What can we do for the health of our heart, how much exercise has a preventive effect on our cardiovascular system and with what kind of symptoms should we consult a cardiologist? We asked Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s internal medicine cardiologist, Professor István Préda, who is the author of several books about cardiology, as well as a cardiology specialist at the Health Science Council and a member of the Professional College of Sports Health.
This year, summer appeared for a few days in April, reminding us of how crucial it is to prepare for sun protection in time. Children's skin is much more sensitive than that of adults, so it matters when we take them out in the sun, what sunscreen we use, and what to do if signs of sunburn appear on their skin. Dr. Ágnes Csitos, a dermatologist and pediatric dermatologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, provides answers and useful advice on these questions.
Women are recommended to undergo cancer screening annually and also to request HPV screening. A common question among women and mothers is, at what age should gynaecological screening begin? According to Dr. Dániel Dubecz, an obstetrician-gynaecologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, the need for screening is not determined by age. Instead, it is crucial for women and girls who are sexually active to have regular gynaecological screening. The general rule, whether for young girls or older women, is to have a gynaecological exam and screening once a year if there are no symptoms. Annual cancer screening is recommended from the start of sexual activity, along with HPV screening. Additionally, women over 35 should have a mammogram every two years.
Children and adolescents also get infected with the coronavirus causing the COVID-19 pandemic, however in their case the disease is mostly asymptomatic or only mild. Rarely, children may develop a serious condition as a result of an infection or 2-3 weeks post-infection, in the form of ’multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children’ or ’pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome’ (MIC-S or PIMS) that can infect multiple organs (heart, lungs, intestinal tract, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes) and usually requires hospitalization.
Summer poses extra challenges to our bodies due to the heat, intense sunlight and increased pollen levels. If we’re careful, any harmful effects of the summer season can be prevented. Here, we summarise the recommendations of dermatologists, ENT specialists, cardiologists and urologists at Dr. Rose Private Hospital.
Based on the climatic and geographical conditions of Hungary, we can distinguish three main pollen seasons, ranging from late February to late October, depending on the weather. After a season of early blossoming trees, grass pollen reigns in the airspace, and complaints have already begun in those sensitive to it. Our questions about pollen allergy during the COVID-19 pandemic are answered by Dr. Magdolna Krasznai PhD, an ear-nose-throat specialist and allergist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital.