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The paper presents the results of morphological examinations of the human cotyledons perfused in vitro and exposed to variable magnetic field (MF) during the 180-minute experiment. The cotyledon biopsies were collected immediately after perfusion and morphologically examined using the electron microscope. The control group C (10 perfusions) was not exposed to MF. In the experimental group E, (10 perfusions),...
The goal of this paper is to assess any possible relationships between the types of behaviors and coping strategies with occupational stress among nurses. Workplace has an important position in the life of a contemporary person. It can be a source of great satisfaction and positive experiences or it can be a source of frustration and negative influence on ones health. Sample: The sample consisted...
The study of content of K, Mg, Ca, Na, Zn, Cu, Fe, Li, and Pb in human hair was carried out on 300 individuals in the years 1996-2002. The patients were from Lublin, Zamość, Łabunie, Krasnystaw, Ostrów Krupski, and Zwierzyniec. The samples of hair to be examined for the content of Mg, K, Na, Zn, Cu, Fe, Li, and Pb were collected from 79 healthy controls, 98 mentally handicapped, 81 psychiatric patients...
Suicides committed under the alcohol constitute on average 20% of all suicidal deaths. Alcohol is a signifant factor of suicidal risk. The assessment of the role of alcohol in the decision to commit suicide is in many cases difficult. Only in the case of the suicidal death of an alcoholic the circumstances of the influence of alcohol on self-destructive behavior is not as important, unless it is a...
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is a dangerous respiratory system infection leading to a grave respiratory distress. The aim of the study is presentation of up-to-date information concerning Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. SARS epidemics began in November 2002 in Chinese province Guangdong. In May 2003 the total number of SARS cases was estimated at 7761 and 623 deaths were reported...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency of positive skin prick test (SPT) results to house dust mite (HDM) allergens - perennial inhalant allergens. Material and methods: The study was carried out on 2197 patients of either sex aged 20 - 45 (mean age 32.4 ± 0.1 years). All patients enrolled in this study were allergic to house dust mites. Results: In all patients the following clinical...
Objective: The biological effects of variable magnetic fields (MF) generated by widely used electrical devices on living organisms are not well understood. However MF may be potentially hazardous for pregnant women, this problem was not profoundly studied. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the variable magnetic field (MF) on the placental metabolism by measurement of glucose consumption...
Allergic diseases are categorized as civilization diseases. The highest rise of sick count is reported in highly developed countries. The course of these illnesses is very long and require long-term therapy, and a high level of patients dedication. They pose a great threat of medical and social nature. The aim of the study was to determine how allergic diseases influence the quality of life of the...
In this study we investigated effects of bcl-2 antisense oligonucleotides (AS) and BAY K 8644 (B), calcium channel agonist, on human leukaemic cells from non-treatment patients with acute myeloblastic leukaemias. Apoptotic cells were observed in electron and fluorescent microscopes. When we examined the effects of AS + B on cells, level of bcl-2 mRNA decreased more as in cells stimulated by AS only...
The relationship between HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and cervical carcinoma is very strong, causal, constant, specific and universal. HPV infection precedes the occurrence of preinvasive carcinoma and the evidence for biological probability of such relationship does not leave any doubt. Out of high-risk HPV types, the most often occurring in cervical infections types 16 and 18 were placed in the first...
The aim of the study was to estimate the acceleration of birth parameters: body length, body weight, head and chest circumference of Lublin newborns as a response to environmental changes observed since 1964 till 2001. The environmental conditions changes were characterized by: health care standards, average consumption of selected foodstuffs, furnishings, level of education and income of households...
In assessing the meaningful cognitive-behavioural dimensions in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa the Eating Disorder Inventory Questionnaire plays an important role. In the group of 401 medical students of Jagiellonian University (group I) and 459 pupils (group II) from the secondary schools in Krakow the eight subscales of EDI Questionnaire were performed. The six steps frequency score scale...
Work is one of the most important activities for people in modern society. The blurred border between leisure and work, linked with the changes in the character of work has led to the birth of a new type of pathology. The aim of this article is a better knowledge and understanding of the phenomenon of workaholism. The term "workaholism" is widely used but there is very little consensus as...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and kind of disordered eating attitudes depending on BM1 values among 401 medical students and 459 pupils from secondary schools in Krakow by using the Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI) Questionnaire. Underweight (BMI <18.5kg/m2) was stated in 12.72% of students group (I) and 19.50 % of pupils group (II), normal weight-height proportions in 77...
The aim of the study was to find out predispositions to eating disorders (ED) such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa in girls between 14-19 years, going to grammar or secondary school. 189 girls were to answer questions of Eating Attitude Test 26 (EAT26) and fill a questionnaire prepared by authors of the study. Both questionnaires were anonymous. 19 girls (10,1%) attained 20 and more points and were...
Multiple myeloma (MM) is an uncurable plasma cell malignancy, with incidence approximately 4 per 100 000 population and rich symptomatology causing often significant diagnostic problems. In 1992-2004 in Haematology Department of Medical University in Lublin MM was diagnosed in 197 patients (110 woman and 87 men, mean age 61± 11.2 years). The most common monoclonal protein type of was IgG, detected...
High hydrostatic pressures (HHP) gain recently increasing interest as potential non-thermal alternative of food preservation. The purpose of the experiment was the evaluation of HHP efficiency against Salmonella enteritidis and Escherichia coli, contaminating the raw poultry meat. The studies were performed on poultry meat samples inoculated superficially with 107 CFU x g-1 of the test bacteria. Subsequently...
The aim of this study was to assess changes in the process of lipid peroxidation in blood platelets that were exposed to pulsating electromagnetic field (15mT induction). The following were analysed: changes of malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration in TBARS, superoxide dismutase (CuZn-SOD) activity and free radicals generation measured with chemiluminescence method.
The aim of the study was to evaluate prevalence and risk factors of sight defects in students of dentistry using a questionnaire and base-line eye examination. Myopia was observed in 44 (50,00 %) students, hypermetropia in 3 (3,41%) students. None of spherical refraction defects was observed in 41 (46,59%) examined. There were 34 (77,27%) women and 10 (22,73%) men in the group with the diagnosed myopia...
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