Jagiellonian University

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (ESP and QL block) to see which one works better for pain after abdominal surgery. 100 adults having surgery for cancer or gallbladder issues took part. The goal was to find which block reduces the need for strong painkillers and lowe…

This study looked at 222 adults who needed a venous access port (a small device under the skin that helps deliver medicine or draw blood). Researchers compared two ways of making the skin cut (transverse vs. longitudinal) to see which caused less pain in the first 24 hours and mo…

This study looked at whether intensive treadmill training with a harness (body weight support) 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 measu…

This study looked at how irregular ovulation affects the quality of life in nearly 1,000 women aged 18 to 45. Researchers compared physical, emotional, and social well-being between women with different causes of ovulation problems. The goal was to better understand the impact of…

This observational study looked at 300 critically ill adults in the ICU who were receiving medications to raise blood pressure. Researchers measured blood pressure at the upper arm and wrist to see how often a significant difference occurs and whether it relates to higher medicat…

This study looked at whether using a special dye (indocyanine green) during laparoscopic surgery for colon or rectal cancer helps surgeons see blood flow in the bowel and reduce the risk of leaks. Researchers compared 115 patients who had the dye with a similar group who did not.…

This study used ultrasound to measure the size of the uterus and its inner lining in 648 women with PCOS or a related hormone disorder (HPOD). The goal was to see if these measurements differ between the two groups. No treatment was given; the study simply collected information t…

This study looked at a protein called pentraxin in the gum fluid of teeth that support fixed dentures. The goal was to find early signs of gum disease that are not visible during a regular checkup. 90 adults who needed fixed dentures and had no visible gum inflammation took part.…

This study looked at two common types of anesthesia for weight-loss surgery to find out which one causes fewer side effects like nausea and vomiting. 280 adults having laparoscopic bariatric surgery took part. The goal was to see if one method is better at reducing the need for s…

This study involved 1,330 women with irregular periods to find the best cutoff for diagnosing excess hair growth (hirsutism) and to see how it relates to hair loss. Researchers compared two simple scoring systems for hair growth and hair loss. The goal was to improve how doctors …