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    The problem of usage of drugs without prescriptions by the youth
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-01-13) Szefczyk-Polowczyk, Lucyna ; Zygmunt, Agata ; Respondek, Malwina ; Wengel, Karina
    Self-treatment, defined as application of drugs without prescription without consulting your doctor has become a common phenomenon. Easy access to this group of pharmaceutical. advertising campaigns and lack of awareness of adverse effects as a result of incorrect application makes drugs without prescription the medications which have become our first choice. The aim of the study is to assess the problem of the use of over the counter (OTC) drugs by young people living in the Silesian Voivodeship. Material and methods. The study included 180 persons from the Silesian voivodeship at the age of 18-30. The research tool was an author’s, anonymous questionnaire. The questions included within it concerned, among others: frequency, form and side effects of drugs applied without prescription. Results. Despite the fact that the majority of respondents (57%) assess their health state as good, the overwhelming number of people (91%) report applying medications without a prescription. The most popular OTC pharmaceutical products include painkillers and vitamins. One in five respondents (20%) admits that he or she consumes more medication than it is recommended in the package leaflet. Conclusions. Very good and good health state declared by the respondents does not exclude accepting their medication without prescription. In case of treatment of intermittent or mild symptoms, the use of medications without a prescription – saves patient’s time and unburdens health care system. This phenomenon, however, is a challenge for the public health sector. Actions must be undertaken which are aimed at raising consumers-patients' awareness regarding the dangers posed by improper use of OTC drugs.
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    Dizziness – pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-01-13) Tomaszewski, Marek ; Banakiewicz, Katarzyna ; Jajko, Krzysztof ; Szypowski, Roman ; Zieliński, Paweł ; Zalewski, Grzegorz ; Olchowik, Grażyna
    Dizziness is a symptom of many diseases. Patients very frequently come with such ailment to the hospital emergency department. It is a state which may last a few seconds or minutes and increase or recede with time. Therefore, the admitted patients frequently cannot assess their own illness in a precise and objective way. The dizziness definition is also quite ambiguous. Dizziness is defined as the sensation of one own’s body movement or spinning and movement of the surrounding. It is very important to record the patient’s medical history since the diagnostic procedure may depend on the symptoms’ character. Dizziness may be a symptom of a serious disease, although it is not easy to find its cause. It appears not only in case of the labyrinth and nervous system disorders, but also in the systemic and functional diseases. Dizziness and balance disorder are the direct cause of admitting one in every thirty patients. The symptom indicated the directly life-threatening disease only within the 3-8.5% of patients (cerebral circulation insufficiency - 6%, cardiac dysrhythmia - 1.5%, brain tumour < 1%). Analyzing the data concerning the problem of dizziness occurrence within the general population, it has been noticed that this symptom has been reported two or three times more frequent by women than by men. Dizzinesses are classified pathogenetically and clinically into labyrinthine and non-labyrinthine, paroxysmal and permanent, acute and chronic. Dizziness is hard to diagnose because the symptoms reported by patients are only their own subjective sensations. The data presented in the article implicate the increasing number of patients with such disorders. Apart from dizziness, the patients complain also about the hearing disorders and nausea, which make their proper functioning impossible. It is inappropriate to start the treatment without knowing the cause. Establishing, on the basis of patient’s medical history and physical examination, whether the dizziness is of peripheral or central origin, is essential for the further diagnosis. After establishing the main diagnosis, the casual
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    The airway obstruction - important abrupt condition for pediatrics
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-01-13) Tomaszewski, Marek ; Banakiewicz, Katarzyna ; Jajko, Krzysztof ; Szypowski, Roman ; Zieliński, Paweł ; Zalewski, Grzegorz ; Spisacka, Stanisława ; Olchowik, Grażyna
    The ability of fast response in case of increasing health problems of a child which lead directly to life-threatening situations is a necessary condition for creating opportunity of child’s survival until it will be transported to intensive care unit, where it will be provided with care by a specialist. In case of healthy children the most common cause of acute respiratory fa ilure is obstruction of upper respiratory tract. There is an enormous variety of causes of upper airway obstruction, but the most important are the result of congenital defects, acute inflammation, anaphylactic reactions, foreign body aspiration and injuries. Consequence of the hypoventilation resulting from significant impediment of airflow through the obstructed airways is impa ired gas exchange in the lungs. This leads to the increasing hypoxemia (PaO 2 <60 mmHg) and hypercapnia (PaCO2> 45 mmHg). This condition is called the total respiratory failure. The persistence of hypoventilation leads to hypoxia of vital organs (heart muscle, brain), increased anaerobic metabolism, acidosis, and inevitably to cardiac arrest as a result of homeostasis disorders. Respiratory failure is defined as acute when developing suddenly and is potentially reversible. We can find such a situation in the fast-increasing stenosis of the larynx. Symptoms of severe dyspnoea occur in a short time, but can be interrupted by an effective airway patency. Acute respiratory failure is a state of direct threat to life, which is why it is crucial to give a prompt aid to the sick child. The aim of this paper is to discuss the signs and symptoms, knowledge of which is essential for rapid identification and initial differentiation of the causes of acute upper airway obstruction in children. The principles of first-aid for children with acute respiratory failure and above all the description of life-saving procedures will be presented.
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    Treatment results evaluation in patients with severe sepsis, caused by severe traumatic brain injury at intensive care unit of Ternopil University Hospital / Ocena wyników leczenia pacjentów z ciężką sepsą spowodowaną silnym urazowym uszkodzeniem mózgu na oddziale intensywnej terapii Uniwersyteckiego Szpitala w Tarnopolu
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Oliynyk, Oleksandr V. ; Pereviznyk, Bohdana O. ; Ślifirczyk, Anna ; Yemiashev, Oleh V. ; Krasiy, Nataliya I.
    Background. Severe traumatic brain injury stays one of the main reasons of humans’ mortality until the age of 40. Ternopil University Hospital delivers medical care to the patients with neurosurgical pathology of Ternopil region, which is comprised of 1 107 000 citizens. Material and methods. In this paper we analyzed the treatment results of 301 patients with severe traumatic brain injury (STBI), who were treated at intensive care unit of Ternopil University Hospital during 2013-2014. Microbiological research and evaluation of results were accomplished according to generally accepted principles, based on the Bergey’s classification. Results. In 72 patients it was complicated by severe sepsis. The mortality rate in clinic reached 29.7% in 2013-2014, or equals 1.9 person per 100 000 of population. Among the intensive care unit patients with STBI, who had the surgery based on this pathological condition, sepsis developed in 23.9% of patients. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which complicated sepsis, was successfully cured in 73.3% of cases, by additional usage of traditional ventilation, kinesiotherapy, oxygen therapy and pulse therapy with glucocortisteroids (GS). 22.2% of patients obtained acute renal failure, 9.72% of patients were treated by implementing hemodialysis. Concomitant polytrauma was present in 23.9% of patients. Conclusions. Theusageof pulse therapy with glucocortisteroids additionally to traditional mechanical ventilation, kinesiotherapy, and oxygen therapy for the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome helps to improve the life expectancy of patients.
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    The use of thermographic camera in stroke diagnostics – introductory report / Zastosowanie kamery termowizyjnej w diagnostyce udarów mózgu - doniesienie wstępne
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Piskorz, Jolanta ; Wójcik, Gustaw ; Iłżecka, Joanna ; Bulikowski, Włodzimierz
    Background. Due to the serious course of most severe vascular injuries of the brain, there is anecessity to look for new diagnostic methods which are the least invasive for the patient. Objectives: the evaluation of the usefulness of thermographic camera in stroke diagnostics. Material and methods. The research included 38 patients hospitalised due to cerebrovascular accident in the Intensive Therapy Ward and Neurology Ward. The patients were diagnosed according to EBM (evidence based medicine) by means of CT, then a series of images were taken by means of thermographic camera. The examinations were conducted on the first day of the stroke, preceded by head tomography, and next on the fourth day after the stroke. Results. The examinations showed statistically significant (p<0.05) decrease in the temperature in the brain stroke area in relation to the healthy part both on the first and the fourth day. The difference in the average temperature changes between the cerebral infarction and intracerebral hemorrhage on the first and the fourth day was not statistically significant (P>0.05). The difference in the average temperature changes in the brain stroke area (irrespective of its type) between the first and the fourth day was statistically significant (p<0.05). The difference in the average temperature changes between the smaller and the bigger focal areas in CT on the first and the fourth day was not statistically significant (P>0.05). No significant correlation was observed between the average temperature changes and the clinical state of patients evaluated according to ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) during the first day (p.0.05). Conclusion. Thermographic camera is a useful tool in brain stroke diagnostics, however it does not differentiate between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.
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    Optimization of pharmacotherapy system for treatment of thyroid diseases in Ukraine / Optymalizacja systemu farmakoterapii w leczeniu chorób tarczycy na Ukrainie
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Vadziuk, Yulia
    Background. Recent years thyroid diseases are attracting considerable attention. On one hand, this is due to the fact that thyroid is actively reacts on environment, followed by appearance of various diseases. On the other hand, in current conditions population remains face to face with adverse impact of environment because an effective experience of the world community to fight against iodine deficiency is not implemented in Ukraine. Thus every year becomes more patients with thyroid pathology. So there becomes a need to optimize the system of healthcare provision for these patients. Material and methods. We have analyzed medications listed in Ukrainian National Formulary and studied the dynamics of its formation. A comparative analysis of UNF with the British National Formulary was conducted. The compliance of UNF with the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines was checked. Results. Comparative analysis of assortment dynamic of UNF medications for treatment and prevention of thyroid diseases showed that foreign drugs had an advantage of inclusion to formulary. The main difference between BNF and UNF is that drugs are brought in BNF only by original name. In UNF antithyroid drugs are presented by thiamazole which is absent in WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and BNF. Conclusions. We recommend to provide arguments concerning evidence of clinical and cost effectiveness of drugs included to UNF; to include drugs in UNF exclusively by original name; to include carbimazole and propylthiouracil medications into group of antithyroid drugs in UNF; to unite subsections 7.3.2 and 7.3.3 of UNF to one general subsection “antithyroid drugs”.
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    The role of school sexual education in health promotion / Rola szkolnej edukacji seksualnej w promocji zdrowia
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Skonieczna, Joanna ; Olejniczak, Dominik
    Sexuality is an integral part of personality of each human being. No earnestly conducted sex education is a common cause of engaging in risky sexual behaviours.The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of sex education in health promotion and to present the results of the studies of the effects of school sex education on sexual behaviour of young people.The period of adolescence is characterized by a more frequent risk-taking behaviour. Among adolescents it is observed that the average age of sexual initiation has decreased, the frequency of making sexual contact and a number of sexual partners has increased, as well as the insufficient dissemination of the use of condoms and other methods of contraception every time sexual intercourse takes place.The task of health promotion is to influence determinants of health, among others, through sex education. Research confirms the positive impact of complex sex education, carried out in accordance with the recommendations of international organizations, on a lower frequency of engaging in risky sexual behaviour. It seems appropriate to take action to disseminate appropriate for the level of psychosexual development sex education in schools.
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    Interaction of three-drug combination of lacosamide, carbamazepine and phenobarbital in the mouse maximal electroshock-induced seizure model – an isobolographic analysis / Interakcja trójlekowej kombinacji lakozamidu, karbamazepiny i fenobarbitalu w teście maksymalnego wstrząsu elektrycznego u myszy - analiza izobolograficzna
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Kondrat-Wróbel, Maria W. ; Łuszczki, Jarogniew J.
    Background. Epilepsy is one of the serious neurological diseases characterized by seizures that affect about 1% of people worldwide (65 million), and therefore, epilepsy can be considered as a disease of civilization. Although seizures are controllable with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in about 70% of cases, it remains still about 30% of epilepsy patients inadequately medicated with these AEDs, who need a full control of their seizure attacks. One of the treatment options in these patients is application of two or three AEDs in combination. The aim of this study was to characterize the anticonvulsant effects of a combination of three AEDs (i.e., carbamazepine [CBZ], lacosamide [LCM] and phenobarbital [PB]) at the fixed-ratio of 1:1:1 in the mouse maximal electroshock (MES)-induced seizure model. Materials and methods. Tonic hind limb extension (seizure activity) was evoked in adult male albino Swiss mice by a current (sine-wave, 25 mA, 500 V, 50 Hz, 0.2 s stimulus duration) delivered via auricular electrodes. Type Iisobolographic analysis was used to analyze the three-drug combination. Results. Type I isobolographic analysis revealed that the combination of CBZ, LCM and PB (at the fixed-ratio of 1:1:1) exerted additive interaction with a slight tendency towards antagonism in the mouse MES-induced seizure model. Conclusions. A special caution is advised to patients taking LCM in combination with CBZ and PB because this three-drug combination offered additive interaction with a slight tendency towards antagonism in the mouse MES model.
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    The review of results of research on breastfeeding considering medicinal and prophylactic aspects / Przegląd wyników badań na temat karmienia piersią kobiet z uwzględnieniem aspektów leczniczych i profilaktycznych
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Marszałek, Anna ; Walaszek, Robert
    Breastfeeding is an irreplaceable, in biological and emotional aspect, basis of mother and child’s health. The aim of this paper was to present the review of research results on advantages of natural feeding and benefits of breastfeeding, presentation of breast massage technique as a way of supporting natural feeding, as well as contraindications to breastfeeding. In spite of the propagation, the number of mothers who feed their children in natural way is still considerably low. At present, the American Academy of Paediatrics recommends nursing for 6 months, and continuing it until first year of child’s life (or longer, depending on mother or child’s needs), introducing, at the same time, supplementary food. The issue of breastfeeding should be widely spread among women mainly by midwifes, who should propagate nursing with commitment and provide proper information, emphasising its positive influence on the health of mother and child.
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    Subjective health profiles among Ukrainian students of Medical Vocational School / Subiektywne profile zdrowia wśród ukraińskiej młodzieży szkolnej Studium Medycznego
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Tsos, Anatolii ; Oliynyk, Oleksandr V. ; Szepeluk, Adam
    Background. Understanding various dimensions of health is a key factor to properly identify health risks. The purpose of the research is to acquire knowledge concerning positive health and survival skills by the Ukrainian students of Medical Vocational School in Lutsk. Material and methods. The study group comprised 467 female students aged 15-25 years old who were the attendants of Postsecondary Vocational School in Lutsk on: Pharmacy, Medicine, Obstetrics, Nursing and Laboratory Diagnostics specialties. A subjective questionnaire was used, which focused on: somatic, mental and social health profiles together with survival skills. Results. The results indicated the intensification of individual profiles, with the highest value of social health. Somatic health identified HR as its highest index, for mental health it was tolerance and for social health- respecting basic values. When it comes to the survival skill health profile tolerating body imbalance obtained the highest index. Conclusions. Most of the specialties showed a domination of different health profiles, which allowed to demonstrate forms of self-reported health models from the specialties of Nursing and Medicine.
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    The presence of anti-EBV antibodies as the cause of false positive results in the diagnostics of Lyme borreliosis / Obecność przeciwciał anty-EBV jako przyczyna wyników fałszywie pozytywnych w diagnostyce boreliozy z Lyme
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Plewik, Dorota ; Tokarska-Rodak, Małgorzata ; Paszkiewicz, Justyna
    Background. Laboratory diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis is based on the detection of anti-B. burgdorferi antibodies. Mononucleosis infection can lead to false positive results in serological diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis. Materials and methods. The experimental group comprised 60 patients diagnosed with Lyme borreliosis and 106 individuals professionally exposed to tick bites, with a positive result of ELISA anti-B. burgdorferi IgM test. The control group consisted of 150 healthy individuals. Immunoassay of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr viral capside antigen (EB-VCA) in the IgM class was carried out by the means of Western blot assay. Results. In two patients diagnosed with borreliosis the presence of IgM antibodies to EB-VCA was confirmed. In the group of individuals professionally exposed to tick bites and in the control group no anti-EB-VCA IgM antibodies were found. Conclusions. Anti-EBV IgM antibodies can lead to obtaining false positive results in Lyme borreliosis diagnostics. In the cases when clinical symptoms are not characteristic for Lyme borreliosis, and are accompanied by a positive result of anti-B. burgdorferi antibodies assay only in the IgM class, one has to take into consideration the occurrence of cross-reaction in the Western blot test and carry out differential diagnosis with infectious mononucleosis.
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    Diversity of physical activity among the school youth depending on the type of place of residence / Zróżnicowanie aktywności fizycznej młodzieży szkolnej w zależności od rodzaju miejsca zamieszkania
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-04-07) Bergier, Józef ; Niźnikowska, Ewelina ; Bergier, Barbara ; Junger, Ján ; Ács, Pongrác
    Background. The objective of the study was to reveal diversity of physical activity among the school youth depending on the type of place of residence (single-family house, block of flats). Material and methods. The research conducted in 2015 covered 646 students from junior high schools and post-gymnasium schools in Biała Podlaska with an average age of 18,8 ± 0,84 years. The method of research which was applied was the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) within its full form. Conclusions. It was indicated that the school youth, including in particular boys residing in family houses show higher level of physical activity than their peers living in blocks of flats.
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    Non-specific connective tissue dysplasia – a risk factor for postoperative thrombosis in the venous system of lower extremities / Nieswoista dysplazja tkanki łącznej - czynnik ryzyka w przypadku pooperacyjnej zakrzepicy układu żylnego w kończynach dolnych
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Venher, Ihor ; Kostiv, Sviatoslav ; Nenashko, Inna
    Background. Deep vein thrombosis of lower extremities and pulmonary embolism have common pathogenic roots and are the most common cause of poor blood circulation. Several factors that contribute to the development of thrombosis in the venous system are identified and must be taken into consideration in the process of preparing for surgery. Material and methods. 472 patients were examined and operated in departments of surgery of municipal institution of Ternopil regional council Ternopil University Hospital in 2010-2014. In the process of surgical treatment thromboprophylaxis was applied according to sectoral protocols [1]. Results. In postoperative period thrombotic process in the system IVC was diagnosed in 96 (20.34%) patients. The incidence of postoperative thrombosis in the IVC system was directly related to the risk of the venous thromboembolic complications. dysplasia; in 27 (45.1%) observations detected asthenic type of constitution, in 18 (36.6%) – hypermorbid syndrome, in 31 (57.7%) – varicose veins (class C1 – 27 cases, class C2 – 14 cases). In the laboratory study the indicators of metabolic products connective tissue level of total oxyproline exceeded the reference value at 41.77% (p <0.001), free oxyproline – by 46.85% (p <0.001), and bound oxyproline – 31.71% (p <0.001). Conclusions. Established that non-specific connective tissue dysplasia ca
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    Health properties of selected herbal plants / Właściwości prozdrowotne wybranych roślin zielarskich
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Kozak, Marta ; Sobczak, Paweł ; Żukiewicz-Sobczak, Wioletta
    Herbs contain many biologically active natural substances and their properties have made it possible for people to use herbs in cooking and medicine for centuries. The use of herbal mixtures can prevent the illnesses, regenerate the body, regulate intestinal flora, strengthen the nervous,respiratory, digestive and circulatory systems. The objective of the study is the presentation ofselected species of medicinal plants which are important to human body. Valuable, healthy properties of herbs result from the contained within them biologically active compounds such as glycosides, flavonoids, alkaloids, essential oils, tannins, bitterness, locks, pectin, minerals and vitamins. Properly matched herbs are natural and safe agents for treatment of many illnesses. Herbal preparations are prepared from fresh or dried, suitably comminuted plants and can be used internally and externally. They help to maintain good health and generally strengthen the body. Herbs are not only used in herbal medicine, but also in the food, cosmetic and perfumery industries. Herbal medicine is an effective method to take care of health by preventing illnesses and their treatment. Herbs have antibacterial properties, reduce the risk of cardio-vascular diseases and cancer, they can reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood and provide support to the respiratory and digestive systems. The proper selection of herbs and method of they consume is critical, because some of them have toxic properties, and various kinds of illnesses or specified physiological states constitute contraindications to their use.
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    Health-promoting effects of Manuka honey / Prozdrowotne działanie miodu Manuka
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Grzebisz, Natalia ; Grzebisz, Elwira
    Honey properties are determined by the level of methylglyoxal (antimicrobial substance) from 30 to 550 in the case of MGO method or from 5 to 20 by UMF method. Previous studies have shown that high levels of methylglyoxal in Manuka honey support the body’s defense mechanisms, mainly by stimulating the growth of probiotic intestinal bacteria. The antibacterial properties of honey make it possible to use it to treat wounds and bedsores and prevent inflammation in the body, which is important in a sports training. The most significant study results showed that honey has a positive effect on increasing the body’s immune response as it is highly antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It means it can be used in healing wounds by stopping the growth of harmful bacteria, for example : Staphylococcus aureus. Its intake prevents the atherosclerosis. Moreover, acetylcholine present in Manuka honey lowers blood pressure and improves blood circulation, choline has a protective effect on the liver and increases the secretion of bile. Metal ions stimulate the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin. The high content of methylglyoxal, and thus, the specific health benefits of Manuka honey can be used in the diet and supplementation of athletes. Changes occurring in the body due to physical exercise, like the oxidative stress, increase the level of free radicals ,and in result,cause a fall in the exercise potential of the body as well as reduce the immunological barrier. This problem can be particularly observed in winter athletes. Current research results on pro-health properties of Manuka honey have indicated that it can counteract those negative effects. Namely, negative factors of physical exercise are blocked in an athlete’s body by honey [1], and Manuka honey may, in particular, have a positive impact on the health of physically active people.
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    Subjective assessment of health and quality of life in women using hormonal contraceptives / Subiektywna ocena zdrowia i jakości życia wśród kobiet stosujących antykoncepcję hormonalną
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Arkhipova, Darya ; Tishchenko, Evgeniy ; Shauliuk, Pavel ; Kukharchik, Yulia
    Background. Modern hormonal contraceptives are effective remedies for the prevention of undesirable pregnancies, have a positive impact on the health of women, and serious complications at their using meet seldom. However, 30-50% of women refuse to hormonal contraception during the first year of using. The main reasons for the refusal are side effects and a fear of their appearing. Material and methods. Our objective was to study the influence of hormonal contraceptives on the health and quality of life of women. We carried out the anonymousquestioning of 145 patients at the age of 20-39 years which were on a treatment in obstetric and gynecological hospitals of the Grodno region and ever used hormonal contraceptives. Results. Hormonal contraceptives are highly effective at regular using. Side effects are widespread and were found in 9 of 10 (90.4%) women. However in 73.3% of cases they disappear during the first 3 months. Some women admitted that new diseases were diagnosed for them in a usage time of hormonal contraception. Gastritis was almost at every fifth respondent (18.6%), that requires attention. Conclusions. The most of women are satisfied with hormonal contraception. The half of respondents are ready to continue using despite side effects, and every third – if other hormonal contraceptive will be suitable. The quality of life of the women using hormonal contraceptives can be estimated as close to average norm.
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    Nutritional habits and physical activity of the youth of Latvia considering gender differences / Zachowania żywieniowe i aktywność fizyczna młodzieży łotewskiej z uwzględnieniem płci
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Ignatjeva, Angelina ; Bergier, Józef
    Introduction. Nutritional habits and physical activity are fundamental for a healthy lifestyle. The aim of the paper is to present differences in the area of important pillars of health taking into account youth’s gender. Material and methods. The research was conducted on Polish high school students in Riga, Latvia. The diagnostic survey method was used with International Physical Activity Questionnaire - IPAQ’s short version and the Health Behaviour Questionnaire. Results. There are major differences in health behaviour between girls and boys, including willingness to lose and gain weight, various motives for exercising to gain or lose body weight and the fear of weight gain. The field of physical activity regarding greater activity and participation in intensive exercises was dominated by boys. Conclusions. The school process of eating habits education and physical activity should be modified.
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    The relationship between emotional state and the consumption of foods rich in carbohydrates by young adults / Związek między stanem emocjonalnym a konsumpcją produktów bogatych w węglowodany przez młodych dorosłych
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Jaworski, Mariusz ; Szatańska, Marta Izabela ; Sawicka, Sylwia
    Background. High intake of carbohydrates, especially simple sugars, by young adults is associated with the consumption of highly processed foods. This leads to the development of overweight, obesity and various somatic diseases. Identification of factors contributing to the increased consumption of this product group is a very important area of research in the field of public health. Emotional state may be one of such factors. This research aims at analyzing the relationship between consumption of selected groups of foods rich in carbohydrates and actual affective states on the one hand, and relatively constant emotional features on the other hand, in case of young adults. Material and methods. The study was conducted among 120 young adults aged between 18 and to 38 years old. The questionnaire research method, combined with prospective evaluation of diets technique, was used in the study. Two research instruments were used in the research: the scale of positive and negative feelings and food intake frequency questionnaire FQQ. Results. Our research confirmed the relationship between both affective state and relatively constant emotional features with consumption of selected products groups containing carbohydrates, especially simple sugars and glycogen, both in case of women and men. The said relationship has been demonstrated both in case of positive and negative emotions. The study did not confirm the relationship between affective state and consumption of chocolate. Conclusions. The observed relations can be used in the prevention of first degree, taking into account gender differences. It can also be used in potential therapeutic interactions, especially in the field of proper nutrition.
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    Prevention of cardiovascular risk factors in postmenopausal women receiving transdermal hormonal replacement therapy / Zapobieganie sercowo-naczyniowym czynnikom ryzyka u kobiet pomenopauzalnych otrzymujących przezskórną hormonalną terapię zastępczą
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Sieja, Krzysztof
    Postmenopausal women have higher risks and incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to premenopausal. In Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) studies restricted to younger postmenopausal women show that initiation of hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) closer to menopause reduced the risk of CVD. The aim of the study was the evaluation of the actual state of knowledge connected with the influence on transdermal hormonal replacement therapy (HRT), in early postmenopausal women, on the concentrations of sex hormones, lipids, coagulation markers and other parameters associated with cardiovascular risk. In women receiving transdermal hormonal replacement therapy, the significant decrease of concentrations of TC, LDL-C, lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, fibrinogen, C-reactive protein, and the increase of concentrations of HDL-C, PC-protein, PS-protein and antithrombin III in blood serum were found. This regimen did not increase arterial blood pressure. Conclusions: 1. In early postmenopausal women receiving transdermal hormonal replacement therapy the levels of estradiol, estrone and progesterone in blood serum assured the optimal concentration of these hormones. − 2. Long-term transdermal hormonal replacement therapy in early postmenopausal women resulted in beneficial effects on the concentration of sex hormones, lipids, coagulation markers and other parameters associated with cardiovascular risk. − 3. Favourable biophysical and biochemical results of the long – term transdermal hormonal replacement therapy, indicate that the presented mode of hormonal treatment is the procedure of choice in the prophylaxis and treatment of early postmenopausal women with the biochemical risk factors of arteriosclerotic vascular diseases.
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    Infections caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato / Zakażenia wywołane przez Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2016-06-20) Tokarska-Rodak, Małgorzata
    Lyme disease is a multisystem illness caused by an infection with the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. The illness is identified in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere [1], but the risk of infection is determined by geographical location and the frequency of occurrence of spirochetes in animal reservoirs and vectors. Among European countries, Lyme disease occurs most frequently in Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Sweden and Poland [2]. In Western Europe, a great variability in the frequency of occurrence is observed. Lyme disease has been most frequently diagnosed in Sweden with 464 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and least frequently in Italy with 0.001 per 100,000 inhabitants [3]. According to the data of Polish National Institute of Public Health - National Institute of Hygiene, the incidence of Lyme disease is systematically increasing. In 2013 12,754 of cases of Lyme disease were registered (incidence rate 33.1 per 100,000 inhabitants) [4] and in 2014 this number increased to 13,870 (incidence rate 36.0 per 100 00 inhabitants) [5]. The highest incidence rates in 2013 and 2014 were observed in the Podlasie region, 100.2 per 100,000 inhabitants and 106.8 per 100,000 respectively [4,5]. The preliminary epidemiologic data show that in the period from January to December 2015 13,624 cases of Lyme disease were diagnosed in Poland (incidence rate 35.4 per 100 000 inhabitants) [6].