Coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are included in the statistics as leading causes of death. In Hungary, more than 3 million people suffer from hypertension, which is one of the main predisposing factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In understanding heart attacks and preventing cardiovascular disease, Dr. Éva Junger, a cardiologist and chief physician at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, helps us to find our way.
The intestinal flora is a collection of microorganisms in our digestive system in symbiosis, i.e. in mutually beneficial coexistence, especially bacteria, fungi and other unicellular organisms that contribute to the maintenance of our health. Interestingly, the bacteria that make up the gut flora well outnumber the cells that make up the human body. As the saying goes, “we are what we eat” – so let’s learn about the intestinal flora’s effects on our bodies from Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s dietitian, Nóra Galló.
Proctology is the branch of medicine that deals with the last 20cm of the rectum. "The vast majority of patients usually come to us with a hemorrhoid. I think it is extremely important to ask the patient thoroughly about the symptoms, their nature and duration at the beginning of the proctological examination, as without this a wrong diagnosis could be made." In this article, Dr. Diána Mocsári, Dr. Rose Private Hospital’s proctologist, summarizes the most common diseases and informs us about the examination.
"It is equally important for us to identify the diseases that cause complaints in the digestive tract and to carry out gastroenterological screening," says Dr. Péter Fuszek, gastroenterology specialist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, summing up the most important tasks in his field.
In recent months, the term “weight-loss injection” has become increasingly common on social media and news platforms. Some hail it as a miracle cure, others remain sceptical – but what exactly is it? These so-called “slimming injections” are actually GLP-1 agonists: medications originally developed to help people with diabetes, but now also proving remarkably effective in aiding weight loss. So, how do these treatments work in the body, who are they suitable for, and what are the benefits and risks? Dr Zsuzsa Szpaszkij, consultant endocrinologist at Dr Rose Private Hospital, answers the most important questions.
