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The Role of Curcumin in Obesity: Mechanisms and Metabolic Implications
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial chronic disease associated with metabolic, inflammatory, cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal complications. Increasing interest has been directed toward bioactive dietary compounds with potential anti-obesity properties. Curcumin, the principal…
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Peripheral and Central Vascular Access Devices: Dwell Time, Indications, and Complications (Narrative Review)
Introduction and Purpose: Vascular access devices (VADs) are essential for modern inpatient care, yet optimal device selection remains complex due to heterogeneous data on dwell time, indications, and complications. Peripheral options such as midline catheters (MCs) and long peripheral catheters…
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The Impact of Climate Change on Tennis Performance - a Review of Evidence
Background Climate change is one of the defining challenges of the modern era, with growing evidence of its wide-ranging health implications. Increasing attention has been given to its impact on sport, as climatic conditions significantly influence athletic performance and health. Rising…
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Coffee Intake
Introduction. Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, valued both for its sensory qualities and, increasingly, for its potential health benefits. Global daily consumption is estimated at approximately 2.23 billion cups. The literature emphasizes that the varying content of…
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features and the Role of Physical Activity in Prevention and Management
Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a vision-threatening microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus that affects the retina and is classified into non-proliferative (NDPR) and proliferative (PDR) forms with diabetic macular edema (DME) representing an additional sight-threatening…
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Falls in the Elderly: Determinants, Consequences and Prevention Approaches
Introduction:Falls among older adults are a major global public health problem and a leading cause of injury, disability and mortality in individuals aged 65 years and older. With population aging, the incidence and burden of falls are expected to increase. Falls result from complex interactions…
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The Impact of Malnutrition on the Wound Healing Process: A Summary of Current Knowledge
Aim: The aim of this narrative review was to summarize current PubMed-indexed evidence on the impact of malnutrition on the wound healing process and to synthesize clinical data regarding nutritional interventions that may improve wound outcomes. Materials and Methods: A narrative literature review…
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Possible hormonal biomarkers in the diagnosis of overtraining syndrome (OTS) - a literature review
Background: Physical activity is important for prevention of some of the most common diseases worldwide: cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and certain types of cancers. However, extremely strenuous exercise performed over a prolonged period can lead to Overtraining Syndrome (OTS)…
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β-Alanine Supplementation and Its Impact on Physical Performance: A Literature-Based Review
Purpose of research: This literature-based review synthesized the current evidence regarding the effects of β-alanine (BA) supplementation on human physical performance. The review focused on BA as the rate-limiting precursor for intramuscular carnosine synthesis and evaluated its ergogenic impact…
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The Temporomandibular joint injuries in boxers and combat sport athletes – diagnostics and therapeutic Management
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) injuries are a common yet often underestimated problem among boxers and combat sport athletes. The TMJ is a complex structure essential for chewing, speaking and breathing, and is highly susceptible to both acute trauma and chronic overload. Repetitive blows to the…
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Adverse Effects of Pain Medication Used in Sport Medicine
Background: Acute and chronic pain is a very common problem amongst people involved in sports, whether professionally or recreationally. Most of them require the use of medication in order to alleviate the pain. Extensive use of pain medication is burdened with an increased risk of adverse effects…
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The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Exercise Physiology and Athletic Performance: A Review of Evidence
Background The human gut microbiome interacts with host metabolism, immunity, and neuroendocrine signaling. Evidence shows habitual exercise modulates microbial diversity and function, with athletes exhibiting distinct "athletic" profiles enriched in short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)–producing taxa and…
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Reformer Pilates vs Mat Pilates and Muscle Mass: Current State of Knowledge
Pilates is widely implemented in sport, rehabilitation, and health-oriented exercise programs, with well-documented benefits for strength, flexibility, balance, and functional performance. However, its effectiveness in inducing skeletal muscle hypertrophy remains uncertain. This narrative review…
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Topical niacinamide in the management of melasma and facial hyperpigmentation – a narrative review
Background: Melasma is a common facial hyperpigmentation condition and has an impact on patients’ quality of life. This and other facial hyperpigmentation disorders are common problems in women of reproductive age. The standard of care remains topical hydroquinone, often combined with a retinoid…
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Antioxidants in Sport: Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress, Dietary Strategies, and Performance Outcomes – A Review
Background. Exercise induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, triggering both adaptive signaling and potential oxidative damage in skeletal muscle. While moderate ROS generation promotes beneficial training adaptations including mitochondrial biogenesis and improved insulin sensitivity…
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Retinal Detachment Risk Among Athletes: Incidence, Predisposing Factors and Preventive Strategies
Background: Retinal detachment is a severe emergency that can lead to permanent vision loss and other complications if not promptly treated. Among athletes, the risk of retinal detachment is caused by a combination of mechanical trauma, ocular health problems and factors specific to a sport. Aim…
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Total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients: treatment-specific considerations, risk of complications, and functional outcomes
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a widely used and effective procedure for treating advanced hip disorders. With population aging, the number of THA procedures in elderly patients is steadily increasing. Advanced age is associated with comorbidities and reduced physiological reserve…
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The Role of physical activity and nutrition in managing pain, fatigue, and inflammation in endometriosis
Endometriosis is a highly prevalent inflammatory disease that affects millions of women. Endometriosis affects between 10-15% of women of reproductive age globally what is representing nearly 180 million cases worldwide. In Poland alone, the number of sufferers reaches 3 million. Its diagnosed much…
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Optimal First-Line Use of Pembrolizumab in Metastatic Driver-Negative NSCLC: Monotherapy Versus Chemo-Immunotherapy (Evidence 2022–2025)
Pembrolizumab has redefined first-line treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) without targetable driver alterations, both as monotherapy in PD-L1-high disease and in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy across PD-L1 strata. Since 2021, the strategic focus has shifted…
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Neuroprotective Mechanisms of GLP‑1 Pathway Activation in Parkinson’s Disease - Foundations For Future Disease‑Modifying Strategies
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the selective loss of dopaminergic neurons, accumulation of α‑synuclein, mitochondrial dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and systemic metabolic disturbances. While current therapies effectively address motor…
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