Rare genetic diseases: invisible challenges for medicine and the family
What are rare genetic diseases? Rare (orphan) genetic diseases are diseases that occur in less than 1 in 2,000...
Diseases and symptoms
The autonomic nervous system: the master of internal balance
The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of the nervous system that works without our conscious participation, but regulates our vital functions every second...
Inhaled allergens: how to recognize and control them
Inhaled allergens are microscopic particles that enter the human body during breathing. In sensitive individuals, they can cause...
The importance of tumor markers in clinical practice
Tumor markers are specific biological substances that are produced in the body in response to the development of a tumor process or are secreted directly by the tumors themselves...
HPV PCR analysis: accurate diagnosis of human papillomavirus
What is HPV and why is it important to detect it in time? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common pathogen that is transmitted mainly sexually....
Microbiome and obesity: how bacteria affect body weight
Why can two people with the same diet and level of physical activity have radically different weights? Part of the answer lies in the invisible...
Kidney analysis: when is it needed and which methods are the most informative
The kidneys are one of the most important filtration organs in the human body. Their main function is to remove metabolic waste products from the blood,...
Newborn screening: why this test is vital
Why aren't the results reported? Because it's good news Most parents don't even realize that their newborn has already undergone one of the...
Anxiety assessment: modern methods, scales and biomarkers
What is anxiety? Anxiety is an emotional reaction to a real or perceived threat, which is accompanied by a feeling of internal tension, anticipation of danger, physiological...