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According to official statistics of the WHO in 2018, oncological pathology became the cause of every 6th death worldwide. It encourages the international medical community to develop new cancer treatment methods and increase the effectiveness of the existing ones. In particular, it is important for patients with advanced stages...

Due to the development of medical technology, during the last 30 years cardiac surgeons can choose between open surgeries and less invasive transcatheter interventions on the aortic valve. Each technique has its own advantages, therefore, the proper selection of patients with attention to aims of the operation and its...

The mitral valve disease is a lesion of the bicuspid valve and/or subvalvular structures which leads to impaired hemodynamics and development of the heart failure. The asymptomatic valvular heart disease is present in 2.5% of the population, with the age, this number increases to 13%. In the absence of competent treatment, the mitral...

Hip replacement surgery in young patients requires special skills from orthopedic surgeons, since long-term treatment outcomes and complete restoration of joint function are important for people in this age group. In addition, the professional athletes, who are planning to resume the career, may also need a replacement...

The surgical reconstruction, or mitral valve replacement, is the second most common surgery on the heart valves. In European countries with developed medicine...

Syndactyly, or webbed fingers, is the most widespread defect of the child’s hand. It is characterized by the abnormal connection of fingers or toes. Typically syndactyly involves two fingers – the middle and ring, the thumb and pointer. They may be connected only by skin or, in more severe case, have common bones as well.

Polydactyly is a medical term referred to having extra finger or toe. It is an inborn condition connected with disturbances of the limb formation due to genetic or external influences. Influences in early pregnancy are the most significant, as the digits are already recognizable at 41-43 days of gestation and are completely formed at 53 days.

Stem cells usage is one of the most perspective medical fields. In Germany and other developed countries, huge amounts of money are invested in the research and development of this field, since in the future it will allow to cure many diseases which are still incurable. However, not many people are interested in the future.