University Hospital Ostrava

Researchers are studying whether ultrasound images of carotid artery plaques can reveal which plaques are unstable and more likely to cause a stroke. They compare scan features with the actual tissue composition of plaques removed during surgery, and they track plaque growth, str…

This pilot study tested whether manual lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage technique, is safe and feasible for patients recovering from septic shock. Researchers enrolled 24 adults in the ICU and compared those who received the massage plus usual care to those who received usual…

This study tested whether a single injection of morphine into the spinal fluid can provide better pain relief after hip fracture surgery than standard painkillers. Researchers enrolled 82 older adults (ages 60-90) undergoing surgery for a broken hip. They compared pain levels, ne…

This completed study looked at 211 people with sepsis, some of whom also had acute kidney injury. Researchers measured specific microRNAs and other markers in the blood to understand how kidney damage happens. The goal was to find new targets for diagnosis or treatment, not to te…

This study looked at 74 people who received emergency ECMO (a heart-lung machine) after their heart stopped outside a hospital. Researchers measured their quality of life, anxiety, and depression 30 days later. The goal was to understand how well survivors recover physically and …