Proteomics of urinary small extracellular vesicles in early diagnosis of kidney diseases in children-expectations and limitations.

The primary function of the kidneys is to maintain systemic homeostasis (disruption of renal structure and function results in multilevel impairment of body function). Kidney diseases are characterized by a chronic, progressive course and may result in the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Evaluation of the composition of the proteome of urinary small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) as a so-called liquid biopsy is a promising new research direction.

Does body mass index affect anti-mullerian hormone levels in girls and adolescents?

Anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) is a dimeric glycoprotein which belongs to the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. In women, it is produced by granulosa cells in pre-antral and small antral follicles. In recent years, there has been a continuous increase in obesity among children and adolescents.

Bacterial strains colonizing the sensor electrodes of a continuous glucose monitoring system in children with diabetes.

Introduction: The higher frequency of infections in diabetic patients is caused by a hyperglycemic environment, which promotes immune dysfunction. People with diabetes are more prone to skin infections. A continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system provides information on changes in blood glucose (BG) levels throughout the day.

[Evaluation of blood cultures of children hospitalized in Upper Silesian Health Center of Child and Mother in Katowice].

Blood cultures (1613) taken from children hospitalized in 13 wards of Upper Silesian Health Center of Child and Mother were studied using Bact/Alert 240 monitoring system (bioMerieux). Around 17.7% of studied cultures were positive: 285 microorganisms were isolated.