Publications by authors named "M Sobotka"

Article Synopsis
  • This review examines the intricate link between Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) and its skin-related symptoms, highlighting the need for deeper understanding in this area of psychiatric disorders.
  • Through case studies and existing literature, it showcases various dermatological issues in MSBP patients, from self-inflicted wounds to fabricated conditions, and discusses the psychological motivations behind caregivers' actions.
  • The paper emphasizes the challenges healthcare providers face in identifying MSBP-related skin symptoms and advocates for a multidisciplinary approach, improved assessment tools, and further research to enhance understanding and diagnosis of MSBP.
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Background: Periorbital dyschromia (POD) is a prevalent dermatologic problem with multifactorial etiology, making treatment outcomes inconsistent and unclear.

Objective: To evaluate and compose a comprehensive review of topical ingredients proven to be effective in the treatment of POD.

Materials And Methods: Scopus, PubMed, and OVID databases were searched in a span of 30 years through December 31, 2023, to identify articles with original findings of topical therapies for the treatment of POD.

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Introduction: The mental health of young people has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures associated with it. Mental health symptoms increased across various domains during the pandemic and subjective wellbeing decreased.

Methods: This study examined the burdens and resources of Austrian school students ( = 16.

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This study analyses the effect of lateral shells on central shell at a different spacing in a multi-span soil-steel composite structure subjected to quasi-static moving loads. The displacements and internal forces of the central shell during consecutive truck passages over the structure are investigated by finite element (FE) analysis. Field measurements from a site in Niemcza, Poland, are used to calibrate input parameters.

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A generalized, comprehensive approach to geotechnical design of earthen dams of dry flood-control reservoirs is developed. It consists of three steps:•In Step 1 three-dimensional (3D) model of terrain and dam subsoil is created. The arrangement of geotechnical layers is reconstructed based on results of geotechnical investigation using geostatistical interpolation, namely, kriging.

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