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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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    • 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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    • 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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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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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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What is hemorrhagic gastritis?

Published at 14.10.2018 10:44
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Hemorrhagic gastritis is an inflammatory damage of stomach lining which is characterized by emergence of erosion and bleedings. This pathology can have sharp or chronic course and is followed by blunt discomfort in epigastric zone. It's important to consult the expert in due time to prevent dangerous consequences of this disease. (more…)
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    • The urinary tract consists of hollow structures connected together, which remove urine from the body several times a day during urination. It includes a pair of kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and the urethra.

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What are the symptoms of kidney diseases?

Published at 14.10.2018 10:34
Published at 14.10.2018 10:34
It's necessary to care about kidneys because these organs are also very important part of our organism. But usually we don't pay due attention to them: we eat unhealthy food, forget to drink clear water… And then our organism can start giving signals that something's wrong: (more…)
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How do you treat angioedema?

Published at 14.10.2018 10:30
Published at 14.10.2018 10:30
SYMPTOMS Manifestations of angioedema can be well distinguishable or hidden if it affects only internal organs. Edema of scrotums, lips, cheeks, eyelids, mucous membranes of mouth, backside of feet and palms. In such cases hypostasis is dense; no traces remain on skin at pressing. This type of giant hives release in 2-3 days. In hypostasis areas you can feel skin tension and straining, there is
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    • The process of women’s health protection includes a wide range of measures, the implementation of which starts long before a girl enters into the reproductive period of life. These measures also include activities aimed at creating optimal conditions for the education and training of girls and adolescent girls.

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What helps a headache when pregnant?

Published at 13.10.2018 19:00
Published at 13.10.2018 19:00
Women often complain of headaches when carrying a child. But now they can no longer take anesthetic pharmacy drugs uncontrollably. Most of them are dangerous for the development of the baby. What pills are allowed to use by expectant mothers? What do they need to know about alternative anesthetics? (more…)
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What are the symptoms of biliary dyskinesia?

Published at 13.10.2018 18:51
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Bile is a thick, yellowish liquid that is produced by the liver. Its main functions are to improve the absorption of fats, as well as to intensify the movement of food through the intestines. (more…)
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