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What is vldl cholesterol?

Published at 11.12.2018 11:37
Published at 11.12.2018 11:37
Vldl cholesterol means very low density lipoproteins cholesterol, it’s one of the most aggressive types of cholesterol. At excess it lays on vascular walls in form of plaques which can limit blood circulation through vessels. Besides they make vessels more rigid (atherosclerosis) that considerably increases risk of heart diseases (ischemic disease, heart attack) and stroke. (more…)
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  • Cancer
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    • Cancer is a disease caused by the mutating cells in the body. Oncological tumors or carcinomas are divided into benign and malignant. Both of them are dangerous, but malignant tumors pose a major threat.

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What to say to someone with cancer?

Published at 11.12.2018 11:31
Published at 11.12.2018 11:31
The life of a person changes immediately after cancer is diagnosed. Different people react to cancer in different ways. Some people mobilize and concentrate all their forces into the fight against the disease for the quality of their life. Others are paralyzed by fear and they do not try to change anything. (more…)
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  • Erectile Dysfunction
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    • It is the inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient to perform sexual intercourse. It is one of the most common sexual disorders in men.

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  • Impotence
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    • Impotence is the absence of penis erection resulting in the inability to participate in a sexual intercourse. The impotence is usually provoked by a number of involuntary organic, neurogenic, vascular and psychogenic mechanisms.

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  • Men's Health
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    • Men’s health is the basis not only of the family happiness but also of the welfare of the state and the community. It is very important to know what to do in order not to get weak in the intimate sphere and how to maintain the reproductive ability.

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What is erectile dysfunction?

Published at 11.12.2018 11:30
Published at 11.12.2018 11:30
Modern urology defines erectile dysfunction as a prolonged (not less than half a year) inability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection. The following are signs of erectile dysfunction: an erection is insufficient for sexual intercourse; an erection suddenly disappears directly during intercourse; an erection is completely absent. (more…)
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How to raise good cholesterol?

Published at 11.12.2018 11:27
Published at 11.12.2018 11:27
Many serious diseases are caused by high level of bad cholesterol. High cholesterol causes no symptoms, but it is definitely unhealthy for the human’s organism. By improving the level of good cholesterol, a person can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses. Usually, the body is able to produce enough cholesterol by itself, but cholesterol that gets into the body with food must
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    • Cancer is a disease caused by the mutating cells in the body. Oncological tumors or carcinomas are divided into benign and malignant. Both of them are dangerous, but malignant tumors pose a major threat.

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What is cancer?

Published at 09.12.2018 14:40
Published at 09.12.2018 14:40
Cancer is a disease that traps a person inside his own body. That means that cancer is a disease that cannot be infected, it is inside the human body. (more…)
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  • Cholesterol
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    • Cholesterol is an organic lipoid compound, which is a part of all tissues of the body. It forms cell membranes and supports the skeleton of our body.

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  • General Health
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    • The level of the general health is determined depending by the presence and severity of the vital body functions decompensation. In accordance with this, the doctor takes a decision on urgency and necessity of therapeutic measures.

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What foods should you avoid if you have high cholesterol?

Published at 14.10.2018 11:14
Published at 14.10.2018 11:14
Cholesterol is a building material for cells. Especially high cholesterol is in red blood cells. It is also found in significant quantities in the cells of the liver and brain. In addition, cholesterol plays an important role in digestion, participating in the formation of bile acids. Cholesterol affects the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin and helps to maintain a high level of immunity. It
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  • General Health
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    • The level of the general health is determined depending by the presence and severity of the vital body functions decompensation. In accordance with this, the doctor takes a decision on urgency and necessity of therapeutic measures.

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What are the side effects of drugs?

Published at 14.10.2018 11:09
Published at 14.10.2018 11:09
Drugs are substances which directly affect a mental state of person. Drugs often marginalize people and drug-addicted persons have problems with socialization in society. The main types of drugs and side effects are listed below. (more…)
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    • The level of the general health is determined depending by the presence and severity of the vital body functions decompensation. In accordance with this, the doctor takes a decision on urgency and necessity of therapeutic measures.

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What can cross the blood brain barrier?

Published at 14.10.2018 11:06
Published at 14.10.2018 11:06
Scientists explain the increasing number of diseases by dysfunction of the blood brain barrier (BBB). Pathological permeability of BBB develops with almost all types of central nervous system pathology. On the other hand, to ensure the penetration of certain drugs into the brain overcoming the BBB becomes a primary target. (more…)
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    • The level of the general health is determined depending by the presence and severity of the vital body functions decompensation. In accordance with this, the doctor takes a decision on urgency and necessity of therapeutic measures.

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Why do people use drugs?

Published at 14.10.2018 11:02
Published at 14.10.2018 11:02
Broadly speaking, drugs are all substances which affect the health, perception of the environment and behavior of a person. Usually drugs are substances which people use to achieve the state of exhilaration, but these substances are prohibited by law and cause harm to the health. Drugs can be of both natural and synthetic origin. Virtually every drug has its own name (and not only one). All drugs
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    • The level of the general health is determined depending by the presence and severity of the vital body functions decompensation. In accordance with this, the doctor takes a decision on urgency and necessity of therapeutic measures.

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How many people die from drug overdose?

Published at 14.10.2018 10:46
Published at 14.10.2018 10:46
Those who take drugs of opioid group (opium, heroin) pass away from overdose most often. These narcotics have an oppressing impact on nervous system that allows to use opium in medicine as anesthetic. This effect extends to the whole brain, including respiratory center therefore breath is slowed down at influence of opiates. In case of an overdose intake breath not only slows down, but also can
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