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Bleeding in the large intestine: What could it be hiding?

Diverticulosis of the colon is a very common disease, occurring in approximately 50% of people by the age of 60, and perhaps in an even higher percentage above that age. However, few of these people w...

World Pharmacist Day – The role of the pharmacist

Modern health systems have become patient-centered and the role of the Pharmacist is essential, as it contributes to providing accurate information, improving the effectiveness of drug use, correct an...

Prama Innovative Training – Advantages and Benefits

What is PRAMA? At the Physical Therapy Center of the Athens Medical Center, a unique and innovative experience in which training takes place on an interactive floor and wall, with dynamic music, speci...

How Long Does Digestion Take?

Analyzing the speed of digestion Why do some foods make us feel full for hours, while others leave us wanting more within minutes? We’ll talk about how our bodies digest food and the various fac...

New imaging techniques in the treatment of myocarditis

What is myocarditis? Myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle, which is most commonly caused by viruses or other rarer causes. It usually manifests as chest pain or shortness of breath, but...

Respiratory Hygiene: Why it’s so important. The best way to keep those around us from getting sick.

If there’s ever a time to practice good hand and respiratory hygiene, it’s now. We’ve been in lockdown for over a year now, and we’re all more aware of how easy it is to spread...

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Why should you quit smoking?

The negative effects of smoking on our health, including passive smoking, are undoubtedly very serious and widely known. The anti-smoking campaign worldwide, through which the medical community is try...

We learn about the thyroid gland – diseases, diagnostic tools

At a medical conference in Leipzig, Germany in 2007, the members of the Thyroid Federation International decided to create a “World Thyroid Day”. This initiative was adopted by all international medic...