Effect of alcohol abuse on selected markers of inflammation, hemostasis, and endothelial function.

Background: Alcohol consumption, even in moderate amounts, is associated with complex changes in blood biochemistry, involving abnormalities of many markers affecting cardiovascular risk.

Methods: A total of 100 patients with documented alcohol abuse were included in the study. Demographic data and information on alcohol consumption were collected using a standardized questionnaire.

[Difficulties in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder with cognitive-behavioral therapy - a case report].

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by the occurrence of recurrent obsessive thoughts and / or compulsive actions that cause discomfort, suffering and disrupt the functioning of the patient. According to the ICD-10 classification, a minimum two-week duration of the disorder is required, and the DSM-5 classification specifies that symptoms should occur for at least one hour a day. The most common symptoms can be divided into four groups: symmetry/ rituals, gathering/collecting, washing/cleaning, controlling.