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Foto ilustrativăDeep Vein Thrombosis: What Minimally Invasive Clot Aspiration Treatment Involves
Deep vein thrombosis can be treated through thromboaspiration using the AngioJet system, a minimally invasive endovascular procedure. The method is recommended on an individual basis, depending on the case.
Foto ilustrativăWhy gastroesophageal reflux worsens at night when lying down
Burns and sour taste may worsen in the evening, especially after heavy meals. Lying down encourages reflux and can disrupt sleep.
Nocturnal Gastro-oesophageal Reflux: Why Symptoms Worsen When You Lie Down
Heartburn, a sour taste and regurgitation can worsen at night, especially after heavy meals. Here is what triggers them and when medical advice is needed.
Hernia Surgery: Faster Recovery Through Minimally Invasive Methods, More Common in Private Clinics Than in Public Hospitals
Over 60% of inguinal hernia operations in private hospitals are performed using minimally invasive techniques, compared to just 17% in public hospitals, according to a study based on CNAS data from 2019–2023.
Romania ranks 4th in the EU for late HIV diagnoses, according to ECDC data
Over 60% of HIV cases in Romania are discovered at advanced stages. The country ranks 4th in the EU, after Croatia, Sweden and Bulgaria.
Foto ilustrativăCanned tuna and mercury: what a nutritionist says about the risks and serving sizes
Canned tuna may contain methylmercury. A psychonutritionist explains the differences between species, recommended quantities, and who needs to be more careful.
Parkinson's: why smokers appear to have a lower risk – researchers' new explanation
A study of over 500,000 people links carbon monoxide to a 30% lower risk of Parkinson's disease in non-smokers with higher levels of the gas. Specialists warn: this is not a reason to take up smoking.
PET-CT PSMA: the investigation that can change treatment in prostate cancer
PET-CT PSMA precisely localises lesions in prostate cancer, helping to determine the most appropriate treatment option between surgery, radiotherapy, or systemic treatment.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete warns: hospitals risk running out of emergency supplies
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that the lack of funding for Emergency Reception Units and Intensive Care Units is putting the lives of hospital patients at risk.
Foto ilustrativăRogobete warns: hospitals risk running out of emergency supplies
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete warns that emergency departments risk running out of medical supplies, while intensive care and cardiovascular disease programmes are on the verge of losing their funding.
Foto ilustrativăFoot saved from amputation through a modern procedure for blocked arteries
A man who had already lost one leg due to peripheral arterial disease was successfully treated through an endovascular procedure at SANADOR, avoiding the amputation of his other leg.
Foto ilustrativăWHO: 1 in 10 patients suffers medical harm, half could be prevented
WHO warns that one in ten patients suffers harm during medical care, with half of all cases being preventable. The risks are higher for chronic illnesses.
Study: memory begins to deteriorate around the age of 50, not in old age
Researchers from Binghamton University show that hippocampus-related memory decline can begin as early as between the ages of 20 and 50, rather than only in old age.
Study: the genetic link between gut health and depression
Australian researchers have discovered a strong genetic link between bowel disease and depression, which can reduce life expectancy by up to 12 years.
Romania has only 380 doctors per 100,000 inhabitants, below the Western European average
Eurostat: Romania has 380 doctors per hundred thousand inhabitants, compared to 400–450 in Western Europe. Specialists are concentrated in the major university centres.
Foto ilustrativăHow Many Hours of Sleep Are Needed at Each Age, According to Doctors
Sleep requirements decrease with age: from 14–17 hours for newborns, to 7–9 hours for adults and 6–8 hours for those over 65, a pulmonologist explains.
Foto ilustrativăAutumn Squash: Few Calories, Many Nutrients. Benefits and Ways to Cook It
Psychonutritionist Gina Tăujan explains the benefits of pumpkin – rich in beta-carotene, fibre, and potassium – and shares ideas for simple autumn recipes.
Foto ilustrativăWest Nile Virus: 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in Romania in 2026
INSP reports 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths from the West Nile virus between 3 July and 9 September 2026, well above the levels recorded in 2025.
West Nile Virus: 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in 2026, far exceeding 2025 levels
INSP reports 72 confirmed cases and 5 deaths from West Nile virus between 3 July and 9 September 2026, compared to fewer than 20 cases with no deaths during the same period in 2025.
Foto ilustrativăGlobal warming accelerates the spread of infectious diseases; Eastern Europe, a risk zone
Researchers warn that higher temperatures are expanding the range of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases. Romania intensified its Lyme disease surveillance from 10 June 2026.
Why a hot drink can cool the body better in summer than a cold one
Nicole Păcuraru explains why warm drinks help the body cool down naturally in summer, and why staying consistently hydrated with water remains essential.
Foto ilustrativăWarm or cold drinks in summer? What Nicole Păcuraru says about cooling the body down
In the *Realitatea Medicală* programme, Nicole Păcuraru explains why a hot drink can cool the body more effectively than a cold one during a heatwave.
Robotic Knee Replacement, a Solution for Advanced Gonarthrosis
When conservative treatments are no longer sufficient, robotic knee replacement offers a procedure tailored to the patient's anatomy.
Foto ilustrativăRobotic Knee Prosthesis: How Precision Technology Works
In advanced gonarthrosis, when conservative treatments no longer provide relief, robotic knee replacement surgery adapts the surgical plan to the patient's individual anatomy.