Research

Scientific Publications

Brush up on brushing. A global look at oral hygiene for children and adolescents

Children’s tooth-brushing habits vary greatly across the world. A study conducted by Wroclaw Medical University analyzed data from 266,000 schoolchildren in 72 countries to understand how socioeconomic and ...

Depressive disorders among children with chronic kidney disease. A silent suffering that demands attention

LGBT+ healthcare competence is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of modern medicine. A study by Prof. Michał Czapla’s team at Wroclaw Medical University, published in BMC Medical ...

Not every patient is the same. How diversity affects the quality of healthcare

LGBT+ healthcare competence remains a key challenge in modern medicine. A study by Prof. Michał Czapla’s team at Wroclaw Medical University highlights gaps in medical education in Poland ...

A new twist in the fight against acne. Innovative formulas with azeloglycine and tetracycline

New research from Wroclaw Medical University reveals how the delicate interplay between skin bacteria and the immune system shapes acne development, opening the door to targeted, microbiome-based treatments. ...

When a headache hides a bigger mystery. The link between tension pain and autonomic symptoms

Headaches are often seen as a simple, everyday issue, but when they involve cranial autonomic symptoms, they may point to a deeper neurological condition — challenging traditional diagnosis ...

Innovations in Tissue Engineering: Bone regeneration. Electrospun fibers with hydroxyapatite

Wroclaw Medical University researchers present breakthrough advances in tissue engineering — from smart biomaterials to 3D-printed scaffolds driving the future of regenerative medicine. ...

Survival time. New insights into Alzheimer’s disease therapy

Researchers from Wroclaw Medical University challenge the prevailing metrics in Alzheimer’s disease therapy ...

Precision treatment. SLFN11 biomarker will help predict the effectiveness of cancer therapies

Groundbreaking research from Dr. Maciej Kaczorowski and his team at Wrocław Medical University, published in the American Journal of Surgical Pathology, explores how the protein SLFN11 might hold ...

Hope for patients with ulcerative colitis. Promising results of new drug in clinical trials    

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a severe chronic disease that affects nearly 0.7% of the population, meaning that 1 in 150 people worldwide suffer from it. ...

Balance on the edge of ions. Kidney disease foreshadows changes in the blood

A simple ratio of chloride to bicarbonate may predict advanced metabolic acidosis and faster dialysis initiation in patients with chronic kidney disease, says new research from Wroclaw Medical ...

Race against time. Cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock present a critical race against time, with specialized shock teams playing a crucial role in restoring circulation. Survival drops by 10% every ...

Guardian of fluid balance Lymph flow in heart failure

A closer look at lymph flow is reshaping how we think about fluid balance in heart failure, revealing its overlooked role in treatment response and its potential as ...

Can the heart rate be hacked?

From sports science to cardiology, researchers are uncovering ways to influence heart rate patterns for better performance and cardiovascular health. ...

Fibronectin

A closer look at fibronectin – a versatile protein shaping cell behavior, tissue repair, and cancer progression – and its potential as a therapeutic target. ...

Leukemia without a death sentence

Innovations in targeted therapies are transforming leukemia from a terminal illness into a treatable condition, giving patients renewed hope and longer lives. ...

Precision at the level of the cell

Scientists are taking diagnostics and treatment to the microscopic frontier, developing techniques that allow unprecedented precision in identifying and combating cellular abnormalities. ...

Balance on the edge of ions

Cutting-edge research at Wroclaw Medical University explores how the delicate balance of ions in our cells influences health and disease – and how targeting this equilibrium could lead ...