Institute of Health Sciences, University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland Health literacy (HL) is a crucial factor in improving the quality of healthcare and preventing medical ...

The aim of the study was to examine the effects of eccentric- and concentric-based plyometric programmes on the strength, speed, and tensiomyography (TMG) parameters of female athletes. The study ...

The genetic underpinnings of elite sprint and power performance remain largely elusive. This study aimed to identify genetic variants associated with this complex trait as well as to understand their ...

Introduction: Despite historical progress in reducing tobacco use, recent years have seen a resurgence in nicotine product use among youth in Poland, especially with the rise of electronic nicotine ...

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed the landscape of oncological treatment in recent years. Current estimates suggest that approximately 40% of cancer patients are eligible for ...

Malignant endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological condition. It is most often diagnosed among peri-menopausal women. An increase in incidence and mortality is seen especially in developed ...

In 1921 Evans and Long reported the presence of growth-promoting substances in the pituitary glands of rats, indicating a close relationship between the pituitary gland and physical growth [1].

Nephrotic syndrome comprises a set of symptoms caused by proteinuria exceeding the compensatory capabilities of the body. Based on treatment response, it is classified as either steroid-sensitive or ...

The number of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients is rapidly increasing. To date, there may be half a million Alzheimer's patients in Poland. World Health Organization forecasts that the total number of ...

Alopecia areata is a condition that affects hair follicles and leads to hair loss ranging from small well-defined patches to complete loss of all body hair. Despite its high incidence, the ...

Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (NOS3) generates nitric oxide in blood vessels and is involved in the regulation of vascular function, metabolism and muscle fibre type transformations. Evidence ...

W przekazie władz Narodowego Funduszu Zdrowia funkcjonuje pogląd, że to szpitale powiatowe w swej nadgorliwości (a może w ...