Publications by authors named "M Macura"

Objective: Thyroid dysfunction represents common disorder occurring very frequently among women of reproductive age, including pregnancy. The aim of this literature review was to determine in which way thyroid function during pregnancy is associated with GDM.

Design: We conducted review of the literature following the basic principles of literature search.

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(1) Background: Physical activity may cause an imbalance in the major functions of the human body. This study aimed to investigate the effects of endurance running training on the parameters of the antioxidant defense system (SOD, CAT, GPx, GR, GSH), LPO (malondialdehyde, MDA), and stress hormones (A, NA) in young healthy, previously untrained men. (2) Methods: The training program was as follows: 8 weeks of running, three times per week; the duration of a single session was 30-70 min, the intensity was twice a week in the so-called extensive endurance zone, and once a week in the anaerobic threshold zone.

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Unlabelled: Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas and myomas) are the most common benign gynecological condition in patients presenting with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic masses causing pressure or pain, infertility and obstetric complications. Almost a third of women with fibroids need treatment due to symptoms.

Objectives: In this review we present all currently available treatment modalities for uterine fibroids.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to assess the impact of thyroid health and metabolic disturbances on oxygen levels during pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of predictive parameters for pregnant women.
  • Conducted over four years with 99 women who experienced preterm delivery, the study included various analyses, such as thyroid tests and glucose tolerance tests, to evaluate their health status.
  • Findings indicated that mothers had an average age of about 32, with most deliveries being vaginal; the use of Doppler sonography to monitor blood flow yielded critical insights into the health of both mothers and babies, especially concerning thyroid issues and gestational diabetes.
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