Medical University Of Gdansk

This study tested whether a special wound vacuum (negative pressure therapy) works better than standard stitches to prevent surgical site infections in 50 patients who had emergency abdominal surgery for peritonitis (a serious belly infection). The main goal was to see which meth…

This study looked at whether a small device that sends mild electrical pulses (TENS) can ease pain during a prostate biopsy. 84 men were randomly assigned to get TENS, a fake TENS device, or standard numbing medicine alone. The goal was to see if TENS lowers pain scores and is sa…

This study looked at how running a 100-kilometer ultramarathon affects the health of amateur runners aged 45 and older. Researchers checked many things like heart, lungs, muscles, blood sugar, and mental health before and after the race. The goal was to understand the risks and b…

This study measured lung function in 2,000 healthy Polish children and teens aged 3-18 using a simple breathing test called oscillometry. The goal was to create normal reference values that doctors can use to better diagnose and monitor lung diseases like asthma. Participants had…

This study followed 373 healthy young athletes aged 8-16 for one year to see how focusing on a single sport affects injury risk, performance, and quality of life. Researchers measured physical fitness and specialization levels, then tracked injuries over time. The goal is to help…