Medicine 2024, December
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Evidence-based medicine is a branch of science that suggests using only those diagnostic methods and treatments that have been proven effective in scientific research. In Europe and the USA, an evidence-based approach to medicine has been used for 20-25 years, which has made it possible to increase its effectiveness and safety for patients. In Russia, the transition to the principles of evidence-based medicine has been observed only in the last few years
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Increased protein in urinalysis is proteinuria. Proteins enter the urine from the blood plasma. Albumins make up the majority, and tissue proteins are represented mainly by complex glycoproteins. They are synthesized by the mucous organs of the genitourinary system and renal tubules
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The cardiovascular system plays an important role in the normal functioning of an individual's body. The development of serious pathologies (CHD, heart failure, cerebrovascular accident, heart attack, angina pectoris) is evidenced by deviations from the normal pulse and pressure in an adult. In order to prevent their occurrence, it is necessary to control these indicators
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Constant stress, sedentary lifestyle lead to diseases of the spine, nervous system. In the daily hustle and bustle, there is no way to quit everything and go on vacation? You can visit the rehabilitation and balneotherapy center in Minsk
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Ultrasound is one of the safest and most painless diagnostic methods. It is reliable, cheap, has no obvious contraindications. Ultrasound in Minsk is carried out in numerous public and private medical centers
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A colonoscopy is often prescribed for pain in the intestines. Today, this procedure is beginning to be included in the list of the most frequently performed. This bowel examination can be extremely painful. How to avoid discomfort, how to properly prepare, is there an alternative to the study - briefly about everything in this article
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Among the many hospitals, it is sometimes difficult to choose the one that will really help. Professionals in the field of ophthalmology, allergology, psychiatry, maxillofacial surgery work in the 4th children's hospital in Minsk. Complex operations are successfully performed here, the smallest patients are diagnosed and treated
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The musculoskeletal system of the body is the basis of beauty and freedom of movement. If you have problems with the spine, joints, you should contact orthopedic doctors. The most qualified and experienced doctors work in highly specialized medical centers
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Whether children need vaccinations or not, each mother decides for herself. Doctors insist on vaccination and claim that this is an opportunity to avoid many diseases in adulthood. Comprehensive vaccinations save time and help avoid a series of unpleasant moments that a child would have to go through if each vaccine was administered separately. Find out when the measles-rubella-mumps vaccine is given and how babies and preschool children tolerate it
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Being a European-style Russian city, Kaliningrad attracts tourists not only for its sights. Due to the mild climate, many people choose this place to relax in sanatoriums. The nature of the region is distinguished by its uniqueness, and the fresh air from the B altic Sea is filled with coniferous healing aroma
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Very often, girls complain that poor metabolism prevents them from losing weight. Is this a myth or true? Or is this an ordinary excuse for your own laziness and improper catering? Most losing weight are wondering how to speed up the metabolism. Let's find out if it's possible or not
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Family and he alth is perhaps the most important thing in the life of every person. The Vera Family Medicine Center in Tyumen aims to maintain the he alth of city residents. Its activities are related to the provision of affordable and high-quality medical care to citizens of all age categories
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Detection of tuberculosis in the population is an important procedure. A variety of blood tests have come to replace the old methods such as the Mantoux reaction. What exactly? How to interpret them?
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Many people with disabilities want to apply for a disability without having to re-evaluate. This requires an appropriate decision from the ITU. At the same time, citizens must figure out whether they can remove an indefinite disability group, for what reasons such a situation may arise, and also how to prevent deprivation of status
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The term "excretory urography" refers to a diagnostic method, during which the doctor gets the opportunity to visualize the organs of the urinary system and evaluate their work. The essence of the method is the introduction of a contrast agent into the human body, after which the specialist takes a series of x-rays
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Liquid-based cytology is the newest cytology method used when dysplasia or cancer is suspected. This method allows to detect oncological pathologies in the early stages of development, which greatly increases the chances of successful treatment
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One of the most important elements that participates in many metabolic reactions and performs a number of vital physiological functions in the body of an individual is calcium. Therefore, any deviations from the permissible limits of the norm lead to pathology and failure of metabolic processes. Blood test for calcium - what is it and why is it needed? This will be discussed further
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What are the rights of children and parents here? When should you plan your first visit to the gynecologist? How does it pass? Are virgins examined? Can a gynecologist determine virginity? Why are examinations of virgin girls and those who are sexually active different? What if the girl is already sexually active? Why does a gynecologist ask questions? What should the doctor tell parents?
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Currently, doctors have complete information about such a disease as chicken pox: its causative agent, ways of infection, course of infection, causes of complications, treatment tactics are known. Using laboratory methods, it is possible to diagnose atypical forms, detect the presence of antibodies in the blood, and differentiate chickenpox from other pathologies. What is the name of the analysis for chickenpox and why is it needed, this will be discussed further
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What is densitometry? Indication for examination. Where to apply for holding? How is the diagnosis carried out: features of ultrasound, x-ray and computer densitometry. How dangerous is it? How often can densitometry be done? What are the contraindications? How to prepare for the procedure? Deciphering the results of densitometry
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A biochemical indicator of blood, which determines the average amount of sugar in an individual, that's what glycated hemoglobin is. Its rate is in the range of four to six percent. In another way, it is also called glycosylated hemoglobin. It is considered one of the signs that signal diabetes
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The principle of "do no harm" is what doctors learn in their very first lesson. And no wonder - they should not make things worse in the first place. This is what the translation from the original language says “primum non nocere” - “first of all, do no harm.” Usually the authorship of the principle is attributed to Hippocrates. This is the oldest principle of medical ethics. But besides him, there are a number of other developments in this area
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Any vaccination after Mantoux must be taken very seriously, since this test, although safe for the he alth of babies, nevertheless has some consequences. It is important to bear in mind that the opinions of experts on the effect of this test on the state of immunity differ
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Insulin, the fasting rate of which depends on sex and age, is a vital hormonal substance that takes part in many processes occurring in the body of an individual. Both a decrease and an increase in its concentration lead to a failure of functions. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor its level. Regular monitoring allows you to identify pathological conditions in the early stages and timely prevent the occurrence of complications
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Some people use coitus interruptus (COP) as a way to prevent unwanted pregnancies. How good is this reception? Can conception occur if there was no ejaculation or the act was interrupted? What do doctors and couples say about this topic?
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Breathalyzer - one of the devices, the existence of which many argue. What is this device, what is it used for? What models are popular today and why? More about all this in the article
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The human psyche is to some extent terra incognita - the territory of the unknown in modern science. There are institutes, highly professional scientists, a whole branch of science. And yet … It often seems that Mars is more familiar to us than our own soul
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Substance from a number of steroids, most of which is produced by the adrenal glands, and the rest is taken over by the ovaries. A serious excess of the concentration of this androgen in human blood may indicate that inflammatory processes are occurring in the adrenal glands. As a rule, the tumor is gaining momentum in the endocrine glands
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A lacunae is a depression in the palatine tonsil where pus often forms as a result of human infection. After a cold or SARS, the immune system weakens, a bacterial infection joins, which leads to inflammation of the throat mucosa. Angina lacunar is tonsillitis, in which there is plaque and deposits on the lacunae
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How is an abdominal ultrasound done: on an empty stomach or not? This question is asked by people whom the doctor advised to undergo this procedure. This is the most common way to study the state of he alth, human organs
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Bad urine is not a reason to panic, but it's worth getting tested. Most likely, the urinary system has failed and needs treatment. Laboratory studies will help to understand the cause of the disease and prescribe therapy. Each person is required to take urine for analysis once a year in order to prevent the development of serious abnormalities
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Radiodiagnosis is considered relatively safe, but there is a possibility of negative consequences. An x-ray is prescribed only in extreme cases, when important information is required, and the benefits of the procedure outweigh the harm. X-ray of bones - the most common study conducted in medicine
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Dispensary observation is one of the most important tasks of outpatient he althcare institutions. It allows you to timely identify a variety of diseases and begin the necessary treatment. With the improvement of the well-being of the population, people appear who are ready to undergo dispensary observation with the best specialists on a paid basis
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Such a medical industry as gastroenterology in Krasnodar is at a very high level. Many leading Russian doctors, holders of scientific degrees and state titles, work here, and therefore, having felt the first signs of digestive problems, city residents should not be afraid to contact a specialist. And not to make a mistake with the choice of a doctor will help the rating of the best gastroenterologists in Krasnodar
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In the article we will consider what it means - leukocytes are below normal. In science, they are also called white blood cells. These include neutrophils along with eosinophils, basophils, monocytes and lymphocytes. The general direction of the functions of all leukocytes is the protection of the human body. An increase in the number of these elements is called leukocytosis, and a decrease is called leukopenia. Not too dangerous when white blood cells are slightly below normal. What does this mean, we will tell below
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Vaccinating children is a proven way to prevent serious and dangerous infectious diseases. However, many mothers, due to negative reviews, are afraid of the consequences of vaccinations. After the injection, children often have a fever, they become capricious, refuse to eat, and do not sleep well. In this article, we will talk about how many days the temperature lasts after DTP and whether there are reasons to be afraid of this phenomenon
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Everyone knows what indicator doctors measure when they conduct an initial examination of a patient. This is blood pressure. It is this indicator that serves as one of the main symptoms of any deviations in the state of he alth. Yes, for each person in different situations, the pressure changes, and therefore the pressure of 135 to 80 can both serve as a sign of problems in well-being, and be the norm for a particular person
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Electrophoresis for a child is prescribed quite often for the treatment of certain pathologies. With its help, active substances are introduced into the baby's body, which enter directly into the affected area. For these purposes, a minimum current discharge is used so as not to harm the he alth of a small patient. The duration of manipulation depends on the age of the child
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Currently, laboratories are equipped with all the necessary equipment and reagents, which makes it possible to carry out diagnostics in just a few minutes. However, it is necessary to prepare and collect urine for a general analysis correctly. This will allow you to get the most reliable and informative results
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It is very difficult to decipher the general blood test of an adult to a person without a medical education. This is due to the fact that the liquid connective tissue is represented by a large number of components, each of which is sensitive to the slightest changes in the body. This manifests itself in the form of a deviation of indicators from the norm to a greater or lesser extent. If the results obtained do not correspond to generally accepted values, it is necessary to contact a medical institution as soon as possible