The Prevalence and Correlates of Anxiety, Stress, Mood Disorders, and Sleep Disturbances in Poland after the Outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian War 2022.

Background: The conflict of the Russian-Ukrainian War that began on 24 February 2022 has profoundly changed Europe. The primary objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of anxiety, stress, depression, and insomnia among a group of surveyed Poles in the first months after the outbreak of war in 2022. The secondary goal was to analyze potential risk factors for these mental disorders.

Analysis of Attitudes and Practices towards the Influenza Vaccine in High-Risk Adults in Poland.

This study aimed to understand Poles' attitudes and beliefs towards influenza vaccinations in the flu season of 2022-2023, especially among individuals at risk of flu complications. The cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out on a sample of 810 respondents. The questionnaire was disseminated electronically using social media and e-mail.

Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Program on Presenteeism and Absenteeism among Healthcare Workers in Poland.

Background: There is sufficient scientific literature on the effectiveness of registered vaccines in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection, but research on the impact of the COVID-19 vaccination program on social and economic aspects is lacking. In connection with the above, this study aimed to assess the impact of vaccinations on presenteeism and absenteeism among healthcare professionals in the workplace caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A post-marketing, cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out on a sample of 736 actively employed healthcare professionals.

The influence of various endocrine disruptors on the reproductive system.

Various stimulants (VS) are chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system - endocrine homeostasis of the reproductive system - which also known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These substances are found in the human body, in both the blood and urine, amniotic fluid, or, among others, the adipose tissue. This article presents the current state of knowledge of the effect of EDCs and additional factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, and cannabis on the gonads.

Pharmacovigilance practice among pediatric neurologists from Poland and Germany.

Objectives: To compare the pediatric neurologists' knowledge, practice, and barriers to the pharmacovigilance (PV) process in Poland and Germany.

Methods: The research tool was an online anonymous questionnaire on Google Forms e-mailed to pediatric neurologists from Poland and Germany.

Results: The questionnaires were handed out to 830 pediatric neurologists and 371 expressed their consent to participate in the study.

Association between Compliance with COVID-19 Restrictions and the Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Poland.

During the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic it has become very important to comply with preventive measures. We aimed to assess compliance with applicable restrictions and to explore the links between the level of compliance and the risk of COVID-19. This cross-sectional study included Polish adults who were asked to complete a validated questionnaire.

The Mental Health of Poles during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: The SARS-Cov-2 pandemic has had a profound impact on all aspects of life in the global population, causing above other, psychological problems.

Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the mental health of the Poles during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional web-based survey design was adopted.

Adherence of Obese Patients from Poland and Germany and Its Impact on the Effectiveness of Morbid Obesity Treatment.

This study aimed to investigate and compare the adherence of patients treated for morbid obesity living in Poland and Germany. Methods: A cross-sectional international multicenter survey design was adopted. The study involved 564 adult subjects treated for morbid obesity at selected healthcare facilities in Germany (210 participants) and Poland (354 participants).

Comparison of Perceived Weight Discrimination between Polish and German Patients Underwent Bariatric Surgery or Endoscopic Method versus Conservative Treatment for Morbid Obesity: An International Multicenter Study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the level of discrimination among patients with obesity living in Poland and Germany. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional international multicenter survey study including 564 adult participants treated for morbid obesity at selected healthcare facilities in Germany (210 patients) and in Poland (354 patients). Discrimination was evaluated using a custom-made questionnaire based on the related literature.

Safety Profile of COVID-19 Vaccines among Healthcare Workers in Poland.

The aim of the study was to compare the safety profiles (prevalence of both local and systemic side effects) of COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer−BioNTech, Moderna, Oxford−AstraZeneca) among healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, and pharmacists) administered with a first and a second dose of the vaccines. Another goal of the research was to evaluate potential demographic and clinical risk factors for the frequency and intensity of side effects. A post-marketing, cross-sectional survey-based study was carried out on a sample of 971 respondents (323 doctors, 324 nurses, and 324 pharmacists), all more than 18 years old, who have taken two doses of the following SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: BNT162b2 (Pfizer−BioNTech) (group 1), mRNA-1273 (Moderna) (group 2), and ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Oxford−AstraZeneca) (group 3).

The Impact of Health Policy on Patients' Awareness of the Risks Associated with Obesity: An International Multicenter Study in Poland and Germany.

Background: Recent studies indicate that the treatment of obesity is unsuccessful. The cause of this situation is that patients are not sufficiently educated about therapeutic methods and the health consequences of not treating obesity. Moreover, obesity prevention strategies differ significantly between EU countries.

Assessment of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Pro-Health Behavior of Poles.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has exerted enormous impacts on individuals' lifestyle, economics and social life. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health-promoting behaviors of a sample of the Polish population, including dietary supplementation, physical activity, eating habits, and the implementation of preventive vaccinations. Within the scope of a survey, data was collected from 1101 adult respondents residing in Poland (862 women and 239 men).

Impact of bariatric surgery on depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among patients with morbid obesity: international multicentre study in Poland and Germany.

Background: There is a need to investigate how adopting different strategies for treating obesity in different countries in the European Union affects the psychological well-being of patients.

Aims: The aim of this study was to perform a comparative evaluation of psychiatric symptoms (depression, anxiety and stress) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery versus patients receiving conservative treatment for morbid obesity in Poland and Germany.

Method: A multicentre international prospective cohort study with 155 patients who underwent bariatric surgery and 409 patients who received conservative weight reduction treatment.

A Comparison Between the Therapeutic Effect of Metformin Alone versus a Combination Therapy with Insulin in Uncontrolled, Non-Adherence Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Six Months Follow-Up.

Purpose: The study aimed to compare the metabolic effects of an intensive dose of metformin alone among non-adherence patients with type 2 diabetes versus in combination with insulin among adherence patients.

Methods: The prospective cohort study was carried out on a sample of 140 patients above 18 years old, divided into two groups. The first group (n=70) was recommended metformin monotherapy in an intensive dose of 2-3 g/day, whereas the second group (n=70) was prescribed metformin (1-2g/day) in combination with insulin.

Impact of patient knowledge on hypertension treatment adherence and efficacy: A single-centre study in Poland.

Recent studies show that treatment of arterial hypertension is unsuccessful. This is due to the patients' insufficient knowledge of about the therapeutic methods and the consequences of not treating arterial hypertension. The aim of the study was to evaluate the patients' knowledge concerning therapeutic options, prophylaxis, and complications of arterial hypertension.

Effect of Different Blood-Pressure-Lowering Regimens on the Blood Pressure Control among Hypertensive Patients Treated in Hospital Conditions.

Background: Scientific references lack sufficient amount of data on analyses of the reasons for hospital admissions or assessment of efficacy of arterial hypertension treatment at hospitals.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of antihypertensive drug therapy on the blood pressure control among hospitalized hypertensive patients. .

Managing metastatic bone pain: New perspectives, different solutions.

Bone metastases are the most frequent cause of cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP). Although palliative radiotherapy and pharmacotherapy conducted according to World Health Organization (WHO) analgesic ladder are the treatment of choice for CIBP reduction, these methods are not always successful, especially with regard to alleviation of incidental pain. Antiresorptive drugs (bisphosphonates) are able to inhibit bone destruction (loss), proliferation of cancer cells and angiogenesis, but their prolonged use may lead to a spectrum of adverse effects.

The impact of high‑density lipoprotein on oxidant-antioxidant balance in healthy elderly people.

INTRODUCTION    There is an inverse relationship between high‑density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels and the risk of atherosclerosis. OBJECTIVES    The aim of the present study was to assess the oxidant-antioxidant balance in elderly people with different concentrations of HDL-C. PATIENTS AND METHODS    A total of 541 people aged 60 years or older were examined, of whom 90 individuals with no acute or severe chronic disorders had their waist circumference, body mass index, percentage of body fat, and blood pressure measured.

Compliance Among Adolescents with Arterial Hypertension.

Background: The term "compliance" means the degree to which the patient's behavior, applying medication or certain lifestyle changes, is consistent with arrangements communicated to him by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Literature indicates that the degree of adherence to medical recommendations for hypertensive patients is unsatisfactory, making it the main cause of the low effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the compliance of adolescents in the field of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of hypertension treatment.

LIPID PROFILE OF POLISH PRIMARY CARE PATIENTS AGED 35-55 YEARS LIVING IN THE DISTRICT OF PLESZEW.

In Poland, more than half of the adult population suffers from lipid disorders. Among the 18 million Polish people with hypercholesterolemia, over 10.8 million are unaware of this problem.

Aliskiren - an alternative to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers in the therapy of arterial hypertension.

There has been enormous progress in antihypertensive therapy over the last few decades. However, the management of arterial hypertension is still insufficient and more efforts are needed to improve both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment of this widely prevalent disease. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibition is crucial both for blood pressure (BP) control and for prevention of organ damage or its development in patients with hypertension.

Economic aspects of hypertension treatment in Poland.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the costs associated with mild hypertension (HTN) in Poland and to compare the costs of 3-year ambulatory care for those diagnosed with mild HTN (group A) and those diagnosed with mild HTN and comorbidities (group B).

Material And Methods: The researchers undertook a retrospective study of a group of 120 patients treated for 3 years (2006-2008) (60%, n = 72 women and 40%, n = 48 men), taking into account the broadest possible social perspective. Medical and non-medical direct costs as well as indirect costs were calculated.

Analysis of direct costs of hypertension treatment among adolescents in Poland.

In adolescents, arterial hypertension (AH) is diagnosed much more frequently than previously thought--it affects 3.2% of the population aged 11-18. In Poland, at present, there are no cost analyses of treatment arterial hypertension among adolescents.

Lumbar paravertebral blockade as intractable pain management method in palliative care.

Optimal symptoms control in advanced cancer disease, with refractory to conventional pain treatment, needs an interventional procedure. This paper presents coadministration of local anesthetic (LA) via paravertebral blockade (PVB) as the alternative to an unsuccessful subcutaneous fentanyl pain control in a 71-year old cancer patient with pathological fracture of femoral neck, bone metastases, and contraindications to morphine. Bupivacaine in continuous infusion (0.

Comparative studies on promotion of health and life style of hospital staff in Sweden and Poland.

Introduction: Recently, an increase has been observed in the number of patients suffering from diseases which are the consequence of an anti-health life style; therefore it is necessary to undertake proper actions in this area, including those addressed to hospital staff.

Objectives: 1) Comparison of self-reported state of health and life style between hospital staff in Sweden and Poland, and the motivation of these employees to change the to-date life style for one that is more health promoting. 2) Presentation, based on Swedish experiences in the field of health promotion in hospitals, of the possibilities to implement these changes in Polish conditions.