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Seventy Years Since the First Czech Hemodialysis
It is not only the home of a legendary scientist said to have made a pact with the devil, but also the site of the Hemodialysis Center of the General University Hospital (VFN). At Prague’s Faust House, representatives of the Department of Nephrology of the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, and VFN in Prague commemorated a unique milestone — the performance of the first hemodialysis not only in former Czechoslovakia, but in the entire socialist bloc.
What an Ultrasound Helmet Can Do for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation
A study published in Nature Communications presents a system that enables deep brain stimulation without the need for surgery. According to the authors, the device is the first capable of modulating…
The New Robotic Operating Room at Bulovka Was Blessed by the Hospital Chaplain
Bulovka University Hospital (FNB) joined the ranks of Czech hospitals using robotic assistance in surgery on Three Kings’ Day (January 6). The ceremonial ribbon was cut — in the presence of Hospital…
What Mountain Medicine Offers for Research and Clinical Practice
Why is knowledge from mountain medicine valuable even in countries where high mountain ranges are not readily available? What attracts medical students to this field, and what are the latest…
“Clinical Research Bites” – 2026/1
The first “bites” of the year highlight, right at the start, the benefits of a month of alcohol abstinence. Alongside this, they move from the latest findings on outcomes of proton therapy for…
Reprogramming the Blood–Brain Barrier in an Alzheimer’s Disease Model
Disruption of transport mechanisms across the blood–brain barrier is considered one of the key factors contributing to β-amyloid accumulation in the brain. A new experimental study shows that…
Euthanasia at the Request of Patients With Dementia? Opinions Differ
An international study examined the views of clinical physicians from six countries regarding the acceptability of euthanasia for people living with dementia. The survey revealed substantial…
Can AI Help Accelerate the Development of Antibiotics for Gonorrhea and MRSA?
The overuse of antibiotics has helped bacteria become resistant to them. In the fight against antibiotic resistance, the involvement of artificial intelligence in the development of new drugs could…
BioCog Test: Ten Minutes to Orient Yourself in a Patient’s Cognitive Status
The patient-completed digital BioCog test was developed as a rapid and standardized alternative to paper-based methods for detecting cognitive decline. A study evaluated its accuracy in primary care…
“Clinical Research Bites” – 2025/39
In the final “bites” of this year, we start by disappointing devoted beer lovers. On the other hand, advances in research may simplify the management of care for patients with breast cancer or severe...
Stem Cells Open the Door to New Treatment Possibilities for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) remains a daunting adversary for most patients. This disease, which affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerve, gradually damages the protective myelin sheath of neurons…
How Can VR Glasses Serve as a Diagnostic Tool for Dementia?
A recent study by researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) identified a possible link between impaired spatial orientation abilities and an increased risk of dementia…
New Platform May Accelerate Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study published in Biosensors & Bioelectronics describes an innovation that could accelerate the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and improve treatment outcomes. Researchers at the…
Specially Designed Video Games May Support Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
A review of published studies from 2011–2024 conducted by a team at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center shows that certain video games developed as digital interventions may serve as a useful adjunct...
What Are the New Directions in Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker Syndrome?
Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is a prion disease of the brain. It is an extremely rare but invariably fatal disorder in which a normal protein becomes a destructive pathogen. Although…
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