World Rare Diseases Day
February 28 marks World Rare Diseases Day. At the Paley European Institute, we stand in solidarity with all those struggling with these diseases and aim to raise public awareness of them.
Multiple cartilage and bone outgrowth syndrome (MHE)
We invite you to read a short interview with our doctors, in which they introduce you to one of the rare diseases - multiple cartilaginous outgrowth syndrome (MHE). From the interview you will learn what MHE sufferers have to deal with and what the treatment methods are.
We also encourage you to watch the episode "Fridays with Feldman , " in which prominent rare disease specialist David S. Feldman, MD, discusses the extremely interesting topic of MHE treatment in adults. The video is available with subtitles in Polish.
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April 20, 2026
Strength That Doesn't Require Perfection: Asia's Story and a Discussion on Empathy in Medicine
Let’s imagine a child who, from a very young age, learns to navigate a world that isn’t always adapted to their abilities. A child who sees challenges instead of limitations, and curiosity instead of fear. This is the story of Asia—the protagonist of the Medical Talks podcast episode “Conversations from the Heart.” It is a story about a child’s strength, the role of family, and the importance of […]
April 20, 2026
Osseointegration: A New Quality of Life After Amputation
What is this article about? In this article, we discuss an interview with Jacek Tadrzak—a physical therapist at the Paley European Institute—on osseointegration, one of the most innovative treatment methods for amputees. The article explains what this procedure entails, who it is intended for, what the rehabilitation process looks like, and what challenges patients face when they decide to […]
April 20, 2026
MPD and hip prevention in children
What is this article about? In this article, we discuss the key points raised in a conversation with Olga Pietryca—a physical therapist who works with children with cerebral palsy (CP). The text focuses primarily on hip problems in children with CP, the importance of early diagnosis, the role of physical therapy, and the collaboration between the entire therapeutic team and the family in the treatment process. Cerebral palsy […]