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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...

Lung cancer is the most common oncological cause of death in men. This type of cancer is difficult to treat and in most cases it is diagnosed at a later stage. Lung cancer is 5-7 times more common in men. However, in recent years, there has been a trend towards a gradual decrease in this ratio. The disease is increasingly...

Due to the development of medical technology during the last 30 years, cardiac surgeons can now choose between open surgeries and less invasive, transcatheter interventions on the aortic valve. Each technique has its own advantages, therefore, the proper selection of patients, with attention paid to the aims of the operation and its possible risks...