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Iontophoresis is a specialized electrotherapy method that uses electric current to locally deliver an active ingredient through the skin. The principle is simple: the current "drives" ionic (charged) drug molecules through the upper layers of the skin (stratum corneum) into the targeted tissue. This can bypass the digestive tract and first-pass hepatic metabolism while achieving higher local concentrations of the active ingredient [5].

Muscle atrophy refers to the process by which the functional muscle mass — and, in parallel, muscle strength — continuously decline. Today there are two main causes of muscle atrophy: lack of movement (far more common) and a disease affecting the muscle (much rarer).

Previously I wrote that tennis elbow is not only a problem for tennis players — well, the same is true for golfer's elbow: many people suffer pain from golfer's elbow having at most seen a golf club on TV. This inflammation can arise from the most everyday movements. Its treatment must be taken seriously, because simple actions like [...]

Impotence is undoubtedly one of those conditions men would like to avoid as much as possible during their lives; nevertheless, medical surveys show that today every second man over the age of 30 struggles with erectile problems. What can lie behind sexual dysfunction, how can it be prevented, and if it has already appeared — how can this problem be treated?

Tennis elbow develops as a result of overuse. It's not only athletes who suffer from it. It can affect people who have never held a tennis racket. The unpleasant complaints are not easy to get rid of.

It is estimated that 16–20 thousand people in Hungary develop deep vein thrombosis each year, and several thousand die from its complications – even though thrombosis and its dangerous complication, pulmonary embolism, could be avoided! I write here about this “insidious foe”, deep vein thrombosis. What exactly does deep vein thrombosis mean? When blood "clots" in one of your veins and a blood clot (so-called thrombus) forms, then […]

Snoring spoils many people's nights. According to one study, 40–50% of the population snores (both men and women). However, it matters how severe the snoring is – while positional snorers only snore in certain body positions and there are several clever solutions to their problem, those suffering from sleep apnea can stop getting oxygen for long seconds due to snoring, which can have [...]

One of the most beautiful periods in a woman's life is when she carries a child beneath her heart. This time is full of new experiences, anticipation and strong emotions – yet it is undeniable that this condition often brings health problems that should be treated as early as possible. From an etymological perspective the topic is also interesting: is someone "pregnant" or "in a blessed state"? Pregnancy varicose veins can really make the pregnancy feel burdensome. In this article I review how it differs from ordinary varicose veins, how you can prevent it, and which home devices are safe to use for expectant mothers.

Back pain is the unchallenged king of musculoskeletal complaints: research shows that it is the leading cause of reduced work capacity worldwide, and almost everyone experiences it at some point in life.¹ The good news, which is rarely stated plainly, is that in the vast majority of cases it is not caused by a serious disease – the most common causes are weakened, overloaded muscles and a sedentary lifestyle – and most new episodes of back pain settle within a few weeks.

If you or your partner snores, you know how taxing nights can be. Snoring not only disturbs those around you – it also reduces the quality of your own rest. The good news is that if your snoring stems from nasal congestion, allergies or airway issues, salt therapy can help you regain free breathing.

Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries, while arterial narrowing is its most serious consequence. Some consider atherosclerosis part of ageing, but lifestyle and especially diet clearly play an important role. This means that arterial narrowing may improve with an appropriate lifestyle.