EQ-5D-Derived Health State Utility Values in Hematologic Malignancies: A Catalog of 796 Utilities Based on a Systematic Review.

Objectives: We performed a systematic review of health state utility values (HSUVs) obtained using the EQ-5D questionnaire for patients with hematologic malignancies.

Methods: The following databases were searched up to September 2018: MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library, and the EQ-5D publications database on the EuroQol website. Additional references were extracted from reviewed articles.

Effect of Bathing in a 0.1% Aqueous Solution of Ethacridine Lactate on Selected Physiological Parameters of Müller Edible Snails.

Introduction: The prohibition of antibiotic use in edible snails obligates breeders to treat bacterial infections by different means, of which a common one is a bath in Gram-positive- and partially Gram-negative-bactericidal ethacridine lactate solution. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of bathing Müller snails in a 0.1% aqueous solution of ethacridine lactate on selected physiological parameters of haemolymph.

[Assessment of health state in the selected population of rural environment in the aspect of environmental exposure to lead].

The research was conducted in the selected population of rural environment. Health state was assessed in the aspect of environmental exposure to lead. While analyzing obtained research results, the higher incidence of the disease was revealed among female population in comparison with male population and it was the highest in the age group above 60 years of age.

[Tobacco smoking among adolescents-self-reported psycho-somatic health].

Studies of self-reported psychosomatic health among non-smokers and current smokers were conducted among students aged 19-20 by means of a standardised questionnaire form concerning people actively and passively smoking. The analysis covered the number and type of cigarettes, time of exposure to tobacco smoke, as well as health effects in active and passive smokers. Tobacco smokers constituted 22% of the total number of the population examined, whereas passive smokers - 78%.

[Addiction among patients hospitalized due to peripheral vessels disorders].

The study covered 160 patients - 80 females and 80 males, hospitalised due to arterial and venous vessels disorders. The objective of the study was an attempt to evaluate selected behaviours, such as tobacco smoking, consumption of alcohol and coffee among people with diseases of peripheral vessels. The research tool was a questionnaire form.

Hazard estimation for the chosen work stands in metallurgical industry.

The research has been carried out on the chosen work stands of various strenuousness level in metallurgical industry. Microclimate conditions were estimated, together with noise exposure, dust density and the exposure to the chosen chemical agents, among others carbon monoxide, nitric oxides, manganese and iron. The analysis of the resulting figures showed exceeding of the binding quotas of Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) indicator for some stands, leading sometimes to thermal discomfort.

Circulatory system diseases of select adult population from the rural area.

The research into the state of health of the examined rural population in the macroregion of Lublin was done in the years 1999-2002. The research included both sexes at the age of 31 to 61 and above, with special regard to circulatory heart diseases. The highest sick rate caused by circulatory system diseases was observed in the age group of 61 and above.

Occupational hazard evaluation of working population in a select automotive industrial plant.

The research was conducted in the selected vehicle industry plant. Work conditions were assessed on the assembly line by measuring chemical and physical factors. Exposure to noise in the investigated plant exceeded the values of permissible standards.

[Addictions in young people with different backgrounds].

The research, carried out among young people of selected groups from different environments estimated the occurrence of addictions, the degree of danger of nicotine addiction, alcoholism and pharmacomania. A questionnaire of the interview standardized into smokers and non-smokers was used among students. Evaluation of addiction to alcohol, drugs and nicotine among young people treated at the Toxicology Ward was done on the basis of clinical material of toxemias.

Assessment of exposure to noise at various workplaces in a chemical plant.

The study was carried out on some workplaces in the departments of various degree of unfavourable working conditions in the chemical plant. The exposure to noise was evaluated and the incidence of occupational diseases and suspected occupational diseases was analyzed. In the studied period of time high values of intensity of noise were found at workplaces, very often exceeding the permissible hygienic standards.

Analysis of occupational risk due to exposure to carcinogenic factors in the work environment of a chemical plant.

The evaluation of exposure to some carcinogenic chemicals and seemingly carcinogenic chemicals, e.g. mist of sulphuric acid, benzene, chromium (VI) and formaldehyde among employees of some departments of a chemical plant was carried out.