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At first glance, Teodor seems like an ordinary 10-year-old. He likes computer games, dreams of traveling far away, and can talk about his plans for hours. Only after a while does it become clear that his everyday life is different from that of his peers, and that the word "superpower" takes on a completely different meaning in this family. This article accompanies an episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, in which Joanna [...]

Imagine a child who breaks his arm and doesn't cry. Not because he is exceptionally resilient, but because his body does not send pain signals. For a parent, this is a situation that disrupts all known safety patterns. This is the everyday life of Krystian—the first child in Poland diagnosed with congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA). This article accompanies [...]

When a child in the family becomes ill or disabled, the adults' attention naturally focuses on the patient. However, there is often someone else there too—the siblings. Children who do not have a diagnosis, but who carry within them fears, responsibilities, and emotions that are not always noticed. This article accompanies an episode of the "Medical Talks" podcast, in which Joanna Sobolewska talks [...]

Hypochondroplasia (HCH) is a genetic skeletal dysplasia characterized by short stature and mild bone abnormalities. Although the symptoms of this condition are less severe than those of achondroplasia, they still require appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic support. HCH can manifest itself in, among other things, short stature, shorter limbs, and motor problems. It is important for parents to be aware of the symptoms, possibilities [...]

In December this year, the Paley European Institute Clinic welcomed a special guest – the First Lady of the Republic of Poland, Mrs. Marta Nawrocka. The visit took place as part of the Paley & Friends initiative, a project created for the youngest patients who are undergoing difficult treatment and rehabilitation at our center. The initiative aims not only to support children in [...]

Correct posture is more than just aesthetics. It is the foundation of efficient movement, stability, balance, and comfort in everyday life. Postural defects in children and adults can affect quality of life, cause pain, limit activity, and increase the risk of strain. Early diagnosis of posture defects in children and conscious therapy are an opportunity to avoid more serious problems [...]