Descriptive Analysis of Trauma Admission Trends before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Introduction: Traumatic injuries are a significant global health concern, with profound medical and socioeconomic impacts. This study explores the patterns of trauma-related hospitalizations in the Lublin Province of Poland, with a particular focus on the periods before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aim Of The Study: The primary aim of this research was to assess the trends in trauma admissions, the average length of hospital stays, and mortality rates associated with different types of injuries, comparing urban and rural settings over two distinct time periods: 2018-2019 and 2020-2021.

Alterations of urinary perchlorate levels in euthyroid postpubertal children with autism spectrum disorder.

Background: Perchlorates ClO() are known environmental and food contaminants that act as inhibitors of iodine uptake by the thyroid gland; however, information concerning their possible association with the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is still missing. The current study is first presenting the alterations in perchlorate urine levels in euthyroid children with ASD.

Objectives: To examine urinary perchlorates and iodides in euthyroid children diagnosed with ASD, compared to age-, and BMI-matched neurotypical controls, and to verify the association between these two ions in ASD.