Incidence and severity of dysphagia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with zero-profile spacer: prospective study with 3-years follow-up.

Introduction: Dysphagia after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a regular complication. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for incidence and severity of dysphagia after ACDF with zero-profile spacer.

Methods: Incidence and severity of dysphagia was evaluated preoperatively and for time of three years after ACDF (regular outpatient check-ups) ‒ prospective study with 3-years follow-up.

Quantitative profiling of genes associated with cancer pathways in brain tumors.

Background: Brain tumors are a heterogeneous group of malignancies characterized by inter- and intratumoral heterogeneity. Among them, the most aggressive and, despite advances in medicine, still incurable remains glioblastoma. One of the reasons is the high recurrence rate of the disease and resistance to temozolomide, a golden standard in chemotherapy of brain tumors.

Non-acute subdural hematoma: estimation of recurrence using CT-volumetric measurements.

Objectives: To identify risk factors for unilateral non-acute subdural hematomas NASH recurrence, as well as to perform volumetric quantitative analysis of hematoma, postoperative pneumocephalus and extent of hematoma evacuation.

Background: Recurrence of NASH increases morbidity and mortality and has negative socio-economic consequences. Its accurate prediction could improve patient specific care.

Thrombotic and Atherogenetic Predisposition in Polyglobulic Donors.

This work analyses the results of research regarding the predisposition of genetic hematological risks associated with secondary polyglobulia. The subjects of the study were selected based on shared laboratory markers and basic clinical symptoms. (Janus Kinase 2) mutation negativity represented the common genetic marker of the subjects in the sample of interest.