Most of us are aware of the sad fact that Europe’s population – and particularly that of Eastern Europe – is aging. The continent needs more young people to run its social and health services, as well as to look after the elderly because its societies will no longer be self-sustaining.
Read moreIf the patient does not know which medical doctor they should address, then it would be advisable to start with a consultation with the internist.
Read moreLately, the cases of acute hepatitis from unknown causes have significantly increased, mainly among children, being reported about 200 illnesses in 14 countries worldwide. This alerted the medical doctors, but it caused anxiety as well among the population. Even though, to get rid of this anxiety, but also to stay informed, it is important to know as many information as possible about this disease we might face with.
Read moreI will describe next some methods you can follow to connect with yourself and get back to a state of balance in the current circumstances, keeping your calm and physical and mental health.
Read moreProstate cancer is one of the most common and most aggressive types of cancer in men. When the prostate cancer is diagnosed late, the results of the treatments which are currently available to us are modest, and the mortality is particularly high. At the same time, prostate cancer is one of those cancers that currently can be diagnosed early. Many countries, including Romania, promote prostate cancer screening programs, which have proven to be very effective.
Read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic is hitting Romania with a fourth wave, stronger than the other three. The number of cases is higher, the same with mortality, and the pressure on the medical system has long exceeded the limits which it can take.
Read moreAs we all know, a disease is easier to prevent than to treat. Therefore, viral hepatitis screening programs have been introduced all over the world. Such a program currently exists in Romania, given that our country and Latvia are the countries with the highest prevalence of C virus in the general population.
Read moreWith severe iodine deficiency, the mental developmental disorders with cretinism and pronounced mental disorder are irreversible.
Read moreThe lifestyle factors play important roles for the basic requirements of well-functioning organs and homeostasis e.g., blood flow and metabolic conditions as well as immune reactions and numerous protective mechanisms.
Read moreMetabolic syndrome is one of the main risks for the development of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
Read moreIn addition to lifestyle factors, genetic factors play different roles in the development of overweight and obesity in mother and child.
Read moreThere are currently large investments by the pharmaceutical industry in an attempt to find a solution for this disease and progress is expected during the current decade.
Read more• The first application of the baby to the breast should take place as soon as possible after the birth and then be repeated every 2 - 3 hours (with low suction behavior, the baby can be applied more frequently at the beginning if necessary).
Read moreComplementary food refers to all food that the baby receives in addition to breast milk or infant formula (e.g. porridge od mash food from vegetables, potatoes, meat/fish, and cereals and fruit).
Read moreThe most common problems included in this category are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which mostly affects the young, the socio-professionally active population
Read moreA good flow of air through the room is important so that the room air is exchanged quickly.
Read moreBecause certain substances and toxins get into breast milk and thus burden the baby, there are contraindications to breastfeeding.
Read moreThe safest way is to be careful and minimize the risk of infection.
Read moreCoronaviruses are sensitive to fat-releasing substances such as alcohols and surfactants, which are contained in soaps and dishwashing detergents.
Read moreHerd immunity (community protection) consists when a sufficiently large group of persons or animals is protected by their own immune system against infection and thus the infection of a few could not spread to many more people.
Read moreIn the general population, the main transmission pathway for COVID-19 is the absorption of virus-containing fluid particles through the airways (when breathing, coughing, sneezing, speaking, and singing or screaming).
Read morePeople are getting infected by aerosols introduction (microscopic water droplets containing the virus) into their upper respiratory tract either through the mouth or nose
Read moreOnce in the body, the virus first attacks the lungs: directly, by penetrating the cells of the lung epithelium, but also indirectly, by triggering that storm of cytokines which, in turn, attacks the lungs through other mechanisms.
Read moreRegular and frequent cleaning of the hands plays a major role.
Read moreFood infections caused by toxoplasmosis, listeria, and even salmonella are in most cases outside of pregnancy unproblematic or with harmless symptoms that are quickly reversible.
Read moreIn mild forms it manifests itself as a common flu, with dry cough, fever, headache and general distressed state.
Read moreTransmission of COVID-19 is more frequent through person-to-person via secretions of the respiratory tract.
Read moreWith or without sedation, colonoscopy with its specific indications has become a routine and absolutely necessary investigation in many situations.
Read morePersons at greatest risk of serious illness or death resulting from COVID-19 infection are the elderly and those with underlying serious illnesses.
Read moreThere may be a different need for certain metabolic disorders and certain diseases.
Read moreThe sinuses are air spaces in the skull, inside the bones of the face, which drain into the nasal cavity.
Read moreProteins are deficient on a vegan diet only when are consumed too little amounts of legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Read moreFor the safe supply of nutrients, which are often suboptimal or deficient, some supplements are regularly recommended.
Read moreUndiagnosed and untreated in time, autoimmune hepatitis has an inexorable evolution towards liver cirrhosis and its complications.
Read moreThe combination of the different food groups serves to better supply with all necessary components (nutrients).
Read moreA good protein supply can also be achieved with a purely vegetable diet (vegan), but this is sometimes more difficult, and you need some knowledge about the combination of foods.
Read moreQuinolones are a class of broad-spectrum bactericidal antibiotics, most of which have the fluorine atom in their structure, whose bactericidal action is manifested both on Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Read moreNumerous study evaluations show evidence that coffee reduces various forms of cancer.
Read moreThe industrially produced trans fatty acids are the fats, which in any case must be significantly reduced; you should better avoid them completely.
Read moreA series of infections can cause certain types of cancers and the prophylaxis or treatment of these infections is the most effective means of preventing this type of cancer.
Read moreA jet lag produces insomnia, daytime fatigue and disturbances in cognitive performance as well as mood swings can occur, in addition to a reduced fitness.
Read moreThe most direct connection is with insufficient or bad sleep, but it can also be chronic illnesses as well as poor energy production or micronutrient utilization from the diet.
Read moreProlonged iron deficiency is associated with anemia, so the general symptoms are often associated with increased fatigue, but it is also associated with a dysfunction seen in muscles, skin, mucosa, hair, and nails for example.
Read moreTypical symptoms of thyroid hypofunction are goiter, loss of power and tiredness.
Read moreTo evaluate liver status, a number of standard laboratories analyses are required as the first stage, the most relevant being transaminases TGO and TGP.
Read moreFish is sources of healthful omega-3 fats and low in saturated fats, is rich in other nutrients and a good source of well-digestible proteins.
Read moreChocolate and cocoa products are obtained from a long and complex work process to which cacao beans are subjected.
Read moreThe Institute of Medicine recommends vitamin D doses of 400 to 800 IU per day (depending on age).
Read moreAvoiding overweight plays a very important role in the interaction with exercise and nutrition.
Read moreThe data showed with strong evidence that consuming milk and dairy products may reduce bowel- and breast-cancer risks.
Read moreSuperfood is rich in compounds (such as phytochemicals, fiber, or special fatty acids).
Read moreDietary Nitrate, which is converted to nitrosamines in the gastrointestinal tract can increase some disease risks.
Read moreSources of saturated fats are mainly meat and dairy products, but also coconut- and palm oil.
Read moreRed meat contains protein structures against which the human organism forms antibodies and thus activates the immune system.
Read moreChronic gastritis with HP accounts for over 80% of all chronic gastritis. Symptomatology consists of pain or discomfort located in the upper abdomen.
Read moreCocoa is rich in valuable phytochemicals, e.g. the large group of flavonoids - they are an important group of over 9000 different phytochemicals that have many health benefits.
Read moreThese infections represent one of the main causes for the presence of hepatic illnesses across the entire world.
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