The articles are written by respected physicians and specialists and offers advice on how to live a healthier and happier life, whether you are at home or abroad. The information in the articles should be considered as a general guideline but it can, of course, not replace a consultation with your own physician.
- When the mice play on the computer table
Can you become ill by using a mouse? The debate is on but there are no certain conclusions.
By Chief physician dr. med. Peter Kryger, speciality in rheumatic diseases
- Child leukaemia and transplants
Leukaemia is the most frequent malignant disease among children. By Prof. Dr. Mikael Rørth, speciality in oncology
- Most sports injuries can actually be avoided
Simply straining your body is the cause of many injuries. Here is some good advice on treatment and prevention. By Chief physician dr. med. Peter Kryger, speciality in rheumatic diseases
- Chronic heart failure hits more and more people
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is weak and pumps with reduced power. This leads to fluid retention in the body and shortness of breath during physical exhaustion. By professor dr. med. Stig Haunsø; specialty in cardiology
- Lumbago is an endemic disease
Acute back pain is normally called lumbago. It is caused by sudden stress e.g. working in the garden, getting out of a car or standing up after sitting in an airplane seat for an extended period of time. By chief physician dr. med. Peter Kryger, speciality in rheumatic diseases
- A winner with testicular cancer - A shinning example of the progress in medical cancer treatment
The last four years, the tough bike race Tour de France, has been won by the American Lance Armstrong. Armstrong’s victories have been convincing and commanded great respect. By Prof. Dr. Mikael Rørth, speciality in oncology
- Cancer and diet
Nowadays, in modern Western society, cardiovascular disease and cancer are by far the most frequent causes of death. By Prof. Dr. Mikael Rørth, speciality in oncology
- Air travel
Airline companies are reporting increasing cases of in-flight illness, and a lot of work is now being put into informing travellers about preventative measures. By chief physician Steffen Lyduch; specialty in aerospace medicine
- Mamma cancer most frequently strikes women in industrial countries
During the last couple of years we have become more successful in our treatment of patients with mamma cancer via a systematic development of improved treatment and the use of new diagnostic methods. By professor dr. med. Mikael Rørth; specialty in oncology
- Low back pain
Only a decade ago, people with low back pain were routinely prescribed extended bed rest and, sometimes, narcotic painkillers and even surgery. An article from 'Harvard Health Letter'
- Sleep
Studies in recent years show that the deep sleep reduces considerably with age, especially for men, so that a 75 year old man will only get a small percentage of his original sleep requirement. By dr. med. Torben Stæhr Johansen; specialty in surgery and aerospace medicine
- Tobacco and Smoking
Approximately 4.000 different components have been identified in tobacco smoke.
By medical officer Marianne Søbye; specialty in social medicine
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