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{"title":"Not only endoscopic third ventriculostomy – management of aqueductal stenosis associated with pathologies of the pineal region","authors":"Z. Nowaczyk, P. Kawalec, Michał Larysz, Marcin Kołodziej","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.918","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Pathologies of the pineal gland region are frequently encountered in daily neurosurgical practice. It is important to remember that, besides usually asymptomatic pineal gland cysts, neoplasms of a different origin may also occur in this region. The rarity of the most dangerous lesions – pineal gland apoplexy and pineal tumors – might cause problems with proper diagnosis and treatment. Their occurrence is commonly associated with symptomatic hydrocephalus caused by aqueductal stenosis. Currently, in such cases, endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), are commonly and widely chosen as treatment options. Endoscopic procedures not only enable decompression of hydrocephalus but also further diagnosis of its cause. Herein, we present 3 case reports of endoscopic treatment with ETV performed in patients with hydrocephalus related to pineal region pathologies.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"54 - 57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44450675","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 lethal assault, fall trauma or cardiac arrhythmia? – diagnostic difficulties associated with determining the cause of death in a patient with an ICD","authors":"Szymon Rzepczyk, P. Świderski, Bartosz Bijata, Damian Rusek, Beata Bożek, C. Żaba","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.921","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The number of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) is steadily increasing. Postmortem interpretation of the data recorded and stored by the device provides vital information about the time and cause of death. In this paper, we describe a case of a 67-year-old man found on the stairs. He had pulseless electrical activity and multiple fresh injuries, notably to the head. Despite an hour-long resuscitation attempt, it was unsuccessful. The subsequent postmortem examination revealed significant myocardial hypertrophy with post-infarction scarring in the left ventricle, and no significant central nervous system injuries were observed. The patient’s ICD was dissected and submitted for analysis. Evaluation of the recorded data revealed the presence of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and tachycardia shortly before the patient was found. Analysis of all the evidence gathered during the investigation led to the conclusion that the cause of death was cardiopulmonary failure resulting from cardiac arrhythmia, and the head injury was a result of an unconscious fall down the stairs.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"50 - 53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43493023","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":"Selected determinants affecting the decision of athletes to undergo rehabilitation","authors":"Jakub Bratek, M. Warzecha, J. Amarowicz","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.902","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.902","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction: Over the past few years, there has been a growing interest in sports activities. Scientists agree that this phenomenon is likely to be followed by an increased occurrence of related injuries. In order to better understand the nature of factors accompanying sports trauma, the authors of this paper decided to assess the individual and environmental factors leading to the decision to undergo rehabilitation. The aim was to identify causes and individual factors affecting the decision process to undergo rehabilitation and treatment effectiveness in athletes. Materials and methods: The study was conducted based on a proprietary online questionnaire consisting of 46 questions using Microsoft Forms in a group of athletes. From October 25th to November 29th, 2020, a total of 581 questionnaires were collected from the respondents. Due to the lack of important data or conflicting information, 94 of those had to be withdrawn from the study. A total of 487 questionnaires were finally enrolled in the study. The analysis was carried out using Microsoft Excel and Statistica 13. Values of p < 0.05 were identified as statistically significant. Results: The study group consisted of 487 questionnaires (n = 358 men, n = 129 women) with a Me age of the respondents of 21 years (Q1–Q3: 18–24) and body mass index (BMI) 22.9 kg/m2 (21–25.6). We found a significant correlation between age and BMI, as respondents with lower values of BMI and age were characterised by a higher frequency of training sessions. At the same time, the need for picking up excessive training loads was associated with older respondents with higher BMI. A total of 91.4% of the respondents from the study group reported a past trauma (mostly men – 74.4%, p < 0.001). In our study, we did not find a relation between the sports discipline, type of employment, and the possibility of trauma. The percentage of injuries rose with the level of self-reported advancement of the respondents (beginners – 75%, medium advanced – 86%, advanced – 90%). The list of the most commonly reported causes of the trauma included actions of the opponent (n = 173), excessive training load (n = 118), and lack of concentration (n = 110). Out of 447 people that confirmed sustaining a sport-related trauma in the past, 47% (n = 207) reported using the help of a physiotherapist afterward. Physiotherapy (PT) use was more common among women than men (56% vs. 45% respectively, p = 0.045) and older subjects (Me: 22 years, Q1–Q3: 18–27 vs. Me: 20, Q1–Q3: 17–23; p = 0.001). It was also more popular among those with a stronger relation with sport (advanced, professionals; p < 0.001). An overall assessment of the effectiveness of PT was high, both in terms of its analgesic effect (Me: 8, Q1–Q3: 7–9) and functional recovery (Me: 9, Q1–Q3: 7–10). The highest score was identified for the analgesic effect of kinesiotherapy (p = 0.01). Conclusions: There is a need for education programmes highlighting the importance of PT in","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"58 - 63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42212653","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 effect of melatonin on the barrier properties of human primary aortic endothelial and human aortic smooth muscle cells based on the real-time cell electric impedance sensing system","authors":"Roksana Dorantowicz-Jezierska, Mateusz Staciwa, P. Gorzelak-Pabiś, M. Chałubiński, M. Broncel","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.928","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction: Experimental studies have confirmed the potential vasculoprotective effects of melatonin. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of melatonin and its modulative role on 7-ketocholesterol-induced changes in human aortic endothelial cells (HAECs) and human aortic smooth muscle cells (HuAoSMCs). Materials and methods: The real-time cell electric impedance sensing (xCELLigence) system was used to measure cell impedance, while flow cytometry was employed to assess viability and apoptosis. Results: It was found that melatonin did not change the impedance and viability of HuAoSMCs, nor did it inhibit their 7-ketocholesterol- induced apoptosis. Melatonin decreased the impedance of HAECs. However, this effect was not attributed to cell apoptosis. In addition, it did not prevent the 7-ketocholesterol-induced decrease in HAEC impedance. Nevertheless, pretreatment with melatonin at concentrations of 10 nM and 100 nM attenuated the apoptosis caused by 7-ketocholesterol. Conclusions: This study confirmed the toxic effect of 7-ketocholesterol on primary human vascular wall cells, using 2 independent methods. We have demonstrated that melatonin has no barrier-protective effect, but low concentrations of melatonin may counteract the toxic effect of 7-ketocholesterol on HAECs through the inhibition of apoptosis. Melatonin has no significant effect on the impedance and viability of HuAoSMCs.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"9 - 15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42432403","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":"Does tramadol have a place in the dental armamentarium? An atypical opioid in dental practice from the pharmacological perspective – Part II. Local tramadol administration within orofacial tissues","authors":"M. Pasternak","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.930","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.930","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Tramadol is the most widely used analgesic in the world. Indications for the general administration of tramadol in dentistry and oral surgery are restricted to cases with moderate to severe pain. However, new evidence supports the peripheral use of this well-known drug. The unique properties of this atypical opioid, including its impact on neuronal conduction, attenuation of inflammation, and antimicrobial effects, together with its possible beneficial influence on the wound healing process, have been observed after local administration in human and animal research. The paper focuses on the local administration of tramadol within orofacial tissues, with particular consideration given to its possible use in dentistry.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"28 - 32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43012194","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":"Unusual tissue damage in the forearm caused by glass: a case report","authors":"A. Żyluk, Ada Owczarska, Filip Fliciński","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.831","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.831","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Penetrating injuries of the forearm are relatively frequently seen in hand surgeon’s practice. They are typically caused by a knife or other sharp tool which drives deeply into the forearm muscles and frequently damages nerves or vessels. In this paper, we report a case of a young man with a forearm wound in which a piece of glass on the palmar side passed through the muscles and the interosseous membrane to the dorsal side and caused extensor tendons injury. The glass object was seen in the X-ray. The wound was inspected in the operating theatre and injured tendons were repaired. The postoperative course was uneventful. This case shows that surgeon must be very cautious in assessing penetrating injuries due to the possibility of damage to structures localized beyond the entry wound.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"45 - 46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45945724","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":"Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing – prevalence, diagnostics and treatment","authors":"Marcin Kołodziej, Dominik Puls, Justyna Puls, Bartłomiej Pala, Mateusz Gutowski, Arkadiusz Bienicewicz","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.922","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT) is a widespread bacterium which usually attacks the lungs causing tuberculous pneumonia, but it can also occupy any other part of our body. One of the MT strains discovered in 1995 in China, known as the Beijing type, is extremely dangerous because of its increased antibiotic resistance. The most efficient method to properly identify this strain is genotyping which is based on the analysis of the MT genome. Symptoms of tuberculosis caused by the Beijing type may be similar to normal MT strain; however, there are some discrepancies. The most significant step in the diagnostic process is to determine the range of antibiotic resistance. These strains usually show a multi-drug resistant or extremely drug resistant phenotype.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"19 - 21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46587227","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":"Trace elements in blood compartments in psoriatic patients and their impact on the course of the disease – literature review","authors":"Bartłomiej Pala, Marcin Kołodziej, Maciej Sołtysiński, Michał Spieszny, Tomasz Pala, Bartosz Kołodziej, Michał Piotrowiak, T. Dębniak","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.929","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease resulting in para- and hyperkeratosis of the epidermis, which is manifested by specific skin lesions. It affects approx. 2% of the European and the US populations; however, it is less common in Asia and Africa. Psoriatic patients show certain changes in blood components due to chronic inflammation, and the concentrations of some micronutrients may differ from those observed in healthy individuals. In the literature, there are many studies analyzing the concentrations of various elements in the course of the disease. Our review summarizes the association of the following microelements with psoriasis: Cu, Se, Fe, Zn, Ni, Cr, Cd, and As. In the case of Cu, all researchers report an increase in its blood concentration, but the results concerning other microelements are inconclusive. The discrepancies may stem from differences between the studied populations, environmental conditions, and anthropogenic pollution. However, the role of trace elements is rather marginal in comparison to the well-documented factors that are the focal points for modern psoriasis therapy.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"40 - 44"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43125288","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":"Comparative analysis of preinduction cervical ripening and induction of labour in a Polish and German hospital","authors":"A. Kleszcz","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.938","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction: The aim of preinduction is to accelerate cervical ripening, which results in a reduction in the number of cesarean deliveries and unsuccessful inductions, and shortens the hospitalization time for both women and infants. Induction of labour is an obstetric procedure which involves the stimulation of contractions prior to the spontaneous onset of labour. Materials and methods: The research was conducted retrospectively and involved the analysis of medical records of 80 pregnant women staying in the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the city of Szczecin, Poland, and 117 pregnant women hospitalized in the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the town of Schwedt/Oder, Germany. Results: The most common indications for preinduction cervical ripening and induction of labour in the Polish and German hospitals were oligohydramnios, macrosomia, suspected placental insufficiency, pregnancy between 41 + 0 and 41 + 6 weeks of gestation, intrauterine growth restriction and premature rupture of the membranes. The main indications for preinduction cervical ripening and induction of labour included premature rupture of the membranes (Polish hospital) and pregnancy between 41 + 0 and 41 + 6 weeks of pregnancy (German hospital). In the German hospital, there were more cases of preinduction and induction resulting in vaginal delivery – 85.47%, whereas in the Polish hospital the percentage was lower at 68.75%. The number of cesarean deliveries was substantially higher in the Polish hospital (31.25%) than in the German hospital (14.53%). In the Polish hospital, the average duration from the moment of applying a method to the onset of regular contractions was 113 min shorter than in the German hospital. The average duration of vaginal delivery for women in the German hospital, totalled 236 min, which was 42 min shorter than for women at the Polish hospital. The largest percentage of scores on the Apgar scale at the first, third and fifth min after birth was within the normal range and indicated good health conditions of infants with scores ranging from 8–10 points in both hospitals. Significantly more infants in the German hospital received pH from the umbilical cord within the limits of the norm which marks the welfare of neonates (7.20–7.45). The average change in the evaluation of the cervix marked in the Bishop score was higher in the German hospital, making 3.2 points, compared to 0.7 points in the Polish hospital. The duration of hospitalisation in the Polish hospital was shorter than that in the German hospital (3.4 days, with a median of 3 days). The number of days of preinduction and induction was shorter in Poland (1.2 day). The levels of haemoglobin were comparable in the case of the patients from both hospitals. Among the postpartum complications, cervical rupture and episiotomy were significantly more common in the Polish hospital, while second-degree rupture of the perineum in the German hospital.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"1 - 8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42057439","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":"Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pro-health behaviors in the field of oral health, hygiene habits and attitude to dental care among Polish children and youth in the opinion of their parents","authors":"Wojciech Frąckiewicz, Gabriela Niewczas, K. Załęska, Magdalena Ziętek, Marta Ludwiczak, E. Jurkowska, Agnieszka Kus-Bartoszek, A. Jarząbek","doi":"10.21164/pomjlifesci.910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.910","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction: The turn of 2019 and 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2, saw major changes in the health sector, including the functioning of dental offices. Many of them were closed for several months, while others limited admission to emergencies only. In Poland, access to a dentist was therefore reduced for a considerable time. This may have contributed to the deterioration of the patients’ oral health. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pro-health behaviors regarding the oral health of children and their visits to dental offices in the opinion of their parents. Materials and methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted with 103 parents of children aged 0–18. Results: The study showed that the pandemic has affected the health sector and oral health. New devices and materials have appeared in dental offices that increase patient safety and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection; 84.3% of respondents felt safe in them, and 56% noticed new elements related to safety. The frequency of visits to dental offices decreased in most of the respondents. The reasons included the parents’ lack of time (17.6%), lack of available visits (6.9%), and fear of infection (13.7%). During the pandemic, the oral hygiene condition of 59.3% of children was maintained at the same level, and deteriorated for 15.5%; 62.2% of children did not change their diet, while the deterioration of dietary habits affected 19.4% of the respondents. The main source (67%) from which parents obtained knowledge about fluoride was the Internet. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, most children did not change their dietary and hygienic behavior. The frequency of children’s follow-up visits has decreased, which may contribute to the deterioration of their oral health.","PeriodicalId":91594,"journal":{"name":"Pomeranian journal of life sciences","volume":"69 1","pages":"13 - 17"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47299646","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}