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A vascular prosthesis is an implant that replaces natural blood vessels. It is mainly used for chronic vasoconstriction, bypass operations or for severe vasodilatation.

Since Etienne-Jules Marey and Auguste Chauveau developed the cardiac catheter examination between 1861 and 1863, many risky heart operations have become superfluous, which is not only gentler on the patient, but also healthier

A shunt is a connection between cavities or vessels that are actually separated from each other. This connection can take place naturally, for example through a malformation, or also artificially, for example around a

Hydrogen peroxide solution is available in pharmacies in various concentrations. The user can purchase the over-the-counter product for bleaching his teeth (bleaching) and for various medical applications. Not more concentrated

Root canal treatment is a complicated and, depending on the clinical picture, also a time-consuming procedure. The reason for a root canal treatment is an inflammation of the tooth pulp. After a successful root canal treatment, the diseased tooth can be saved

Dental care makes a major contribution to aesthetic and health well-being. As a preventive measure against dental problems such as tooth decay or periodontal disease, dental care is an important daily ritual. What does perfect dental care look like

People are initially born without them, lose them at school age, new ones grow and in old age they usually lose them again: their teeth. Correctly brushing your teeth is extremely important in order to keep your own teeth healthy for the rest of your life. Though

In a stem cell transplant, stem cells are obtained from the peripheral blood and transfused to a recipient to regenerate the blood-forming system. For many people with leukemia in particular, a stem cell transplant is the only one

Exposure therapy is a specific approach in the context of psychotherapeutic treatment in which the patient is confronted directly with fear-inducing situations or factors. This is to achieve that the fear is reduced

Human behavior is primarily shaped through learning. Experience and learned rules have an influence on doing and thinking. However, this can also lead to mental disorders that have been shaped by learning experiences.

Anyone who has smoked for a long time and has tried at least once to quit smoking knows how difficult it is to persevere. Withdrawal symptoms are unpleasant and can shake your mind again. Nicotine replacement therapy

Persistent problems falling asleep or staying asleep during night sleep, intensive snoring combined with temporary respiratory failure can pose serious health risks.

Ultrasound, or ultrasound examination or sonography, is a high-frequency sound whose frequencies are above human hearing. The examination by ultrasound is also called sonography in medicine

Gastroenterology is a branch of internal medicine that deals with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the surrounding organs. She uses a number of diagnostic and examination procedures, including endoscopy and ultrasound

As with all endoscopies, laryngoscopy (or larynxoscopy) is about visualizing internal organs, including the larynx, for the purpose of an examination. Especially with the larynx, there is no need to do without a reflection

Nephrology is the name given to kidney medicine, derived from the Greek word nephros for the kidney. It is a medical discipline that focuses on possible diseases, diagnoses, therapies and functions of the kidneys. So is

Braces are an aid from dentistry that is used to correct misalignments of the teeth and / or the jaw. Depending on the exact area of ​​application, there are various models of the appliances, also known as dental braces

Neurofeedback is a special variant of biofeedback. A computer analyzes the human brain waveforms and displays them graphically on a monitor.

In most long-term relationships, there are crises that a couple has to deal with. If you can't solve problems on your own, it makes sense to get professional help in the form of couples therapy.

The American doctor and microbiologist Robert Guthrie introduced the dry blood test, the Guthrie test, in 1963, with which he diagnosed the metabolic disease phenylkenonuria (inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine as an important enzyme) in newborns