Publications by authors named "Zgorzalewicz-Stachowiak M"

Judo, an organized physical activity for children and adolescents, has gained popularity worldwide. Physical activity is vital during times of rising obesity and a sedentary lifestyle in this age group. The article aims to review the current knowledge of the health benefits of judo-specific exercises for children and youth.

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Nowadays obesity becomes a significant global problem. Hence, recently more and more attention has been paid to substances present in the body that have a significant impact on metabolic processes and thermogenesis, in the context of their potential use in the prevention and treatment of obesity. It is well known that the relationship between thyroid hormones and obesity is multilayered, however recently, more and more information about the possible relation between thyroid hormones and muscle metabolism has been published.

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When organising judo training for children, it is essential to ensure maximum safety, and use an appropriate training methodology adapted to the age of the youngest judo athletes. This paper aims to review the current literature containing judo training principles and safety-related considerations for preschool (4-6 years) and school-age (7-12 years) children as an organised physical activity. Data were collected until October 2021 from eight international scientific databases (PubMed, Scopus, UpToDate, Web of Science, Cochrane, EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar).

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Unlabelled: In treating inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), regular physical activity (PA) and healthy behaviours play an increasingly important role.

Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse PA with motivation to undertake it, health behaviours, and level of self-esteem in individuals with IBD.

Materials And Methods: The study involved 50 (mean age 39.

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Objective: Chemicals that disrupt the endocrine homeostasis of the human body, otherwise known as endocrine disruptors (EDCs), are found in the blood, urine, amniotic fluid, or adipose tissue. This paper presents the current knowledge about EDCs and the reproductive system.

Materials And Methods: The article is an overview of the impact of EDCs and their mechanism of action, with particular emphasis on gonads, based on the information available on medical databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE and Google Scholar, EMBASE and Web of Science) until May 2021.

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  • * It identifies COVID-19-related thyroid issues, including non-thyroid syndrome, hypothyroidism, and thyrotoxicosis, and discusses the importance of managing thyroid conditions during the pandemic.
  • * Special attention is given to the safety of radioiodine therapy, as patients with uncontrolled thyrotoxicosis are at higher risk for complications from infections like COVID-19 and may require closer monitoring.
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  • - The study examines the effect of lithium carbonate on iodine uptake in hyperthyroid patients with low radioiodine uptake (RAIU) levels, comparing those who received lithium (Li(+)) to those who did not (Li(-)).
  • - Results showed that patients in the Li(+) group had higher initial levels of free triiodothyronine (fT3) and free thyroxine (fT4) at the start, but these levels decreased significantly after 24 hours to 1 month post-treatment.
  • - Lithium therapy resulted in a significant increase in RAIU across different time intervals, suggesting its potential role in improving the effectiveness of radioiodine therapy for these patients.
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Lithium carbonate, a drug known for more than 100 years, has been successfully used as a psychiatric medication. Currently, it is a commonly used drug to treat patients with unipolar and bipolar depression, and for the prophylaxis of bipolar disorders and acute mania. Lithium salts may cause the development of goiter, hypothyroidism, or rarely hyperthyroidism.

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Introduction: Autoimmune reactions in Graves' disease (GD) occur not only in the thyroid gland, but also in the orbital connective tissue, eyelids, extraocular muscles. The occurrence of orbitopathy in the course of GD is influenced by environmental factors, e.g.

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between vitamin D (vitD) and changes in the titers of anti-TSH receptor (TSHR-Abs), antithyroglobulin (Tg-Abs), and antiperoxidase (TPO-Abs) autoantibodies.

Materials/methods: The study involved 269 patients with Graves' disease (GD), divided into four subgroups (1-4), i.e.

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Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common medical condition that doctors and physiotherapists come across in clinical practice. There are no explicit recommendations concerning which physical therapy methods should be applied in its treatment; however, there have also been no studies on the effects of combining low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or ultrasound with nerve and tendon gliding exercises. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of ultrasound and LLLT combined with gliding exercises.

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According to the current recommendations on the management of chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP), the intervention in this group of patients should include a programme of exercises. Pilates is a system of exercises widely used in patients with low back pain. The practices based on this method have promoted the restoration of the function of muscles involved in lumbopelvic stabilisation, that is, transversus abdominis, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles.

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Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases constitute a major cause of health problems and death in developed countries across the world. The increased value of the index of distribution of red blood cells volume (RDW) may be a prognostic marker in patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure (CHF). Hypothyroid patients present higher RDW values if compared to healthy controls.

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Unlabelled: Despite the fact that regular physical activity is beneficial to human life, there are still more and more overweight and obese people throughout the world today. Healthy habits taken from home or socioeconomic situation are factors which might influence on regular physical activity. People who lead a healthy lifestyle in childhood are also active during adulthood.

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INTRODUCTION    Graves ophthalmopathy (GO) is an autoimmune disease associated with Graves disease. Its treatment is largely dependent on the severity and activity of ocular lesions. Particular attention should be given to radioiodine (RAI) therapy.

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Aim: This study aims to explore and compare the efficacy of radioiodine treatment (RIT) in hyperthyroid and euthyroid patients who have been treated with amiodarone (AM) in the past or are currently undergoing AM treatment. Clinical observation of a group of patients with amiodarone-induced hypothyroidism during a 12-month follow-up period was used for comparison.

Design: This was a observational, two-centered study.

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  • - The study examined changes in anti-TSH receptor, antithyroglobulin, and antiperoxidase autoantibodies in patients on amiodarone therapy who have thyroid disorders, focusing on 280 patients from Poland.
  • - Results showed no significant elevation in serum levels of Tg-Abs, TPO-Abs, or TSHR-Abs across the groups, although some differences were noted between specific patient categories (like AIT patients who stopped amiodarone vs. hypothyroid patients).
  • - The findings suggest that while there are statistical differences in antibody levels among groups, these have limited clinical relevance, and the type I or II classification of amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicos
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  • Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major health issue affecting mobility in adults, leading to challenges like spasticity and chronic pain.
  • The study analyzed the use of assistive devices by 30 adults with CP in Poznan, with a focus on their experiences in childhood versus adulthood.
  • Results showed that wheelchairs and standing frames were crucial in both stages of life, highlighting the ongoing need for effective rehabilitation and support for adults with CP.
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Unlabelled: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) are becoming more and more frequently met disorder in modern society. Appearance of these symptoms mainly contribute degenerative changes in spine joints. Preventive, noninvasive treatment constitutes an important factor in therapy of chronic pain, therefore effective treatment methods for inhibiting the disease progression, pain-reducing and retrieving patients the functional ability are still seeking.

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Introduction: Radioiodine (RAI) therapy is a standard procedure in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. However, the use of RAI in euthyroid patients requiring chronic administration of amiodarone (AM) where other antiarrhythmic drugs may lack efficacy is still controversial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of an AM therapy prior to treatment with radioiodine therapy in euthyroid patients with permanent atrial fibrillation (PAF), who had been treated for hyperthyroidism in the past.

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Background: Migraines are one of the most commonly occurring ailments affecting the nervous system. The aim of this research paper was to evaluate the effect migraines have on the everyday functioning of women.

Method: The study involved women with diagnosed migraine headaches (IHS-2004) undergoing treatment at a neurological clinic.

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The aim of this study was the evaluation of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration as a marker of the inflammatory state in many different thyroid diseases and its dependence on the stage and duration of disease. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 444 randomly selected patients with different kinds of thyroid disease (106 men and 338 women, ranging 18-72 years of age; mean 56.2 ± 5.

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  • Eisenmenger's syndrome is a serious condition resulting from congenital heart defects, leading to pulmonary hypertension and complications like heart failure and arrhythmias.* -
  • A 41-year-old patient with Eisenmenger's syndrome developed amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis (AIT) after being treated with amiodarone for atrial fibrillation, which created additional health challenges.* -
  • The patient was treated with radioactive iodine therapy, which initially showed limited success, but after a second dose, led to complete clinical remission, highlighting that radioactive iodine can still work effectively even with ongoing amiodarone use.*
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Objectives: Radioiodine therapy (RIT) is frequently used as the definitive treatment in patients with Graves' hyperthyroidism when remission is not achieved with anti-thyroid drugs (ATDs). In this observational study, we intended to examine whether the use of high doses of radioiodine (RAI) [22 mCi (814 MBq)] with prophylaxis of oral glucocorticoids (oGCS) does not exacerbate Graves ophthalmopathy (GO) in smokers and non-smokers, especially regards to the urine level cotinine and ocular changes before and after RIT.

Patients And Methods: The studied group consisted of 26 smokers, aged 28-61 years and 25 non-smoker patients, aged 21-54 years, respectively.

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Objectives: Interferon-α (IFN-α) is a gold standard in the therapy of viral chronic hepatitis type C (CHC). However, such treatment might lead to thyroid dysfunction. Patients usually present hypothyroidism, but rarely also hyperthyroidism may develop.

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