A5064810789- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Nutrition and Health Studies
- Galectins and Cancer Biology
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Complement system in diseases
- Digestive system and related health
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Glycosylation and Glycoproteins Research
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Global Health Care Issues
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Microscopic Colitis
- Public health and occupational medicine
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Coagulation, Bradykinin, Polyphosphates, and Angioedema
- IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
Medical University of Lodz
2012-2021
Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital Research Institute
2004-2018
Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony
2004-2010
Military Medical Academy
2001
SUMMARY Blood samples were collected over a 4-year period from 335 children (aged 1–16 years) suffering recurrent respiratory infections and 78 controls. The patients subdivided into four groups: I, with no immune system defects detected (n = 101); II, allergies 94); III, humoral response 93); IV, disturbances of cellular immunity 66). Nineteen had both abnormalities. All controls investigated to determine the exon 1 promoter region variants mbl-2 gene. MBL serum concentrations also...
Expanding the information on determinants of smoking cessation is crucial for developing and implementing more effective tobacco control measures at national as well European levels. Data its social correlates among adults from middle-income countries Central Eastern Europe are still poorly reported in literature. The aim study was to analyze association socio-demographic indicators with long term (quit least one year prior interview) adults. Moreover, we evaluated motives giving up former...
SUMMARY The lectin pathway of complement activation is used by a collectin, mannan-binding (MBL), and two ficolins, L-ficolin H-ficolin, to opsonize microorganisms for phagocytosis. We published evidence recently that MBL insufficiency associated with recurrent respiratory infections in childhood. have now measured serum 313 infection patients 74 healthy control children. concentrations below the lower limit group were found 6% (P < 0·02) most strongly children having co-existing...
The goal of this cross-sectional survey was to assess the level knowledge on harmful effects environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure and active smoking among socially-disadvantaged people in Poland. study conducted 1817 respondents aged 18–59 years, who used aid services from local social care institutions Piotrkowski district. Majority participants were aware fact that may cause serious diseases lung cancer (92%). However, those percentages lower for awareness ETS health risk (69.4%)...
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The aim of the study was to assess whether general practitioners (GPs) monitor and evaluate health behavior their patients in field a diet, physical activity, weight control, they provide appropriate counselling as part this evaluation. Predictors those activities among physicians were also determined. cross-sectional conducted Piotrkowski district 200 GPs. questionnaire covered socio-demographic data lifestyle characteristics physicians, role healthy providers, perform counselling. More...
Objective. The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Europe has increased significantly. At least a fourth patients are children. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is believed to be an important component innate immunity, acting as opsonin and activator the pathway (LP) complement. data relating any LP factors IBD sparse contradictory were obtained mainly from adult patients. aim this study was investigate possible role MBL Crohn's (CD) ulcerative colitis (UC) Methods. MBL2 gene single...
This study examines the prevalence and tobacco use patterns among adult social assistance beneficiaries their interest in quitting. The results are based on data collected a cross-sectional survey conducted adults Piotrkowski district. A sample of 3636 produced total 1817 respondents who completed face-to-face questionnaires. Overall, 37.1% respondents, including 52.8% men 29.6% women, were current smokers. Over one third smokers reported willingness to quit. In population, several...
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SIBO) is defined as an increased number of nonpathogenic bacteria over 10(5) organisms in 1 millilitre small intestine content. The most common predisposing factors include, among others, gut motility disorders and chronic use proton pump inhibitors. results recent studies indicate the importance SIBO gastrointestinal diseases.To assess prevalence children with abdominal pain.One hundred (59 girls 41 boys) aged from 4 to 17 years (mean age:...
The perceived health risk of recently introduced nicotine and tobacco products may influence both their uptake continued use. aim the study was to assess how adolescents rate relative harmfulness slim menthol cigarettes, water pipes, e-cigarettes, smokeless compared regular cigarettes. Cross-sectional survey data from students aged 13-19 years Piotrkowski district, Poland were analyzed. Among sample 4050 students, 3552 respondents completed anonymous, confidential, self-administered...
Evidence of patterns nicotine dependence, although crucial for developing and implementing effective tobacco control strategies, is limited in the Eastern European countries. The purpose this study was to evaluate correlates high dependence among adults Poland, Romania, Russian Federation Ukraine. data used current analysis available from Global Adult Tobacco Survey (2009–2011). Nicotine assessed using Heaviness Smoking Index (HSI), which covers two measures: reported cigarettes smoked per...
This study aims to examine the prevalence of exposure environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) in homes among socially-disadvantaged populations Poland, along with and correlates voluntary implementation smoke-free home rules. Data concerning 1617 respondents from a cross-sectional completed Piotrkowski District were used, which was part "Reducing Social Inequalities Health" program. Overall, 19.4% declared ETS at home. In non-smokers group, 15.5%, including 6.6% males 18.3% females, exposed their...
Primary lactose intolerance (PLI) is a gradual decrease of lactase activity that usually manifests at the age 1-5 years. It has been proved PLI related to single-nucleotide polymorphism (LCT) gene.An evaluation was performed on usefulness genetic tests in detecting LCT 13910C>T and 22018G>A polymorphisms diagnosing children.The study group included 99 children aged from 2 months 16.5 years with different digestive tract symptoms. In all patients hydrogen breath test (HBT) conducted blood...
This study aimed at assessment of the perceived barriers and motivators to smoking cessation among socially-disadvantaged populations in Poland. It is hypothesized that different factors can be considered depending on level addiction. Therefore, a comparison between light heavy smokers was performed.Data collected during second wave cross-sectional carried out Piotrkowski District October 2016 - February 2017 1668 socio-economically disadvantaged persons constituted source information for...
Both complement activation and certain infections (including those with Yersinia sp.) may contribute to the pathogenesis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). We investigated factors specific for lectin pathway complement: mannose-binding (MBL), ficolins MBL-associated serine protease-2 (MASP-2), in 144 patients 98 controls. One hundred six had oligoarticular disease 38 polyarticular disease. In 51 (out 133 tested), Yersinia-reactive antibodies were found (JIA Ye+ group). MBL deficiency...
The aim of the study was to examine how social care beneficiaries rate relative harmfulness tobacco/nicotine-containing products compared traditional cigarettes. This information is crucial for development effective tobacco control strategies targeting disadvantaged populations. cross-sectional covered 1817 respondents who were taking advantage aid services offered by local institutions in Piotrkowski district, via face-to-face interviews. linear regression analysis indicated that women, men...
Abstract The involvement of mannan‐binding lectin (MBL) insufficiency in the pathogenesis chronic gastritis (CG) children was investigated. Blood samples were collected from 78 paediatric patients suffering CG associated with Helicobacter pylori infection (group Hp + ) and 41 disease not such an – ). Control group consisted 77 children. frequency mbl‐2 gene mutations serum protein concentrations did differ significantly both groups as compared controls. An expression gastric biopsies...