Epidural spinal cord stimulation in therapy-resistant angina pectoris – influence on myocardial perfusion or improvement of the quality of life? Pilot study

The estimation of erythropoietin levels in the blood serum and cystic fluid in patients with solitary renal cysts

Introduction: The role of erythropoietin (EPO) in patients with renal cysts remains unclear. Some authors suggest that EPO may be produced in renal cysts (RC). The aim of the study was to answer the question why concent...

The enigma of prostatitis. Some historical perspectives on the pathogenesis of prostatitis

Comparatively little research has been directed to the pathogenesis and treatment of prostatitis, an infectious, inflammatory disabling condition that can cause considerable pelvic pain, with a range of associated sympto...

Quality of life in patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator – the significance of clinical factors

Predictors of atrial fibrillation in patients following isolated surgical revascularization. A metaanalysis of 9 studies with 28 786 patients

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common complication following cardiac surgery AF significantly increases the length of intensive care unit and hospitalization stay and worsens the early and long...