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Prof. Maciej Banach

@maciejbanach.bsky.social
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Professor of Cardiology at the Medical University of Lodz & Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, President of PoLA and the International Lipid Expert Panel, Head of the European Program for Prevention (EPP), EiC of AMS, Deputy Editor of EHJ-Open.

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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Editorial-St...
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Editorial: Stand up to stay healthy?
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Daily sedentary behavior exceeding 5 hours is independently associated with MAFLD: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2017–2020
Introduction: Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has emerged as a predominant global cause of chronic liver disease, linked to various health issues. Although sedentary beha...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Improvement-...
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Improvement in age- and sex-dependent mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation between 2011 and 2016 – a nationwide retrospective study from Hungary
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a higher risk of mortality; however, detailed analysis on the excess risk of death of patients diagnosed with AF compared to a non-AF populat...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Preoperative...
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Preoperative clinical and renal ultrasonography variables associated with systolic and diastolic blood pressure reduction after renal artery stenting
Introduction: The response to stent-assisted angioplasty (PTA) in hypertensive patients with atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) is unpredictable. Therefore, the present study aimed to ident...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Machine-lear...
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Machine learning prediction of early hypothermia in sepsis patients
Introduction: Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response syndrome caused by infection and remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Abnormal body temperature, especially hypothermia (body tempe...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Comparison-o...
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Comparison of ChatGPT and Claude in managing real-life difficult nephrology cases
Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models (LLMs) are promising tools for clinical decision support, but their clinical performance in specialized fields such as nephrolog...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/A-meta-analy...
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A meta-analysis of the efficacy of four antidepressants combined with common opioid analgesics in the treatment of cancer-related neuropathic pain
Introduction: The aim of the study was to conduct a meta-analysis evaluating the efficacy of four antidepressants combined with commonly used opioid analgesics for the treatment of cancer-related neu...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Associations between enlarged perivascular spaces and clinical manifestations: a meta-analysis
Introduction: Enlarged perivascular spaces (EPVS) are ubiquitous in the elderly and have an insidious onset. Their correlation with clinical symptoms is easily overlooked and controversial. We conduc...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Patients at high risk of postoperative complications in Crohn’s disease: a meta-analysis and systematic review
Introduction: The aim of the study was to identify patient-related factors influencing the risk of early postoperative complications in Crohn’s disease (CD). Material and methods: A meta-analysis ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Beyond-muscl...
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Beyond muscle: could GLP-1 receptor agonists offset the tendon risk of intensive lipid-lowering therapy?
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/GLP-1-recept...
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GLP-1 receptor agonists and tendon healing: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are prescribed for cardiometabolic indications and may exert anti-inflammatory and tissue-regenerative effects. However, their effec...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Assessment-o...
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Assessment of microbial contamination of mobile phones among medical staff, students, and visitors in a pediatric hematology-oncology ward and its relationship with infections among pediatric patients
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant threat to patient safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and extent of microbial contamination of cell ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/The-unequal-...
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The unequal burden of interstitial lung disease mortality in older US adults: a 22-year analysis and projections to 2030
Introduction: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) comprises a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by progressive lung fibrosis, respiratory failure, and substantial mortality, particularly amo...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Association-...
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Association between childbirth history and multiple health outcomes
Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the association between childbirth experience and multiple health outcomes, and to discuss the role of blood lipids. Material and methods: The...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Temporal-tre...
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Temporal trends and decomposition analysis of cardiovascular disease burden in China and worldwide from 1990 to 2021, with projections to 2036
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major public health concern, and its burden and trends require further clarification. This study aimed to compare the CVD burden between China and the ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Association between iron levels and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: NHANES 2009−2018 and Mendelian randomization study
Introduction: The association between serum iron levels and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remains unclear. Material and methods: In total, 19,483 participants from the National Health and Nutrit...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Association-...
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Association of AT1R-Mediated TGF-β1/Smad Axis Downregulation with Antifibrotic and Functional Benefits of Extended Exercise After Myocardial Infarction
Introduction: Exercise training has cardioprotective effects after myocardial infarction (MI), but the associated molecular pathways remain incompletely defined. The novel aspect of this work is the...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Headaches, hormones, and transgender population: current evidence and knowledge gaps.
Migraine is a prevalent primary headache disorder affecting 14–17% of the global population and is strongly influenced by sex hormones. However, its characteristics in transgender individuals remain p...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Glucose-Regu...
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Glucose Regulation States and Renal Outcomes in Patients with Preserved Kidney Function
Introduction: We investigated the associations between glucose regulation states and the risks of adverse renal outcomes and all-cause mortality in a large outpatient population. Material and metho...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/FTY720-atten...
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FTY720 attenuates LPS-induced acute lung injury through PP2A- tristetraprolin–dependent anti-inflammatory signaling
Introduction: Acute lung injury (ALI) is characterized excessive inflammatory signaling and uncontrolled cytokine production. Tristetraprolin (TTP) is a key post-transcriptional regulator of inflamma...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Cardiometabo...
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Cardiometabolic Multimorbidity and Depressive Symptom Trajectories in middle-aged and older adults with Chronic Pain: Evidence from the CHARLS and ELSA Cohorts
Introduction: The co-occurrence of chronic pain and cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) is increasingly prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, yet the extent to which CMM shapes the longitudi...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Molecular-an...
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Molecular and Cellular Crosstalk in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of vision loss worldwide and arises from tightly interconnected molecular mechanisms involving oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, and angiogenesis. C...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Efficacy-and...
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Efficacy and Safety of Vonoprazan vs Esomeprazole for Early Symptom Relief in Erosive Esophagitis: A 2-Week, Double-Blind Randomized Trial Using GerdQ
Introduction: This study compared the early symptom relief efficacy and safety of vonoprazan, a potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB), and esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), in patient...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/The-C-reacti...
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The C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index predicts survival in hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma after radical resection: a propensity score-matched analysis in a Chinese coho...
Introduction: The C-reactive protein–albumin–lymphocyte (CALLY) index has emerged as a promising prognostic tool in various malignancies, yet its role in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/The-Relation...
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The Relationship Between Life’s simple 7 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Study Based on KNHANES and Machine Learning
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between LS7 scores and GAD risk in a nationally representative Korean population. Material and methods: This study included 12,366 pa...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Hemoglobin-g...
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Hemoglobin glycation index as a screening tool for aging acceleration and cardiovascular disease: a population-based study
Introduction: Diabetes promotes aging and contributes to the progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) serves as an indicator linking blood glucose to CVD, but the...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Association-...
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Association between childbirth history and multiple health outcomes
Introduction: To explore the association between childbirth experience and multiple health outcomes, and to discuss the role of blood lipids. Material and methods: The cross-sectional study utiliz...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Assessment-o...
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Assessment of microbial contamination on mobile phones among medical staff, students, and visitors in a pediatric hematology-oncology ward, and evaluation of its association with nosocomial infections
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant threat to patient safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and extent of microbial contamination of cell ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/C-reactive-p...
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C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index in chronic kidney disease and mortality: insights into inflammation, nutrition, and immune status
Introduction: The C-reactive protein-albumin-lymphocyte (CALLY) index represents a novel composite biomarker integrating inflammatory, nutritional, and immune parameters. We aimed to examine the rela...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Serum-total-...
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Serum total bile acids are associated with coronary artery calcification as assessed by non‑gated chest computed tomography: a multicenter study
Introduction: Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The association between serum total bile acid (TBA) concentration and CAC has not been investigate...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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Long-term prognosis in patients suffering from myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, infective myocarditis and tako-tsubo cardiomyop...
Introduction: Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC), infective myocarditis (IM) and acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Cognitive-sc...
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Cognitive screening for cardiovascular risk stratification in stable coronary artery disease: a prospective cohort study
Introduction: While cognitive impairment is prevalent in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), its prognostic significance in stable CAD patients remains unclear. Material and methods: In t...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Cross-sectio...
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Cross-sectional associations of metabolic risk indices and cardiometabolic multimorbidity among adults with depressive symptoms: evidence from China and the United Kingdom
Introduction: Depression is associated with cardiovascular disease, but the impact of metabolic markers on cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) remains unclear. We examined the atherogenic index of p...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Thermal-imag...
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Thermal imaging of the tongue as an indicator of lipid profile parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a pilot study
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and associated carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism disturbances. Poor glycemic con...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Beyond-tradi...
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Beyond traditional lipid markers: low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with apolipoprotein B ratio – a novel biomarker for sarcopenia?
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/The-associat...
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The association of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with apolipoprotein B ratio and sarcopenia: a cross-sectional study
Introduction: Sarcopenia is increasingly linked to metabolic dysregulation, including dyslipidemia. The low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with apolipoprotein B (LDL-C/ApoB) ratio (LAR), reflecting ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/The-global-l...
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The global landscape of non-Hodgkin lymphoma incidence and mortality in 2022 and projections to 2045
Introduction: Updated estimates of the current and future burden of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) are critical for evaluating global cancer control efforts and addressing disparities in disease impact a...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Epidemiologi...
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Epidemiological trends and burden of osteoarthritis in the United States: insights from the GBD 2021 study
Introduction: This study aimed to analyze the epidemiological trends and burden of osteoarthritis (OA) in the United States (U.S.) from 1990 to 2021 using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD)...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Global-burde...
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Global burden of aortic aneurysm from high body mass index and systolic blood pressure in older adults: 1990–2021 and projections to 2050
Introduction: Aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening vascular condition with a high case-fatality rate, yet the specific contributions of modifiable risk factors to its burden in the rapidly growing p...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Hepatitis-E-...
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Hepatitis E virus (HEV) as an emerging challenge in Poland: a narrative review of epidemiological and clinical data
Manuscripts on hepatitis E virus (HEV) epidemiology in Poland indexed in PubMed were analyzed in the context of current clinical and biological knowledge and epidemiological data from other regions of...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/May-nutrient...
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May nutrients and dietary supplements influence the gut-lung microbiota axis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and exacerbations?
There is increasing evidence that microbial community structure and diversity are associated with disease severity and clinical outcomes, both in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) an...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Shared-decis...
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Shared decision-making in primary care: barriers and facilitators from the physician’s and patient’s perspectives: a scoping review
Introduction: Health-related communication and shared decision-making (SDM) are crucial elements of patient-centered care. The aim of this review was to identify the key barriers and facilitators inf...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Causal-Assoc...
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Causal Association Between Circulating Macrophage Inflammatory Protein 1α (MIP-1α) Levels and Eclampsia: A Two-Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
Introduction: Preeclampsia-eclampsia (PE) poses serious risks to maternal and fetal health. Inflammatory markers—such as WBC counts, macrophage-related factors (e.g., serum clusters, MIF, CSF protein...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/MicroRNA-Bas...
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MicroRNA-Based Machine Learning Classifier Accurately Predicts Molecular Subtypes in Endometrial Carcinoma
Introduction: Molecular classification of endometrial carcinoma (EC) has revolutionized prognostic stratification. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) offer a potential cost-effective alternative for molecular subtyp...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Comparative-...
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Comparative analysis of prostate cancer grade at biopsy versus after radical prostatectomy: a retrospective observational study
Introduction: Accurate Gleason grading is essential for optimal treatment selection in prostate cancer, particularly in patients eligible for active surveillance (AS). This study aimed to assess the ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Site-specifi...
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Site-specific PKM2 phosphorylation in Cancer: A systematic review of its role in metabolic plasticity and precision therapy
Pyruvate Kinase M2 (PKM2), a central glycolytic enzyme, plays a key role in tumour metabolism and growth. Its activity is regulated via site-specific phosphorylation at Tyr105, Ser37, and Thr454, affe...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Long-Term-We...
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Long-Term Weight Patterns and Risk of Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Three-Year Cohort Study
Introduction: Static body mass index (BMI) measurements fail to capture the clinical implications of body weight fluctuations. Therefore, this study investigated the association between multi-dimensi...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Effect-of-re...
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Effect of resistance rotational correction manipulation for the knee joint on joint force line and joint temperature in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.
Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common chronic degenerative disease in middle-aged and elderly people, characterized by joint pain, functional impairment, and abnormal joint alignment. ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Effects-of-n...
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Effects of nocturnal-diurnal sleep patterns and social participation factors on memory-related disorders in middle-aged and older adults
Introduction: To investigate whether there is an association between nocturnal-daytime sleep patterns as well as social participation and memory-related categories of diseases in the middle-aged and ...
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Prof. Maciej Banach @maciejbanach.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Serum-TNF-dy...
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Serum TNF-α dynamics under chemoradiation and prognosis in high-grade glial tumors
Introduction: Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) is a mediator of cancer-related inflammation and may affect glioma biology. Clinical information on longitudinal TNF-α dynamics during chemoradiation...
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