Medical University Of Silesia

This study tested two ways to close an abnormal opening between the mouth and the sinus that can happen after pulling an upper back tooth. 24 adults were treated either with a special collagen membrane or a standard surgical flap. The goal was to see which method better preserves…

This study tests whether ALIDYA, a gel injected into the skin, can improve the appearance of cellulite on the back of the thighs. Thirty women aged 20 to 45 with mild to moderate cellulite received six weekly treatments. Researchers used photos, ultrasound, and other imaging to m…

This study tested whether giving a numbing injection around the eye before retinal surgery could lower pain, nausea, and a reflex that slows the heart during the operation. 184 adults having vitreoretinal surgery took part. Researchers compared three different numbing medicines t…

This study tested whether a retinaldehyde cream (a form of vitamin A) can improve signs of aging skin in women aged 30 to 60. Fifty-six women applied a stronger cream (0.1%) to one side of their face and a weaker cream (0.05%) to the other side every evening for 24 weeks. Researc…

This study tested two methods for treating bad breath (halitosis) in 48 adults. One group cleaned their tongue with a scraper and used an antiseptic mouthwash. The other group used a tongue scraper plus a special laser on the tongue. All participants also had their teeth cleaned.…

This study looked at whether applying elastic therapeutic tape (kinesiotaping) to the face and neck after impacted wisdom tooth removal can reduce pain, swelling, and improve mouth opening. 70 generally healthy participants were randomly assigned to receive either standard post-s…

This study followed 53 adults with overweight or obesity who were already receiving standard lifestyle-based weight loss care at a clinic. Researchers measured changes in body weight, fat mass, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other health markers before and after weight loss. The g…

This study looked at 202 Polish adults with chronic low back pain to find out how severe their anxiety symptoms are. Participants filled out a questionnaire called GAD-7, which scores anxiety from none to severe. The goal was simply to measure the problem, not to test any treatme…

This study tested two different materials used to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is pulled. Forty adults received either a cow-derived bone graft or a human donor bone graft. Researchers measured how much the bone changed in size and density over six months using 3D scans. Th…

This study looked at whether two types of orthodontic expanders (BREA and MFT) can change airway size, hyoid bone position, and palate shape in 79 children aged 4 to 12. Fifty-five children received expansion treatment, while 24 untreated children served as controls. Results show…

This study looked at how well a procedure called transvenous lead extraction works to remove old or infected wires from heart devices like pacemakers. Researchers tracked 702 patients to see how often the procedure succeeded and what complications occurred. The goal was to learn …

This study looked at 212 critically ill adults in one ICU to see if three blood test ratios could predict death. The ratios compare lactate, CRP, and procalcitonin to albumin levels. Researchers will check if these ratios are linked to survival and find cut-off values to help doc…