Publications by authors named "M P Szczepanik"
Components made of composite materials are being increasingly used in the construction of rolling stock. Currently, the use of components made of composite materials as train structural elements is increasingly being considered. Non-structural components made of composites are most often found inside rail vehicles (e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNowadays, a pathological increase in the permeability of the intestinal barrier (the so-called leaky gut) is increasingly being diagnosed. This condition can be caused by various factors, mainly from the external environment. Damage to the intestinal barrier entails a number of adverse phenomena: dysbiosis, translocation of microorganisms deep into the intestinal tissue, immune response, development of chronic inflammation.
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- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), like omeprazole, are widely prescribed and can change gut microbiota, reducing inflammation-related cytokines and reactive oxygen species.
- In an animal model of allergic contact dermatitis, a two-week treatment with omeprazole was shown to suppress T cell-dependent allergic responses, evidenced by reduced ear swelling and lower cytokine levels.
- The treatment also altered the balance of specific T cell populations, with increased regulatory T cells and decreased pro-inflammatory T cells, indicating that omeprazole may help manage inflammation by affecting T cell activity and gut microbiota.
Disorders of the vaginal microbiota can lead to many complications and affect fertility. This study evaluates the role of in the vagina and its impact on the incidence of colonization by pathogenic microorganisms, analyzing the results of 1,039 women of reproductive age (18-49 years) who underwent a microbiological examination of the reproductive tract in 2020. Samples were examined by microscopy, culture, and NAAT.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sarcoptic mange is rare in cats. The main symptoms reported in cases of feline sarcoptic mange include crusty lesions and pruritus, although these may vary in severity among individuals.
Objectives: This report describes three cats infested with Sarcoptes scabiei, all presenting with pruritus and excoriation.