A neuroendocrine cell tumor, or NET, is a relatively rare neoplasm that can develop in all body regions where the hormone-producing cells are present. Tumors that develop from the neuroendocrine cells preserve the ability to produce hormones and respond to the impulses from the autonomic nervous system. In addition to the unusual and...
Tinnitus is one of the most frequent symptoms with which patients refer to the doctor. This symptom is non-specific. That is, a doctor won’t be able to define the illness right away, as tinnitus accompanies many various pathological processes. Some of them are quite dangerous and can be even life-threatening. Let’s talk about noise...
Despite scientific and technical progress, diseases and various injuries of the musculoskeletal system remain a widespread phenomena. According to the WHO, more than 1.5 million people have died from injuries per year since the beginning of 2000, and the percentage of these deaths that are from sports injuries, is 5%.
Sarcoma is the collective name of malignant neoplasms that develop in soft and hard connective tissues. Such tumors often spread outside the heart, damaging nearby tissues. Metastases appear early, and repeated occurrence of foci is possible even after a surgical operation. The best results in the treatment of sarcoma were...
Autism is a mental disorder that is diagnosed in 2% of children. The etiology of the illness is unknown, as there is no single mechanism responsible for of its occurrence. Autism manifests itself with antisocial behavior, lack of communication skills, a tendency to rituals in behavior and systematization. The autistic child does not...
Arthrosis (osteoarthritis) is a non-inflammatory joint disease that causes cartilage degeneration and joint surface defects. This is the most common connective tissue disease. Its incidence among joint diseases accounts for 70%. It is believed that 20% of the world's population is diagnosed with arthrosis of varying severity.
Arthritis is a group of diseases of various origins, which are caused by the inflammatory lesion of the joints. There are many types of arthritis. They have different causes, but they are often similar in clinical progression and symptoms. The various kinds of arthritis each have its own causes.