The pathology of the anorectum is rich. Evaluation of some symptoms frequently associated with diseases of the anus and rectum is presented. The general principles of history taking and digitorectal examination are discussed.
The pathology of the anorectum is rich. Evaluation of some symptoms frequently associated with diseases of the anus and rectum is presented. The general principles of history taking and digitorectal examination are discussed.
A family practitioner gets involved in a relationship with a terminally ill patient sooner or later. In that life period, his role is extremely important, since the patient and his family need a widely based approach. The first challenge for the doctor is how to tell the bad news, because every family reacts in its own manner. The next challenge
Proteinopathies are protein deposition diseases caused by misfolded proteins. Molecules of misfolded proteins are prone to aggregate and damage the tissue, and eventually they may kill the patient if a vital organ is affected. There are many causes of protein misfolding, including gene mutations, failure in gene transcription or post-translational protein folding despite normal primary structure, protein overproduction and aberrant … Preberite več >>
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is a hormone system that is vital for the regulation of arterial blood pressure, electrolyte balance and extracellular fluid volume in the body. Since the discovery of renin in 1898 and later the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, there have been numerous studies on its effects and influences on physiological and pathophysiological mechanisms in different organs. The classical renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
The development of neonatology in the past years has led to the survival of extremely preterm neonates. Early and late consequences for the child represent a huge public health problem. Most preterm deliveries occur in the group of pregnant women without risk factors. Screening tests for preterm delivery risk should be used in all pregnant women. Obstetric history and short
Background: Long term consequences for very preterm newborn may be serious and for this reason very preterm delivery (VPTD) has been recognised as one of the main problems of public health. Laypersons and even professionals are not aware of the fact that there are possibilities for VPTD prevention and because of that long term handicap can also be prevented. There
Bursa omentalis (lesser sac) is a vertical peritoneal cavity behind the stomach. It communicates with the main peritoneal cavity (greater sac) through the foramen omentale, an opening located under the liver and posterior to the hepatoduodenal ligament. The anterior wall of the omental bursa is formed by the stomach and its double-layered peritoneal folds. The fold extending from the lesser … Preberite več >>