Publications by authors named "M Kurowski"
According to projections by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the global population will reach 9 billion by 2050. This raises concerns about the ability to feed such a population. In view of the above, it is necessary to search for alternative food sources.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF, the cause of giardiasis, significantly impacts patients with metabolic disorders related to insulin resistance (IR). Both giardiasis and metabolic disorders share elements such as chronic inflammation and intestinal dysbiosis, which substantially affect the metabolic and cytokine profiles of patients. This review discusses the mechanisms of virulence of , its influence on the immune system, and its association with metabolic disorders.
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- Thirty years after its introduction, latex-fruit syndrome (LFS) has been extensively studied, highlighting cross-reactivity between latex and certain fruits.
- The prevalence of LFS among latex-allergic patients varies widely (4-88%) based on factors like diagnostic methods and geographic location, with banana, avocado, kiwifruit, and papaya being the most common allergenic fruits.
- Symptoms in LFS patients often show 73% systemic reactions compared to 27% localized reactions, emphasizing the need for standardized diagnostic criteria and severity grading for proper management of the syndrome.
This paper presents an investigation into the water permeability of an all-oxide ceramic matrix composite. To determine the parameters and characterize the water permeability of the ceramic composite material, an experimental study was carried out in which a dedicated test rig was constructed and commissioned. A total of five different configurations of composite tubes were tested.
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