Intestine Instead of the Esophagus – how Surgeons Save Patients After Chemical Burns
Is it possible to live without an esophagus? For most of us, this question sounds abstract. Yet patients who have ingested caustic substances – often children by accident, and adults as a result of suicide attempts – face a dramatic challenge. Chemical burns to the upper gastrointestinal tract can cause severe strictures and adhesions. Researchers […]
Dopamine, genes, and sleep apnea – what does the brain have to do with snoring?
Interrupted sleep, chronic fatigue, hypertension, palpitations, and problems with concentration. Many people dismiss these symptoms, attributing them to stress or the natural effects of aging. Yet they may signal obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – a condition affecting hundreds of millions worldwide, often going undiagnosed for years. A team of researchers from Wroclaw Medical University has […]
Trends in cardiovascular risk factors in Poland – what has a decade of prevention changed?
Trends in cardiovascular risk factors in Poland – what has a decade of prevention changed? Cardiovascular diseases remain the most common cause of death, including in Poland. But have we really made progress in preventing them in recent years? A team of researchers analyzing the nationwide CVD prevention program (CHUK) checked this on a massive […]
How students cope with mental health crises
For many young people, university is a time of intense change—moving away from home, a new environment, pressure to perform, and making their first major life decisions. It is also a time when mental health issues can first emerge. A study by a team from Wroclaw Medical University, led by Prof. Błażej Misiak, conducted as […]
The power of nature in propolis
The power of nature in propolis reveals how bioactive compounds produced by bees may support antimicrobial defense, inflammation control, and tissue regeneration.
Precise treatment with light and oxygen
Precise treatment with light and oxygen uses phototherapy and enhanced oxygenation to improve healing, reduce inflammation, and optimize clinical outcomes.
A Digital Tool in Periodontal Diagnosis
A digital tool in periodontal diagnosis improves accuracy by integrating key clinical parameters, enabling better disease assessment, monitoring, and more informed treatment decisions.
Heart failure beyond the circulatory system . Cognitive and emotional changes in patients
Cognitive decline in heart failure is an increasingly recognized but still underestimated clinical problem. Beyond cardiac dysfunction, heart failure affects memory, executive functions, emotional regulation, and the ability to perform effective self-care—often within months of diagnosis.
Light Against Tooth Decay: Lasers in Dentistry and Global Consensus
Light against tooth decay highlights how laser technology is reshaping modern dentistry. A global consensus shows that lasers support minimally invasive caries treatment, enamel protection, and long-term tooth vitality.
Mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period
Perinatal mental health disorders affect up to one in five women. Learn why mental health during pregnancy and postpartum is as important as physical care.