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Russia has a system of state guarantees of free medical care, which is regularly updated and approved for the next year.
In Russia, the Program of State Guarantees for the provision of free medical care to citizens has been approved for 2026 and for the planning period of 2027 and 2028.
According to the document, consultations with medical specialists in cases of suspected oncology and cardiovascular diseases must be provided within three working days.
MOSCOW, September 30 - RIA Novosti. Consultations with medical specialists in cases of suspected oncology and cardiovascular diseases should be provided within three days, according to a document available to RIA Novosti.
This norm is enshrined in the Program of State Guarantees for the provision of free medical care to citizens for 2026 and for the planning period of 2027 and 2028, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation.

According to the document available to RIA Novosti, the period for providing primary emergency care should not exceed two hours from the moment of contacting a medical organization, and the waiting time for an appointment with a local physician, general practitioner or local pediatrician should not exceed 24 hours. The norm is enshrined in the Program of State Guarantees for Free Medical Care for 2026–2028.

Gastroenterologist Shripati Ketu warned that drinking scalding hot coffee increases the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus by three times due to repeated thermal damage to the mucous membrane, and not due to the properties of the drink itself.

A study of data from nearly 100,000 patients in Denmark, Sweden and Norway found no link between taking semaglutide and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. The results were presented at the EASD conference.

A sore throat, dry mouth, cough and headache may be the first signs of the negative effects of vaping on the body, which can easily be confused with a cold or fatigue, the expert warns. Decreased exercise capacity, shortness of breath, wheezing or chest tightness require medical evaluation. Nausea, dizziness, cold sweats, trembling and palpitations after vaping may indicate excessive nicotine intake.

Potassium deficiency can develop unnoticed, and its early signs are easily confused with fatigue or lack of sleep. Severe deficiency may result in arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, and muscle paralysis, including the respiratory muscles.

Neurologist Lidiya Chizhikova said that using gadgets before bed, viewing emotional content, smoking, solving work problems and eating a heavy dinner can worsen the quality of sleep, overstimulating the nervous system and preventing the body from going into a state of rest.