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

Ophtalmology

Astigmatism in Children

Marina Virko  4 minutes
Astigmatism in Children

Vision disorder due to the irregular shape of the cornea in a child can lead to serious problems, so it is important to identify and treat it in time.

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Health news

Many Germans Search the Internet for Treatment Alternatives

Marina Virko  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.

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Radiology

X-ray radiography applications and types

Marina Virko  9 minutes
X-ray radiography applications and types

Radiography was invented over a century ago, but it has still been used in almost all medical fields. It is a non-invasive method of examination that allows timely detection of abnormal conditions in neurology, gastroenterology, gynecology, urology, traumatology, and so on. 

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Mammology

Gynecomastia in men

Marina Virko  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. 

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Endocrinology

Diabetes mellitus and pancreatic diseases: diagnostic errors

Marina Virko  Reviews — 3  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. 

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Radiology

What is computed tomography (CT)?

Marina Virko  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.

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Cardiology

Coronary artery stenting

Marina Virko  Reviews — 1  9 minutes
Coronary artery 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.

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Cardiology

Rehabilitation of patients after myocardial infarction (recovery)

Marina Virko  Reviews — 3  10 minutes
Rehabilitation of patients after myocardial infarction (recovery)

Myocardial infarction belongs to the so-called catastrophic episodes. Thanks to timely diagnosis and effective treatment methods, the incidence of fatalities has decreased, but patients who have suffered it need long-term rehabilitation. The chances to resume an active life in full directly depend on how correctly it is provided.

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