Medicine in Short Notes

Ilya Kvashenov – a therapist, endoscopist at the Nizhny Novgorod Cancer Center, author of the book "Medical Literacy" and creator of the popular YouTube channel "Medicine Simply" – takes on the role of your personal guide in the world of medicine. In this book, he explains complex topics in simple and engaging language, debunks dangerous myths, and reveals how our body truly works. Inside, you will find answers to dozens of questions: what happens if an air bubble from an IV enters a vein? How to distinguish false myopia from real myopia and why you shouldn't lower a fever to 38.5? Is it true that a placebo can cause harm? How is stomach ulcer treated now and why was a complex surgery required before? This is a collection of fascinating facts, historical anecdotes (from the death of George Washington due to bloodletting to the horrific experiments of Unit 731), and real stories from medical practice that will help you better understand your body and not fear seeking help.