A new dimension of empathy
Can empathy – a trait so crucial in medical professions – be supported with modern technologies? The answer is yes. This was examined in collaboration with the creators of the Empatyzer tool by Marta Grelowska, author of the first implementation-based master’s thesis completed at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University. Modern medicine increasingly […]
Patent for an antifungal Drug
Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University have obtained a patent for a new pharmaceutical composition with fluconazole – a drug with antifungal properties. The invention covers the form and application of the active substance. It opens the way to more effective preparations to combat the growing number of infections that are increasingly resistant to available medicinal […]
The potential of caffeine in cancer therapy
Most of us treat it as a morning ritual or a way to get through a tough day. But can caffeine, the same substance that stimulates us after a cup of espresso, help in the fight against cancer? More and more studies suggest that this may be the case. A team of researchers from Wroclaw […]
Lymph flow in the extremities can affect the effectiveness of heart failure treatment
Can the speed at which lymph flows through the lower extremities predict the effectiveness of heart failure treatment? A team of researchers Barbara Ponikowska, Robert Zymliński, Marat Fudim , Beata Ponikowska, Gracjan Iwanek , Mateusz Guzik, Jan Biegusfrom the Wroclaw University of Medical Sciences, Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny im. Jana Mikulicza-Radeckiego we Wrocławiu, and Duke University […]
Migrane in men
When we talk about migraine, we usually picture a woman in a dark room, holding her head, in pain that prevents her from functioning normally. Statistics confirm that migraine does indeed mainly affect women. It occurs up to three times more often in women than in men. But does this mean that men can rest […]
Loneliness and distrust. What do these two experiences have in common?
Have you ever felt that others were talking about you? That someone had bad intentions towards you, even though you had no proof? And at the same time, feel increasingly lonely, withdrawn, and deprived of support? Although it may not seem obvious, loneliness and suspicion of others often go hand in hand. They can also […]
Emotion-infused milk. Mother’s psyche shapes milk composition
Can breast milk “remember” emotions? A recent review of the research From Mind to Milk: The Influence of Psychological Factors on the Composition of Human Breast Milk, prepared by students and researchers from the Wroclaw University of Medical Sciences, shows how a woman’s mental health can affect the composition of her breastmilk. Changes in the […]
The communication code of depression
Depression is not just a state of mind, but an extremely complex biochemical game going on throughout the body.The latest research by a Polish-Austrian team of scientists, initiated by Dr. Lukasz Zadek of Wroclaw Medical University, shows how microscopic “letter carriers” – extracellular vesicles – can not only indicate the presence of disease, but also […]
A natural shield against intestinal infections
Plant alkaloids surprise with their effectiveness When standard medical treatments fail, nature may have the answer. Berberine, sanguinarine, and chelerythrine are three plant compounds that are increasingly being studied by scientists as potential aids in the treatment of dangerous intestinal infections. In some cases, antibiotics are no longer as effective as they used to be. […]
Microscopic signals. MicroRNA in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the most complex and mysterious mental illnesses. Although it has been known for years that it has a strong genetic basis, doctors still do not have any biomarkers that would unequivocally confirm the diagnosis. It is based on the observation of symptoms – auditory hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders. Science is […]