Cancer

Have you ever wondered what IT is? One in four people get's it, one in five dies because of it! I'm sure you're aware of the fact that human body is composed of little elements called cells. The cells divide, die or simply do what they need to do. Sometimes during the division or life of the cell something gets wrong (the cell mutates), but we have different control mechanisms (including immune system) that usually lead this "faulty" cell to it's death. But some of the mutated cells get out of control and start to multiply very fast so that, after a time, they form tumour and spread to other parts of the body. When the disease is advanced - it's lethal. Usually the faster diagnosis, the bigger chances to cure. Time is life, don't waste it!

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Meningitis

It is a disease of meninges (thin layers that cover your brain) caused by microorganisms, mainly bacteria. The symptoms are: headache, vomiting, stiffness of neck, fever, sight sensitive for light and others less common. If this appears, the patient should immediately go to hospital, because untreated disease can lead to death. We have vaccines for some of the possible agents causing meningitis (against Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae -Pneumovax). It should be given to young children, the older and people having immune system deficiency.

ADHD

The abbreviation ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Children have difficulties with concentration and seem to move all the time. Is it dangerous? It can lead to problems in school and relations with others, but nothing more than that. It is considered non-curable neurological disease but some patients are able to control their symptoms over time, without the use of medication. For others there are different kinds of treatment that usually combine psychotherapy and medication. Most commonlly used drugs are: Methylphenidate (better known by the names Ritalin and Concerta), Amphetaminess (Adderall), dextroamphetamines (Dexedrine) and bupropion.