Wireless Body Area Network for Preventing Self-Inoculation Transmission of Respiratory Viral Diseases.

This paper proposes an idea of Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) based on Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) standards to recognize and alarm a gesture of touching the face, and in effect, to prevent self-inoculation of respiratory viral diseases, such as COVID-19 or influenza A, B, or C. The proposed network comprises wireless modules placed in bracelets and a necklace. It relies on the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) measurements between the bracelet and necklace modules.

Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor in one-year prediction of major adverse cardiac events in patients after first myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

Introduction: Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) level reflects the general condition of the organism and was proved to give independent information in risk stratification of patients. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of suPAR in the prediction of adverse cardiac events in patients with first myocardial infarction (MI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Additionally, the diagnostic power of suPAR was assessed.

Self-reported physical activity using International Physical Activity Questionnaire in adolescents and young adults with visual impairment.

Background: Young people with visual impairment (VI) face many environmental barriers that influence physical activity.

Objective: The aims of the study were to assess the level of physical activity (PA) in students with VI, with regard to their age, gender, level of VI, body mass index and abdominal obesity (AO), and to identify the percentage of study participants who did not meet the international recommendations for PA.

Methods: Anthropometric measurements were taken to assess the body mass index and waist-to-height ratio.

Validity of urine dipstick test to assess eradication of urinary tract infection in persons with spinal cord injury.

Objectives: To prospectively study the predictive value (PV) of urine nitrite (NIT) dipstick testing against urine cultures during antibiotic treatment for urinary tract infection (UTI), and other situations, in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).

Methods: Inpatients with SCI on intermittent catheterisation (IC) or a Foley indwelling catheter (FC) were included. Urine specimens were collected in patients without symptoms (routine), with symptoms of UTI (suspicion), and on day 4 of a 5-day antibiotic treatment (ATB+3).

The prevalence of abdominal obesity among pupils with visual impairment in Poland.

Background: Obesity particularly affects young people with disabilities, whose ability to participate in health promotion programs is reduced.

Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of abdominal obesity among students with visual impairment in Poland according to waist-to-height ratio, including indicators such as gender, age or certain additional coexisting disabilities or disorders.

Methods: A total of 238 students who were blind or partially-sighted, aged 7.

Body mass index and waist-to-height ratio among schoolchildren with visual impairment: A cross-sectional study.

Children and adolescents with visual impairments may be predisposed to excessive body mass due to restrictions in everyday functioning and the ability to take part in physical activity. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of obesity, overweight, and abdominal obesity (AO) among blind and partially sighted schoolchildren and to determine whether sociodemographic factors and participation in physical education classes (PEC) are associated with excessive body weight or AO in this group.A cross-sectional sample of 141 partially sighted or blind schoolchildren aged 7 to 18.

Cardiac rehabilitation improves the blood plasma properties of cardiac patients.

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves exercise tolerance and general function. However, its effects on blood plasma in cardiac patients remain uncertain. Our aim was to examine the effect of comprehensive CR on the oxidative stress parameters and antioxidant plasma status in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) after cardiac interventions.

[The use of controlled physical training in patients with acute coronary syndrome treated with intervention - assessment of effects on biochemical parameters and functional myocardial].

Unlabelled: Diseases of the cardiovascular system is one of the most common causes of death among people over 65 years. Due to its course and incidence are a major cause of disability and impaired quality of life for seniors, as well as a serious economic problem in health care. Important role in the prevention of cardiovascular disease plays making systematic physical activity, which is a component of any rehabilitation program.

The association between galectin-3 and clinical parameters in patients with first acute myocardial infarction treated with primary percutaneous coronary angioplasty.

Background: Galectin-3, a biomarker associated with fibrosis and inflammation, has been implicated in development and progression of heart failure (HF) and predicts increased mortality and morbidity in this condition. HF frequently develops after myocardial infarction (MI), contributing to worse outcome. The aim of this study is to assess the association between galectin-3 levels and various clinical parameters in acute phase of first MI treated with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in patients without prior HF.

The association between galectin-3 and occurrence of reinfarction early after first myocardial infarction treated invasively.

Context: Galectin-3, as a biomarker of inflammation and fibrosis, has been reported to be associated with coronary artery disease.

Objective: The study aimed to assess the relationship between galectin-3 levels and the occurrence of reinfarction early after myocardial infarction (MI).

Methods: The study included 145 consecutive patients with first MI treated invasively.

[Assessment the lifestyle in patients after recent acute coronary syndrome qualified for cardiac rehabilitation and in healthy subjects].

Unlabelled: Results of a lot of research indicate that preventive activities consisting in the fighting of risk factors have the greatest influence on the reduction of the incidence of ischaemic heart disease. THE AIM OF THE STUDY was to assess the lifestyle in patients after recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) qualified for cardiac rehabilitation and in healthy subjects (with no diagnosis of coronary thrombosis).

Material And Methods: The research included 86 patients, 64 men and 22 women aged 42-78 (mean age 61.

Concentration of natriuretic peptides in patients suffering from idiopathic arterial hypertension and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction confirmed by echocardiography.

Concentration of natriuretic peptides (NPs) in arterial hypertension (AH) patients is higher than that in healthy people. One of the first symptoms of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD). The aim of this study was to examine whether determination of NPs in blood can be a useful indicator of LVDD detection in idiopathic AH patients.

[Resting heart rate in subjects with carbohydrate disorders].

Unlabelled: Large epidemiological studies conducted during last 25 years confirmed the importance of resting heart rate as an independent risk factor for total and cardiovascular mortality in females and males, both in overall population and in subjects with cardiovascular diseases such as arterial hypertension, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease, heart failure or left ventricular dysfunction. The aim of the study was to evaluate the resting heart rate (HR) in subjects with carbohydrate disorders.

Material And Methods: The study comprised 112 subjects with carbohydrate disorders (54 females and 58 males), aged 30-78 (57.

[Estimation of pulse pressure in subjects with carbohydrate disorders].

Unlabelled: Carbohydrate disorders are important and independent risk factor for cardiovascular system diseases. Increased values of pulse pressure are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular complications and total mortality. The aim of the study was to evaluate the pulse pressure in subjects with carbohydrate disorders.

[Exercise testing to estimate dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system in subjects with carbohydrate disorders].

Unlabelled: Slow heart rate recovery (HRR) 2 minutes after exercise testing is a predictor of cardiovascular mortality and index of decreased parasympathetic activity. The aim of the study was to evaluate the heart rate recovery in subjects with carbohydrate disorders.

Material And Methods: The study comprised 112 subjects with carbohydrate disorders (54 females and 58 males), aged 30-78 (57.

The influence of risk factors for metabolic syndrome on vascular complications.

We assessed the influence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) characteristics on vascular complications. The study included 108 patients (72 women and 36 men, age 57.0 ± 8.

[Plasma nitric oxide and vascular endothelial growth factor levels in patients with metabolic syndrome and co-existing vascular complications].

Unlabelled: Subjects with metabolic syndrome (MS) are especially exposed to co-existing several cardiovascular risk factors. It's aggregated action leads to the endothelial damage. Tissue hipoxaemia increases VEGF synthesis.

[Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 level in patients with metabolic syndrome qualified for cardiac rehabilitation].

Unlabelled: Each year in Poland, the number of patients treated by PCI and CABG increases. Many of them have metabolic syndrome. After these procedures patients are qualified for cardiac rehabilitation.

[Vascular complications in patients with metabolic syndrome].

Unlabelled: All risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MS) are responsible for endothelial dysfunction what accelerate the development of atherosclerosis. It causes increased cardiovascular risk and development of cardiovascular complications in these subjects. The aim of the study was to assess the presence of vascular complications in subjects with MS.

Left ventricular dysfunction and NT-proBNP levels in patients with one-vessel disease after first ST-elevation myocardial infarction treated with primary coronary angioplasty.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the main cause of death in the general population. Despite the fact that primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improves prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart failure can still develop in some of these subjects. Measurement of natriuretic peptide levels has been shown to be useful in the detection of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and the risk stratification of patients with AMI.

[Estimation of oxidation-reduction balance in subjects with metabolic syndrome together with or without periodontal diseases].

Unlabelled: Dysfunction of vascular endothelium, which lies at the bottom of atherosclerosis, mainly is caused by toxic free radicals. The aim of the study was to estimate oxidation-reduction balance in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MS).

Material And Methods: The study comprised 98 subjects (39 men and 59 women) who were divided into three groups: I group--studied: 52 subjects with MS and periodontal diseases (19 men and 33 women in mean age 48 +/- 4.

[Assessment of the periodontal state in subjects with metabolic syndrome].

Unlabelled: Occurrence of metabolic syndrome (MS) increases cardiovascular risk in comparison with healthy subjects. In many studies the role of infection in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is emphasised. The aim of the study was to assess the periodontal state in subjects with metabolic syndrome.

Statin therapy in the elderly: a review.

Cardiovascular morbidity is the leading cause of mortality in the developed nations. Elevated serum cholesterol is a major risk factor for ischemic heart disease, one of the common cardiovascular morbidity in older adults, statins have been shown to be effective in reducing serum cholesterol and improving outcomes. Hypercholesterolemia is common in older adults and is one of the major modifiable risk factors.

Plasma total antioxidant activity in comparison with plasma NO and VEGF levels in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Introduction: The aim of our study was to estimate plasma antioxidant activity as well as plasma nitric oxide (NO) and vascular endothelial growth factor levels in patients with metabolic syndrome compared with healthy participants.

Material And Methods: Fifty patients (24 women and 26 men, mean age 55.9 + 11.