Influence of the combination of mineral water and ciprofloxacin on the interaction form of individual representatives of the upper respiratory tract mucosa microbiota .

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.

Features of clinical, biochemical, and sonographic parameters in patients with chronic viral hepatitis C with concomitant non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

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.

Concept of Health in Opinions of Patients Diagnosed with Hepatitis C.

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.

Evaluation of work conditions of nurses employed in a shift system in hospital wards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Assessment of the degree of illness acceptance in patients diagnosed with hepatitis C.

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.