
Leukaemia is a deadly malignant neoplasm, which, unlike many other oncological diseases, often affects children. In most countries the health care system cannot cope with this disease, so patients often have to treat leukaemia abroad. Germany is one of the countries that provide medical care to cancer patients...

Dermatological rehabilitation is a range of therapeutic and preventive measures aimed at restoring the skin. It can be required after: skin diseases, plastic surgery, complicated cosmetic procedures, burns and traumatic skin injuries, radiation therapy, surgery related to the disorders of skin integrity, especially in open...

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.

A special feature of the University Hospital Heidelberg is the development and implementation of innovations in the daily medical practice. Both research centres and departments of the hospital pay close attention to the treatment of cardiovascular and oncological diseases. Other high-tech branches of medicine are also well...

Nowadays cervical cancer stays in the focus of attention, as it affects women more than most other forms of oncological disorders. Mass media, healthcare professionals and specialized medical societies provide comprehensive information on cervical cancer symptoms, which is essential for the early disease detection.

Prostate cancer is a disease with a favorable prognosis, if this term can be ascribed to a malignant tumor. Like any cancer, it is characterized by infiltrative growth and metastases. However, the tumor grows slowly and metastasizes later on. Early diagnosis of prostate cancer is difficult to determine due to the lack of symptoms and...

European hospitals admit more people each year who live outside the European Union. This happens despite the fact that the price of treatment for out-of-town patients is often higher than in their home country. What is the reason for this? What makes people entrust their lives and health to European doctors?

Hepatitis is a term used for liver inflammation. It can develop due to various causes. The most common hepatitis is caused by viruses or toxic chemical compounds. Occasionally, patients can have radiation-induced (caused by radiation) or autoimmune hepatitis.