Prostate Cancer and PSA Test
21st February 2019
Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate begin to divide uncontrollably. This can happen if the genome of the cells is changed. Usually, the body’s immune system keeps …
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What happens during a neurological examination?
20th February 2019
An examination with a specialist in neurology serves to detect diseases of the nervous system. These include diseases as diverse as stroke, Parkinson’s, chronic migraine, meningitis, epilepsy or multiple …
Understanding bone examinations: Test types
20th February 2019
Like other body tissues and organs, the bones can also get sick. The cause can be fractures or signs of wear, inflammation or cancer. Injuries and fractures are shared …
What are the immunological tests?
19th February 2019
Immunological tests can be used in a variety of studies and for very different purposes – whether in an allergy suspected, for the early detection of colorectal cancer or …
Glucose Tolerance Test (oGTT)
17th February 2019
How is diabetes mellitus detected? Professionals have agreed internationally on certain blood glucose levels, from which the diagnosis of diabetes is made. For example, as the blood glucose level …
How is diabetes mellitus detected?
10th February 2019
Professionals have agreed internationally on certain blood glucose levels, from which the diagnosis of diabetes is made. For example, as the blood glucose level rises sharply after a meal …
What happens during a genetic test?
10th February 2019
In a genetic test, the genetic material of a human is examined, usually to estimate the risk of a disease, to determine the exact cause of cell changes or …
Answers to common questions about genital herpes
10th February 2019
How to recognize genital herpes? Typical of genital herpes are complaints such as painful cold sores on the genitals. In men, penis, foreskin, and scrotum may be affected, in …
Biologics and biosimilars
10th February 2019
One of the first biologics is the hormone insulin. Since the 1980s, human insulin can be produced using living organisms. Today, more than 230 biologics are licensed in Germany …
What is Arthrocentesis?
10th February 2019
Joints are connections between two or more bones. They ensure the mobility of the body. If a joint is swollen or inflamed as a result of injury or illness, …