Medicine 2024, October

Recently, the number of children born with developmental pathologies has been steadily increasing. This happens due to the influence of teratogenic (from the Greek. teros monster, freak) factors, because it is during the period of intrauterine development that the body is especially defenseless. In this case, much ( although not always) depends on the responsibility of the mother

In this article, we will look at simple and understandable examples of the extensor and flexor muscles, their work and interaction features

Romanian raise is an effective exercise for building up the buttocks and upper muscles of the back of the thigh. In addition, it thickens the top of the biceps femoris and its middle and helps to achieve a clear separation between the biceps femoris and the buttocks. The exercise is recommended for those involved in sports such as volleyball, basketball, sprinting and high jump

Today you can solve the problem of overweight or cellulite painlessly and for a long time, thanks to a modern method called "cavitation". Feedback from practicing cosmetologists indicates the high effectiveness of this procedure. The action of this method contributes to the rapid removal of body fat in a natural way

Of all cosmetic procedures aimed at body shaping, liposuction is the most effective. Reviews of patients and doctors confirm this. To avoid unpleasant consequences, before the operation, it is necessary to undergo a full examination and consult with your doctor

The human body is a separate state, where every organ, every tissue and even cells have their own functions and responsibilities. Nature made sure that they were performed as best as possible. Red bone marrow is one of the most important and responsible organs of the human body. It provides blood

How much does the human brain weigh? Does the mass of gray matter affect the intellectual level? How different is the brain weight of a child and an adult? Does the brain decrease in size with aging? According to scientific studies, the weight of an organ of the central nervous system, consisting of a large number of nerve cells, is from 1.1 to 2.0 kg

A runny nose is a rather unpleasant condition. There is no such person who has not been ill with them at least once. By their nature, there are two main types of rhinitis. It is allergic and infectious. Depending on its type, let's talk about how to cure a runny nose at home. First of all, you need to find out what type of runny nose the patient has

Collagen is nothing but the main protein found in the connective tissue of the human body. Its role is extremely important, since ligaments and tendons, bones, muscles consist of connective tissue. Collagen for the skin is the main building material. It is able to give tissues and organs strength and elasticity

From the moment of birth, the human body establishes the necessary exchange relationship with the environment. It continuously absorbs nutrients and excretes metabolic products. Thus, the human body is a kind of system of continuous movement of substances, including proteins

Where is protein found in the body and what foods do we get it from? How are proteins classified by origin and usefulness? More on this below

Manufacturers of modern medical clothing follow the fashion and produce modern models in the current style. The model range of special medical clothing is constantly updated with new products

Why is a swab taken from the cervical canal. What can a smear from the cervical canal show. What is the standard for this analysis? What diseases are smears for cytology indicated for?

Why is it necessary to do blood cleansing? How is the blood purified from alcohol? Read, find out

A negatoscope is a special device that allows you to analyze x-rays, as well as compare a number of x-rays to make a correct diagnosis for a patient or monitor a disease during treatment. Medical negatoscope allows you to study both dry and wet negative images

Medicine does not stand still, it is constantly evolving. One of the directions is connected with the introduction of cell therapy. What it is? Now let's figure it out

The use of alcohol in our country is called a national tradition. They drink it during joyful and mourning events, at meetings and partings, from happiness and grief, and just like that. But the people did not call this drink “the green snake” for nothing. It brings a lot of grief to the drinking person and the whole society, turning into a national tragedy

The article talks about what language is, how to use it to determine the state of human he alth, and how we determine the taste of food

Where can I get a medical insurance policy? What are the rights and obligations of a citizen of the Russian Federation in he alth insurance? Law FZ-326

In the Russian Federation there is a developed system of organizations providing medical services to the population. Such institutions are called he alth care facilities - medical and preventive institutions. They carry out diagnostics, therapy and measures to prevent the occurrence of various diseases

One of the important units in the he alth information system is the electronic medical record. Almost every medical institution faces this document, doctors, nurses and extras use it in their activities. In accordance with GOST, an electronic medical history refers to the type of medical documentation on which the quality of care depends

Some babies are diagnosed with Mongolian spot right after birth. What is it? The Mongolian spot is a skin pigmentation that has an irregular or rounded shape and a gray-blue tint. Most often, this phenomenon is localized in the lumbosacral region

Mongoloid spot - areas of skin with altered pigmentation to gray-blue or even blue-black. They are found immediately after the birth of the child. In most cases, they are located in the sacral and lumbar region, often moving to the buttocks. Less often, spots or multiple marks can be found on other parts of the body

People are different: black, white, and also brown: from light to dark. Skin color varies from continent to continent. Where did this diversity come from? What determines the color of a person's skin? What is melanin? Let's figure it out

Lung ultrasound is a painless study that can diagnose various pathologies of the respiratory system. With the help of this procedure, it became possible to identify as early as possible serious pathological conditions of the lungs, pleural cavities and surrounding tissues at the very beginning of the development of the process

What is the infratemporal fossa? Where is it located and why does it hurt? What is phlegmon of the infratemporal fossa and how is it treated? This article will tell you about it

Shipo's triangle is considered in the topographic anatomy of the head. Its clinical significance is very high. It is necessary to know how this triangle is limited and what is its peculiarity (importance). We will consider the detailed structure and clinical significance of this organ in this article

The article is devoted to the anatomy of the base of the human skull. The base of the skull is part of the brain region. From the inside, the base contains three cranial fossae, repeating the shape of the brain. It is at the base that the brain connects to the components of the central nervous system

Republican Scientific and Practical Center "Mother and Child" (Minsk, Orlovskaya st., 66) is recognized as the leading center in the country on the following issues: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, pediatrics, genetic research. The article tells about childbirth in the RSCP, its staff and the neonatology department

Acne on the face in adolescence for a girl is just a nightmare. Of course, a prudent parent will help to cope with this scourge. Achieving efficiency will allow an integrated approach

For almost forty years, the ongoing fight against AIDS has been going on. The scientific world community is confident that a cure for AIDS will soon be discovered, which will help to win a difficult victory over the disease

An underarm mole is a growth in the armpit. It differs in color, size and origin. Education on the skin is distinguished by the versatility of concepts. On the one hand, it can be a harmless nevus, on the other hand, a dangerous manifestation of an oncological disease

One of the oldest medical institutions in St. Petersburg is the Nikolaevskaya hospital. It has been operating since 1802 and has never changed its intended purpose. Patients know different periods of the clinic's activity - there were often ups and downs here. Reviews tell about the next stage of development of the institution

X-ray machines are devices used in medicine for diagnostics and therapy, in various industries - to determine the quality of raw materials or the final product, in other areas of human activity - for certain purposes in accordance with the needs of society

Modern medicine offers ample opportunities to eliminate or correct annoying natural anomalies of the maxillofacial region. Sometimes, to obtain the desired result, only a small correction is needed with the help of orthodontic devices - braces, caps, etc. But often the matter is much more serious, and we are talking not only about cosmetic problems, but also about violation of the most important functions of the body - chewing, breathing, diction . In such cases, the patient is recommended orthognathic surgery

Non-sterile bandages are widely used in everyday life and medical institutions. For proper use, it is important to know the features of this dressing. We will analyze what non-sterile bandages are made of, their characteristics and scope

Thyroid nodules, according to statistics, are found in one in fifteen women, at the same time, this ratio in men is one in forty. Basically, formations on the tissues of the thyroid gland are diagnosed in patients over the age of 50 years

In medical practice, not only instrumental diagnostic methods are often used, but also laboratory ones. They are able to complement each other, since none of them gives a complete picture of the state of human he alth. Histology and cytology are far from the last place in the field of laboratory research. But not all patients know how they differ and what their role is in the diagnosis process

The parathyroid glands are located directly on the thyroid gland, on its back wall. They have a lot of functions, but one of the main ones is the regulation of calcium levels in the body

Measurement of alcohol in blood and exhaled air. What is a breathalyzer and how does it work? How to calculate ppm yourself. The degree of intoxication and the harm of alcohol. Neutralization time of different alcoholic beverages