In Hungary, prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of death from cancer in men, with 4,000-4,500 men diagnosed with the disease each year. The most dangerous of the prostate diseases is malignancy, which can now be screened and is very curable. We asked Dr. József Varga, a urologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, about prostate screening and examinations.
Summer is here again, the carefree period of holidays, the beach, and sunbathing. So, let’s prepare for the summer season so that our skin doesn’t get lasting memories. While enjoying the summer and various outdoor activities, we need to protect our skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation. According to research by the Mayo Clinic in America, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with more than 2 million cases diagnosed each year, and one in five Americans developing skin cancer. Unfortunately, these proportions are similar in the rest of the world. The steps for prevention are summarized here by Dr. Zsófia Hatvani, PhD, a dermatologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital.
More and more people are interested in topics that start with ’psych-’, but sometimes people confuse what a psychiatrist does, and the differences between a psychologist and a psychiatrist. The main difference is in undergraduate education because a psychology degree can be obtained from the Faculty of Humanities of universities, while a psychiatry degree can be obtained as a professional examination following a general medical degree.
Most frequent headache sufferers believe that, unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done and that headaches will accompany them throughout their lives, so they do not seek medical attention for this problem and thus do not receive adequate care. The most common headache type is migraine, affecting 10-20 percent of people.
The most serious prostate disorder is malignant prostate cancer, which is now highly treatable if detected early. Each year, nearly 4,000 men in Hungary are diagnosed with this disease. We spoke with Dr. Viktor Málik, urologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, to discuss screening and related examinations.
It is common to notice forgetfulness in elderly loved ones, or their difficulty in finding the right words. But when should we start to worry? According to Dr. Sándor Ilniczky, a neurologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, such signs should not be dismissed.
“If an elderly person complains of forgetfulness or cognitive difficulties, it cannot simply be attributed to ageing,” emphasizes the neurologist. This concern is one of the reasons why Dr. Rose Private Hospital has developed its Dementia Prevention Program.
Spinal problems can cause severe pain and a decrease in quality of life. Many patients, driven by fear of surgery, avoid seeking medical help, even though 90% of cases can be treated with conservative care without surgery. At Dr. Rose Private Hospital, comprehensive spinal care is provided, including thorough examinations, possible surgery, and rehabilitation. Dr. András Erbszt, orthopedic specialist and spine surgeon, answered our questions regarding comprehensive care.