COVID-19 infection tests – in questions and answers
There are many myths and controversies around COVID-19 testing. It is interesting to look at the common confusion due in part to the variety of methods available. Are there multiple methods to detect COVID-19? The COVID-19 virus is composed of a single strand of RNA and a lipid envelope with virus-specific surface proteins, i.e. antigens […]
COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine will be available in Poland soon. The outbreak of the epidemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2) has brought the world to the brink of a global crisis in both the medical and economic sectors. Intensive research into inventing an effective remedy has been underway for over […]
Menopause – How to Deal With It?
Menopause is a natural process that every woman goes through. For some women, this time can be tough and difficult. Strong hormonal changes in a woman’s body affect both physicality and emotional state. How to get through this period in peace and how to deal with menopause, you will learn in this article. What is […]
AMANTADINE and its multidirectional action
In Poland, drugs with amantadine are available in the form of tablets or capsules orally and as an injection solution. They can only be obtained with a prescription and should be used after detailed consultation with your doctor. On the Polish pharmaceutical market, commercial preparations containing amantadine are mainly Amantix and Viregyt-K. Due to the […]
Diabetes – how to recognize it, types and treatment
What is Diabetes? In a properly functioning organism, the pancreas is an exocrine organ (it produces pancreatic juice rich in digestive enzymes) and an endocrine organ, which produces mainly insulin and amyline as well as glucagon, somatostatin or pancreatic polypeptide. The main role of insulin is to lower blood glucose levels. This is due to […]
Alopecia – causes, types, treatment
Alopecia, or excessive hair loss, can take many forms and may have various causes. Not all hair loss has to mean baldness. If you are concerned about the condition of your hair, see your GP or dermatologist. In this article you will learn about the types of alopecia, how it manifests itself and how to […]
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms, treatment
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. When the thyroid gland is sick, the whole body becomes sick as its action affects many functions of the body. Therefore, it is worth observing your body carefully and in the event of any irregularities, check the level of thyroid […]
Asthma – diseases of the respiratory system
What is asthma? Due to the reasons for the development of ventilation pathologies, they are divided into: restrictive disorders caused by limitation of the functional capacity of the lungs, i.e. reduction of the surface of the functioning pulmonary parenchyma, and obstructive disorders in which the airways narrow, causing an increase in the resistance of the […]
Psoriasis – types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Psoriasis – what is this disease? Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune disease. It causes aggregation of skin cells. This leads to its peeling. Scales are white-silver and develop into thick red patches that can rupture and bleed. As a result of the increased production of skin cells, their life cycle is significantly shortened. The skin […]
Migraine
Migraine: characteristics, treatment, prevention Migraine pain is one of the most common chronic diseases. Statistically, it occurs more often in women and it is estimated that it affects as much as 16-24% of this population. On the other hand, men suffer from this disease much less frequently, only from 6-8%. According to experts, it is […]
