354 results match your criteria: "University Hospital in Krakow[Affiliation]"

Purpose: Defibrillation in shockable rhythm is a well-known key intervention in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of this study was to analyze accuracy (the sum of the numbers of true positive results and true negative results, divided by the number of total results) of deciding by paramedics whether the rhythm was shockable or non-shockable.

Methods: In this study 103 paramedics from various regions of Poland participated voluntarily.

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Dysregulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) activity is considered one of the potential causes of vascular complications in diabetic patients. Since training volume may influence MMPs levels in varying ways, the aim of our study was to evaluate changes in MMPs levels following acute maximum-intensity exercise in male patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). This study included 24 male T1DM patients and 10 healthy controls.

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Background: Published reports demonstrate that the use of Castor stent-graft is a promising treatment of aortic pathologies with the need to land in zone 2. However, there is a lack of publications on the medium-term results of Castor in the European population. This research evaluates the mid-term results of the Castor stent-graft in several Polish centers for the treatment of aortic pathologies and enriches the current knowledge of Castor stent-grafts.

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Noninvasive Total Cholesterol Level Measurement Using an E-Nose System and Machine Learning on Exhaled Breath Samples.

ACS Sens

November 2024

AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Computer Science Electronics and Telecommunications, Institute of Electronics, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, Krakow 30-059, Poland.

In this paper, the first e-nose system coupled with machine learning algorithm for noninvasive measurement of total cholesterol level based on exhaled air sample was proposed. The study was conducted with the participation of 151 people, from whom a breath sample was collected, and the level of total cholesterol was measured. The breath sample was examined using e-nose and gas sensors, such as TGS1820, TGS2620, TGS2600, MQ3, Semeatech 7e4 NO2 and 7e4 H2S, SGX_NO2, SGX_H2S, K33, AL-03P, and AL-03S.

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Leukotrienes are proinflammatory mediators that participate in the process of atherogenesis and contribute to the development of symptomatic peripheral arterial disease. The aim was to evaluate the relationship between leukotriene E4 (LTE4) and B4 (LTB4) with parameters reflecting endothelial vascular function in patients with chronic lower limb ischemia. This prospective observational study enrolled 50 consecutive patients undergoing endovascular treatment due to chronic lower limb ischemia (Rutherford 3).

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Global R-wave peak time for diagnosis of left bundle branch capture.

Heart Rhythm

October 2024

First Department of Cardiology, Interventional Electrocardiology and Hypertension, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland; Electrophysiology Laboratory, University Hospital in Krakow, Krakow, Poland. Electronic address:

Background: QRS axis deviation and rS configuration in V6 affect the ability of V6 R-wave peak time (RWPT) criterion to discriminate capture type during left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP).

Objective: We hypothesized that combining RWPTs from lateral leads: I, aVL, V5, and V6 may better reflect left ventricular activation time and that such a global RWPT may be insensitive to changes in QRS configuration.

Methods: The analysis included 519 electrocardiograms (ECGs) with nonselective left bundle branch pacing (nsLBBP) and 176 ECGs with left ventricular septal pacing (LVSP).

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Enhancing chronic disease management through physical activity and pedometry-based health monitoring.

Rheumatol Int

December 2024

Department of Biology and Biochemistry, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Shymkent, Kazakhstan.

Physical activity (PA) is a vital component in the management of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal conditions. In rheumatic diseases (RDs) such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and osteoarthritis (OA), PA has been shown to alleviate symptoms, enhance functional capacity, and improve quality of life. Given these advantages, wearable trackers and smartphone apps have revolutionized PA monitoring, offering quantitative reports of step counts, sedentary behavior, intensity, and energy expenditure.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected healthcare systems, particularly post-stroke rehabilitation centers. The elevated severity of strokes and delayed hospital admissions caused numerous hurdles to rehabilitation administration during the peri-pandemic period. This study surveyed healthcare professionals' knowledge and perceptions of post-stroke rehabilitation during this period.

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: unmet needs and perspectives.

Rheumatol Int

December 2024

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Adana City Research and Training Hospital, Adana, Türkiye.

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  • ECMO is a critical lifesaving treatment for severe cardiovascular and respiratory failure, with an increasing range of applications, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic where it has been vital for patients with ARDS.
  • In pregnant women, ECMO can be used similarly to the general population, but healthcare providers must consider the health of both the mother and the fetus due to complicating factors of pregnancy.
  • The article discusses the importance of careful anticoagulation management in ECMO patients, summarizes how ECMO affects drug metabolism, and evaluates global practices, training, and rehabilitation needs for ECMO survivors to enhance their recovery and quality of life.
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  • Monogenic diabetes, accounting for 5% of hyperglycemia cases, includes Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), with GCK-MODY being a common subtype caused by a glucokinase gene mutation.
  • GCK-MODY typically results in mild, asymptomatic high fasting glucose levels and has low risks of complications; the primary treatment focuses on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  • The report highlights a case of a woman diagnosed with GCK-MODY during her pregnancy with twins, emphasizing the importance of genetic testing and how the diagnosis brought relief and encouraged positive lifestyle changes for the whole family.
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  • Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Asia and Eastern Europe saw a surge in international medical students due to low tuition, reputable institutions, and diverse cultures, but the pandemic led to a shift to online learning that disrupted student mobility and clinical training quality.
  • While 64% of students preferred online education, challenges like poor internet access and limited personal interaction highlighted the need for a blended approach to learning.
  • Post-pandemic enrollment is rebounding, but issues like language barriers, psychological stress, and cultural adaptation remain; thus, integrating research, fostering motivation, and providing comprehensive support are crucial for improving the educational experience for these students.
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Background: Continuous deep septal pacing and signal recording during implantation of left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) lead enables to monitor beat-to-beat changes of electrocardiogram (ECG) and myocardial current of injury (COI) as the lead crosses the septum.

Objectives: This study aimed to characterize patterns of continuous QRS, ST-T, and COI change for monitoring of the lead depth and instantaneous determination of the obtained capture type (LBBP vs left ventricular septal pacing [LVSP]).

Methods: The ECG and COI during lead implantation were scrutinized for sudden changes of V R-wave peak time, V initial and terminal R-wave amplitude, V-V R-wave amplitude, repolarization pattern and S-wave amplitude in I, V-V, and COI drop.

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  • - Nurses make up about 50% of the global health workforce, and the World Health Organization is pushing for broader roles to meet the increasing healthcare demands, emphasizing the need for evidence-based practices and robust academic training like PhD programs for nurses.
  • - The article stresses the importance of nurses actively participating in creating practical evidence-based guidelines, utilizing their clinical experience to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
  • - To improve nursing research and publication quality, strategies include enhancing writing skills through targeted education, promoting open-access publishing, and leveraging social media for wider reach, ultimately aiming to strengthen nursing's influence in health policy and patient care.
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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.

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Introduction: Obesity is linked to metabolic disorders. Bariatric surgery offers a promising therapeutic effect in the treatment of obesity, but its impact on fatty acid (FA) profiles within erythrocytes and the associated clinical implications remain underexplored.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess changes in erythrocyte membrane FA composition after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and to correlate these alterations with clinical parameters.

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Bone metastases (BMs) are the most common cause of cancer-related pain and radiation therapy plays a key role in treating pain caused by it. The half-body irradiation (HBI) is a modality that can be used to treat patients with multiple painful BMs. In the modern era, concerns about toxicity and the availability of new agents requiring robust bone marrow function have limited the use of HBI in advanced cancer.

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This study aimed to compare the gut and oral microbiota composition of professional male football players and amateurs. Environmental and behavioral factors are well known to modulate intestinal microbiota composition. Active lifestyle behaviors are involved in the improvement of metabolic and inflammatory parameters.

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Raman and resonance Raman spectroscopic study of red blood cells in patients diagnosed with malaria.

Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc

January 2025

Faculty of Chemistry, Jagiellonian University, Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków, Poland. Electronic address:

Raman spectroscopy was used to study erythrocytes collected from patients diagnosed with malaria at the University Hospital in Kraków and from healthy volunteers. A laser line with a wavelength of 442 nm was used to induce the Raman resonance of haem, while a laser with a wavelength of 785 nm was used for the normal Raman effect. The results were analysed using Principal Component Analysis.

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Objectives: Rheumatic diseases were previously associated with increased incidence of monoclonal gammopathy (MG) and its malignant transformation. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence, malignant transformation risk, clinical correlates and prognostic impact of MG in SLE.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study based on the medical records of n=1039 patients with SLE fulfilling the 1997 American College of Rheumatology (ACR), the 2019 European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)/ACR and/or the 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) criteria managed at two tertiary care departments of the University Hospital (Krakow, Poland) from January 2012 until November 2019.

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Changes in Circulating Adipokine Levels in COVID-19 Patients.

J Clin Med

August 2024

Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-066 Krakow, Poland.

: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant global health challenges. Despite extensive research efforts, the inflammatory response triggered by SARS-CoV-2 remains to be further explored and understood. Our study aims to examine the changes in serum concentrations of pro-inflammatory adipokines-visfatin and leptin-in COVID-19 patients in relation to a healthy control group.

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Alterations in plasma proteome during acute COVID-19 and recovery.

Mol Med

August 2024

Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 16 Grzegorzecka str, Kraków, 31 531, Poland.

Background: The severe course of COVID-19 causes cardiovascular injuries, although the mechanisms involved are still not fully recognized, linked, and understood. Their characterization is of great importance with the establishment of the conception of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, referred to as long COVID, where blood clotting and endothelial abnormalities are believed to be the key pathomechanisms driving circulatory system impairment.

Methods: The presented study investigates temporal changes in plasma proteins in COVID-19 patients during hospitalization due to SARS-CoV-2 infection and six months after recovery by targeted SureQuant acquisition using PQ500 panel.

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Excellence in the management of Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems: Lessons from the Polish cohort.

Diabetes Res Clin Pract

October 2024

Jagiellonian University Medical College, Department of Metabolic Diseases, Krakow 30-688, Poland; University Hospital in Krakow, Krakow 30-688, Poland.

Background: The aim of the study was to analyze the real-world performance of MiniMed 780G (MM780G) Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop (AHCL) system users from Poland (PL) and compare it to the European region excluding Poland (EU-PL) in order to identify factors contributing to potential differences. The former achieved some of the best Time in Range (TIR) results globally using this technology.

Methods: CareLink Personal data uploaded by MM780G system users from August 2020 to December 2022 were analyzed.

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Background: Protein adsorption on medical devices in contact with blood is a significant issue during renal replacement therapy. Main forces determining fouling are the electrostatic interactions between membrane and charged protein, but the dialysis membrane surface charges can be adjusted by modifying the polymer matrix to decrease the blood plasma protein adsorption.

Methods: In this study, polysulfone membranes (PSU) were modified by incorporation of carbon nanoparticles such as: multiwall carbon nanotubes (2 wt.

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