An anatomical investigation of rare upper limb neuropathies due to the Struthers' ligament or arcade: a meta-analysis.

Background: The Struthers' ligament (SL) is a fibrous band that originates fromthe supracondylar humeral process and inserts into the medial humeral epicondyle, potentially compressing both the median nerve and brachial artery. The controversial Struthers' arcade (SA) is a musculotendinous band found in the distal end of the arm that might compress the ulnar nerve. This study aimed to evaluate the pooled prevalence estimate of the SL and SA, and their anatomical features.

Structural transformations of nitrogen adsorbed on graphite: Monte Carlo studies of spatial heterogeneity in multilayer system.

We present numerical Monte Carlo studies of nitrogen multilayers adsorbed on the basal plane of graphite. The analysis is focused on the system spatial heterogeneity and its influence on structures and phase transitions. The simulations have been carried out for surface coverage from monolayer to four layers, in canonical ensemble, in the temperature range from 5 to 100 K.

[Adverse events following BCG vaccination in infants and children up to 36 months of age].

The aim of the study is to evaluate frequency, treatment and clinical type of adverse reaction (AEFI) after BCG vaccination. Between January 2003 and December 2006, 64 children with AEFI after BCG vaccination were registered in the Pediatric Vaccination Centre in Lódź. Different types of AEFI were distinguished on the basis of Lotte's classification (1977).

[Frequency of asymptomatic C viral infections in children referred to hospital treatment for various reasons].

In 2221 children aged 0.468-17.580 (56% boys and 44% girls) referred to hospital treatment for various reasons, antibodies anti HCV were determined with 3rd Generation Axsym (Abbott) test.

[Asymptomatic HBsAg antigenemia in children referred to hospital treatment for various reasons].

HBsAg antigenemia still constitutes a serious clinical problem. In 852 children at the age of 3 months to 17 years (54.2% boys and 45.

[Characteristics of children with diagnosed pertussis].

In 1997 a significant increase in the incidence of pertussis in the Łódź voivodship was noticed--the incidence increased from 3.32 in 1996 to 26.34.

Hepatitis B vaccination in preterm infants.

Unlabelled: Preterm infants, especially those with very low birth weight, are at risk of hepatitis B virus infection. They often require invasive diagnostic methods in their first weeks of life, intensive treatment and long-term hospitalisation. Therefore, hepatitis B vaccination is particularly justified in these patients.

[Does vaccination protect a child of an HBs Ag carrier mother against HBV infection?].

The aim of the study was to determine the degree of protection provided to the children born from HBs antigen carrying mothers, by vaccination administered according to the 0-1-2-12 scheme (Engerix B, SmithKline Beecham) as well as the level of HBs antibodies after a booster dose given 5 years later. The examination was conducted in 52 children. The level of HBs antibodies as well as the remaining serological markers of HBV infection were assessed at the age of 6.

[Evaluation of physical activity in obese individuals].

Background: Dynamic exercise is the optimal form of spending leisure time and forms the contents of the majority of children's games. It is a risk to restrict (or enforce) physical activity in particular on young children. This pertains also to obese children where the regulation of the ratio energy input: energy output is one of the therapeutic components.

Chemiluminescence of peripheral blood leukocytes and activity of an inflammatory process in juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA).

The oxidative metabolites have been implicated in the aetiology and pathology of rheumatoid arthritis. In our work we endeavoured to deal with polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNLs) ability to generate oxygen free radicals (OFRs). PMNLs metabolic activity was assessed by the means of chemiluminescence (CL) method.

[Use of mid-arm and head circumference to estimate gestational age and nutritional status of newborns].

1110 neonates, from 30 to 42 of estimated gestational age (EGA) were measured on the 1st day of life to estimate upper mid-arm circumference (MAC) and head circumference (HC). Individual MAC/HC ratio was calculated. MAC/HC ratio was used to estimate gestational age and nutritional status of the newborns.

[Evaluation of the respiratory system function in girls from the Textile Technical College in Lódź (II)].

The work in textile industry is a risk factor of the development of chronic non-specific diseases of the respiratory tract. Thus the vocational selection for the posts in this industry should particularly take into account the health status of the applying youths. The subjects of the study were 35 girls from Textile Technical College and 42 girls from Grammar School (control group).

[Evaluation of somatic development, physical fitness and motor skills of girls from the Textile Technical College in Lódź (I)].

Thirty-five girls from a technical college (TC) and forty-five from a grammar school (GS) (a control group) were included in a long-term examination. Somatic traits have been investigated for 4 years, while aerobic capacity and motor efficiency have been studied for 3 years. The preliminary selection was noticed in girls--candidates to technical college and grammar school.