Cystic fibrosis: a genetic disease that changes the quality of life
Cystic fibrosis is not something that “goes away with age” or is treated with a single course. It is a lifelong diagnosis that requires...
Diseases and symptoms
Stool analysis for pathogens: a modern method for detecting intestinal infections
What are pathogens in feces? Pathogenic microorganisms are pathogens that cause infections that cause disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. These include...
False-positive tumor markers: where is the line between alarm and accuracy?
Tumor markers have become an important tool in modern laboratory diagnostics. Thanks to them, the doctor can obtain preliminary information about the probable presence of a tumor. However, it is...
Diagnosis of anemia: modern methods and interpretation of tests
Anemia is one of the most common pathological conditions in modern clinical practice. According to WHO, almost every third person in the world...
Household Allergen Tests: One Family's Story and Accurate Diagnosis
When 5-year-old Mark started having a dry nighttime cough, his mother initially thought it was a cold. A week later, he had a second, third one. Syrups didn't help...
The endocrine system and stress: how hormones control our reactions
When we are "stressed" - the body already works according to a different scenario. Stress is not just an emotional reaction. It is a complex biochemical process,...
Hereditary cancer: what it is and when to get a genetic test
What is the essence of hereditary cancer? Hereditary cancer is not a disease that is passed on from parents to children, but the presence of changes (mutations) in...
Hemoglobin Level Check: When One Test Changes Everything
A 32-year-old man came to the doctor's appointment, without any complaints - just "for prevention." A blood test showed a hemoglobin level of 108...
Genital herpes: what you need to know about the virus that lives nearby
«"Is it just a rash?" is the most common question in a dermatovenerologist's office. Genital herpes is often detected not during an examination, but... at an unexpected moment:...