12 articles in this issue
Pawel Piatek,Jan Blaszczyk
Introduction: The condition commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis is a common musculoskeletal complaint. However, this term is inaccurate, as the dysfunction is not inflammatory in nature; a more appropriate term is “plantar fasciopathy”. It affects b... see more
Andrzej Zyluk
Introduction: Finger stiffness following treatment for skeletal trauma to the hand is a common and challenging issue for hand surgeons. The primary causes of immobilization are fractures within the hand or wrist. Immobilization of the fingers is generally... see more
Monika Modrzejewska,Julia Grzelczak,Weronika Anna Ossowska
Introduction: The International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ICROP) is a consensus that establishes a standard nomenclature for the classification of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Initially published in 1984, the classification was ex... see more
Eryk Prajwos,Malgorzata Król,Kamil Janawa,Anna Surówka,Patrycja Kupnicka,Dariusz Chlubek
Microneedling is an emerging minimally invasive technique that induces microscopic wounds in the skin or oral mucosa, stimulating healing and rejuvenation through complex biological processes. This review examines the impact of microneedling on inflammati... see more
Krystyna Pietrzycka
Introduction: The success of root canal treatment depends on the proper cleaning, shaping, and obturation of the root canal system, along with an adequate understanding of root canal morphology. One of the most important anatomical variations in maxillary... see more
Filip Flicinski,Tomasz Blaszkowski
Intussusception of the small intestine occurs when one part of the intestine telescopes into another, causing ischemia and obstruction. This condition is rare in adults, with the most common cause being a benign tumor in the intestinal wall. This paper pr... see more
Ada Lisowska,Katarzyna Szwamel,Tomasz Sochacki
Introduction: The study analyzed the case of a 36-year-old female patient with a congenital heart defect (patent foramen ovale – PFO; trace left-to-right shunt) who was infected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and subje... see more
Bernard Piotuch,Andrzej Zyluk
A case of a patient with symptoms and signs of (CTS) is presented. Preoperative ultrasonography (USG) revealed an abnormal palmaris longus muscle in the carpal tunnel, which was probably responsible for the development of the syndrome. The median nerve wa... see more
Iwona Radlinska,Marta Kozybska,Marcin Kolwitz,Artur Kotwas,Beata Karakiewicz
Introduction: The objective of this research was to identify legal and practical challenges in the application of means of coercion based on the opinions of medical staff.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an original surve... see more
Anna Kwaczynska,Ilona Cieslak
Introduction: Intercultural competence (IC) is a set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to work effectively in diverse cultural settings. Public health students need to develop IC to work with and promote the health of various populations. The ... see more
Marcin Grajek,Natalia Hladuniuk,Martyna Kubicka,Agnieszka Nieradko-Heluszko,Artur Kotwas,Paulina Zabielska,Krzysztof Zdziarski,Malgorzata Zimny,Beata Karakiewicz
Introduction: Starting a family and becoming a parent are elements of human life closely related to motivations and personal experiences, which can be both positive and negative. The main objective of this study was to identify and analyze the parental mo... see more
Aleksandra Maria Meger,Urszula Korbal,Joanna Ledwolorz,Agnieszka Ewa Szymanska,Pawel Tomasz Korbal
Paracetamol is a commonly used and easily accessible drug with antipyretic and analgesic properties. Its overdose leads to severe liver failure. In diagnostic procedures, an important role is played by the determination of paracetamol concentration in blo... see more