Background of necessity Some patients also have to deal with the consequences of serious surgical procedures, such as the removal of a breast (mastectomy) in the case of breast cancer, the removal of the testicles in the case of testicular cancer, or an artificial bowel outlet in the case of colorectal cancer. Strengthening the back … Psycho-oncology – Cancer Therapy for the Soul
Bowenoid papulosis is a skin infection caused by human papillomavirus. It causes papular changes of the skin in the genital region. What is bowenoid papulosis? In medicine, bowenoid papulosis also bears the technical name Condylomata plana. This refers to a skin infection whose causative agent is the human papillomavirus (HPV). Bowenoid papulosis is characterized by … Bowenoid Papulosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Paraproteinemia is a condition in which so-called paraproteins are present in the blood. In particular, a specific monoclonal immunoglobulin and corresponding immunoglobulin light chains are increased in the blood. What is paraproteinemia? Paraproteinemias are also known as monoclonal gammopathies. They describe the presence of a homogeneous immunoglobulin in human blood. In earlier times, paraproteinemia that … Paraproteinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bisphosphonate-associated bone necrosis is necrosis of bone that occurs as a result of treatment with bisphosphonates. In the majority of cases, bone necrosis occurs after treatment by a dentist or orthodontist after bisphosphonates have been used. Therefore, bisphosphonate-associated bone necrosis of the jaw is particularly common. In addition, spontaneous bisphosphonate-associated bone necrosis is possible. What … Bisphosphonate-associated Bone Necrosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Azoospermia is the absence of vital or motile sperm in the male ejaculate, which can be attributed to various causes and disorders and is associated with male infertility (infertility). Azoospermia may be temporary or permanent depending on the underlying causes. What is azoospermia? Azoospermia is the term used to describe a fertility (fertility) disorder in … Azoospermia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Foramen jugulare syndrome is also known as Vernet syndrome and corresponds to a failure of the three cranial nerves IX, X and XI, which manifests in complaints the dysphonia and dysphagia. In most cases, the cause is a tumor in the middle region of the forman jugulare. Treatment is by excision, as radiation therapy has … Foramen Jugular Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Stem cell therapy has been increasingly used in medicine for several years and is also becoming more important within research. It is primarily used to treat certain diseases, such as cancer. Thus, stem cell therapy is playing an increasingly important role in medicine. What is stem cell therapy? Stem cell therapy involves the use of … Stem Cell Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
In apheresis, a tube system is used to guide a patient’s blood into a centrifuge, where gravity causes the individual blood components of the plasma to separate into different layers. In this way, leukocytes can be “washed” from the patient’s blood in a targeted manner during leukocyte apheresis, for example. This procedure is relevant in … Leukocyte Apheresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Angelica root (Angelica archangelica), also called angelica, is used as a medicinal plant mainly for flatulence, bloating and detoxification. It originates from the north of Europe and came to our regions only with the Vikings. After being forgotten for a long time, today it is again appreciated in naturopathy. Occurrence and cultivation of angelica In … Angelica: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Kindler syndrome is a dermatosis and is one of the hereditary photodermatoses. The light-sensitive skin reacts with blistering. Patients are treated with photoprotective measures and, in acute cases, with pricking of the individual blisters, although the blister canopy should be preserved to protect against infection. What is Kindler syndrome? The disease group of bullous dermatoses … Kindler Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Sea buckthorn is a deciduous plant of the family Elaeagnaceae, widespread in Europe and Asia. The shrubs, usually 1- 6 meters high, prefer sandy soil and require full sunlight. Occurrence and cultivation of sea buckthorn Exclusively the female sea buckthorn plants produce the characteristic orange 6-9 mm, oblong-oval berry fruits. Common buckthorn is the most … Sea Buckthorn: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Mistletoe is the name given to a genus of plant that grows as a hemiparasite in the branches of larger trees. The plant often appears spherical and in a wide variety of sizes, and gets water and all the nutrients it needs by branching with its host. Occurrence and cultivation of mistletoe Depending on the … Mistletoe: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
