Medicine

Polish researcher awarded Italy's Knight's Cross for work on coronavirus

Professor Maciej Tarkowski, a doctor and biologist, has been working with researchers under the leadership of Professor Massimo Gallu at Milan's Sacco Hospital since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy. Mourad Balti Touati/PAP/EPA

Polish medical biologist Maciej Tarkowski based in Milan has been distinguished with the Knight's Cross by Italian President Sergio Mattarella for his services in fighting the coronavirus epidemic, Italy's Presidential Palace announced on Wednesday.

Polish Antidote to Coronavirus Medicine Mayhem

How do you take a 200 year old Doctor's piece of essential medical equipment that we hardly ever notice and revolutionise its use? Simple. You give it to a Pole.

Poland sends epidemic aid to Belarus

A Polish transport of antiseptics, face masks and medicines for Belarus reached the country's Grodno region and its capital, Minsk, on Friday. The aid was brought to Belarus by Polish firemen.

“Sweet little patient” Hania recovers after battling both cancer AND coronavirus

After beating leukemia the nine-year-old caught the killer virus. She has now been named a hero for triumphing over both.

Fighting disease… with viruses?

It’s not just misery and despair in this time of COVID-19, and not all viruses want to kill us. We look at new clinical tests ongoing in Wrocław.

Happy Appy Happy Talk: New app identifies diseases through speech patterns

With multiple medical conditions known to cause changes in how we speak, which is one of the first signs of emerging illnesses, Kraków startup Techmo has developed a clever app to help early detection.

Polish chemists show how to cheaply synthesise drug used to treat COVID-19

Professor Bartosz Grzybowski and his team have shown the world how to produce HCQ, a medicine used to treat COVID-19, from inexpensive compounds, through the use of his Chematica computer program.

Wrocław clinic uses ‘super viruses’ to battle rebellious bacteria

In an exclusive, TFN profiles the clinic that could transform the way antibiotic-resistant infections are treated.

Miracle surgeon wins American fellowship

Miracle surgeon Adam Maciejewski has been awarded the prestigious Godina fellowship for his ground-breaking multi-organ transplants.

Wrocław firm has global hit with remote device monitoring babies in the womb

The device can reduce the level of stress faced by expectant mothers and cut down on hospital visits.

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