Martyna Grzywacz

Metformin-Associated Vitamin B12 Deficiency: A Narrative Review of Diagnosis and Management

Long-term metformin therapy is associated with reduced vitamin B12 status, but the clinical significance of biochemical abnormalities and optimal monitoring remain uncertain. This narrative review evaluates evidence on mechanisms, risk factors, clinical consequences, diagnosis, monitoring, and management, with emphasis...

Cold Water Immersion as a Supporting Method for Post-Exercise Recovery and a Potential Tool for Improving General Health – A Narrative Review

Background. Cold Water Immersion (CWI) is a widely used recovery strategy in sports; however, its effectiveness depends on the type of exercise performed and the intended training goals. This narrative review evaluated the effects of CWI on post-exercise recovery, neuromuscular function, training adaptations, and gener...

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THE NEUROBIOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOLOGICAL BASIS OF THE CO-OCCURRENCE OF ENDOMETRIOSIS WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Introduction: Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent inflammatory condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. In addition to its well-documented gynaecological symptoms, endometriosis is increasingly associated with psychiatric disorders, particularly depression and anxiety di...