The latest medical news, expert views on key health issues, as well as advice on disease prevention and management.
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Heart valve surgery: current approaches
An artificial heart valve is a genuinely handmade work, a true masterpiece of doctor and scientist work. These implants, which are created by long and painstaking effort, save lives when one's own organ ceases to perform its natural "gateway" function.
Hip arthroplasty: modern minimally invasive methods
Hip replacement is a complex procedure involving certain risks and challenges. Novel techniques can reduce postoperative morbidity, help to avoid complications and ensure better treatment outcomes.
Diffuse cystic mastopathy
Specialists consider diffuse changes in the breast tissue as the initial stage of mastopathy. The condition is characterized by overgrowth of connective tissue with the formation of unformed lumps.
Intraductal breast papilloma
Benign breast masses have the ability to transform into malignant tumors. The same applies to intraductal breast papilloma. The disease occurs in women and girls of any age.
What is the best way to manage hypertension?
High blood pressure is a widespread problem. Despite the availability of four classes of medications, not all patients can be helped. Researchers from Uppsala have sought to find out the effect of changing drugs.
Endometriosis: new genetic risk factors have been discovered
The exact mechanisms of the disease, which occurs in hundreds of millions of women worldwide, have not yet been determined. However, a recent large-scale study has identified a number of genetic factors that can cause abnormal endometrium overgrowth.
Vaccine against breast cancer: the trials were successful
The most widely spread female malignancy has several variations, each requiring a particular treatment strategy. It looks that we have finally got a promising cure for one of its most dangerous subtypes.
Novel diabetes medications and their role in reducing excess weight
New generation antidiabetic drugs, which appeared on the market relatively recently, are rightfully considered a breakthrough in the treatment of this widespread and dangerous disease. At the same time, they are not only able to regulate blood sugar levels, but also to fight the frequent "companion" of diabetes - obesity.