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'Great Doctors, Rude Midwives': Where to Give Birth in Samara and Where to Avoid – Advice from Experienced Moms'Great Doctors, Rude Midwives': Where to Give Birth in Samara and Where to Avoid – Advice from Experienced Moms
'Great Doctors, Rude Midwives': Where to Give Birth in Samara and Where to Avoid – Advice from Experienced MomsNot everything free is bad. We polled mothers in Samara about their experiences in local maternity wards and clinics, analyzing hundreds of responses.
Proctologist on unusual items found in patientsProctologist on unusual items found in patients
Proctologist on unusual items found in patientsA proctologist from Volgograd talks about what unusual items have to be extracted from patients, and why every third case involves elderly people.
Proctologist Shares Strangest Finds From Inside PatientsProctologist Shares Strangest Finds From Inside Patients
Proctologist Shares Strangest Finds From Inside PatientsA Volgograd proctologist explains that the most common items stuck in patients are not fruits and vegetables, but other objects.
Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030
Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030A new project to remove registration desks from clinics is being rolled out in Transbaikalia, starting in 2025.
‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS Journey‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS Journey
‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS JourneyNina Ternovskaya, a 33-year-old pulmonologist diagnosed with ALS two years ago, spreads positivity through her blog despite her declining health.
Medical Staff Inflow Outpaces Outflow in Zabaykalsky KraiMedical Staff Inflow Outpaces Outflow in Zabaykalsky Krai
Medical Staff Inflow Outpaces Outflow in Zabaykalsky KraiThe number of healthcare professionals in Zabaykalsky Krai has been growing for three consecutive years, with more joining than leaving, according to the regional health minister.
Neurologist Explains How to Ease Back PainNeurologist Explains How to Ease Back Pain
Neurologist Explains How to Ease Back PainA neurologist from Euromed discusses the reasons for back pain, its nature, and solutions to help patients regain comfortable movement.
Omsk woman beats stage four cancer after concealing diagnosisOmsk woman beats stage four cancer after concealing diagnosis
Omsk woman beats stage four cancer after concealing diagnosisAfter five months of uncertainty, Tatiana Krishlauks from Omsk hid her stage four cancer diagnosis, fearing pity, but eventually fought and overcame the disease.
8 Habits of People Who Haven't Been Truly Happy in Years8 Habits of People Who Haven't Been Truly Happy in Years
8 Habits of People Who Haven't Been Truly Happy in YearsPsychologists identify eight common signs in individuals who haven't felt genuine joy for years, often a result of long-term stress adaptation or internal conflict.
How Laser, Fillers, and Threads Restore Intimate Comfort After Childbirth and MenopauseHow Laser, Fillers, and Threads Restore Intimate Comfort After Childbirth and Menopause
How Laser, Fillers, and Threads Restore Intimate Comfort After Childbirth and MenopauseAesthetic gynecology helps women maintain youth, health, and self-confidence through modern treatments.
Prostatitis, Breast Cancer, Kidney Disease: Annual TestsProstatitis, Breast Cancer, Kidney Disease: Annual Tests
Prostatitis, Breast Cancer, Kidney Disease: Annual TestsSpecialists explain why people fear medical appointments and stress the importance of regular check-ups for early disease detection.
Novosibirsk Rehab Center Unveils $2.2 Million High-Tech Recovery EquipmentNovosibirsk Rehab Center Unveils $2.2 Million High-Tech Recovery Equipment
Novosibirsk Rehab Center Unveils $2.2 Million High-Tech Recovery EquipmentA rehabilitation center in Novosibirsk has opened a new eight-story building equipped with advanced medical technology for treating strokes and injuries, aiming to provide world-class care locally.
Why Don't Ophthalmologists Get Laser Eye Surgery?Why Don't Ophthalmologists Get Laser Eye Surgery?
Why Don't Ophthalmologists Get Laser Eye Surgery?We asked Ilya Bogush, an ophthalmologist and Candidate of Medical Sciences, to answer three tricky questions patients often hesitate to ask before undergoing laser vision correction.
Seeking Gynecology, Urology, Proctology Care in NovosibirskSeeking Gynecology, Urology, Proctology Care in Novosibirsk
Seeking Gynecology, Urology, Proctology Care in NovosibirskDoctors at a large clinic in Novosibirsk perform surgeries without incisions or punctures.
Phlebologists Address Pain, Sex, and Money in Vein HealthPhlebologists Address Pain, Sex, and Money in Vein Health
Phlebologists Address Pain, Sex, and Money in Vein HealthNovosibirsk vein specialists provide honest answers to patient questions on intimate issues and risks, with a bonus promo code for diagnostics.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Calls Wine Benefits a Myth After 7000 OperationsCardiothoracic Surgeon Calls Wine Benefits a Myth After 7000 Operations
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Calls Wine Benefits a Myth After 7000 OperationsPracticing cardiothoracic surgeon Roman Risberg has criticized the belief that a glass of wine is beneficial, calling it a widespread myth. He explains the concept of 'holiday heart' and other alcohol-related risks to the heart.
Pregnant Women in Saratov Region Nearly Stop Getting COVID-19Pregnant Women in Saratov Region Nearly Stop Getting COVID-19
Pregnant Women in Saratov Region Nearly Stop Getting COVID-19Children continue to suffer from the virus.
Balakovo man injured after falling from Khvalynsk's Eiffel Tower replicaBalakovo man injured after falling from Khvalynsk's Eiffel Tower replica
Balakovo man injured after falling from Khvalynsk's Eiffel Tower replicaA resident of Balakovo suffered broken ribs after falling from a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Khvalynsk following the New Year holidays.
Governor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in NovokuznetskGovernor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in Novokuznetsk
Governor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in NovokuznetskKuzbass Governor Ilya Seredyuk defended medical staff during a live broadcast on Thursday, commenting on the infant deaths at Novokuznetsk Maternity Hospital No. 1. He stressed that while most births were successful, some mothers had not received prenatal monitoring and arrived for delivery while intoxicated.
Surgeons Remove Tumor Eroding Man's Skull in UdmurtiaSurgeons Remove Tumor Eroding Man's Skull in Udmurtia
Surgeons Remove Tumor Eroding Man's Skull in UdmurtiaA man thought a bump on his forehead was from a head injury, but it turned out to be a tumor destroying his skull bone.
Doctors Evaluate Reproductive Health in Zabaikalsky KraiDoctors Evaluate Reproductive Health in Zabaikalsky Krai
Doctors Evaluate Reproductive Health in Zabaikalsky KraiIn 2025, 79,000 women in Zabaikalsky Krai underwent free reproductive health screening, revealing higher disease rates in the 29–49 age group, which is crucial for birth rates.
ARVI surge hits Saratov teens and adultsARVI surge hits Saratov teens and adults
ARVI surge hits Saratov teens and adultsDeputy Health Minister Denis Graifer reported a 32.6% weekly increase in ARVI cases in Saratov Region, with spikes among teenagers and adults.
Ryazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted BirthsRyazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted Births
Ryazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted BirthsMaternity Hospital No. 2 in Ryazan has temporarily halted partner-assisted births and several other services, including tours and prenatal classes, though full inpatient care remains available.
Abortion license revocation in districts: doctor details Transbaikalia outcomeAbortion license revocation in districts: doctor details Transbaikalia outcome
Abortion license revocation in districts: doctor details Transbaikalia outcomeThe number of abortions in Transbaikalia dropped in 2025 for the first time in years, but officials await data on whether women simply switched to private clinics after district hospitals revoked their licenses.
Kuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedyKuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedy
Kuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedyThe planned merger of several urban and district hospitals in Kuzbass, scheduled for 2026, has been suspended by the governor following a tragedy at a maternity ward in Novokuznetsk.