Publications by authors named "E Helwich"
Introduction: The teratogenic effect of alcohol is well known, but its prevalence is usually underestimated. This study presents the findings of a cross-sectional study conducted in Poland, which aimed to assess the prevalence and changes in alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The study utilized ethyl glucuronide (EtG) concentration in maternal hair and self-reports as measures to evaluate alcohol intake across the three trimesters of pregnancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide and is the leading cause of anemia in the pediatric population (microcytic, hypochromic anemia due to iron deficiency). Moreover, untreated iron deficiency can lead to various systemic consequences and can disrupt the child's development. Therefore, a team of experts from the Polish Pediatric Society, the Polish Society of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, the Polish Neonatology Society, and the Polish Society of Family Medicine, based on a review of the current literature, their own clinical experience, and critical discussion, has developed updated guidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of iron deficiency in children from birth to 18 years of age.
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- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major reason for hospitalizing young children in Poland, particularly those under 5 years old.
- A study analyzed data from public hospitals between July 2015 and June 2023, revealing that RSV hospitalizations increased every season, including during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The highest hospitalization rates were found in infants, especially those aged 2-3 months, and a notable rise in hospitalizations for older age groups followed the pandemic, altering the traditional seasonal patterns of RSV infections.
Article Synopsis
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of respiratory infections in infants, impacting over 90% of children within their first two years, resulting in significant healthcare challenges in Poland.
- A literature review highlighted that the hospitalization rates for RSV are notably high, particularly for children under one year, but these numbers may be underestimated due to limited testing and low awareness.
- RSV infections typically peak from December to April, and although the surveillance system in Poland has its limitations, recent healthcare law changes could improve the situation by enhancing access to diagnostic testing.
All epidemiological studies suggest that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among the Polish general population. Since vitamin D deficiency was shown to be among the risk factors for many diseases and for all-cause mortality, concern about this problem led us to update the previous Polish recommendations. After reviewing the epidemiological evidence, case-control studies and randomized control trials (RCTs), a Polish multidisciplinary group formulated questions on the recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency both for the general population and for the risk groups of patients.
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