Nursing students' use of products and substances to reduce stress or improve cognition during exam periods.

Aim: The aim of the project was to evaluate the prevalence, motivation and effects of the use of substances to improve cognitive function by nursing students during examination.

Background: Exam periods are among the most stressful weeks of the academic year for nursing students. During these times, some students may use substances to support cognitive functions.

Assessment of postural stability in women with hip osteoarthritis: A case-control study.

Objective: The aim of the study was to assessment the impact of hip osteoarthritis on postural stability.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-five randomly selected women 20-85 years old (mean age of 49 ± 24.4 years) were assigned to three groups based on age, health status and activity level.

Short-term effect of kinesiology taping on temperature distribution at the site of application.

The aim of the study was to assess skin temperature after short-term kinesiology tape application. Seventy-four healthy volunteers with no history of lower back pain participated in the study. Kinesiology tape was applied in the experimental group, and Matopat Classic adhesive tape was applied in the placebo group.

Infections due to alphaherpesviruses in early post-transplant period after allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Results of a 5-year survey.

Background: Infections caused by human α-herpesviruses usually have a benign course with recurrencies. However, they may become dangerous in immunocompromised hosts. In this case, molecular methods constitute a reliable diagnostic tool enabling rapid assessment of the efficacy of antiviral treatment strategies.

The Role of Posturography in Assessing the Process of Rehabilitation in Poststroke Patients-A Case Study.

Stroke is one of the most common causes of death and disability both in Poland and around the world. Each year, 250 out of 100,000 people in Europe are diagnosed with a disruption of cerebral perfusion in the form of stroke. In Poland, approximately 65,000-70,000 people are affected each year, with the incidence steadily increasing.