Publications by authors named "Dominika Wietrzyk"
The purpose of the study was to assess the clinical, biochemical, and sonographic factors influencing the performance of parathormone washout measurement (PTHw) vs. MIBI in the preoperative localization of parathyroid adenoma (PA). The studied group consisted of 39 patients with primary or tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
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- The demand for selenium (Se) increases during pregnancy due to its role in child growth, neuronal development, and maternal thyroid function, especially in areas with low selenium levels where supplementation is considered.
- An observational study in Poland involving 115 pregnant women assessed Se status through serum samples and showed that many women still had insufficient Se levels despite taking supplements, with 79% exhibiting deficiency.
- Strong correlations were found in Se status indicators between mothers and their newborns, highlighting a significant public health issue needing further investigation into effective supplementation strategies.