THE PROBLEM OF DIAGNOSING VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY

Vitamin B12 deficiency (cobalamin) is a common cause of megaloblastic anemia, with various neuropsychiatric symptoms. The prevalence is not known with certainty, but the incidence seems to increase with age. The diagnosis is usually based on the identification of a low serum level of vitamin B12 with clinical evidence of deficiency and with a good response to vitamin B12 replacement therapy. When confirming the diagnosis, consideration should be given to the etiology that may be due to nutritional deficiency, malabsorption and other gastrointestinal causes

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY

Assisted technology is used to improve or maintain the functional capacity of persons with disabilities. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the conditions that affect the functional capacity of the individual, significantly impairing the quality of life. Currently, several assisted technologies are available, from the less complex ones, to the technologically complex ones that can be applied to patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The results of assisted technology in patients with rheumatoid arthritis represent a complex issue that requires a detailed approach

DIFFERENTIATION OF THE FORMS OF ORAL CANDIDIASIS IN THE CLINICAL CONTEXT

Oral candidiasis is an infection of the oral cavity caused by Candida albicans. Several factors may contribute to the development of candidiasis such as: use of prostheses, corticosteroid inhalers, xerostomia, immunosuppressed states (such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leukemia, malnutrition, decreased secondary immunity, endocrine dysfunction, chemo, diabetes, such as systemic, radiation therapy, use of systemic corticosteroids)

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES – POSSIBLE LONG-TERM HEALTH IMPACT

Electronic cigarettes are increasingly popular devices that deliver nicotine through aerosols, not burning as in the case of classic cigarettes. Electronic cigarette traders claim that these types of cigarettes are safer than conventional cigarettes and that their use facilitates smoking cessation. However, there are many question marks regarding the long-term safety of using electronic cigarettes. In this review, we wanted to highlight the many vagueness and their possible effect on health