Jagiellonian University

This study looked at whether measuring a substance called pentraxin in the fluid around teeth can help detect early gum disease in people who have fixed dentures. Researchers studied 90 patients to see if pentraxin levels could reveal inflammation that isn't visible during a regu…

This study looked at 222 adults who needed a venous access port (a small device placed under the skin to give medications or draw blood). Researchers compared making the skin cut sideways (transverse) versus lengthwise (longitudinal) to see which caused less pain in the first 24 …

This study tested two types of nerve blocks—Quadratus Lumborum (QL) and Erector Spinae (ESP)—to see which provides better pain relief after abdominal surgery. 100 adults having surgery for colorectal, prostate, or kidney cancer, or gallbladder removal, received one of the blocks …

This completed trial compared two types of opioid-free anesthesia—total intravenous (TIVA) versus inhaled gas—in 280 adults undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The main goal was to see which method reduces postoperative nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours. Researcher…

This study aimed to find the best way to diagnose excess hair growth (hirsutism) and hair loss in women with PCOS. Researchers studied 1330 women to determine the most accurate scoring method. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of these common symptoms.

This completed study used 2D and 3D ultrasound to measure uterine and endometrium volume in 648 women with PCOS or HPOD, two conditions that cause irregular periods. The goal was to see if these measurements could help tell the two disorders apart. The study did not test any trea…

This completed study looked at how ovulation disorders affect quality of life in nearly 1,000 women aged 18-45 with irregular periods. Participants filled out a 36-question survey covering physical, emotional, and social well-being. The goal was to compare two groups: those with …

This study tested whether intensive treadmill training with a harness to support body weight can improve walking and balance in people who recently had a stroke. Forty participants in the subacute phase (2-6 weeks after stroke) completed a 3-week program. Researchers also measure…

This study looked at whether using a special dye (indocyanine green) during laparoscopic surgery for colon or rectal cancer can help surgeons see blood flow in real time and reduce the risk of a dangerous leak where the bowel is reconnected. Researchers compared 115 patients who …

This study looked at 300 critically ill adults in the ICU who were receiving drugs to raise their blood pressure. Researchers measured blood pressure at the upper arm and the wrist to see if there was a difference. They wanted to find out how often this difference happens and if …