- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Global Health Care Issues
- Insurance, Mortality, Demography, Risk Management
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Social Issues in Poland
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Nutrition and Health Studies
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Physical Activity and Health
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Labour Market and Migration
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
Medical University of Białystok
2013-2024
National Heritage Board of Poland
2016
Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego
2016
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), and other (non-tick) lymphocytic meningitis diseases (LMD) are characterized by the presence of inflammatory processes differently located with different intensity. Inflammatory in TBE LMD may influence activity some catabolic enzymes including lysosomal exoglycosidases: N-acetyl-β-D-hexosaminidase (HEX), its isoenzymes A (HEX A) B B) as well β-galactosidase (GAL), α-mannosidase (MAN), α- fucosidase (FUC) β- glucuronidase (GLU). The aim study was to investigate...
Abstract The development and widespread use of ICT in society are reflected by the way research is designed conducted. Computer Assisted Web Interview method becoming more attractive a frequently used health sciences. National Study Use Primary Healthcare Poland was conducted using this method. aim paper to present major advantages disadvantages web surveys. Technical aspects methodology important stages aforementioned study, as well key elements for its procedure, mentioned. authors also...
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and, in the case of severe AP, mortality rate ranging from 36% to 50%. Standard clinical treatment AP includes intensive hydration, analgesia, and management complications. Unfortunately, direct at level its molecular pathomechanism has not yet been established. Recent studies indicate that sphingolipid signaling pathway may be one important factors contributing...
Poor diet and low physical activity play an important role in the etiopathogenesis of metabolic syndrome. The aim this study was to analyze association between nutrient intake, groups food products exercise undertaken components syndrome (MS). included 330 patients with MS, control group comprised 270 subjects without MS. intake assessed using 24-h dietary recall, a 13-item Food Frequency Questionnaire. To assess nutrition knowledge, Beliefs Eating Habits Questionnaire used. level...
Measuring the level of patient satisfaction is a useful tool in delivering quality care that responsive to consumer preferences. Various socio-demographic factors might be considered as potential predictors satisfaction. The aim study was assess whether place residence (rural/urban) affects with hospital health care.Data were obtained using face-to-face questionnaire, administered five large, urban hospitals Podlaskie Province, north-eastern Poland, during 2014-2018. sample comprised 1,624...
Purpose: Due to the lack of systematic data on antibiotic sensitivity, treatment highly prevalent and pathogenic Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection still poses a significant problem. Therefore, aim our study was compare efficacy three most commonly used anti-H. therapies in northeastern Poland. Patients Methods: This retrospective, single-center performed 289 outpatients with an H. infection. received one following regimens: (1) bismuth quadruple therapy (BQT) for 10 days, (2)...
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Today's shortage of medical staff is a global healthcare issue. This leads to unfulfilled, growing health needs and rising wage pressure. The aim the study evaluate employment trends among professionals in Poland from 2012-2022, paying particular attention sector, forms employment, age, gender, geographic distribution.
Abstract Despite the great expansion and many benefits of information communication technologies (ICT) in healthcare, attitudes Polish general practitioners (GPs) to e-health have not been explored. The aim this study was determine GPs’ perception ICT use healthcare identify barriers adoption EMR (Electronic Medical Records) Podlaskie Voivodeship. Online telephone surveys were conducted between April May 2013. Responses from 103 GP practices, 43% all practices region, analysed. results...
The study was carried out to evaluate the changes in eating habits and lipid parameters a 21-year follow-up on group of 435 men living Poland.The studied population composed same subjects: who were first years 1987-1989 2008-2010. following data gathered: body mass, mass index (BMI), total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein low-density triglyceride concentration blood serum.The among registered throughout period positive since they showed reduction caloric content their diet (p < 0.001),...
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Nowadays, obesity and its complications are heavy burdens to western civilization. Surgical procedures remain one of the available therapies for obesity-associated diseases treatment. Among them, sleeve gastrectomy is most common bariatric procedure. Despite well-established fact that results in significant weight loss, some other divergent effects still need be established. To fulfill this knowledge gap, we examined whether affects lipid metabolism plasma liver obese rats. We demonstrated...
Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may present as nonerosive (NERD), erosive esophagitis (EE), or be complicated by Barrett’s esophagus (BE). The explanation to what determines the phenotype of GERD is awaited. Therefore, we assessed correlation between growth factors expression and endoscopic histologic findings in patients. Methods: squamous esophageal epithelium 50 patients (20-NERD, 7-EE, 15-BE, 8 controls) was examined by: (1) magnification endoscopy with evaluation...
Wstęp. Wskaźniki 5-letnich przeżyć populacyjnych obrazują poziom wyleczalności nowotworów złośliwych w populacji, a zatem są jednym z najważniejszych narzędzi do oceny efektywności walki rakiem. Dzięki ujednoliconej metodologii ogólnoświatowego badania CONCORD 2 wskaźniki obliczone dla Polski można było porównać innymi krajami Europy. Celem opracowania była ocena chorych na wybrane nowotwory Polsce oraz niektórych województwach tle krajów europejskich. Materiał i metody. W analizach własnych...
There are speculations that vitamin D may be an important regulator of the energy metabolism. The aim this study was to evaluate influence serum 25(OH)D concentration and nutritional status on resting metabolic rate. group consisted 223 women with endocrine and/or osteoporotic disorders. control 108 women, clinically healthy. total level measured assay using chemiluminescent immunoassay technology. Indirect calorimetry applied assess mean rate significantly lower in disorders than group. A...
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic affected many people worldwide, including those with chronic diseases. Our objective was to analyze its influence on medical care and the course of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Poland. MATERIAL AND METHODS In 2021, 81 patients Poland IBD completed an original anonymous questionnaire about impact their mental status. printed distributed treated at Gastroenterology Outpatient Clinic University Clinical Hospital Białystok, online sent via social media....
Abstract The purpose of the study was to analyse level and trends Potential Years Life Lost due main causes death in Poland years 2002-2011. material for information from Central Statistical Office on number deaths premature mortality analysis conducted with use PYLL (Potential Lost) indicator. rate calculated following method proposed by J. Romeder, according which defined as before age 70. Time average annual percent change (APC - Annual Percent Change) were assessed using jointpoint...