Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis最新文献

{"title":"The health behaviour of people in late adulthood -sociodemographic correlations and differences between social environments.","authors":"Ewa Sygit-Kowalkowska","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The increasing number of elderly people living in society draws attention to the problem of health promotion and health education. The present-day problem is prevention in late adulthood and - as a consequence - keeping healthy. In this study the relationships between the individual categories of the health behaviour of the aged and those social-demographic variables which characterize this research group were analysed. The following were taken into consideration: age, sex, education of the test subjects, and whether or not the test subjects belong to a University of the Third Age (UTW) circle, or whether or not the test subjects belong to a social welfare centre circle (DPS).</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A total of 199 persons, over 60 years old, living in Bydgoszcz and Torun were tested. The questionnaire method was used in the study. The questionnaire used was the Health Behaviour Inventory by Z. Juczyński. Spearman's non-parametric test and the Mann-Whitney U Test were used for statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the four categories of health behaviour and its general intensity only the positive psychological attitude score has a relationship that is of statistical significance to belonging to a DPS or UTW group. Education was seen to be the variable that most often correlates with health behaviour (the behaviour's general indicator and positive psychological attitude). The higher the level of education, the greater the intensity of this behaviour. The sex variable is of marginal significance. The p-value is less than 0.05 (p < 0.05) only for eating habits. Age differentiates the scores pertaining to sleeping and recreational habits, along with physical activity. The younger group scored lower, on average.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Health behaviour during the period of late adulthood is influenced by both belonging to DPS or UTW groups and sociodemographic characteristics. There was no evidence of a dominating variable which significantly differentiates the individual health behaviour categories. Programmes promoting healthy lifestyle should be addressed to a wide group of recipients. Variables such as age, sex and level of education are not as significant for health behaviours as predicted. That is the reason to refer to other sociodemographic parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 1","pages":"103-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32264626","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":"Effect of fluoride on sodium-proton exchanger activity, intracellular pH and calcium concentration in human non-stimulated platelets.","authors":"Magdalena Gassowska,&nbsp;Izabela Gutowska,&nbsp;Irena Baranowska-Bosiacka,&nbsp;Dariusz Chlubek","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Although the Na+/H+ exchanger (NHE) has been extensively investigated, studies on the effect of fluoride ions on the function of this protein are relatively few and controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of fluoride on the activity of the transmembrane NHE in human platelets.</p><p><strong>Material: </strong>The study material consisted of platelets in the form of platelet-rich plasma.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on the obtained results, the following conclusions were formulated: fluoride may affect NHE activity in non-stimulated human platelets; changes in NHE activity depend on fluoride dose and exposure time; as fluoride concentration and/or exposure time is increased, NHE activity is inhibited; inhibition of NHE activity results in the accumulation of protons inside the platelets and a reduction in intracellular pH (intracellular acidification); the accumulation of protons inside the platelets is accompanied by an increase in intracellular calcium concentration.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 2","pages":"54-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32506692","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":"[Evaluation of adaptation of FibreFill/Resilon post and Epiphany to the walls of the root canal. Scanning electron microscope study].","authors":"Katarzyna Kot,&nbsp;Maciej Górski,&nbsp;Włodzimierz Dura,&nbsp;Agnieszka Droździk,&nbsp;Mariusz Lipski","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of the study was to evaluate the adaptation of sealer to the dentine and to the components of the post, i.e. the part made of composite reinforced with glass fibre and the part made of resilon.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study was carried out on 7 extracted one-canal human teeth that were treated using Mtwo nickel-titanium instruments and an Endo IT Professional endodontic micromotor. The canals were rinsed with NaOCl, EDTA and chlorhexidine, and then filled with the Epiphany sealer and FibreFill posts. Next, tooth roots were cut along the frontal plane, to expose the entire lumen length of the filled canal, and inspected under the scanning electron microscope.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>SEM study demonstrated good adaptation of sealers to the walls of the root canals on their entire length, despite occasional gaps between the sealer and dentine.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of preliminary studies suggest that FibreFill posts and Epiphany sealer are useful for canal filling. However, several-years' clinical follow-up is necessary for the complete evaluation of the system.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 2","pages":"76-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32506696","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 use of cortical screw anchorage for closing a space resulting from the loss of a lower molar--a case report.","authors":"Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska,&nbsp;Alina Socha,&nbsp;Paulina Bińczak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Orthodontic microscrews are temporary implants providing skeletal anchorage, which may be used for en-masse incisor retraction, as well as for the protraction of posterior segments in order to close spaces without retracting anterior teeth. A patient, aged 16 was reported in whom a miniscrew of 9.5 mm length and 2 mm dimension was inserted distal to the lower left second premolar 2 months after extracting the first molar with periapical bone lesion after failed endodontic treatment. The lower third molar was mesialised using direct anchorage and a power arm to minimize mesial tipping. The space closed within 20 months, followed by a spontaneous eruption of the adjacent third molar. This treatment method constitutes a good alternative to third molar autotransplantation, allowing the avoidance of the risk of surgical procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 2","pages":"90-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32507799","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 evaluation of the treatment results in patients with a small closed pneumothorax.","authors":"Jacek Lorkowski,&nbsp;Iwona Teul,&nbsp;Waldemar Hładki,&nbsp;Ireneusz Kotela","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The aim of this study was to analyze the methods and results of the treatment of patients with a small closed pneumothorax.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The results of the treatment of 34 patients hospitalized for trauma in 2000-2010 due to a small closed pneumothorax were assessed. There were 23 men and 11 women. The age of the patients ranged from 20-84 years (av. 48.5). 15 patients had trauma affecting the right side, and 19 had left side trauma. In 10 cases the pneumothorax was associated with multiple trauma. In 24 cases fracture of the ribs (av. 3.4) was revealed in radiological examination. In 10 patients radiographs did not show fracture of the ribs (in 5 of these patients, a clinical trial indicated a fracture of one rib, not visible on x-ray). The size of the pneumothorax in chest radiographic anterior-posterior projection ranged from 0.5-2 cm (av. 1.2). Conservative treatment was monitored through radiological examination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 33 patients spontaneous pneumothorax resorption was observed. In one patient it was necessary to apply pleural drainage due to the enlargement of the pneumothorax and the appearance of symptoms of respiratory failure. In one case it was necessary to puncture the pleural cavity to remove a hematoma occurring along with the pneumothorax. Good results of treatment were achieved in all cases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In conclusion, the conservative treatment of a small closed pneumothorax is effective in most cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 2","pages":"43-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32506690","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":"[Motor system physiotherapy of the masticatory organ].","authors":"Wioletta Jagucka-Metel,&nbsp;Paulina Brzeska,&nbsp;Ewa Sobolewska,&nbsp;Anna Machoy-Mokrzyńska,&nbsp;Agata Baranowska","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The motor system of the masticatory organ is a complex morphological and functional structure. Its dysfunctions are manifested by various symptoms within the masticatory apparatus and in distant organs. The paper presents a discussion on the physiotherapeutic procedure for the treatment of disorders in the motor system of the masticatory organ. Therapeutic methods are presented, including: massage, trigger point therapy, kinesitherapy, biofeedback, manual therapy, postural re-education, kinesiotaping, physical interventions (TENS, hyaluronidase iontophoresis, ultrasound, laser therapy, and magnetoledotherapy). The paper points out the role of a comprehensive approach to the patient in order to eliminate the cause of disorders, going beyond symptomatic treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 2","pages":"71-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32506695","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":"[Neurobiological substrates support human \"I\"].","authors":"Jarosław Grybko","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":" ","pages":"21-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32209314","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":"[Biofeedback as an effective method for treatment of cognitive deficits in terms of theory of mind].","authors":"Anna Okupińska,&nbsp;Andrzej Krzywowiaza","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":" ","pages":"195-202"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32209336","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":"[Characteristics of miscarriage and women's rights after pregnancy loss].","authors":"Magdalena Lewicka,&nbsp;Magdalena Sulima,&nbsp;Maria Pyć,&nbsp;Barbara Stawarz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The term \"miscarriage\" refers to the end of pregnancy before the 22nd week of gestation, or taking into account the criterion of foetal weight (less than 500 g). Approximately 15-20% of recognized pregnancies and miscarriage involve spontaneous expulsion of the blastocyst from the uterine cavity. This constitutes about 80% of miscarriages in the first 12 weeks of gestation. The literature lists a number of factors which cause the loss of pregnancies. The most frequently cited causes of abortion are: genetic, anatomical, immunological and hormonal factors, and infections. A large number of miscarriages remain unexplained (idiopathic miscarriages). Clinical signs of miscarriage include bleeding and pain. Bleeding or spotting is the earliest sign of miscarriage. Data from the patient's history, physical examination, ultrasound examination and tests for hCG level can enable diagnosis of bleeding in early pregnancy, help to assess the degree of risk, and implement an appropriate treatment regimen and care for pregnant women adapted to their needs. Loss of pregnancy is an interdisciplinary problem involving obstetrics, epidemiology, public health, psychology, and other specialities. The role of medical personnel in the care of women after the loss of a child, regardless of the week and therapeutic procedures, as well as for giving adequate information regarding the rights of women after pregnancy loss. The obligation to inform women of their rights concerns medical staff, and it is important to promote knowledge in this field among doctors, nurses and midwives who care for women after miscarriage.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 1","pages":"123-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32262881","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":"[Watsu: a modern method in physiotherapy, body regeneration, and sports].","authors":"Katarzyna Weber-Nowakowska,&nbsp;Magdalena Gebska,&nbsp;Ewelina Zyzniewska-Banaszak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Progress in existing methods of physiotherapy and body regeneration and introduction of new methods has made it possible to precisely select the techniques according to patient needs. The modern therapist is capable of improving the physical and mental condition of the patient. Watsu helps the therapist eliminate symptoms from the locomotor system and reach the psychic sphere at the same time.</p>","PeriodicalId":7883,"journal":{"name":"Annales Academiae Medicae Stetinensis","volume":"59 1","pages":"100-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32264625","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}