Publications by authors named "M R Markiewicz"
Objectives: The study evaluated the impact of lifestyle and environmental exposure on the etiology of multiple myeloma (MM).
Methods: A multicenter case-control study was conducted in 20 hematology centers and in 5 outpatient clinics in Poland. The questionnaire on exposure to potential risk factors including sociodemographic data, lifestyle, and environmental factors was completed.
Older people represent approximately 20% of the Polish population and are the primary population using medications. Behaviours connected with drug intake (such as dosage form modifications, type and amount of fluid and/or food accompanying administration) are crucial for drug efficacy and avoidance of adverse effects. The presented study had three research aims; firstly, to investigate the real-life drug administration process among older adults and geriatric patients in Poland.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImportance: The role of prophylactic percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients treated with chemoradiation remains controversial and varies by center.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of prophylactic PEG tube placement in patients undergoing chemoradiation for HNC PEG tube use for more than 6 months and weight loss.
Design, Setting, And Participants: This single-institution retrospective study included 502 patients with head and neck cancer.
Article Synopsis
- - Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a type of parkinsonism marked by symptoms like eye movement issues, balance problems, and cognitive decline, which complicate its diagnosis and has no effective treatments.
- - PSP is recognized as the second most common neurodegenerative parkinsonism after Parkinson's disease (PD), with symptoms including gait instability and early cognitive changes, differing from PD presentations.
- - The classification of PSP has evolved since its initial description in 1963, leading to better diagnostic criteria in 2017, and emphasizes the importance of assessing quality of life for patients as a basis for further research.