention and management.

Health news

Many Germans Search the Internet for Treatment Alternatives

Marina Virko schedule 3 minutes
Many Germans Search the Internet for Treatment Alternatives

A survey showed that 62% of German patients look up their symptoms on the Internet before visiting a doctor, and the trend is increasing year by year.

Mammology

Gynecomastia in men

Marina Virko schedule 9 minutes
Gynecomastia in men

Fat deposits in the breast area are often found in severely overweight men. But, in addition to this, breast enlargement can indicate serious disorders in the male body. The condition is called gynecomastia. In the case of tissue overgrowth, it is important to see an experienced doctor to determine the exact cause of gynecomastia, and to select an effective treatment based on it.

Endocrinology

Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic diseases: diagnostic errors

Marina Virko schedule 7 minutes
Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic diseases: diagnostic errors

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common conditions. There are several forms of the disease, differing in cause and course, although in the background is always a disorder of glucose metabolism in the body. Correct and timely diagnosis plays a crucial role in finding the right treatment and monitoring scheme. This means that it is possible to maintain the quality of life for as long as possible, avoiding or minimizing complications. However, it is at the time of diagnosis that mistakes occur quite often.

Radiology

What is computed tomography (CT)?

Marina Virko schedule 9 minutes
What is computed tomography (CT)?

Computed tomography is used to assess the condition of musculoskeletal structures and soft tissues. The procedure does not cause unpleasant feelings, provides a large amount of important information, and the amount of radiation exposure allows performing the examination as many times as necessary without harming the body.

Cardiology

Coronary angioplasty and stenting

Marina Virko schedule 9 minutes
Coronary angioplasty and stenting

Coronary angioplasty and stenting is a method of treating coronary artery disease by restoring blood flow in the narrowed vessel that supplies blood to the heart. A heart catheterization is used to determine whether the procedure is indicated in each particular case.

Oncology

University Hospital Cologne shares expertise in testicular cancer treatment

Marina Virko schedule 7,5 minutes
University Hospital Cologne shares expertise in testicular cancer treatment

Malignant tumors of the testes are rare, so finding a genuine specialist is not easy. Germany’s leading urology facility provides effective guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.

Diagnostic pathology

Pathology revision: knowing the prior diagnosis can be misleading

Marina Virko schedule 3,5 minutes
Pathology revision: knowing the prior diagnosis can be misleading

A second opinion will be less objective, if the physician providing it knows the first one. This is the conclusion of a study involving US pathology specialists.

Health news

A Second Opinion Disproves a Hollywood Star’s Diagnosis

Marina Virko schedule 3,5 minutes
A Second Opinion Disproves a Hollywood Star’s Diagnosis

Sharon Stone underwent several catheter procedures before it turned out she had a uterine fibroid which needed surgery rather than epidural pain relief.

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