Author Correction: Weight loss and metabolic health effects from energy-restricted Mediterranean and Central-European diets in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.

The Central European diet as an alternative to the Mediterranean diet in atherosclerosis prevention in postmenopausal obese women with a high risk of metabolic syndrome - a randomized nutrition-al trial.

Background: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a powerful risk factor for atherosclerosis (AT). The crucial meth- od of minimizing the development of atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations is lifestyle modifications, including following a healthy diet. The aim of the study was to check if the Central European Diet (CED) could be an alternative to the Mediterranean Diet (MED) in the prevention of AT in patients with a risk of MS.

Weight loss and metabolic health effects from energy-restricted Mediterranean and Central-European diets in postmenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial.

We conducted a randomized controlled trial to examine the effect of two energy-restricted diets on body weight (BW), visceral fat (VF) loss, and the risk factors for metabolic syndrome. A total of 144 centrally obese postmenopausal women were assigned to the moderate in fat Mediterranean diet (MED) or to the Central European diet (CED), which is moderate in carbohydrates and high in dietary fiber (DF), for 16 weeks. BW, waist circumference and VF were significantly reduced by 8.

Prevalence of vitamin K deficiency and associated factors in non-supplemented cystic fibrosis patients.

Introduction: Vitamin K deficiency is highly prevalent in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients despite supplementation. Moreover, no reliable risk factors for its occurrence are known. The aim was to assess the prevalence of vitamin K deficiency and associated factors in non-supplemented CF patients.

Vitamin A status and its determinants in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Background: Routine administration of vitamin A, recommended in CF patients, can help to prevent its deficiency. However, high vitamin A supplementation may lead to its excessive level and possible toxicity. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the status of vitamin A and the determinants of its body resources in CF patients.

Serum Phospholipid Fatty Acid Composition in Cystic Fibrosis Patients with and without Liver Cirrhosis.

Background/aims: Cystic fibrosis (CF) liver disease is the third most frequent cause of death in CF patients. Although it alters fatty acid (FA) metabolism, data concerning the profile of FA in CF patients with liver cirrhosis is lacking. This study aimed to assess the FA composition of serum phospholipids in CF patients with and without liver cirrhosis.

Increased Soluble VCAM-1 and Normal P-Selectin in Cystic Fibrosis: a Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: As life expectancy in cystic fibrosis (CF) increases, questions regarding its potential impact on cardiovascular health arise. Soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (sVCAM-1), P-selectin (sP-selectin) are proposed as biomarkers of cardiovascular disease. We aimed to: compare their concentrations in clinically stable CF patients and healthy subjects (HS) and verify whether they independently correlate with CF characteristics.

Vitamin K status in cystic fibrosis patients with liver cirrhosis.

The available data on the influence of liver cirrhosis on vitamin K status in CF patients is scarce. Therefore, the aims of the present study were to assess the prevalence of vitamin K deficiency in cirrhotic CF subjects and to determine whether it correlates with liver cirrhosis. The study group comprised of 27 CF patients with and 63 without liver cirrhosis.

Determinants of Serum Glycerophospholipid Fatty Acids in Cystic Fibrosis.

The etiology of altered blood fatty acid (FA) composition in cystic fibrosis (CF) is understood only partially. We aimed to investigate the determinants of serum glycerophospholipids' FAs in CF with regard to the highest number of FAs and in the largest cohort to date. The study comprised 172 CF patients and 30 healthy subjects (HS).

Twelve-week-conjugated linoleic acid supplementation has no effects on the selected markers of atherosclerosis in obese and overweight women.

Background: The antiatherogenic effect of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been demonstrated in animal models. Although there are plenty of studies that suggest the profitable properties of CLA, the results in humans remain inconsistent.

Objective: In this study, we assessed the impact of CLA supplementation on the levels of atherosclerosis markers - high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA).

Components of metabolic syndrome in the first trimester of pregnancy as predictors of adverse perinatal outcome.

Objectives: It is the prospective observational study aimed at early prediction of pregnancy complications in women with symptoms of MS.

Material And Methods: 124 Caucasian women in singleton pregnancies 11th to the 13th wks 6 days of gestation with MS criteria compared to 30 healthy controls. Perinatal maternal and fetal results were analyzed.

Determinants of C-reactive protein concentrations in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes.

INTRODUCTION    Increased C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations during pregnancy are associated with several perinatal complications. OBJECTIVES    The aim of the study was to assess serum CRP concentrations and identify its determinants in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes. PATIENTS AND METHODS    CRP concentrations were determined using a high-sensitivity assay (hs-CRP) in the first trimester (I, week <12 of gestation), in mid-pregnancy (II, weeks 20 to 24 of gestation), and in the late third trimester (III, weeks 34 to 39 of gestation) in a group of 73 patients with type 1 diabetes.

Exogenous and endogenous determinants of vitamin K status in cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are at high risk for vitamin K deficiency. The effects of vitamin K supplementation are very ambiguous. Therefore, we aimed to define the determinants of vitamin K deficiency in a large cohort of supplemented - 146 (86.

Vitamin K status in patients with short bowel syndrome.

Background & Aims: Available evidence suggests that patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) might be at risk of vitamins A, D, E and B(1) deficiency. However, there is little clinical data describing the vitamin K status. Therefore, in the present study we aimed to assess the body resources of vitamin K in a subset of SBS patients.

Vitamin K status in peritoneally dialyzed patients with chronic kidney disease.

Abnormal vitamin K status was documented in patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD), especially those undergoing hemodialysis. The data related to patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) are contradictory. Therefore, in the present study we aimed to evaluate vitamin K status in patients with CKD who are treated with continuous ambulatory PD.

Mild CFTR mutations and genetic predisposition to lactase persistence in cystic fibrosis.

Taking into account the reported incidence of hypolactasia in cystic fibrosis (CF) and the possible impact of milk products on nutritional status we aimed to assess the genetic predisposition to adult-type hypolactasia (ATH) and its incidence in CF. Single nucleotide polymorphism upstream of the lactase gene (LCT) was assessed in 289 CF patients. In subject with -13910C/C genotype (C/C) predisposing to ATH, hydrogen-methane breath test (BT) with lactose loading was conducted and clinical symptoms typical for lactose malabsorption were assessed.

[Vitamin K deficiency in patients with CF despite supplementation].

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are at high risk for vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K supplementation dose has not been clearly defined, and the effects of the supplementation are very ambiguous. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess body resources of vitamin K and determine the suitability of the coagulation parameters in the assessment of vitamin K deficiency in patients undergoing supplementation.

[Evaluation on the cellular level the filtering bleb following trabeculectomy, using the HRT II Cornea Module].

Purpose: Evaluation on the cellular level the filtering bleb following trabeculectomy, using the HRT II Cornea Module.

Material And Methods: Confocal microscopy was performed in 47 eyes following trabeculectomy to state typical images for functioning blebs with no MMC application, with MMC application and non-functioning blebs. In gathered images we assessed appearance, size and number of intraepithelial microcysts, encapsulation, density of subepithelial tissue and blood vessels.

[Outcome results in macular hole surgery with internal limiting membrane removal].

Purpose: To determine the visual outcome and anatomic closure rate of macular hole surgery using pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling.

Material And Methods: Fifty three eyes of 52 consecutive patients with a full-thickness idiopathic macular holes (stage 3 or 4). All eyes underwent a pars plana vitrectomy including separation of the posterior hyaloid, ILM peeling with trypan blue (TB) or indocyanine green (ICG) and gas endo-tamponade with instructions to the patient, to be face down for 4-5 days.

[Glaucoma Service Database].

We present the common problems related to clinical databases. The Glaucoma Service Database created in our clinic is an attempt of developing the optimal medical database. The system organizes our repository of clinical data.

[The comparative analysis of changes in optic disc morphology after trabeculectomy, measured by scanning laser tomography].

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate and estimate quantitative changes in optic nerve morphology after glaucoma surgery using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (Heidelberg Engineering, HRT Software 2.01).

Material And Methods: The eyes of 42 consecutive patients (34 women and 8 men) undergoing trabeculectomy at the Department of Ophthalmology, Wroclaw Medical University, were enrolled into the study.