Lack of association between two genetic polymorphisms of SOD2 (rs2758339 and rs5746136) and the risk of opium dependency
Conclusions The present data revealed that the rs2758339 and rs5746136 polymorphisms of SOD2 are not risk factors for dependency to opium. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 8, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Spectral heart rate variability and selected biochemical markers for autonomic activity in rats under pentobarbital anesthesia
Conclusions Our preliminary findings imply that NA correlates with global autonomic activity (TP) and with the values of sympathetically-driven components (VLF and LF). Furthermore, VIP seems to correlate with specific measures of parasympathetic drive (HF and nHF), but only in male rats. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 6, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Utilization of MRI technique in the patient population admitted between 2011 and 2015 to the University Clinical Hospital in Olsztyn
Conclusions This study reports on MRI utilization at the UCH, and discusses the use of MRI in the best interest of patient. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 6, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Properties of bovine colostrum and the possibilities of use
Conclusions Summing up, further use of products based on colostrum both in healthy individuals – prevention, as well as with some diseases is justified. The interest in questioned substance is rising due to vast scientific and clinical research underlining the significance of colostrum in feeding of human beings. Scientists predict that products based on colostrum may play a significant role on the functional products market in the future. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 5, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Application of transthoracic lung ultrasound in the diagnosis of pulmonary edema at ICU patients – Literature review
Conclusions Medical ultrasound is a simple, fast, cheap and reproducible method of evaluating the respiratory system and seems to be one of the most promising imaging techniques for the diagnosis of lung diseases and monitoring of respiratory functions. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The plight of protamine for heparin reversal in sensitized individuals
Conclusions Identification of patient risk factors prior to protamine administration could result in (1) avoidance of protamine administration or (2) improved preparation for potential anaphylaxis. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Adversive seizure as a clinical manifestation of the atrioventricular block
Conclusions An interdisciplinary diagnostic approach, carefully conducted interview and an appropriate selection of additional examinations and tests are essential for a proper differential diagnosis of seizure-like incidents. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Low back pain in the overhead athletes: Evaluation and treatment based on movement system
Conclusions (1) The MS approach allows to identify the incorrect movement and to relate it with pain symptoms. (2) Reeducation of motor control based on movement system evaluation allows decreasing pain symptoms. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 2, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Dr Google as the source of health information – the results of pilot qualitative study
Conclusions Women search the Internet for health information more often than men and the scope of their search is broader. The Internet helps to shape basic knowledge, makes it possible to formulate questions asked to the physician and to understand the information provided by a physician. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Sports activities and satisfaction of living of men after cervical spinal cord injury
Conclusions The age and athletic activity of the study participants is a key factor of live satisfaction. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - July 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Reviewer Acknwowledgment
Publication date: Available online 1 June 2017 Source:Polish Annals of Medicine (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - June 1, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Evaluation of weak links of musculoskeletal system and experiencing pain in children and adolescents attending ballet school
Conclusions (1) Among the children and adolescents were weak links in their cervical, thoracic and lumbar region of the spine. (2) School type does not have a significant impact on the occurrence of weak links in musculoskeletal system while region of the spine and the direction of movement have a substantive influence on weak links occurrence. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - May 26, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Possibilities of using ultrasound for diagnosis of invasive pulmonary mucormycosis – A case study
Conclusions (1) TUS is a widely available and inexpensive diagnostic method that is characterized by the absence of adverse effects, and its applicability in the diagnosis of pulmonary disorders other than invasive fungal infections is well documented. (2) Ultrasonographic analysis of lesions facilitates differentiation between bacterial and fungal pneumonia, and the high sensitivity and specificity of the procedure compared to CT scans as a reference method supports the reliability of ultrasound scans in the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). (3) The use of TUS in the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary muco...
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - May 6, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis associated with uveitis and cystoid macular edema treated with adalimumab: A case report and literature review
Conclusions After careful consideration of the patient's underlying and comorbid conditions and previous treatment failures, adalimumab was instituted and continued since (1) its efficacy in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is well-documented; (2) obesity is not thought to affect its effectiveness; (3) in uveitis adalimumab acts quickly and induces long-term remission; (4) a significant improvement of hemostasis and fibrynolytic balance has been observed in patients on TNF-α inhibitors and adalimumab could be continued after the TIA. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - March 19, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Effect of lumbopelvic myofascial force transmission on glenohumeral kinematics – A myo-fascia-biomechanical hypothesis
Conclusions The implication of the new medical hypothesis may substantiate the understanding of the clinicians on the connections between the LP and the contralateral GHJ to consider a global myo-fascial–skeletal management of shoulder disorders. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - March 18, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
