Publications by authors named "O Rostkowska"
Male sex is a risk factor for colorectal cancer (CRC) with higher illness burden and earlier onset. Thus, we hypothesized that loss of chromosome Y (LOY) in the tumor micro-environment (TME) might be involved in oncogenesis. Previous studies show that LOY in circulating leukocytes of aging men was associated with shorter survival and non-hematological cancer, as well as higher LOY in CD4 + T-lymphocytes in men with prostate cancer vs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining health. Transplant patients are exposed to numerous stressors and are at risk of sleep disturbances. The aim of this study was to assess the sleep patterns of transplant patients.
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- DRESS syndrome is a rare and serious hypersensitivity reaction that affects the skin and internal organs, especially the kidneys, typically occurring 2 to 8 weeks after starting certain medications, including antiepileptics and allopurinol.
- Two case reports highlight patients experiencing severe symptoms, including kidney injury and skin lesions, following drug use; both improved after stopping the medications and starting steroid treatment.
- Diagnosis of DRESS can be challenging due to its varied symptoms, making thorough evaluation of symptoms, drug history, and lab results crucial for effective treatment.
Examining the Nutrition of Cardiological Patients in Hospitals: Evaluating the Discrepancy between Received Diets and Reference Diet Based on ESC 2021 Guidelines-Hospital Diet Medical Investigation) (HDMI) Study.
Nutrients
October 2023
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of death worldwide. CVDs have become the dominant cause of death and have been a significant health challenge since the second half of the 20th century in the Polish population. The aim of our HDMI (hospital diet medical investigation) study was to examine the quality of the hospital diets given to cardiac patients and assess how much they adhere to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2021 guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND The study aim was to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and insomnia among resident doctors in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic. MATERIAL AND METHODS The online anonymous survey was conducted among Polish resident doctors attending obligatory specialization courses organized by the Center of Postgraduate Medical Education between 2020 and 2021. The psychological impact of COVID-19 was measured using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21).
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