Extracellular MMP-9-Based Assessment of Ocular Surface Inflammation in Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.

Purpose: Objective assessment of dry eye disease (DED) severity and ocular inflammation using the InflammaDry® test for extracellular matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and the impact of antiglaucoma eye drops in people with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Methods: Overall, 90 adults (180 eyes) were included: 60 had been diagnosed with POAG and were treated with prostaglandin analogue monotherapy and 30 were suspected of having POAG but did not receive any treatment (control group). Of those treated with prostaglandin eye drops, 30 received a preservative-free formulation (tafluprost) and 30 were treated with a formulation containing the preservative benzalkonium chloride (BAK) (latanoprost).

Dietary habits among persons hired on shift work.

Introduction: Shift-work determinates irregular nutrition habits. The quality as well as the quantity of meals consumed by shift-workers can significantly affects their health.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the dietary habits of people performing shift work in the Bogdanka mine.

The factor harmful to the quality of human life--shift-work.

Unlabelled: The system of human activity, which is established by genetics and regulated by outer and inner factors, is associated with many characteristics which maintain the body in the best condition and ensure appropriate life quality.

Objective: To evaluate of life quality among male shift-workers.

Methods: Research based on a self-devised questionnaire, conducted among 700 shift-workers, followed by statistical analysis of the results.