Medical University Of Gdansk

This study looked at 50 adults who had emergency surgery for a belly infection (peritonitis). It compared a special vacuum dressing (NPWT) with standard wound closure to see which better prevents surgical site infections. The goal was to find a way to help wounds heal faster and …

This study tested whether a TENS device, which uses mild electrical pulses, can reduce pain during a prostate biopsy. 84 men were randomly assigned to receive TENS plus local anesthetic, a sham TENS device plus local anesthetic, or local anesthetic alone. Participants reported th…

This study followed 610 adults who had heart surgery to see how often they develop postoperative delirium—a sudden state of confusion that can come and go. Researchers collected information on known risk factors like age, high blood pressure, and diabetes, and tracked outcomes su…

This study looked at how running a 100-kilometer ultramarathon affects the health of amateur runners aged 45 and older. Researchers measured changes in blood, heart, lungs, muscles, nerves, and mental state before and after the race. The goal was to understand the overall impact …

This study followed 373 healthy young athletes aged 8-16 from Poland for one year. Researchers measured their sports specialization, performance, and quality of life, then tracked who got injured. The goal is to understand how these factors relate to injury risk and help keep you…

This study measured lung function in 2000 healthy Polish children and teens aged 3-18 to create normal reference values for a test called respiratory oscillometry. The goal is to help doctors better diagnose and monitor lung diseases in young patients. Participants had no chronic…