Brachytherapy in the treatment of uterine cancer
Endometrial (uterine) cancer is usually diagnosed in women over 55 years old. In 80% of cases, it is endometrioid adenocarcinoma – a severe, resistant to treatment, prognostically unfavorable type of cancer. In the best cancer centers in the world, doctors successfully cope with this malignant tumor. Not only do surgery...
A new drug for the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy has been approved in the EU
A ground breaking drug with the clinically proven effect has been registered in the European Union. The medicine is free to use to cure any type and stage of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. This remedy was developed by the Ionis Pharmaceuticals and has been being used since 2016 in the USA. Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a group...
Cancer Gene Therapy
Certain genetic breakdowns or mutations in the DNA code of some cells lead to cancer in the human body. Some gene mutations are inherited. Others are acquired. Finding a mutation, you can choose the right medicine to destroy the tumour. To find it, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth study of the tumour genome.
Comprehensive approach to the uterine fibroids management
Uterine fibroids, or myomas, develop from the muscle layer of the uterus and the surrounding fibrous tissue. The pathology influences women of reproductive age, as its main cause is a high estradiol level. When elaborating the therapeutic regimen, doctors always consider the desire of a woman to have children in the future.
Cervical erosion (cervical ectropion): when it comes to treatment?
Cervical erosion is quite common condition. Erosion doesn’t cause any symptoms in the majority of cases, though it might result in complications. Just to know, erosion can be true erosion and false one. These are two completely different pathological processes which require different treatment approaches. Let’s have a look at...
Integrative medicine in lung cancer: suitable addition to the traditional approach
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in both men and women. In addition to primary neoplasms, lungs are often affected with hematogenic or lymphogenic metastases of other tumors. Fortunately, numerous treatment options for primary and secondary lung cancer are available nowadays. Unfortunately...
Prenatal care and childbirth in Germany
Germany is one of the most successful European countries. Each branch of medicine is well-financed here, including obstetrics and gynecology. Prenatal care and childbirth in Germany is set apart with its professional approach, comfortable service, and the latest techniques of chromosomal abnormalities detection in the screening of the fetus.
Treatment of stomach cancer in Germany: focus on the quality of life
Clinical trials have convincingly confirmed the effectiveness of the multimodal approach in the treatment of malignant tumors of the stomach. Radical surgical treatment with endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques is performed at the initial stages of cancer. In patients with locally advanced and metastatic tumors, perioperative chemotherapy...
