Anna Górka, Katarzyna Szwamel, A. Kaczorowska, A. Mroczek, Mariusz Panczyk
{"title":"Coexistence of frailty syndrome and the level of health behaviors in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease","authors":"Anna Górka, Katarzyna Szwamel, A. Kaczorowska, A. Mroczek, Mariusz Panczyk","doi":"10.5114/ms.2023.126293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2023.126293","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The acceleration of the aging rate of the population, the associated risk of frailty syndrome and the increase in the number of people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mean that future health policy should focus on activities in the field of health promotion, enhancing health behavior, and maintaining or improving the functional fitness of aging people. Aim of the research: To analyze the coexistence of frailty syndrome and the severity of health behaviors in elderly patients with COPD as well as established factors determining the severity of health behaviors. Material and methods: A hundred COPD patients (mean age: 72.82 ±8.31 years) hospitalized in the Independent","PeriodicalId":81014,"journal":{"name":"Contributions in medical studies","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86601783","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}
T. Wollny, Łukasz Suprewicz, J. Smok-Kalwat, G. Antczak, E. Piktel, S. Góźdź, B. Durnaś, R. Bucki
{"title":"Monitoring inflammation in patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung and colorectal cancer using blood levels of C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, and plasma gelsolin","authors":"T. Wollny, Łukasz Suprewicz, J. Smok-Kalwat, G. Antczak, E. Piktel, S. Góźdź, B. Durnaś, R. Bucki","doi":"10.5114/ms.2023.129100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2023.129100","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Plasma gelsolin (pGSN) was recently introduced as a new predictor of systemic inflammation outcomes, especially in critically ill patients. This study aimed to describe the potential interplay between C-reactive protein (CRP), procal-citonin (PCT), and pGSN concentrations in blood collected from patients diagnosed with colon and lung cancer and to assess their diagnostic potential when a combined evaluation of those 3 markers was performed. Aim of the research: We hypothesized that a correlation between increased blood levels of CRP and PCT and a decreased level of plasma gelsolin might help identify cancer-associated inflammatory responses and a higher risk of poor clinical outcomes. Material and methods: Blood samples collected from 159 subjects were subjected to the biochemical analysis of CRP and PCT, in addition to the assessment of pGSN levels using Western blotting. Results: Our results confirmed a significant increase in CRP and PCT concentrations in collected blood samples, while pGSN concentrations decreased. Because the values of the blood CRP, PCT, and pGSN concentration did not show a strong correlation within the tested groups, it might be assumed that the molecular and cell signalling background leading to changes in those markers differs. Conclusions: A better understanding of the clinical value of the simultaneous evaluation of CRP, PCT, and pGSN levels in patients suffering from rectal and lung cancer might help us identify those with inflammatory responses leading to poor clinical outcomes.","PeriodicalId":81014,"journal":{"name":"Contributions in medical studies","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75288781","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":"Relationship between multimorbidity and sociodemographic factors, depressive symptoms, and lifestyle in middle-aged adults","authors":"Martyna Gluszek-Osuch, E. Cieśla, E. Suliga","doi":"10.5114/ms.2023.129047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2023.129047","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Multimorbidity (MM) is associated with high mortality, disability, more frequent use of both inpatient and outpatient care, lower quality of life, and increased psychological distress and polypharmacy. As a result, MM has recently been recognized as one of the most difficult challenges faced by the global healthcare system. Consequently, identifying the factors that accompany MM may be key for the improvement of overall health in every population","PeriodicalId":81014,"journal":{"name":"Contributions in medical studies","volume":"130 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72846864","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 Guz, Agnieszka Mądro, M. Cybulski, Witold Jeleniewicz, Joanna Kozicka, J. Kurzępa
{"title":"Korelacje miR-1290 i miR-191-5p z parametrami laboratoryjnymi jako przydany\u0000test do różnicowania raka trzustki i przewlekłego zapalenia trzustki: badanie wstępne","authors":"Małgorzata Guz, Agnieszka Mądro, M. Cybulski, Witold Jeleniewicz, Joanna Kozicka, J. Kurzępa","doi":"10.5114/ms.2023.129039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2023.129039","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":81014,"journal":{"name":"Contributions in medical studies","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78714688","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}