Medicine

Papillary lines: definition, their properties and types

Papillary lines: definition, their properties and types

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

In our body, nature has honed its skills - all organs and systems have their purpose, and there is nothing superfluous in it. And even the papillary lines on the fingertips reflect the characteristics of a person, according to which an attentive specialist may well draw conclusions about some of the characteristics of a person. Is it really? How are papillary lines on the fingers formed and what are they? What patterns do they form and what does that mean? We will answer these and other questions in this article

Herzen Institute: merits of a medical institution

Herzen Institute: merits of a medical institution

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The Herzen Institute is considered one of the oldest medical institutions dealing with oncology. It was created back in the century before last and to this day occupies leading positions not only in Russia, but throughout the world

Death of Lenin. Facts and conjectures

Death of Lenin. Facts and conjectures

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The death of the leader of the world proletariat has been the subject of controversy and the source of the most absurd hypotheses and conjectures for several years. Disease or murder? looking for answers

Academician Chazov: biography, photos and interesting facts

Academician Chazov: biography, photos and interesting facts

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Academician Chazov Yevgeny Ivanovich has held senior positions for many years, having made a career from the head of the 4th department of the Kremlin hospital to the Minister of He alth. At the same time, he always believed that his main vocation was cardiology

Mesenchymal tumors: classification, features, origin

Mesenchymal tumors: classification, features, origin

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Any neoplasms in the human body are pathological in nature. They arise due to various reasons and circumstances. There are a huge variety of them. The main classification that affects the further development of events is the benignity or malignancy of the tumor

How to improve memory at home quickly? Preparations and folk remedies, products, vitamins

How to improve memory at home quickly? Preparations and folk remedies, products, vitamins

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

How to improve memory at home quickly for both an adult and a child? This will help special exercises, games, as well as certain foods and vitamins. Today we will find out what activities will help improve memory, as well as how to deal with the child so that he easily grasps all the information received in the lessons

Hormone replacement therapy: indications, drugs, contraindications

Hormone replacement therapy: indications, drugs, contraindications

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

HRT is an abbreviation for hormone replacement therapy. It is usually performed on women who have reached menopause. This is a rather complicated topic, which has gathered around itself a lot of myths and prejudices. Unfortunately, HRT is not always adequately perceived in the post-Soviet space, in contrast to the West. So, according to statistics, only 0.2% of Russian women take it today

Antrum (stomach) and its diseases. Gastritis, ulcer, polyp and erosion of the antrum: symptoms and treatment

Antrum (stomach) and its diseases. Gastritis, ulcer, polyp and erosion of the antrum: symptoms and treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The antrum of the stomach is the last point of passage of food, before it enters the intestine, or rather, its thin section

How to treat ant stings

How to treat ant stings

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Ant bites in small amounts cannot cause severe harm, but they will definitely bring a lot of unpleasant minutes. After a fleeting pain, redness, irritation and itching will appear. Such "pleasant" symptoms can last for several days. Formic acid enters the wound, which causes itching

How to restore the nervous system: simple tips for a difficult task

How to restore the nervous system: simple tips for a difficult task

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

All diseases (excluding injuries and infection) are the consequences of a disorder of the autonomic nervous system in each specific organ. The question naturally arises: "How to restore the nervous system?". Recommendations are very simple

What is dry traction spinal traction and what is it used for

What is dry traction spinal traction and what is it used for

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The development of diseases of the spine is almost always caused by a decrease in the distance between the vertebrae. Therefore, the first and main method of treating most of these diseases is traction or traction therapy. With the help of this method, scoliosis, osteochondrosis, herniated discs are treated

Technique for setting mustard plasters: basic rules and nuances

Technique for setting mustard plasters: basic rules and nuances

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Mustard plasters cause activation of blood circulation and the appearance of a sensation of warmth and burning in the places of application. It is used in the treatment of colds or as a distraction for intense pain in the joints and muscles (for neuralgia, neuritis, osteochondrosis). It is recommended to carry out this procedure in case of a hypertensive crisis or a heart attack (in these cases, a doctor's recommendation is required)

Anatomy of the foot: Chopart joint

Anatomy of the foot: Chopart joint

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The ligament of Chopard's joint is undulating, located at the edge of the dorsal surface of the heel. Almost immediately, it branches, forming the medial and lateral ligaments

Composition and calorie content of breast milk

Composition and calorie content of breast milk

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Breast milk is considered the best natural food for a newborn. It contains many nutrients that a baby needs during the first months of life. In the second half of the first year, it satisfies the needs of the baby by more than half, and in the second year of life - by one third

Hormonal contraceptive ring: reviews with photos

Hormonal contraceptive ring: reviews with photos

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

There are many different ways to protect yourself from an unwanted pregnancy. Some of them require some control over the systematic intake, while others, on the contrary, are used once a month. The latter include the hormonal ring

Neuroendocrine system: physiology, body structure, principles of functioning and its significance

Neuroendocrine system: physiology, body structure, principles of functioning and its significance

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The task of the neuroendocrine system is to regulate and combine nerve signals with hormonal signals, and then transform them into physiological acts that affect the synthesis of various hormones and their secretion. These processes, like any other occurring in the body, are complex, important and interesting. They can be studied in detail for quite a long time, so now it is worth mentioning only the main aspects of this topic

Human thorax: anatomy and basic functions

Human thorax: anatomy and basic functions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The human chest contains vital organs: lungs, heart and large vessels. Their protection is provided by the complex bone structure of the chest and the power of the muscular-ligamentous apparatus. At the same time, it is mobile enough to make breathing movements

Gynoid lipodystrophy: causes, treatment

Gynoid lipodystrophy: causes, treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Sedentary lifestyle, malnutrition, exposure to harmful factors - all this leads to the development of gynoid lipodystrophy. This problem is better known as cellulite

Normal heart rate in a child. We measure the pulse correctly

Normal heart rate in a child. We measure the pulse correctly

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

What is heart rate? How to correctly measure the pulse of a child? You will learn about all this from this article

Systolic volume and minute blood volume. Influence of training

Systolic volume and minute blood volume. Influence of training

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

To characterize the hemodynamics of the heart, indicators such as heart rate (HR), stroke and minute blood volumes, ejection fraction and others are used. Consider separately such an indicator as systolic volume, and how it affects other body functions

It hurts the intestines during pregnancy: possible causes and features of treatment

It hurts the intestines during pregnancy: possible causes and features of treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Expectant mothers listen to every feeling, pay attention to any ailment. It often happens that the intestines hurt during pregnancy. This sensation is a symptom, a sign, and not an independent pathology

Residual effects after pneumonia: causes, symptoms, signs, diagnostic tests, x-rays and treatment

Residual effects after pneumonia: causes, symptoms, signs, diagnostic tests, x-rays and treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Pneumonia is one of the most dangerous diseases for humans. Despite the fact that with a timely visit to a doctor, residual effects after pneumonia can disturb the patient for a long period of time

The work of the human brain. Through what "wires" does the brain receive messages?

The work of the human brain. Through what "wires" does the brain receive messages?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The human brain is a complex system that performs a control function for the whole organism. Thanks to the work of the brain, the automatic processes of the body's activity are regulated, in particular: ensuring motor functions, stable blood circulation, maintaining balance, etc

Antiviral immunity: factors, drugs, innate and acquired properties

Antiviral immunity: factors, drugs, innate and acquired properties

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

What is antiviral immunity? This is the body's defense mechanism, which ensures the smooth operation of the internal environment and interacts with a pathogenic infectious agent. In modern immunology, this section occupies a predominant part of the theoretical course. Its study is of paramount importance for future immunologists

Fetal hypoxia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and consequences

Fetal hypoxia: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and consequences

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Pregnancy is a difficult period in a woman's life, because even small deviations and disorders in the development of a child can cause serious consequences in the future. Among the most dangerous pathologies, doctors distinguish fetal hypoxia. What it is? How to correctly and quickly identify the problem? Can hypoxia be cured? What are the consequences for a newborn? We will try to answer all these questions in our article

Why is it necessary to determine the degree of maturity of the placenta by week

Why is it necessary to determine the degree of maturity of the placenta by week

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Deviation from the norm in the degree of maturity of the placenta by weeks can be detected by a doctor using ultrasound, after which complex treatment is prescribed using drugs to stimulate the functions of the placenta

What is Goryaev's cell? Rules for counting blood cells

What is Goryaev's cell? Rules for counting blood cells

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

Today, the Goryaev camera is one of the most used devices in laboratory diagnostics. With its help, you can calculate the number of certain blood cells. As you know, a blood test is extremely important for the process of diagnosing and treating almost every disease

Where to donate blood to a donor in St. Petersburg? City blood transfusion station

Where to donate blood to a donor in St. Petersburg? City blood transfusion station

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

In our age, selfless help has become an anachronism. If you don't get paid for something, then why do it at all? The answer is simple: because we are human. And the main vocation of a person is to be needed, happy, accept help from others and do good yourself

Lumbar puncture: indications and description of the procedure

Lumbar puncture: indications and description of the procedure

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Lumbar puncture is an important diagnostic procedure during which cerebrospinal fluid is collected. To date, this study is the most accurate, as it helps the doctor determine the state of the body, as well as the presence of certain diseases

Effective treatment of Achilles bursitis. Achilles bursitis: symptoms, causes and treatment

Effective treatment of Achilles bursitis. Achilles bursitis: symptoms, causes and treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Tendons can be damaged not only by playing professional sports, so almost everyone may need treatment for Achilles bursitis

How to lower the temperature: tips

How to lower the temperature: tips

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

How to lower body temperature during illness? When is the use of drugs appropriate? Is it possible to lower the temperature without pills? How to reduce the temperature of a child and what drugs to use for this?

Folk methods: how to gargle with sore throat?

Folk methods: how to gargle with sore throat?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Such a disease as acute tonsillitis is better known among people under the name "tonsillitis". Its symptoms are extremely unpleasant

Post-vaccination reactions: types, complications, methods of prevention

Post-vaccination reactions: types, complications, methods of prevention

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

A post-vaccination reaction is commonly understood as a complication, which is an unfavorable outcome of prophylactic vaccinations. Most often, violations that have arisen as a result of immunization occur in children. In some cases, the post-vaccination reaction of the body can be foreseen and the vaccination should be abandoned in advance

HIB vaccination: effect and side effects

HIB vaccination: effect and side effects

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Vaccination against many diseases often needs to be done at an early age. But how can parents figure out which vaccine their child needs, and is it worth it at all?

How long does the temperature last after "Pentax"?

How long does the temperature last after "Pentax"?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

In the article, we will consider whether the temperature after the "Pentax" is the norm. This is a new generation acellular vaccine, which is much easier for children to tolerate, since the body's response to cell-free preparations is much weaker than to cell-type analogues

HIV negative - what does it mean? Signs of HIV infection

HIV negative - what does it mean? Signs of HIV infection

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

HIV is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. Pathology affects the immune system to such an extent that the body cannot cope with any infections. This provokes the development of various diseases that cause significant harm to human he alth

Main pathways of the spinal cord

Main pathways of the spinal cord

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The pathways of the spinal cord are neural circuits that connect the spinal cord with the brain. Any violation in their functionality is dangerous to human he alth

Anatomy of the eye socket: structure, functions

Anatomy of the eye socket: structure, functions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The article describes the structure of the orbit, its anatomy and the facial skull with cuts along and across. An example of a disease of the orbital fissure, which is considered in medicine, is also given

Surgery to remove a human eye

Surgery to remove a human eye

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Removal of the eye, or enucleation, is a surgical intervention, the result of which is the complete removal of the human eyeball. It is prescribed only in cases where it is not possible to save the eye with conventional therapy. At the end of such an operation, the patient should be under the supervision of doctors for several more days

Evacuation of fluid from the lungs: indications, consequences, how it goes

Evacuation of fluid from the lungs: indications, consequences, how it goes

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

According to statistics, the trend towards an increase in respiratory diseases is increasing every year. Only in Russia today about 5 million people suffer from pathologies of the broncho-pulmonary system. Chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, pleurisy, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) predominate among diseases. Next comes tuberculosis. The incidence of lung cancer, which is the leader among all other oncologies, is on the rise