Charles University, Czech Republic

This study tested a new, low-cost blood test called the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) to see if it could help doctors tell if a burn patient has a bacterial infection. Researchers compared the ICIS test to other common infection markers in 97 adult and child burn patients…

This study looked at whether using vaginal packing after a specific pelvic organ prolapse surgery helps patients or causes unnecessary discomfort. Researchers compared pain levels, satisfaction, and recovery in 253 women who had the surgery either with or without the packing. The…

This study explored whether a therapy called 'illusory movements'—where patients imagine moving their limbs without physically doing so—could help adults with severe burns. Researchers tested if this mental exercise could reduce harmful muscle breakdown and improve the body's ene…

This study tested two popular warm-up techniques—tissue flossing and foam rolling—to see which better prepares athletes for performance. Researchers measured muscle flexibility, stiffness, and jump height in 30 young male handball players after using each method. The goal was to …

This study aimed to understand if a stiff sacroiliac (SI) joint in the lower back/hip area causes tightness in the nearby piriformis muscle in the buttock. Researchers worked with 40 adults who had this type of muscle pain and joint stiffness. They tested if a specific hands-on j…

This study aimed to understand which factors best predict how well patients recover after emergency surgery for a traumatic brain bleed (acute subdural hematoma). Researchers followed 175 patients for a year, tracking details like their initial injury severity and brain scan resu…

This study looked at how common back pain and posture problems are among physiotherapy students. Researchers taught one group of students exercises and techniques to correct these issues. The goal was to see if this training could improve the students' own muscle function, foot p…

This study aimed to see how consistently different evaluators score three standard tests of hand and finger dexterity. Researchers tested about 30 occupational therapy students using new, detailed Czech instruction manuals for these tests. The goal was to check if the new manuals…

This study aimed to determine how many attempts are needed for a standard hand function test (the Nine Hole Peg Test) to get reliable results when assessing stroke recovery. Researchers compared 40 people, including both healthy individuals and stroke survivors aged 20-64, to see…

This study looked at how kidney cancer is discovered—either when a patient has symptoms or by chance during a scan for something else. Researchers analyzed data from 1,000 patients who had surgery for kidney growths to see which imaging methods (like CT or ultrasound) were better…

This study looked at whether levels of certain muscle proteins (myostatin and irisin) can predict how long patients with severe inflammation will need to stay in the hospital. Researchers followed 54 hospitalized adults with systemic inflammation, measuring these proteins and usi…