Publications by authors named "Lidia E Sierpinska"

Introduction And Objective: Elimination irrigation therapy has been proposed as a potential treatment for upper respiratory tract infections, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its antiviral properties and mechanical cleansing effects. Additionally, a combination of mineral water with antibiotic therapy has shownto be effective in improving the course clinical infection and positively impact the immune system, potentially enhancing the normal state of microbiota state. The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of elimination-irrigation therapy using a combination of mineral water and ciprofloxacin on the interaction form of individual microbiota species of the upper respiratory tract mucous membrane.

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  • The study examines the quality of life in Polish patients with chronic hepatitis C, revealing a low overall life satisfaction score of 16.3 out of 30.
  • More than half of the 220 participants reported low satisfaction, with concerns about social stigma and health impacting their well-being.
  • Patients who rated their health as "poor" had significantly lower satisfaction scores, with older individuals and women showing even more pronounced dissatisfaction.
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Past infection with COVID-19 increases the risk of occurrence of thromboembolic events in veins and arteries, respiratory failure, and damage to the heart muscle, liver, and nervous system. Pro-health behaviors of patients who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 are the determinant of maintaining and strengthening the state of health. We assessed health behaviors of convalescent patients after SARS-CoV-2 infection and determined the relationships between these behaviors and the selected social and demographic characteristics.

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Introduction And Objective: Introduction. Difficulties encountered in treating patients with chronic viral hepatitis C (CHC) are associated with the presence of concomitant liver pathology, namely fatty degeneration, which contributes to the progression of HCV infection. The above circumstances prompted the authorsled to thoroughly examine of this category of patients for further development of a new pathogenetically directed course of treatment.

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The aim of this study was assessment of the value of health in opinions of patients with chronic hepatitis C. The study was conducted among 220 patients infected with HCV by the diagnostic survey method using the Health Criteria List (LHC) and the proprietary questionnaire. Patients infected with HCV evaluated their health status mainly as mediocre - 50.

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Background: Nurses work in a shift system that determines the provision of round-the-clock care of a patient in hospital conditions; however, it entails health consequences.

Objective: The aim of the study was the evaluation of work conditions of nurses engaged in shift work in hospital wards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The study was conducted in 2020, and included 108 nurses working in a shift system in hospital wards.

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Objectives: In Poland, 1.9% of the population is infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). About 70%- 80% of the infected patients develop chronic hepatitis.

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Introduction: In Poland, approximately 730,000 people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Acceptance of a chronic illness may positively motivate patients in the process of treatment. The higher the degree of illness acceptance, the lower the feeling of psychological discomfort and a lower intensity of negative emotions.

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