Selected eating behaviors and the risk of orthorexia nervosa in a group of high school students.

Background: Orthorexia nervosa (ON), or the obsessive desire to eat only healthy foods, is closely linked to eating behaviors. Among adolescents, the risk of developing ON and its consequences, including weight loss and malnutrition, can be particularly significant due to the crucial impact of eating behaviors on an individual's psychophysical development.

Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between the eating behaviors of high school students and the risk of ON.

Effects of β-Blockers on the Outcomes in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Stratified by the Presence of Comorbid Conditions: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study (BNP-PL).

Background: Current guidelines do not recommend β-blockers in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) unless indicated by comorbidities. However, the evidence regarding the role of β-blockers in PAH is contradictory.

Research Question: What are the effects of β-blockers on clinical outcomes in patients newly diagnosed with PAH, and how do these outcomes differ based on the presence of cardiovascular comorbidities that are standard indications for β-blocker use?

Study Design And Methods: We analyzed data from 806 patients newly diagnosed with PAH enrolled prospectively in the Database of Pulmonary Hypertension in the Polish Population (BNP-PL).

The brain-gut axis: communication mechanisms and the role of the microbiome as a neuroprotective factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases: A literature overview.

The study of the brain-gut axis and its impact on cognitive function and in the development of neurodegenerative diseases is a very timely topic of interest to researchers. This review summarizes information on the basic mechanisms of gut-brain communication. We then discuss the roles of the gut microbiome as a neuroprotective factor in neurodegeneration.

Comparison of the outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): tourniquet and tourniquet-less arthroplasty.

Total knee replacement surgery (TKA) ranks among the most commonly performed orthopedic procedures nowadays. Many surgeons perform TKA with the use of tourniquet. It is also possible to carry out a tourniquet-less TKA.

Negative Aspects of Dietary Habits in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Background/objectives: Diet therapy is a key component of a holistic approach to the physiological and psychological health of children with autism spectrum disorders. A personalized diet, tailored to clinical symptoms, yields positive therapeutic effects. The aim of this study was to assess the intake of specific food groups and the dietary methods used among children and adolescents with autism.

Food Neophobia in Children Aged 1-6 Years-Between Disorder and Autonomy: Assessment of Food Preferences and Eating Patterns.

Food neophobia, defined as fear or aversion to eating new or unfamiliar foods, is a significant challenge, especially in the context of preschool children. In the scientific literature, this phenomenon is often described as a natural developmental stage, but its severity and impact on preferences and eating patterns still raise many questions. The purpose of the present study was to assess the prevalence of food neophobia in children aged 1 to 6 years and to analyze its relationship with eating habits, preferences, and eating patterns.

Rupture of the ascending aorta 6 months after TAVI procedure caused by TAVI prosthesis.

Background: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is indicated for elderly patients who often have severe comorbidities and high operative risk. Despite many advantages, it carries the potential for both early and late complications. The literature reports mainly periprocedural problems.

Frequency of consumption of selected foods by people with acne vulgaris.

Background: Acne is an inflammatory disease affecting adolescents during puberty, but also adults. Determinants of acne may include genetic predisposition as well as diet. The Western diet is rich in processed products with low nutrient density, resulting in a lack of supply of many essential minerals that are needed for the body to function properly.

Extraction of lumenless pacing leads from the His bundle and left bundle branch area: outcomes of the high-volume centre.

Aims: The application of conduction system pacing (CSP) in clinical practice is growing, and the need for lead extraction will also increase. The data on outcomes and safety of CSP lead extraction are limited. The aim of this study was to assess procedural outcomes and safety of CSP lead removal.

New solutions in transplantology and graft acquisition.

In view of rapid advancements in the field of transplantology, emerging solutions in tissue procurement for transplantation became a crucial area of research. Tissue transplantation plays a notable role in improving the quality of life for patients afflicted with various ailments, and the increasing number of transplants necessitates the exploration of innovative procurement methods. This study examines a new direction in transplantology, placing focus on innovative approaches to tissue procurement and discussing the commonly used method of "ex mortuo," i.

Etiology of gingival recession - a literature review.

Gum recession is a common problem that in most cases does not cause any bothersome symptoms to the patient. They can affect people of any age and are most often diagnosed on the vestibular surfaces of the teeth. They are manifested by the exposure of part of the root through the apical migration of the gingival margin.

The Usefulness of Outpatient Cardiac Telemetry in Patients with Cryptogenic Stroke.

: Atrial fibrillation (AF), apart from non-stenotic supracardiac atherosclerosis and neoplastic disease, is the leading cause of cryptogenic stroke, including embolic stroke of un-determined source (ESUS). The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of AF in ESUS patients based on 30-day telemetric heart rate monitoring initiated within three months after stroke onset. Another aim was to identify factors that increase the likelihood of detecting subsequent AF among ESUS patients.

Donor's age influences outcome in haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with post-transplant cyclophosphamide - a single center experience.

Haploidentical stem cell transplantation (haplo-SCT) using post-transplantation cyclophosphamide (post-Cy) is considered a reasonable therapeutic option for patients who lack matched donor or who urgently need transplant procedure due to high risk disease. We analyzed the results of haplo-SCT performed in years 2018-2023. Eighty one patients (46 males) at median age of 52 years underwent haplo-SCT using peripheral blood as a stem cell source in most cases.

The use of pulse transit time in diagnostics of sleep-disordered breathing in children.

Introduction: Sleep is the physiological state of the body where proper morphology and duration are indispensable for human functions throughout both, physical and mental spheres. Disordered breathing during sleep impairs its morphology and results in major disorders in any age group. Adverse effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in children and poor availability of centers offering children's polysomnography call for a reliable and easily accessible screening method.

Platelet-Rich Plasma - a remedy present in every human being. History, functioning, and the benefits of therapy using it.

Platelet-rich plasma is an autologous product used in restorative medicine. It contains a high concentration of platelets, which are rich in growth factors and other biologically active substances known for their ability to stimulate regenerative processes in the body. Currently, research is being conducted into the use of platelet-rich plasma in many areas of medicine.

X-ray-guided self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) implantation in oesophageal malignancy as an alternative treatment.

<b><br>Indroduction:</b> Significant dysphagia, aspiration pneumonia, and impossible oral nutrition in patients with unresectable or recurrent gastroesophageal malignancy or bronchial cancer invading the oesophagus with a tracheoesophageal fistula lead to cachexia. Dehiscence of the esophago-jejunal or gastroesophageal anastomosis may cause severe oesophageal haemorrhage. We believe that X-ray-guided oesophageal stent implantation (SEMS) is an alternative palliative method for microjejunostomy or full parenteral nutrition.

Efficacy and safety of mechanical thrombectomy in the posterior cerebral circulation-a single center study.

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the current standard treatment for strokes in the anterior cerebral circulation (AMT) and has recently been proven to be beneficial in the posterior circulation strokes (PMT). Our study aims to evaluate parameters for favorable outcomes in PMT-patients and to compare the clinical characteristics of individuals who received AMT and PMT. For this purpose, we confronted AMT and PMT-receipients and performed a multivariate regression analysis to assess the influence of factors on favorable outcomes in the study group and in the AMT and PMT subgroups.

Kinetics and Value of Hepatitis B Core-Related Antigen in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection during Antiviral Treatment.

Background: The hepatitis B core-related antigen (HBcrAg) correlates with HBV DNA in patients with chronic HBV infection without antiviral treatment. Its utility in monitoring patients during and after the cessation of nucleos(t)ide analog (NA) treatment is unknown.

Methods: The levels of HBcrAg were longitudinally determined in two cohorts of chronic HBV-infected patients with (A) newly started NA treatment or (B) after NA cessation during a median follow up (FU) of 60 months or 48 weeks, respectively.

Direct Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution Worsens the Functional Status of Stroke Patients Treated with Mechanical Thrombectomy.

Background The effect of air pollutants on the functional status of stroke patients in short-term follow-up is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of air pollution occurring in the stroke period and during hospitalization on the functional status of patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy (MT). Methods Our study included stroke patients for which the individual-level exposure to ambient levels of O, CO, SO, NO, PM2.

Global Self-Esteem, Body Composition, and Physical Activity in Polish University Students.

Global self-esteem is a psychological concept that refers to the overall assessment of oneself as a person of value. Body composition is measured by indices such as BMI, BF, and LBM, which have implications for health and self-esteem. Physical activity is associated with numerous health and self-esteem benefits.

Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Treatment in Selected Neurological Diseases-One Centre's Experience Based on the Therapy of 141 Patients.

Background: Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) are the first-choice drugs for the treatment of certain neuroimmune diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IVIg in patients with selected nervous system diseases.

Methods: The study enrolled patients who received IVIg in programmes financed by the National Health Fund in Poland.