Exploring the Relationship between Acute Coronary Syndrome, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, and Atmospheric Pollution.

: Respiratory infections were found to be connected with the incidence of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The proposed pathway of this connection includes inflammation, oxidative stress, pro-coagulation, and atherosclerotic plaque destabilization. This can cause rapture and thrombus formation, leading to ACS.

A Comprehensive Review of Percutaneous and Surgical Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, and is associated with a significant risk of thromboembolic events. Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as a promising alternative for patients with contraindications or intolerance to anticoagulant therapy. This review summarises the current evidence, indications, and technical advancements in surgical and percutaneous LAAO.

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion-Contemporary Approach and Future Directions.

In the aging society, the issue of coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO) has become a challenge for invasive cardiologists. Despite the lack of clear indications in European and American guidelines, the rates of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for CTO increased over the last years. Well-conducted randomized clinical trials (RCT) and large observational studies brought significant and substantial progress in many CTO blind spots.

[Detection of Trichomonas vaginalis in men].

An infection with T. vaginalis in male patients is difficult to diagnose in case of latent or asymptomatic trichomoniasis. This infection is caused by the round forms of T.

[Usefulness of polysaccharide and glycoprotein fractions of Trichomonas vaginalis in the serodiagnosis of Trichomonas infections].

It has been shown that glycoprotein and polysaccharide fractions obtained from T. vaginalis cells can be employed as antigens in serodiagnosis of trichomoniasis. This refers especially to the polysaccharide fraction because of its easy availability, solubility in aqueous solutions, high diagnostic specificity and sensitivity.

[Virulence of Trichomonas vaginalis strains in relation to clinical forms of Trichomonas vaginitis].

Estimation of virulence of T. vaginalis strains injected subcutaneously to mice was done. T.

[Ergonomic evaluation of working conditions and the possibilities of their optimal improvement in small slaughterhouses].

Assessment of working conditions in small slaughter-butcher workshops was based on the measurements of microclimate, illumination intensity, noise level, physical work, load, health risk factors and of other parameters which increased the work strenuousness. The analysis showed that the working conditions were harmful, mainly due to unfavourable microclimate, too poor illumination and the magnitude of physical load which reached mid-heavy and heavy levels. Based on performed analysis of occupational hazards a list of simple technical procedures which could improve working conditions was established by the authors.

Composition of phospholipids in various rat tissues.

Total phospholipids and their various classes in erythrocytes, the blood plasma, liver, lung, myocardium, spleen and skeletal muscles were determined quantitatively by means of two-dimensional thin-layer chromatography.

[Iodine concentration in the blood and urine in children depending on the goiter size].

Epidemiological investigations have shown that at the Białystok Province about 30% of children and youth is afflicted with goitre. In this area drinking water is poor in iodine and iodine supply with food is quite unsatisfactory. The purpose of the present work has been to check the behaviour of the serum and urine iodine in children with thyroid goitre.