Medical University Of Silesia

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

This study tested whether a cream containing retinaldehyde (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 wee…

This study looked at whether placing elastic therapeutic tape on the face and neck after wisdom tooth removal can help with recovery. 70 generally healthy people who needed an impacted lower wisdom tooth removed took part. After surgery, some received standard care while others a…

This study tested two methods for treating bad breath: tongue scraping with mouthwash versus tongue scraping plus a special laser therapy. 48 adults with confirmed bad breath took part. Researchers measured breath odor and bacteria levels over 3 months to see which approach worke…

This study looked at whether giving a numbing injection around the eye before vitreoretinal surgery (a type of eye surgery) can lower pain, nausea, and a reflex that slows the heart during the operation. 184 adults having this surgery received general anesthesia plus one of three…

This study looked at whether three blood test ratios (lactate-to-albumin, CRP-to-albumin, and procalcitonin-to-albumin) can predict the risk of death in critically ill adults in the ICU. Researchers reviewed medical records of 212 patients admitted to an ICU in 2024. The goal was…

This study looked at 702 patients who had old or broken heart device wires removed. Researchers compared those with infections to those without to see how often the procedure worked and what complications occurred. The goal was to find out who is at higher risk so doctors can bet…

This study looked at whether orthodontic expanders (special braces that widen the upper jaw) can change the size of a child's airway and the position of a small bone in the neck called the hyoid bone. Researchers compared 55 children who got treatment with 24 who did not. They fo…

This study looked at 202 Polish adults with chronic low back pain to understand how often they also feel anxious. Participants filled out a questionnaire about their anxiety symptoms. The results show that many people with long-term back pain also struggle with anxiety, which can…

This study looked at two different materials used to fill the hole left after a tooth is pulled, to see which one better preserves the jawbone for future implants or dentures. Forty adults with a damaged tooth in the upper or lower jaw received either a human-donor (allogeneic) o…