Prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in the elderly and very elderly members of the Polish population: results of a national cross‑sectional representative survey.

Introduction: Lipid disorders are the most common cardiovascular risk factor among the adult population in Poland. However, epidemiological data on the ever‑growing group of older adults remain insufficient.

Objectives: Our aim was to describe and analyze the epidemiology of lipid disorders among Polish seniors.

Inflammation in Older Poles with Localized and Widespread Chronic Pain-Results from a Population-Based PolSenior Study.

: Inflammation leads to a decrease in the excitation threshold and the sensitization of peripheral nociceptors. However, little is known about the effect of inflammation on the sensing of regional (CRegP) and widespread chronic pain (CWP) in older adults. This analysis aimed to characterize the prevalence and associates of both types of chronic pain in a population-based cohort.

Fibroblast growth factor 21 inversely correlates with survival in elderly population - the results of the Polsenior2 study.

Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) is a liver-secreted hormone involved in the regulation of lipid, glucose, and energy metabolism. Its serum concentration increases with age but also is higher in numerous diseases. FGF21 is being investigated for biomarker properties and as a potential therapeutic target.

An Unusual Radiologic Image of Extensive Tumor Mass Infiltrating Hepatic Hilum without Signs of Cholestasis-A Case Report and a Literature Review of Non-Cancerous Lesions Mimicking Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.

Background: Mass-forming intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (mICC) is the most frequent type of ICC. In contrast-enhanced computed tomography, mICC is visualized as a hypodense lesion with distal dilatation of intrahepatic bile ducts. The presented case illustrates the unusual manifestation of mICC in a 71-year-old male patient, where despite the extensive tumor mass and the hilar infiltration, the dilatation of intrahepatic bile ducts and cholestasis were not noted.

Evaluation of AI-Driven LabTest Checker for Diagnostic Accuracy and Safety: Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: In recent years, the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care is progressively transforming medical fields, with the use of clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) as a notable application. Laboratory tests are vital for accurate diagnoses, but their increasing reliance presents challenges. The need for effective strategies for managing laboratory test interpretation is evident from the millions of monthly searches on test results' significance.