Influence of the combination of mineral water and ciprofloxacin on the interaction form of individual representatives of the upper respiratory tract mucosa microbiota .

Introduction And Objective: Elimination irrigation therapy has been proposed as a potential treatment for upper respiratory tract infections, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, due to its antiviral properties and mechanical cleansing effects. Additionally, a combination of mineral water with antibiotic therapy has shownto be effective in improving the course clinical infection and positively impact the immune system, potentially enhancing the normal state of microbiota state. The aim of the study is to investigate the influence of elimination-irrigation therapy using a combination of mineral water and ciprofloxacin on the interaction form of individual microbiota species of the upper respiratory tract mucous membrane.

The advantages of drinking mineral water in the rehabilitation of patients with viral hepatitis C with accompanying non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after suffering from COVID-19.

Introduction And Objective: Past COVID-19 significantly worsens Chronic viral hepatitis C patients with concomitant NAFLD. The aim of the study was to assess effectiveness of including mineral water in the rehabilitation complex in patients with chronic hepatitis C with concomitant non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who contracted COVID-19.

Material And Methods: 71 patients with chronic hepatitis C with concomitant NAFLD wo contracted COVID-19 were examined.

Assessment of Health Behaviors of Patients After SARS-CoV-2 Infection.

Past infection with COVID-19 increases the risk of occurrence of thromboembolic events in veins and arteries, respiratory failure, and damage to the heart muscle, liver, and nervous system. Pro-health behaviors of patients who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 are the determinant of maintaining and strengthening the state of health. We assessed health behaviors of convalescent patients after SARS-CoV-2 infection and determined the relationships between these behaviors and the selected social and demographic characteristics.

Features of clinical, biochemical, and sonographic parameters in patients with chronic viral hepatitis C with concomitant non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Introduction And Objective: Introduction. Difficulties encountered in treating patients with chronic viral hepatitis C (CHC) are associated with the presence of concomitant liver pathology, namely fatty degeneration, which contributes to the progression of HCV infection. The above circumstances prompted the authorsled to thoroughly examine of this category of patients for further development of a new pathogenetically directed course of treatment.

Concept of Health in Opinions of Patients Diagnosed with Hepatitis C.

The aim of this study was assessment of the value of health in opinions of patients with chronic hepatitis C. The study was conducted among 220 patients infected with HCV by the diagnostic survey method using the Health Criteria List (LHC) and the proprietary questionnaire. Patients infected with HCV evaluated their health status mainly as mediocre - 50.

Evaluation of work conditions of nurses employed in a shift system in hospital wards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Nurses work in a shift system that determines the provision of round-the-clock care of a patient in hospital conditions; however, it entails health consequences.

Objective: The aim of the study was the evaluation of work conditions of nurses engaged in shift work in hospital wards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The study was conducted in 2020, and included 108 nurses working in a shift system in hospital wards.

Expectations of patients with hepatitis C from family physicians - a Polish example.

Introduction: In Poland, approximately 1.9% of the general population is infected with Chronic hepatitis C (HCV), which develops in about 70-80% of infected patients who require constant care from family physicians.

Objective: The aim of the study was to define the kinds of expectations of patients with chronic HCV from family physicians.

Assessment of Health Behaviors of Patients with Hepatitis C.

Objectives: In Poland, 1.9% of the population is infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). About 70%- 80% of the infected patients develop chronic hepatitis.

Assessment of the degree of illness acceptance in patients diagnosed with hepatitis C.

Introduction: In Poland, approximately 730,000 people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Acceptance of a chronic illness may positively motivate patients in the process of treatment. The higher the degree of illness acceptance, the lower the feeling of psychological discomfort and a lower intensity of negative emotions.

[Validation of the Polish version of The Authentic Leadership Questionnaire for the of evaluation purpose of nursing management staff in national hospital wards].

Unlabelled: The Authentic Leadership Questionnaire (ALQ) is a standardized research instrument for the evaluation of individual elements of leader's conduct which contribute to the authentic leadership. The application of this questionnaire in Polish conditions required to carry out the validation process. The aim of the study was to evaluate of validity and reliability of the Polish version of the American research instrument for the needs of evaluation of authenticity of leadership of the nursing management in Polish hospitals.