Horizontal Transmission in COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit.

Background: Invasive candidiasis is a predominant mycosis in hospitalized patients, and is the species most often responsible for this infection. Most candidiasis cases originate from endogenous mycobiota; therefore, strains can easily be transferred among hospital patients and personnel. The aim of this study was to assess the possible horizontal transmission of in patients with severe COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalization in the intensive care unit.

Upper Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A Case Study.

Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is recognised in approximately 8% of the population. Vascular presentation is rare and diagnosis is often elusive due to its rarity. As episodes of TOS in the upper extremities are rare, proven protocols for rehabilitation management are lacking.

Is Antimicrobial Stewardship Policy Effectively Implemented in Polish Hospitals? Results from Antibiotic Consumption Surveillance before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic posed numerous challenges to public health systems, particularly in antimicrobial stewardship. This study aimed to assess antibiotic consumption before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented antimicrobial stewardship program.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out at the University Hospital in Krakow, Poland, between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2020.

Molecular epidemiology and clinical significance of carbapenemase genes in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates in southern Poland.

Introduction: A complex interplay between Acinetobacter spp., patients, and the environment has made it increasingly difficult to optimally treat patients infected with Acinetobacter spp., mainly due to rising antimicrobial resistance and challenges with surveillance.

Post-discharge surveillance of urinary tract infections in patients following hip and knee arthroplasty: Identifying targets for infection prevention and control.

This population-based study aimed to evaluate the incidence of urinary tract infections following hip and knee arthroplasty (HPRO and KPRO) and identify urinary tract infection risk factors among Polish patients. The analysis included data from 83,525 patients, with incidence rates of 0.7% and 0.

Post-discharge occurrence of surgical site infections after hip or knee arthroplasty surgery in Poland, a population-based study.

Arthroplasty is a common procedure improving functioning of patients and their quality of life. Infection is a serious complication that determines subsequent management of the prosthesis and the patient. The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of post-discharge surgical site infections (SSI) and their risk factors.

Re-evaluating the suitability of using fluoroquinolones in the treatment of infections in the context of FQ consumption and correlating changes to microorganism resistance levels in EU/EEA countries between 2016 and 2021.

The aim of this study was to re-evaluate fluoroquinolone (FQ) use in treatment by analyzing the consumption of FQ and the resistance levels of selected Gram‑negative bacilli, as well as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in EU/EEA countries and in Poland between 2016 and 2021. Data from ECDC surveillance systems EARS-Net, Euro-GASP, and the European Tuberculosis Surveillance Network were included in the description of pathogen resistance. And the ESAC-Net project for determining FQ consumption.

The Concentration of Pro- and Antiangiogenic Factors in Saliva and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Compared to Plasma in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease and Type 2 Diabetes.

Several studies have investigated various biomarkers in relation to peripheral artery disease (PAD) for disease stratification and early-onset detection. In PAD, angiogenesis is required for tissue restoration and tissue perfusion. Considering changes in angiogenesis in patients with PAD, angiogenic factors could be explored as one of the new prognostic molecules.

COVID-19-Associated Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Intensive Care Unit Patients from Poland.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been shown to be a favoring factor for aspergillosis, especially in a severe course requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). The aim of the study was to assess the morbidity of CAPA among ICU patients in Poland and to analyze applied diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Medical documentation of patients hospitalized at the temporary COVID-19 dedicated ICU of the University Hospital in Krakow, Poland, from May 2021 to January 2022 was analyzed.

Hospital antibiotic consumption-an interrupted time series analysis of the early and late phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland, a retrospective study.

Background: COVID-19 has been challenging for the entire healthcare system, due to the lack of sufficient treatment protocols, especially during initial phases and as regards antibiotic use. The aim of this study was to identify the trends of antimicrobial consumption in one of the largest tertiary hospitals in Poland during COVID-19.

Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted at the University Hospital in Krakow, Poland, between Feb/Mar 2020 and Feb 2021.

Stethoscopes or Maybe "Bacterioscopes" - Is hand Hygiene Solely Capable of Preventing Hospital-Associated Infections?

The stethoscope remains an indispensable diagnostic tool for medical students. Improper stethoscope hygiene may cause bacterial infections, including hospital-associated infections (HAIs), which challenge the Polish medical system. The study's main objective was to evaluate the hygiene habits declared by medical students.

Colonization and Healthcare-Associated Infection of Carbapenem-Resistant , Data from Polish Hospital with High Incidence of Carbapenem-Resistant Does Active Target Screening Matter?

The objective of the study was to analyse the incidence of carbapenem-resistant (CRE) at a provincial hospital from 2019-2021. Multiplex PCR was used to detect the presence of carbapenemase genes. There were 399 cases of CRE detected in total in the analysed period, including 104 healthcare-associated infections.

Postdischarge pneumonia after hip arthroplasty: a population‑based study of 55 842 patients in Poland.

Introduction: Alloplasty is one of the most frequently performed procedures, as it hugely improves the quality of life.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence, risk factors, and clinical implications of postdischarge pneumonia after hip endoprosthesis in Polish adults.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted using the database of the National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia) containing data from 55 842 hip arthroplasties performed in 2017.

Patients Undergoing Hip or Knee Arthroplasty in Poland Based on National Data-Challenge for Healthcare in Aging Society.

Arthroplasty procedures are more frequently performed due to their impact on the quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate and analyze the Polish national datasets and registries for hip and knee arthroplasty across Poland in order to describe and understand the challenges for healthcare in an aging society. The study included national data on 83,525 hip or knee arthroplasties performed in 2017.

Virulence and Drug-Resistance of Strains Isolated from Venous Ulcers in Polish Patients.

Infected chronic venous ulcers (VUs) represent a major health problem. We analysed the aerobic microbiome in the VUs, the virulence, and drug-resistance of (SA) strains. Swabs from 143 outpatients and inpatients Polish subjects were collected.

Assessment to access to social and medical help- for homeless people in Cracow in the context to health problems.

Introduction: Although homelessness is a worldwide problem also present in Poland and the Małopolska region, the data about it are not sufficient.

Aim Of The Study: Assessment of the general situation in Cracow and help options for homeless people.

Materials And Methods: A survey study conducted in 11 places offering refuge to homeless people in Cracow.

Treatment outcomes of pancreatic cancer in the elderly - literature review.

Background: The older population is very heterogeneous with regard to the co-morbidityand the physical reserve. This can result in unacceptably high postoperative complications rates. Therefore, the aim of the study was to review the literature regarding the outcomes of older patients treated for pancreatic cancer, including the usage of minimal invasive techniques.