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Medexpress message summary - 10/14/2022
Published Oct. 14, 2022 10:45
Poles went to pharmacies to buy preparations containing potassium iodide. This is a reaction to the preventive actions of the government related to the distribution of iodine-containing preparations. However, endocrinologists urge not to take such drugs on your own. Importantly, drugs in doses that block the iodine uptake of the thyroid gland are available only on prescription. Prophylactic intake of preparations containing iodine (including Lugol's solution) in doses that block the iodine uptake of the thyroid gland is not recommended, as it may cause adverse health effects for the body.
At least half a million cancer patients in Poland struggle with limb lymphoedema. The most common cause of this disease is damage to the lymphatic system in the treatment of neoplastic diseases (as a result of surgery to remove lymph nodes) and radiotherapy. The swelling can lead to disability and a deterioration in patients' quality of life. We write more about the recommendations for the treatment of lymphoedema at Medexpress.pl
Yesterday we celebrated Marrow Donor Day, which was established 20 years ago. According to prof. Wiesław Jędrzejczak, transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells from an unrelated donor is one of the most human challenges that humanity is able to meet. - The donor devotes his time and effort to help an unknown person from Poland or another country - adds the professor. Transplantation of hematopoietic stem cells from peripheral blood or bone marrow from a healthy donor is often the only salvation for the patient. Only a quarter of patients find a compatible donor in the family, the rest, i.e. as many as 75%, must search for an unrelated donor.
One of the oldest foods known to mankind. The only one that doesn't break down. It is distinguished by a palette of colors, smells and flavors. Widely recognized as an effective remedy for colds and autumn sorrows. It has more supporters than opponents, although the latter have their strong arguments. What? About it in the article by Magdalena Biegańska, available at Medexpress.pl
