Glaucoma is considered to be a disease that generally affects the elderly, because with age the risk of developing this pathology increases. However, this does not necessarily mean that children and young adults can not suffer from glaucoma. Both congenital and acquired glaucoma are sometimes found in children.
Surgical treatment has been considered the "gold standard" for therapy of acute appendicitis for many years. Nevertheless, modern diagnostic methods and effective targeted drugs give many patients a chance to cure the disease with non-surgical measures. If you choose a specialized hospital in Germany, Switzerland...
Dendritic cells for psoriasis play a leading role in the development of the disease. By influencing this link in pathogenesis, physicians can improve treatment outcomes by using dendritic cells in addition to standard therapy. So far, this is an experimental treatment method, but some clinics in Germany are already using it.
Skin lipomatosis is local overgrowth of adipose tissue. Typical lipoma is a benign, painless lump that is "hidden" under the skin during a palpation. In most cases the pathology is connected with no more than aesthetic discomfort, especially as it is located in the face and neck region. Nevertheless, in some patients, lipomas can...
Aortic aneurysm is a life threatening disease that can lead to the patient’s death in any moment as a result of a aneurysm rupture. This diagnosis is established when a diameter of the certain artery fragment expands and exceeds the normal size by at least twice as much. Let’s find out what is an aortic aneurysm, its symptoms and...
Minimally invasive technologies were introduced to the spinal surgery sphere later than other surgical fields. This was due to the difficulty of forming the full-fledged surgical access and imaging of the spinal cord while working with miniature endoscopic instruments through small incisions in the surrounding tissues. Nevertheless, after...
The birth of a child is one of the most important moments in the life of each woman. However, an act of delivery involves many risks for both baby and the mother. In addition, the process of child birth is very painful. One of the best ways to make the act of delivery as safe and comfortable as possible is to seek medical help...
Brain cancer is a group of malignant oncological pathologies when a tumour arises from the brain tissues or its membranes. Usually this is characterised by an unfavourable prognosis. If not treated, a patient’s death is possible within 2-3 months after the diagnosis. The treatment of brain cancer in Germany enables the option...