Rheumatic diseases affect all ages

[ad_1] Provided “arthritis” we mean inflammation of the joints, manifested by pain, swelling (swelling) and stiffness of the joints, symptoms that usually worsen in the morning hours. Arthritis is a major symptom in most inflammatory rheumatic diseases. These diseases are rheumatoid arthritis with a frequency of about 0.8%, psoriatic arthritis with a frequency of about … Read more

Menopause: What changes in a woman’s body and weight

[ad_1] On the occasion of today’s World Menopause Day, Mrs. Lina Pashou, Assistant Professor of Endocrinology at the Medical School of the Greek University of Athens highlights the changes that take place in the body and weight and the points that every woman of this age should pay attention to One of the most remarkable … Read more

How the most common cardiac arrhythmia is treated

[ad_1] What is atrial fibrillation and what can it cause to patients? What is her treatment? All the answers are given by Mr. Ioannis Rassias, Interventional Cardiologist, Director of the Arrhythmias-Electrophysiology and Pacing Clinic at Metropolitan General *The article is signed by the gentleman Ioannis Rassias, Interventional Cardiologist, Director of the Arrhythmias-Electrophysiology and Pacing Clinic … Read more

Are they a new international threat? The expert answers

[ad_1] Is it a temporary ‘nuisance’ or is it the new ‘coronavirus with legs’ as reported on the internet? And what are bed bugs? The above questions are answered by Mr. Telemachos Zaimis, Chief Pathologist Metropolitan Hospital Bed bugs are parasites with the most frequent hosts being birds, bats and humans, while the genera Cimex … Read more

All developments in therapeutic solutions for its treatment

[ad_1] THE atherosclerosis is a progressive, multifactorial and multiorgan disease, of still unclear etiology and is the most frequent pathological condition that leads to cardiovascular events and even death. The main features of the disease are the accumulation of lipids, inflammatory cells and thrombogenic factors in the walls of large arteries, resulting in the formation … Read more

Early diagnosis equals cure

[ad_1] On the occasion of World Breast Cancer Prevention Day, Mrs. Maria-Alexandra Kefala, Pediatrician and Deputy Minister of Social Cohesion and Family reminds us of the importance of prevention and early diagnosis, as well as the State’s moves in this direction THE October 25th has been defined as World Breast Cancer Prevention Daythe most common … Read more

How it is affected by changes in weather, rain and humidity

[ad_1] How do weather changes affect pain perception in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? Why do their joints feel stiffer when it rains? The answers are provided by Mrs. Eleni Komninou, Rheumatologist, Director of the Clinic for Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases of the Metropolitan General Despite a fairly large number of studies examining the effect of weather … Read more

Meniscus tear: Indications for surgery

[ad_1] About the meniscus tear and the ways to treat it either with conservative means or surgically with arthroscopy, Dr. Grigorios Avramidis, Orthopedic Surgeon and Curator of the 3rd Orthopedic Clinic of HYGEIA The menisci are crescent-shaped (crescent-shaped) structures composed of collagen. Their anatomical position is between the articular surfaces of the thigh and the … Read more

Breast cancer: How much risk do smokers have?

[ad_1] The effects of smoking on the occurrence of breast cancer are pointed out by Dr. Stamatoula Tsikrikas, Pulmonologist-Tuberculosis Specialist of “SOTIRIA” Hospital, Public Health Physician, President of the Greek Pulmonology Association Smoking is now considered a chronic disease, which, although it registers the greatest morbidity and mortality, can be stopped with documented and scientifically … Read more

Autoimmune diseases, psychoses and schizophrenia: And yet they are connected

[ad_1] The relationship between autoimmune diseases and psychotic disorders is examined by Mrs. Eleni Komninou, Rheumatologist and Director of the Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Clinic at Metropolitan General The immune pathways that play a role in the etiology of a range of psychotic disorders have received increased interest in recent decades. Genetic findings link genetic markers … Read more