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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily targets synovial joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, pain, and eventual joint deformity if left untreated. It affects about 0.5% to 1% of the global population, with women being two to three times more likely to develop the disease than men.

Breast cancer remains one of the most common and challenging diseases affecting women worldwide. According to the breast cancer statistics provided by the World Health Organization, more than 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, and over 670,000 deaths were attributed to the disease globally.

Almost any actively dividing cell of the human body can become a cancer cell. The prostate gland cells are not an exception, as they produce prostate fluid – part of the semen, which protects spermatozoids and guarantees their viability. Prostate cancer is widespread and takes second place among all oncological conditions in men.

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have become significantly more common over the past two decades. Between 2000 and 2018, the age-adjusted incidence rose from 4.9 to 8.2 cases per 100,000 people, with the sharpest increases seen in grade 1 tumors, early-stage cases, and tumors of the appendix. Alarmingly, the mortality rate grew more than...

Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) is one of the most widely used and effective minimally invasive treatments for liver tumors and other cancers with localized blood supply. As technology and oncology have evolved, TACE has become even more precise and personalized in 2025, offering patients new hope - especially when surgery...

Why is treatment in German hospitals so popular among medical tourists? With diagnostic accuracy exceeding 99.8% and approximately 250,000 international patients treated annually, Germany leads global healthcare excellence. National surveys show 84% patient satisfaction rates (among Europe's highest!) while hospital-acquired...

Bladder cancer is a major global health concern, ranking among the top ten most common cancers worldwide. It affects both sexes but occurs more frequently in men, especially those over the age of 55. According to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, approximately 84,870 new cases of bladder cancer were diagnosed in 2024 in the United...

Dendritic cell therapy is a form of cancer immunotherapy that utilizes the body's own immune system to fight cancer cells. It is a promising approach for patients with colon cancer, a disease that remains one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, over 1.9 million new cases of colorectal...