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Chickenpox – Definition, Symptoms, Treatment
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease. It mainly affects children, but adults can also be affected.
Vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccination)
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that are found all over the world. They are transmitted via droplet infection, primarily through talking, coughing and sneezing. All three diseases can lead to serious complications or long-term health problems.
Vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR vaccination)
Measles, mumps and rubella are highly contagious viral diseases that are found all over the world. They are transmitted via droplet infection, primarily through talking, coughing and sneezing. All three diseases can lead to serious complications or long-term health problems.
Measles – Definition, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention
The condition usually progresses without complications; however, in some cases it can take a severe course.
6-in-1 vaccination
The 6-in-1 vaccine is a combination vaccine comprising six different vaccines. It provides protection against six serious infectious diseases (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) and hepatitis B).
Blood in the stool
Blood in the stools is a worrying symptom that often causes anxiety. However, it is not always caused by life-threatening conditions. In this article, you will learn about the various causes of blood in the stools – ranging from harmless to serious – how doctors reach a diagnosis, and what treatment options are available.
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Natural family planning (NFP) methods help to identify the fertile and infertile days in a woman’s cycle, with a view to either deliberately avoiding or planning a pregnancy. Find out in our article what methods are available, how reliable they are and how they work.
Treatment of pneumonia
You can find out here which factors influence the course of the illness and its treatment.
Multiple myeloma: What are the benefits of a further stem cell transplant?
New hope for multiple myeloma patients: a study reveals surprising benefits of repeat blood stem cell transplants over new drugs.
Stem cell transplant: Bicarbonate strengthens immune cells
Sodium bicarbonate neutralised the harmful effect of lactic acid on T cells, transforming them into effective fighters against tumour cells.
People living alone are at increased risk of dementia
For people aged 55 and over who live alone, the risk of dementia is around 30 per cent higher than for those who share their household with at least one other person. Social isolation is therefore an even greater risk factor than previously thought.
Early-onset autism
Early-onset autism is considered one of the most severe forms of autism spectrum disorders. Children with this condition have significant problems in social situations and severe communication difficulties. They also display unusual play behaviour. Read on for the key facts about causes, symptoms and
Strong muscles, even in old age
As life expectancy rises, so too do typical age-related conditions such as sarcopenia, or excessive muscle loss. Researchers at the University of Basel have now described how this age-related condition can be halted with medication.
Heart attacks in women
The symptoms of a heart attack manifest themselves differently in women than in men. As a result, the danger is often not recognised in time.
Through the bloodstream with a fishhook
A team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) has developed a device that makes it possible to reach blood vessels with particularly complex shapes and extremely thin walls. The researchers hope that the system will, in future, enable the treatment of hard-to-reach brain tumours.
Atrial fibrillation – causes and treatment
Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder that is usually chronic. It is considered a risk factor for stroke. If atrial fibrillation is treated appropriately, most people can still lead a normal life.