Psychotropic drugs and breastfeeding
It has been assumed that lactating women should limit the use of any medications, but there are situations in which the patient is obliged to use them. A significant change in a woman’s life and the accompanying hormone fluctuations, along with an emotional swing, can cause mental disorders in mothers who are nursing their conception. […]
Pharmacological obesity treatment – for whom and how?
Obesity treatment is determined by the body’s fat content. In practice, indicators such as BMI are used for diagnostic purposes. A BMI value above 30 kg / m2 is considered obese. The causes of obesity in society are complex, resulting from the relationship between genetics, socioeconomic and cultural factors. Nutritional culture and the widely understood […]
Quit smoking – the modern way!
Quitting smoking is often a difficult task. Annually, about 30% of smokers attempt to quit smoking, of which a little over 1/3 manage to achieve permanent abstinence. Despite the relatively high awareness of the society about the harmfulness of smoking, getting rid of the addiction is a serious problem. Quitting smoking is difficult, but it […]
Aspirin – what should you know?
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) The history of the discovery of this substance, known around the world for over a hundred years, is very turbulent, many scientists attribute this achievement to themselves. The most popular drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid on the Polish pharmaceutical market include: Acard, Acesan, Alka-Seltzer, Aspirin, Polopiryna, Etopiryna, Polocard, Proficar. What is the mechanism […]
Pain – the most commonly used drugs
Painkillers are the most frequently prescribed group of drugs in clinical practice. Their appropriate selection allows for the reduction of side effects, and also improves the effectiveness of use. The pain itself is a physiological sensation, it plays a warning and protective role. It often happens that the constant pain is one of the causes […]
Coffee – properties, health effects, drug or drug?
Coffee.. many of us cannot imagine normal functioning without a morning dose of caffeine.The unique and characteristic taste of coffee and its stimulating effect make it the most consumed drink in the world.The main ingredient in coffee beans is caffeine. It is she who influences the biological processes taking place in our body. The highest […]
Aesthetic medicine
Is it worth using the services of aesthetic medicine? The scope of treatments related to aesthetic medicine ranges between cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery methods. Aesthetic medicine allows you to achieve the desired cosmetic effect using minimally invasive methods, using the same methods that interfere with the tissues lying under the epidermis. What treatments does […]
The silent killer of smokers – COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a dangerous disease that most often affects tobacco smokers. Due to the progressive nature of COPD, the consequences of the disease are not noticeable until years from the beginning of the problem. About 80% of COPD is caused by smoking.Obstructive pulmonary disease is less of a media problem […]
Is tuberculosis still serious?
Tuberculosis has been associated with coughing and high mortality rates in past centuries. Indeed, after World War II, it was one of the leading causes of death in Poland. Is this disease still a threat and how can it be prevented? I provide answers to these questions in this article. Tuberculosis in Poland and in […]
How to recognize sinusitis?
Why is sinusitis not to be taken lightly? Upper respiratory tract infections are the most common medical condition in the general population. It is estimated that most children catch a cold an average of 5 times a year, while adults 2 to 4 times. Anatomically, we distinguish 4 pairs of sinuses: frontal, ethmoid and sphenoid, […]
