Publications by authors named "K Jonczyk-Potoczna"
Introduction: Previous studies investigating the effectiveness of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation in body weight reduction provided unequivocal results. We hypothesized that psychological factors such as self-efficacy, locus of control or dispositional optimism can affect the success of the intervention. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the psychological factors that modulate the effectiveness of CLA supplementation in overweight or obese women and affect the ability to successfully complete the study.
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- Familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections can either occur as standalone hereditary traits or as part of connective tissue disorders, but severe cases in children are quite rare.
- A case study of a 5.5-year-old girl revealed she had an aortic aneurysm and polycystic kidney disease, leading to genetic testing that identified two pathogenic variants inherited from each parent.
- The presence of both genetic variants in the girl is believed to contribute to her early onset of cardiovascular disease, with all adult carriers of these variants exhibiting symptoms of aortic disease.
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- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious disease that affects various parts of the body, especially the airways, but its impact on sinus development in children hasn't been thoroughly studied before.* -
- Researchers evaluated CT scans of 114 children with CF and 126 healthy children to compare the development and volume of their paranasal sinuses.* -
- The study found significant differences in sinus development between the two groups, highlighting CF's impact on quality of life and suggesting improvements in diagnosis and treatment for related sinus issues.*
Central Diabetes Insipidus in Children as a Diagnostic Challenge.
Clin Pediatr (Phila)
September 2024
Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a disorder in the pediatric population resulting from antidiuretic hormone deficiency. The excessive production of dilute urine characterizes it and manifests with polyuria, nocturia, and polydipsia. The diagnostics of CDI is often challenging, especially concerning the underlying condition of the disease.
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