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Men and women need different treatments for Insomnia, says sleep expert

According to Professor Monika Białecka from the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, sleep isn't just a one-size-fits-all issue; it has a distinctive gender flair that can dramatically affect treatment choices.

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    Childhood trauma linked to irritable bowel syndrome, new research finds

    Polish scientists have found a significant connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly in patients who also struggle with alexithymia—the inability to recognize or describe their emotions.

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    Experts: Boomers and Gen Xers neglect physical activity; bad habits and stereotypes are to blame

    As many as 57 percent of people from the 'baby boomer' generation and 42 percent of people from generation X do not engage in any physical activity, according to the report published regularly in Poland since 2018. According to experts, the reasons include bad habits and stereotypes.

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    Gdańsk/ Scientists want to use 3D printing to create skin model

    Scientists from three universities in Gdańsk are developing a hydrogel skin dressing using the latest spherical 3D printing technology. This will allow to create patient-specific skin implants in the future.

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    Polish scientists to develop cheaper multiple sclerosis drug

    A cheaper for multiple sclerosis drug containing cladribine will be developed thanks to the work of Polish scientists from Łukasiewicz - Industrial Chemistry Institute, the institution reports.

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    Polish scientists develop new method of delivering drugs to cancer cells

    Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method of using polymer nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy.

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    New painless dental treatment to stop early cavities developed by Silesian scientists

    Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia, in collaboration with the Silesian University of Technology, have developed an innovative dental treatment that promises to halt the progression of early-stage tooth decay – without the need for drilling or painful procedures.

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    Cryo-electron microscopy reveals bacterial survival mechanisms

    Scientists from the Jagiellonian University, alongside international collaborators, have revealed unprecedented high-resolution images of DNA gyrase, a critical enzyme for bacterial survival.

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    Severe strokes linked to three main preventable causes

    High blood pressure, smoking, and atrial fibrillation are the leading causes of severe strokes, according to an international study.

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    Polish scientists working on breakthrough diagnostic panel to detect endometriosis

    Scientists from the Medical University of Warsaw and the Polish Academy of Sciences are working on an innovative diagnostic panel aimed at detecting endometriosis through a blood sample.

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