{"title":"Environmental impact on quality of life in the elderly","authors":"Z. Wróblewska, Michał Kowalczyk, J. Chmielewski","doi":"10.26444/ms/190832","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/190832","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":" 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141824127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patrycja Kozubek, Sylwia Kopeć, Klaudia Drewko, Julia Kuźniar, Mateusz Orłowski, Krzysztof Gomułka
{"title":"Variety of allergic symptoms in the therapy of selected respiratory and autoimmune diseases","authors":"Patrycja Kozubek, Sylwia Kopeć, Klaudia Drewko, Julia Kuźniar, Mateusz Orłowski, Krzysztof Gomułka","doi":"10.26444/ms/190784","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/190784","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. Drug hypersensitivity reactions are common in the therapy of various diseases. The Gell and Coombs classification divides immunologic drug hypersensitivity reactions into four major pathophysiologic categories based on immunologic mechanism (I, II, III, IV). The reactions may occur during the treatment of cystic fibrosis and autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes and inflammatory bowel diseases. Allergy symptoms can vary from mild, local reactions to severe anaphylaxis requiring hospitalization. The aim of this review is to systematize the latest knowledge on the diversity of allergic reactions to various types of treatment of common autoimmune and respiratory diseases and show the need for future research in this field. Brief description of the state of knowledge. Allergic reactions may include fever, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, haemolytic anaemia, joint swelling, itching, rash with eosinophilia, urticaria and many more. To confirm hypersensitivity, it is important to conduct an extensive interview, confirm the proper use of the preparation, and conduct allergy tests. The study presents allergic reactions in the treatment of the following diseases: cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel diseases and diabetes mellitus. Summary. Allergic reactions may vary depending on the type of treatment and patient›s predispositions. Undeniably, the occurrence of side-effects in the form of allergic reactions negatively affects the results of therapy and the patient's quality of life. Further research is needed on how to avoid allergic side-effects and treatment options for those already developed without the need to prematurely terminate therapy.","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":" 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141831834","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zuzanna Kwiatkowska, Dorota Bielińska-Wąż, Zofia Sotomska, M. Grzybowska, K. Zorena
{"title":"Various forms of heat therapy and the quality of life of women with dysmenorrhea. A preliminary study","authors":"Zuzanna Kwiatkowska, Dorota Bielińska-Wąż, Zofia Sotomska, M. Grzybowska, K. Zorena","doi":"10.26444/ms/188928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/188928","url":null,"abstract":"Objective. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of heat therapy using plaster with therapeutic mud, hot water bottle and hot bag with cherry pits on the quality of life of young women with dysmenorrhea. Materials and methods. Thirty women with dysmenorrhea aged 18–34 (median: 22.50 years, first quartile: 21.00 years, and third quartile: 23.75 years) were randomly assigned to three groups: group 1 – used a plaster with therapeutic mud, group 2 – hot water bottle","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":"31 32","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141354421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lean management tools in improving the quality of medical processes and patient safety","authors":"Monika Szczerbak, Olga Szczerbak","doi":"10.26444/ms/189226","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/189226","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":"49 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141358716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katarzyna Kamińska, Kamil Bielak, Jolanta Anna Surdyka
{"title":"Women’s health behaviours regarding early detection of breast cancer","authors":"Katarzyna Kamińska, Kamil Bielak, Jolanta Anna Surdyka","doi":"10.26444/ms/188547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/188547","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour among women in highly developed countries, including Poland, and ranks first in terms of the incidence of malignant tumours in women. In the early stages of development, breast cancer may be completely asymptomatic, but in the advanced stage of the disease it causes numerous symptoms that impair functioning in every sphere of life. Integrated methods of oncological surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy are used to treat breast cancer. Pro-health behaviours involving the elimination or modification of risk factors are promoted among women, as well as activities enabling early identification of disturbing symptoms related to cancer, such as breast self-examination or participation in a breast cancer prevention programme. Breast cancer diagnosed early has a high cure rate. The aim of this study is to review the literature on the impact of desired behaviours and activities in the field of breast cancer prevention. Brief description of the state of knowledge. Women's knowledge about early diagnosis and risk factors of breast cancer is expanding. New drugs and therapy options have a positive impact on improving the prognosis, but the most important thing is to detect cancer at an early stage. Ma-intaining the so-called oncological vigilance expressed in knowledge of potential symptoms of breast cancer and the use of preventive and screening tests. Summary. Breast cancer prevention should include educating women of all ages about the need for regular breast self-exa-mination, medical examinations and, above all, participation in preventive programmes. Knowledge about early cancer detection methods, risk factors and prevention methods is vital in the fight against breast cancer in women.","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141272333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Małgorzata Agnieszka Wojtania, Emilia Maria Majewska, Weronika Duda
{"title":"Importance of gut microbiome in Alzheimer's disease","authors":"Małgorzata Agnieszka Wojtania, Emilia Maria Majewska, Weronika Duda","doi":"10.26444/ms/188315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/188315","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":"30 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141106458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder – a narrative review","authors":"Jakub Rogalski, Karolina Pokrywka, Tomasz Tomczak","doi":"10.26444/ms/187881","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/187881","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. Bipolar Disorder (BD) is a chronic mental condition associated with significant impairment of psychosocial functioning and premature mortality due to somatic comorbidities, as well as high rates of completed suicides. Unfortunately, results of currently available methods of treatment are unsatisfactory. Thus, new therapeutic solutions are sought. Recently, particular attention has been paid to the use of nutraceuticals, especially Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (n-3 PUFAs), as an adjunctive treatment in various mental disorders. The aim of the review is to show the role of PUFAs in the pathogenesis of BD, and present results of already conducted studies investigating n-3 PUFAs supplementation effects on the BD clinical course. Materials and Method. Internet scientific bases were searched throughout January and February 2024 for the relevant to this topic literature from the past 15 years, using","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":"17 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140982266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modulation of gut microbiota in the therapy of mental disorders – new therapeutic strategies","authors":"Joanna Marta Bystron, Anna Dziekiewicz","doi":"10.26444/ms/187949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26444/ms/187949","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction and Objective. In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in the number of people suffering from mental disorders, including depression and anxiety disorders. Data indicate that conventional treatments have not been sufficiently effective, leading to the exploration of alternative methods for treating and preventing these conditions. One of the areas of research is the gut microbiota and its potential role in these disorders. The aim of this study is to summarize the latest evidence linking gut flora to depression and anxiety disorders, and to present ways to alleviate the symptoms of these disorders through proper diet, including the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics. Brief description of the state of knowledge. Research suggests that changes in the gut microbiota may be associated with mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Analyses in this area are complex due to the diversity of micro-organisms and the influence of external factors. Treatment methods based on the gut microbiota are becoming a therapeutic alternative for individuals with mental disorders, but further clinical research is required. Summary . There is a strong correlation between gut dysbiosis, depression and anxiety disorders. These disorders can be effectively alleviated or controlled through modulation of the gut microbiota via proper diet and supplements. Further research is necessary to better understand the relationship between gut dysbiosis and mental disorders and to effectively and safely implement appropriate treatment.","PeriodicalId":514282,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Medicine","volume":"62 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140983403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}