Percutaneous procedures, without opening the chest, can bring better results than conventional treatment in patients suffering from coronary artery disease and aortic valve stenosis. The results of research conducted by an international team with the participation of Polish researchers have been published in the prestigious journal The Lancet.
Millions of patients around the world are waiting for organs for transplantation, but only a fraction have a chance to receive them. Bioprinting paves the way to the production of personalised organs for patients. Michał Wszoła MD, PhD, used it to develop a bionic pancreas. He wants to implant it in the first patient in 2026.
If someone suffers damage as a result of a space debris impact, the state should apply for compensation on their behalf, says Bartosz Malinowski, PhD, a space law expert from the Space Research Center of the Polish Academy of Sciences. He adds that space debris, e.g. fragments of rockets, will fall to Earth in the future.
Scientists at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków have uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly improve the outcomes of bone marrow transplants, a key treatment for blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
Scientists from the University of Warsaw are set to embark on an ambitious search for traces of prehistoric human life in the high-altitude caves of Central Asia.
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.
Scientists from the Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin have uncovered new evidence suggesting that barbarian warriors in ancient Europe used stimulants before going into battle.
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.
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.