What is breast reduction? Breast reduction – also called mammareductionplasty or mammareduction – is an operation in which glandular and fatty tissue is removed from one or both breasts (in men, if necessary, only fatty tissue). This is done to reduce the size and weight of the breasts. Breast reduction is usually performed by a … Breast reduction: Reasons, Methods, and Risks
What is ICSI? The abbreviation ICSI stands for “intracytoplasmic sperm injection”. This means that a single sperm is injected directly into the interior of the cell (cytoplasm) of the previously retrieved egg using a fine pipette. The procedure mimics the natural penetration of the sperm into the egg. However, the entire process takes place outside … ICSI: Procedure, risks, and chances
When is an MRI contrast agent necessary? An MRI without contrast medium is largely risk-free, but is not sufficient for all questions. Whenever questionable tissue is shown in similar shades of gray, the use of a contrast agent makes sense. This is the case, for example, when examining suspicious foci in the spleen, pancreas or … MRI (Contrast Agent): Benefits and Risks
Brief overview What is a pressure dressing? A first aid measure for heavily bleeding wounds. How is a pressure dressing applied? Raise or elevate the injured body part, apply and fix the wound dressing, apply and fix the pressure pad. In which cases? For heavily bleeding wounds, e.g., cuts, puncture wounds, contusions. Risks: Strangulation of … Applying a Pressure Bandage: Instructions & Risks
What is colon hydrotherapy? Colon hydrotherapy is an alternative medical procedure for flushing the colon. It is aimed at clearing the colon of stool residues that are stuck. According to naturopathic ideas, such blockages in the colon can be related to certain diseases. Therapists therefore use colon hydrotherapy in the following cases, for example: Acne … Colon Hydrotherapy: Process and Risks
What is a blood transfusion? A blood transfusion is used to compensate for a lack of blood or blood components or to replace the blood in the body. For this purpose, blood from plastic bags (blood reserves) is introduced into the patient’s body via a venous access. If this blood comes from a foreign donor, … Blood transfusion: reasons, procedure, and risks
What is infiltration? Infiltration (infiltration therapy) is used to treat back pain. This is often caused by increasing wear and tear on the intervertebral discs and joints in the spine. This causes pressure on the nerves and nerve roots, which can lead to inflammation and swelling of the nerves and surrounding tissue. The aim of … Infiltration for Back Pain: Application and Risks
How ergotamine works Ergotamine is an active ingredient from the group of ergot alkaloids. After ingestion, it acts in the body in a variety of ways. Its effectiveness in migraine is mainly due to the fact that ergotamine has a similar structure to the body’s own messenger substance serotonin. The active ingredient therefore also binds … Ergotamine: Effects, Usage, Risks
How do you notice ringworm in pregnancy? In pregnancy, ringworm progresses similarly for the affected woman as it does for non-pregnant women. About one to two weeks after infection, symptoms such as fever, headache or aching limbs appear. Red rash that appears on the face, especially on the cheeks, spreads to the arms and legs … Fifth Disease during Pregnancy: Risks
What is a brain pacemaker? The brain pacemaker is a technical device used to treat various neurological diseases. A surgeon inserts the brain pacemaker – similar to a cardiac pacemaker – into the brain, where it delivers high-frequency electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain. This is known as deep brain stimulation. Although the … Brain pacemaker: Reasons, Methods, Risks
What is artificial insemination? The term artificial insemination covers a range of treatments for infertility. Basically, reproductive physicians help assisted reproduction somewhat so that the egg and sperm can more easily find each other and successfully fuse. Artificial insemination: methods The following three methods of artificial insemination are available: Sperm transfer (insemination, intrauterine insemination, IUI) … Artificial Fertilization: Types, Risks, Chances
Zika virus infection: Description Zika virus infection causes a febrile infectious disease (Zika fever). The pathogen, the Zika virus, is transmitted to humans mainly by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. According to the German Federal Ministry of Health, only about a quarter of those infected develop the typical Zika virus symptoms. The course of the … Zika Virus Infection: Risks, Transmission
