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.
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.
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.
The Mediterranean lifestyle combines healthy eating with physical activity and quality time spent with family and friends. Its health benefits have been confirmed by numerous scientific studies. Prof. Dr. Ádám Lelbach, honorary university professor and chief internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, spoke to us about it:
Running, like most recreational sports, has numerous positive effects on our health, musculoskeletal system, and cardiovascular system. It is beneficial for all these. Consistency is key. By consistency, we mean incorporating at least two or three sessions of running or jogging per week, each lasting a minimum of half an hour. We spoke to Dr. Hangody László Rudolf, an orthopaedic-traumatologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, about running.
In addition to incontinence, intimate laser treatment also provides a solution to many other problems, and with its help we can even avoid surgery and improve our quality of life. The affected age group is wider than we might think. Intimate laser treatment can provide a long-term solution to the discomfort caused by incontinence and hormonal changes too. Dr. Illés Balogh, a gynecologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, answers questions that affect many of us.
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.
Since the advent of mammography in the 1930s, this field of diagnostics has undergone rapid development. While we talk more openly and more frequently about the importance of disease prevention, many women still fear a breast examination. Thanks to the latest developments in test equipment, breast examinations are now much faster, more accurate and significantly more convenient than in previous years. In our article, Dr. Rita Fülöp, a radiologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, discusses modern mammography.
The seasonal allergy caused by pollen can last until the end of September, and it does not spare the eyes, with the main symptoms affecting the eyes being itching, watering and redness. Here we have summarized the advice of Dr. Mariann Balázsy, an ophthalmologist at Dr. Rose Private Hospital, on allergic conjunctivitis. It is worth taking the symptoms seriously, as allergic conjunctivitis can easily become infected and develop into bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.
At the Plastic Surgery Department of Dr. Rose Private Hospital, we use breast implants from leading U.S. manufacturers that meet the highest standards of safety while delivering optimal aesthetic results. This ensures outstanding quality and excellent surgical outcomes for our patients.