2022, Volume 16, Issue 2

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    Structural and functional reorganization of the heart and its relationship with physical activities in elite football players
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Lyzohub, Volodymyr ; Khomenko, Serhii ; Kozhemiako, Tetiana ; Shpaniuk, Vitalii ; Pustovalov, Vitalii
    Background. The aim of the study was the evaluation of the structural and functional reorganization of the heart and their relationship with physical activity in elite football players. Material and methods. Characteristics of the myocardium and physical activity were studied using the Catapult Vector S7 GPS-sport telemetry system, “Polar” heart rate monitor, and echocardioscope. Results. Physical activity in the mode of high-speed running during games was found to contribute to an increase in playing activities of football players and structural and functional characteristics of the heart. A correlation (r=0.35-0.51; p=0.021-0.043) was obtained between the performance of football players, which was measured by distance, heart rate, cardiac output, stroke volume, stroke index, left ventricle mass. Statistically significant differences were found in the structural and functional characteristics of the myocardium: end-diastolic volume, endsystolic volume, stroke volume, stroke index, ejection fraction, myocardial contractility index, and left ventricle mass for groups of players with different gradations of distance in the mode of high-speed running. Conclusions. It was found that there is a relationship between the physical activities of highly qualified football players in the mode of speed running with the characteristics of the pumping function of the heart.
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    Knowledge of professionally active nurses from the Podkarpackie and Małopolskie voivodeships on selected allergies and food intolerances
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Kwaśna, Weronika Anna ; Łabuzek, Monika ; Grochowska, Aneta
    Background. This work aimed to assess nurses’ knowledge about gluten allergies and lactose intolerance, as well as the principles of dietotherapy in these diseases. Material and methods. This study used a diagnostic survey method. The research tool was the authors’ survey questionnaire. The study was conducted in January and February of 2019 on a group of 306 nurses from the voivodeships of Podkarpackie and Małopolskie. Verification of differences between variables was made using the chi-square (χ2) independence test assuming a statistical significance p-value of <0.05. Results. Research showed that the level of knowledge in these areas increases significantly with nurses’ age and job seniority. Among nurses working for more than 15 years, a satisfactory level of knowledge was achieved by 79.5% of respondents. An acceptable level of knowledge about the selected food allergies and intolerances was more frequently achieved among nurses from Podkarpackie (76.5%) than nurses from Małopolskie (51.0%). Respondents that actively engage themselves in solving other people’s problems (80%) showed more profound knowledge of the discussed topic. Conclusions. The study group showed sufficient knowledge of gluten allergies, lactose intolerances, and dietotherapy for these diseases. Age and job seniority have a significant influence on the level of knowledge of nurses.
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    Physical activity and mental health of students from Poland and Belarus in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: reflections on the purpose of a research project
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Baj-Korpak, Joanna ; Zaworski, Kamil ; Shpakou, Andrei ; Szymczuk, Ewa
    Knowledge of the medical-psychological and socio-cultural determinants of physical activity (PA) and mental health is still unsatisfactory. A dominance of diagnostic over explanatory studies and a focus on the association of PA and mental health status with unmodified demographic variables characterizes most research in this area. The aim of the proposed project is to determine PA levels and psychological adaptation to stress among students from Poland and Belarus in the context of different anti-pandemic strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. John Paul II University of Applied Sciences in Biala Podlaska (Poland) and Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno (Belarus) were chosen for the study, as despite the universities being located a relatively small distance from each other, they are in different countries and subject to different anti-pandemic strategies. The proposed survey will include approximately 800 medical and health sciences students (approximately 400 from each university). Nine standardized survey instruments will be used: IPAQ-SF, MBI, SWLS, CECS, GSES, Mini-COPE, STAI, TSK, and GHQ-28. The outcome of the research will be the identification of the medical-psychological and socio-cultural determinants that influence psychological adaptation and PA levels of students experiencing different anti-pandemic strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Selected treatment approaches for metabolic syndrome
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Pęczkowska, Anna ; Kaziród, Artur
    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an important risk factor for premature death amongst the Polish population. In 2014, CVD accounted for 45.1% of all deaths. According to a World Health Organization expert analysis published in 2004, around 80% of cases of CVD, stroke and type 2 diabetes mellitus are preventable if the most important risk factors can be addressed. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) defines a constellation of risk factors, including obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, associated with the development of CVD. National cross-sectional research on the health of Poles indicates that over 90% of men and 89% of women have at least one risk factor. It is estimated that in the coming years the number of obese people will increase and the incidence of diabetes and arterial hypertension will increase. This paper presents the most important and effective methods for the treatment of MetS, which include a well-balanced diet, physical activity, vibrotherapy, and pharmacotherapy. Effective action taken early on can reduce not only mortality risk, but also decrease prevalence and disability and improve the quality of life of Polish citizens.
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    Amplitude-time characteristics of women’s brain activity associated with the motor response in the Stop-Signal task paradigm
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Morenko, Alevtyna ; Korzhyk, Olha ; Morenko, Olena
    Background. The amplitude-temporal characteristics of the event-related potentials of the cortex associated with the motor response were studied in women using the Stop-Signal task paradigm. Material and methods. The research involved 48 healthy, right-handed female volunteers between the ages of 18 and 23 years. Event-related potentials in the frontal, central, and parietal cortices were analyzed. The latency periods of the N2 and P3 components as well as the amplitudes of the N2 and P3 waves were determined. Results. The performance of the motor task in the Stop-Signal task paradigm was accompanied by a predominance of the N2 latency component in the parietal cortex areas, primarily in the right hemisphere, and the P3 component amplitude in the frontal area of the left hemisphere. A bilateral cortex response was revealed in the P3 latency component and the inter-peak amplitude of the P2N2 event-related potential interval. The local potential shift in the N2P3 peak interval was recorded in the right central and parietal areas, with a higher amplitude in the left hemisphere. Conclusions. The established characteristics of induced brain activity in women may support the idea of the multistage inhibitory process, which can require additional reassessment and categorization of the stimulus at the time of transition from the stage of an action’s “suspension” to its complete “cancellation.”
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    The condition of the masticatory muscle group in the treatment of patients with reduced occlusion height
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Grygus, Igor ; Kostyshyn, Andrii ; Ilnytska, Oleksandra ; Ornat, Halyna
    Background. Dysfunction of the masticatory muscle group occurs in all types of masticatory system pathology. This is sometimes associated with changes in the musculoskeletal system, which are manifested in hypertension and hypotonia of the masticatory group of muscles, that cause a decrease in occlusal height. Material and methods. There were 123 patients enrolled, aged 35-54 years, who were made temporary fixed, fiberglass-reinforced plastic prostheses for the upper or lower jaw. There are several methods to improve the quality of orthopedic treatment with fixed bridges with reduced occlusal height, considering the condition of the masticatory muscles. One is the use of temporary fixed structures that provide a gradual increase in occlusal height, allow muscles to adapt to new conditions, and promote restructuring of “usual” myostatic reflexes. Results. To examine the effect of fixed structures on the m. masseter and m. temporalis, a technology for the manufacture of advanced temporary bridges was developed. This allowed us to study the process of masticatory muscle group adaptation to fixed orthopedic structures kept on the abutment teeth of patients without fractures for 6 months. In addition, it was possible to prepare the dental and maxillofacial system for permanent orthopedic treatment. Conclusions. Determination of the average total values of m. masseter and m. temporalis allowed us to establish the most effective intervention for patients with reduced occlusion height before, 1 month, and 6 months after temporary orthopedic treatment. There was a tendency for patients of all groups to approach the absolute symmetry.
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    Prediction of type 2 diabetes mellitus using feature selection-based machine learning algorithms
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Yilmaz, Atinç
    Background. The aim of this study is to develop and evaluate a machine learning model for the early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes to allow for treatments to be applied in the early stages of the disease. Material and methods. A proposed hybrid machine learning model was developed and applied to the Early-stage diabetes risk prediction dataset from the UCI database. The prediction success of the proposed model was compared with other machine learning models. Pearson’s correlation and SelectKBest feature selection methods were employed to examine the relationships between the dataset input parameters and the results. Results. Of the 520 patients included in the dataset, 320 were diagnosed with diabetes and 328 (63.08%) were males. The most commonly observed diabetes diagnosis criterion was obesity (n=482, 83.08%). While the strongest feature detected with Pearson’s correlation was polyuria, the strongest feature detected with SelectKBest was polydipsia. With Pearson’s feature extraction, the most successful machine learning method was the proposed hybrid method, with an accuracy of 97.28%. Using SelectKBest feature selection, the same model was able to predict type 2 diabetes with accuracy of 95.16%. Conclusions. Early detection of type 2 diabetes will allow for a prompter and more effective treatment of the patient. Thus, use of the proposed model may help to improve the quality of patient care and lower the number of deaths caused by this disease.
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    The study of the TOCA football system for developing complex sport-specific skills among junior football players
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Szabó, Zoltán Tamás ; Ács, Pongrác
    Background. Numerous studies show that in addition to football’s physical and cognitive requirements, there is an increasing emphasis on acquiring a high level of technical skills at an early age. The aim of the research is to investigate an innovative football delivery machine used for technical skill development under two different training systems. Material and methods. Physiological parameters and locomotor skills were examined with a Polar Team Pro device during the study. Results. Significant differences were found in the results for maximum heart rate (p=0.015), number of sprints (p=0.009), time-proportionate running distance (p=0.000), and highintensity accelerations (p=0.002) and decelerations (p=0.001). Conclusions. The football delivery machine provided a more intense training session for athletes in terms of micro-movements. However, in terms of physiological parameters, the intensity did not reach the values measured during a traditional technical training session.
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    The effect of an incubator cover designed to prevent noise and light on physiological parameters of preterm infants in a neonatal intensive care unit
    (Akademia Bialska Nauk Stosowanych im. Jana Pawła II, 2022-06-30) Karadağ, Özge Eda ; Balci, Serap
    Background. In order to support the physical and neurodevelopment of infants, they should be protected from intense light and noise in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For this reason, specially designed incubator covers may be used to reduce noise and light in the NICU. Material and methods. The study was conducted as a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study, on a single group between February and May of 2015, in the NICU of a training and research hospital. The study sample consisted of 30 preterm infants selected randomly and according to inclusion criteria. Written and verbal consent was obtained from the family before starting the study. Data were collected using an information form, registration form, and sound level meter and a vital sign monitor. Results. The mean heart rate at 30 minutes was 134.93±14.63 beats per minute (bpm) in preterm infants in the incubator without a cover, and 131.63±11.95 bpm for preterm infants in the covered incubator. There was a statistically significant difference between the means. The mean respiratory rate at 30 minutes was 45.16±10.48 in preterms in the incubator without a cover and 41.95±9.86 in preterms in the covered incubator, and the difference between the means was significant. Conclusions. Incubator covers were effective at decreasing noise levels, and had a positive impact on the physiological parameters of preterms.