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Inflammation of the mammary gland (mastitis) - what is it? Medical practice defines mastitis (breast) as an inflammatory process in the glandular tissue of the mammary gland, which is characterized by rapid spread. Mammologists distinguish two types of this disease: lactating; non-lactating. La

Prostate cancer (PCA) – it is a malignant tumor that arises from the epithelium of alveolar cellular glands. The probability of developing this oncological disease in men increases significantly with age. About 99% of prostate cancer cases are diagnosed in men over 50. The main factors that i

Paraphrasing the great Salvador Dali, we can say that the ears are the most perfect part of the human head. Anatomically, the ear consists of three parts - outer, middle and inner. The last component is the most complex part of the auditory system, which is called the membranous labyrinth. And the i

Symptoms and signs of Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease is a progressive form of senile dementia characterized by complete loss of cognitive abilities. The disease affects people over 65 years old. The causes of Alzheimer's disease are still unknown. Heredity, viruses, injuries, specific react

On the basis of LDC "Dobrobut" str. There is an inpatient department of otorhinolaryngology and maxillofacial surgery at Simii Idzikovskikh, 3. Otolaryngologists and maxillofacial surgeons conduct daily appointments in polyclinics and hospitals. One of the most common problems with which patients

Symptoms of stomach cancer in women and men, treatment Gastric cancer is a malignant tumor from the epithelial cells of the gastric mucosa. In terms of prevalence, it is among the "ten" most common cancers. Treatment of stomach cancer in the early stages helps to extend the life expectancy of patien

The development of malignant neoplasia of the skin prevails in the light-skinned population, in particular - in blue-eyed and gray-eyed people with blond hair, redheads, as they are prone to sunburn and freckles. Women and men are affected with equal frequency, dark-skinned people are rarely affecte

EUS — in a short abbreviation, the encrypted words endoscopic ultrasonography. This is a high-tech method of examining organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Its uniqueness is that it includes two types of diagnostics at once — endoscopy and ultrasound examination.

What's more, the body resists in every possible way to being high above the ground, which is unusual for it. Physiologically, this condition is expressed by nausea, earache or headache. Moral discomfort is manifested in the fear of flying on an airplane. This is a normal activation of the body's pro

Innovative methods of modern medicine with timely treatment give most patients with hydrocephalus a chance for a normal and long life. Hydrocephalus - what is it? The literal translation of the term "hydrocephalus" implies that this disease is manifested by the presence of an excessive amount of wa

Getting up early is a real challenge for many of us, especially if we have a habit of lying in bed on weekends. But getting up early and in a great mood is not difficult at all. Find a reason to get up early Before you go to bed, plan your day so that the hardest things to do are in the morning.

Diseases of the lips include cheilitis, traumatic damage to the lips, neoplasms of the lips, and purulent-inflammatory lesions of the lips. Cheilitis is an inflammatory process of the red border, skin and mucous membrane of the lips. Dentists and maxillofacial surgeons deal with this pathology, dep

Olexander BABLYAK, head of the Cardiac Surgery Center of the DOBROBUT Medical Network, Doctor of Medical Sciences Every second heart operation in the world is a coronary bypass operation to treat patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Thanks to the minimally invasive technique developed by o

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infectious agent for which a prize was awarded for its identification and creation of a vaccine. This virus is the main cause of the formation of papillomas in the throat. Papilloma in the throat - what is it? In otolaryngology, papilloma in the throat is consi

According to official statistics, almost every inhabitant of the planet is infected with some type of herpes. One of the most common is herpes zoster, the infectious agent of which has the beautiful name Varicella zoster. Herpes zoster - what is it? Herpes zoster - what kind of disease is it,

On which days do you have the greatest chances of getting pregnant and on which days should you be prepared for unexpected changes in mood and well-being? All these questions will be answered by understanding what happens in your body during each menstrual cycle. From menstruation to menstruation T

Skin transplantation for children and adults - features of dermoplasty Skin transplantation is performed if there is a need to hide or partially correct deep defects. For example, skin transplantation after burns, lacerations and deep wounds from dog bites is always relevant. There are several typ

Coronary stenting is a minimally invasive intervention that allows restoring the patency of narrowed coronary vessels due to the atherosclerotic process. To do this, the doctor installs special implants - coronary stents - in the affected areas of the coronary vessels. A stent is a special frame