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Author of entries: Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz

Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz, MBA - lekarz, specjalista chorób wewnętrznych, diabetolog, endokrynolog. Specjalista w dziedzinie ekonomiki i ochrony zdrowia. Dziennikarz medyczny.
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Dr. Marek Derkacz, MD

How to cure Céline Dion?

The 55-year-old pop legend first officially shared her diagnosis in December 2022, having already canceled several dates from her scheduled January and April 2023 "Courage World Tour." The cancellation of the long-awaited tour was prompted by the singer's health problems, which caused much...

Dec. 27, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz

Introduction of an independent drug reimbursement system will reduce bureaucracy in medical facilities

In today's increasingly dynamic medical environment, in times of medical shortages, doctors' time is a very valuable resource. Fighting bureaucracy, particularly related to the drug reimbursement process, consumes much of that time. Time that should be devoted to... patients.

Nov. 8, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz

Ketogenic diet in Hashimoto's disease? - Part 2.

Potential benefits and risksPotential benefits of the keto diet include:a) Improving weight control:One of the main arguments in favor of the ketogenic diet is its potential to improve weight control. This aspect of the diet seems crucial for most people who struggle with obesity. By drastically...

Nov. 3, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz

Ketogenic diet in Hashimoto's disease? - Part 1.

Hypothyroidism in Hashimoto's diseaseHypothyroidism is one of the most common hormonal problems in the world, and Hashimoto's disease is one of its main causes. Modern medicine offers us various treatments for hypothyroidism, including pharmacotherapy - thyroid hormones and also dietary changes....

Oct. 30, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz
Dr. Marek Derkacz, MBA

Father's smoking and the health of future generations

Smoking is one of the biggest health problems in the world. This addiction not only threatens smokers, but also those in their company, as well as ...future generations. I wrote this article with the thought and hope that it should go to all smokers trying to have offspring. If you know such,...

Sept. 28, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz

What is glycation and why not only diabetics should know about it

The phenomenon of protein glycation has been known to us for more than 110 years. Already at the beginning of the 20th century, as in 1912, Louis Camille Maillard was the first researcher to describe the reaction of spontaneous bonding between amino acids and simple sugars and referred to it as...

July 11, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz
Dr. Marek Derkacz, MBA

Semaglutide - an extremely important new ally in the fight for the health of Poles

Analyzing my own experience over the past two years, I wanted to provide you with a thorough analysis of the health benefits and potential total economic gains from the wider use of semaglutide, an innovative drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, in the context of the impact on...

July 10, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz
Dr. Marek Derkacz, MBA

LDN may help recovery from stroke

The latest online edition of the journal Neurochemical research published an article titled: "Acute Low Dose Naltrexone Increases β-Endorphin and Promotes Neuronal Recovery Following Hypoxia-Ischemic Stroke in Type-2 Diabetic Mice." The article shows that low-dose naltrexone therapy (LDN therapy)...

May 16, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz
Dr. Marek Derkacz, MBA

Not just diet! What type of exercise is optimal for people with insulin resistance?

Insulin resistance occurs when our body's cells become less sensitive to insulin, the most important hormone that regulates blood glucose levels. Long-term insulin resistance can lead to chronic hyperglycemia, or blood sugar levels that are too high, resulting in the development of type 2...

May 15, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz

Will LDN therapy improve the quality of life of patients with fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues. Its symptoms also include fatigue and muscle stiffness. This disease occurs primarily in middle-aged women, and its causes are still not fully understood. In Poland, fibromyalgia is diagnosed based on...

May 5, 2023
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Brain fog after COVID-19: how to treat memory and concentration disorders?

Brain fog is a common experience faced by a not inconsiderable number of people recovering from COVID-19. Symptoms of brain fog usually include impaired concentration, sometimes disorientation of greater or lesser severity, fuzzy thoughts, forgetting, losing and forgetting words, and mental fatigue.

May 4, 2023
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz
Dr n. med. Marek Derkacz, MBA

WHO recommends two new drugs in COVID-19

New drugs in the treatment of COVID-19

Jan. 15, 2022