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How to protect feet from ringworm?

It is estimated that one in five Poles suffers from foot fungus. This common infection, which also affects the nails, can be prevented on your own. It is worth checking out how to avoid the risk of infection and how to deal with it yourself at an early stage.

June 22, 2023
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Molecular diagnostics dramatically improve chances of lung cancer patients

An interview with Aleksandra Wilk, director of the Lung Cancer Section, TO SIĘ LECZY Foundation.

June 21, 2023
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More important changes for multiple sclerosis patients

July's reimbursement list includes important changes to the B.29 drug program for immunomodulatory treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). This is a program that, in its current form, has been in effect since November 2022, and provides patients with access to highly effective treatment from the...

June 21, 2023
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Nowotwory ginekologiczne: Rak trzonu macicy

Gościem Iwony Schymalli jest prof. Ewa Kalinka, kierownik Kliniki Onkologii ICZMP w Łodzi.

June 21, 2023
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AED map - automatic defibrillators on your smartphone

The new app allows you to locate the nearest point with an AED defibrillator. In sudden cardiac arrest, the use of an AED increases the chance of survival from 5% up to 75%.

June 21, 2023
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Migraine: neglected, often misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated

June 21 marks the Day of Solidarity with Migraine Sufferers. Although everyone has heard of this disease, unfortunately it is still disregarded, often misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated. The myths and stereotypes that have grown up around migraine over the years mean that patients still face a...

June 21, 2023
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There is a new reimbursement list. What changes from July 1?

Announcement of the Minister of Health dated June 20, 2023 on the list of reimbursed drugs, foodstuffs for special nutritional purposes and medical devices for July 1, 2023 has been published.

June 21, 2023
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Nici PDO pod oczy: Innowacyjne rozwiązanie w estetyce medycznej

W dziedzinie estetyki medycznej stale pojawiają się nowe techniki i zabiegi, które mają na celu poprawę wyglądu i odmłodzenie skóry. Jednym z innowacyjnych rozwiązań, które zyskało na popularności w ostatnich latach, są nici PDO pod oczy. Wykorzystując zalety nici z polidokanolu (PDO), ten...

June 20, 2023
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World Refugee Day

It's not just that we speak the same language

Around the world, due to persecution and ongoing conflicts, much larger numbers of people than in the past are forced to flee and seek safe haven. Today, globally, the number of refugees has reached 100 million and is equivalent to the population of the fifth most populous nation in the world, or...

June 20, 2023
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FDA concerned about microorganisms in tattoo inks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to better protect people from bio-contaminated tattoo inks. How.

June 20, 2023
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Mandatory liability insurance for laboratory diagnosticians. Changes

The Draft Regulation of the Minister of Finance amending the Regulation on Compulsory Civil Liability Insurance of the Entity Performing Medical Activities has been submitted for consultation.

June 20, 2023
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Heat and sunstroke

In summer we often hear announcements about deaths due to heat waves. In Europe, several hundred people die every year because of it. Children most often die in sun-heated cars, but also adults, such as those standing in long traffic jams. Heat stroke can affect anyone, including a healthy person...

June 20, 2023
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Lung cancer and brain metastasis

Although lung cancer is mainly associated with smoking, the situation is quite different for cancers of this organ with ALK gene rearrangement. Two-thirds of patients are never or very rarely smokers. What's more, they are often young people who face a very aggressive cancer at the peak of their...

June 20, 2023
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Prevention of infectious respiratory diseases is necessary, especially for seniors. Vaccination also helps protect against other diseases

Vaccination against COVID-19 or pneumococcal and influenza can avoid a number of complications and reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular causes. In the case of COVID-19, especially in the senior group, access to antiviral treatment is as important as vaccination.

June 20, 2023
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Summer: Relief for tanned, sunburned and irritated skin

Although awareness of the need to use UV sunscreens is growing, many people still consider a tan as a symbol of a successful vacation. Often, however, it does not end with sun-softened skin, but with severe irritation and even burns. That's why it's always a good idea to have preparations from...

June 20, 2023
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Break the taboo. In the Sejm about male cancers

"Male cancers - break the taboo" is the title of an exhibition that can be seen until the end of this week in the main lobby on the first floor of the Diet. - Simple tests are at our fingertips. They are reimbursed and I think taking advantage of them is a matter of prudence. Getting examined and...

June 19, 2023
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CSO: The number of specialized medical consultations is increasing

22.6 thousand outpatient clinics, 3.5 thousand medical and dental practices; 297.6 million medical consultations and 33.2 million dental consultations - these are the basic figures for. outpatient health care at the end of 2022.

June 19, 2023
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There is a new national consultant for dermatology and venereology

Prof. Witold Owczarek has become the new national consultant in dermatology and venereology. He replaced Prof. Joanna Narbutt in the post. Prof. dr. n. med. and n. o zdr. Witold Owczarek, colonel, dermatologist and venereologist, allergologist, scientist. He has been associated with the Military...

June 19, 2023
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AOTMiT: What will the Transparency Council address in July?

AOTMiT has published the work plan of the Transparency Council from July 1 to 31.

June 19, 2023
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Patients with early breast cancer need access to additional therapy

Up to one-third of patients with early, hormone-dependent, HER2-positive breast cancer experience disease recurrence. Meanwhile, including one of the CDK4/6 inhibitors in their therapy can reduce the risk of recurrence by as much as 34 percent. This is a chance for patients to be completely...

June 19, 2023
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There is a draft July list of reimbursed drugs

The Ministry of Health has published a Draft Announcement of the Minister of Health on the list of reimbursed drugs, foodstuffs for special nutritional purposes and medical devices, which will come into effect on July 1, 2023.Possible comments on the draft Notice of the Minister of Health can be...

June 16, 2023