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Streletz LJ, Reyes PF, Zalewska M, Katz L, Fariello RG. Computer analysis of EEG activity in dementia of the Alzheimer's type and Huntington's disease. Neurobiol Aging 1990; 11:15-20. [PMID: 2139184 DOI: 10.1016/0197-4580(90)90057-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Computer analysis of the EEG was obtained in the course of evaluation of 35 patients with Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (DAT) and Huntington's disease (HD), and compared to 20 age-matched normal controls. On-line computer analysis of the EEG consisted of: 1) compressed spectral array (CSA) displays (2-6 channels); 2) relative frequency power (4 bands) and 3) an averaged frequency power function [( alpha/alpha + theta power (microV 2)] X 100 = % EEG Power function). Frequency power reflected increased theta, and reduced alpha components, in patient groups. Significant correlation was obtained between % EEG Power function, and clinical stage of dementia. This function correctly identified 17/25 DAT, and 7/10 HD patients, and gave additional quantification to the primary EEG.
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Hruby Z, Sliwiński J, Molin I, Zalewska M, Knysz B, Czyz W, Steciwko A, Bogucki J, Gładysz A. High prevalence of antibodies to hepatitis C virus in three haemodialysis centres in south-western Poland. Nephrol Dial Transplant 1993; 8:740-3. [PMID: 7692355 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/8.8.740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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We assessed the prevalence of anti-hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) antibodies and markers of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in patients of three haemodialysis centres before initiating anti-HBV vaccinations. Of the 94 patients, 39 (41.5%) were anti-HCV positive (+) and 81 (86.2%) were anti-hepatitis B core antigen (HBc) positive. There was a high rate of anti-HBc positivity among anti-HCV (+) patients (92.3%), although the presence of anti-HCV and anti-HBc antibodies were not significantly related to each other. Multiple blood transfusions (> 5 units) was a risk factor for development of HCV infection (P < 0.02), while none of our patients admitted intravenous drug abuse. Although 53.8% of anti-HCV (+) patients have had moderate serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations during the study period, none has had considerable liver disease, nor did the increased ALT correlate with the presence of anti-HCV. Only two of 17 staff members participating in the survey were anti-HCV (+), though almost every one gave a history of accidental needlestick exposure. All the study subjects were human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative. Our results, obtained with the second-generation, highly specific enzyme immunoassay and verified by the immunoblot assay for anti-HCV antibodies, support a recent suggestion that earlier reports might have underestimated the true prevalence of anti-HCV antibodies in haemodialysis patients.
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Pham TNQ, Mulrooney-Cousins PM, Mercer SE, MacParland SA, Inglot M, Zalewska M, Simon K, Michalak TI. Antagonistic expression of hepatitis C virus and alpha interferon in lymphoid cells during persistent occult infection. J Viral Hepat 2007; 14:537-48. [PMID: 17650287 PMCID: PMC7166844 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2006.00834.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Detection of residual HCV in individuals with SVR after treatment of CHC can be significantly heightened by analyzing ex vivo mitogen-activated T and B lymphocytes and applying sensitive nucleic acid amplification assays. However, it remained unknown if synergistic activation of lymphocytes and monocytes would further augment HCV detection, if viral replication becomes universally upregulated in treated cells, and if examining sequential sera and lymphoid cells would improve detection of occult infection. Using paired sera and lymphoid cells collected 1 year apart from 17 individuals with normal liver enzymes for up to 72 months after SVR, it was found that simultaneous activation of lymphocytes and monocytes enhanced identification of silent HCV infection and revealed that in some cases monocytes were the principal immune cell type where HCV persisted. Testing of serial samples further increased detection of occult infection. Ultimately, by combining the above two approaches, all individuals with SVR were found to be silent carriers of HCV. Clonal sequencing revealed HCV variations in sera and lymphoid cells and evolution of viral genomes confirming ongoing virus replication. Surprisingly, similar to those with CHC, naive lymphoid cells from some individuals carried approximately 10(3) HCV copies/microg total RNA. HCV loads in naive lymphoid cells predetermined the outcome of ex vivo stimulation with respect to upregulation or inhibition of HCV replication. HCV RNA levels in occult infection were inversely proportional to the expression of IFNalpha and IFN-inducible MxA, but not to IFNgamma or tumour necrosis factor alpha in naive and mitogen-treated lymphoid cells.
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Kowalska K, Zalewska M, Milnerowicz H. The Application of Capillary Electrophoresis in the Determination of Glutathione in Healthy Women's Blood. J Chromatogr Sci 2014; 53:353-9. [DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/bmu035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Oksiuta Z, Perkowski K, Osuchowski M, Zalewska M, Andrzejczuk M. Microstructure and thermal properties of mechanically alloyed W-1%TiC powder consolidated via two-step HIPping. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2017.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Półtorak A, Wyrwisz J, Moczkowska M, Marcinkowska-Lesiak M, Stelmasiak A, Ulanicka U, Zalewska M, Wierzbicka A, Sun DW. Correlation between instrumental texture and colour quality attributes with sensory analysis of selected cheeses as affected by fat contents. Int J Food Sci Technol 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.12707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ząbek T, Semik-Gurgul E, Ropka-Molik K, Szmatoła T, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Zalewska M, Kościuczuk E, Wnuk M, Bagnicka E. Short communication: Locus-specific interrelations between gene expression and DNA methylation patterns in bovine mammary gland infected by coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative staphylococci. J Dairy Sci 2020; 103:10689-10695. [PMID: 32952032 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pathogens are able to alter the cell cycle program and immune response of the host by changing the transcription and epigenetics of genes responsible for cell cycle control and inflammation. In this regard, we evaluated interrelations between DNA methylation and expression of autophagy, apoptosis, and lipid metabolism-related genes in a sample set of mammary gland secretory tissue sections derived from bovine mammary glands infected with coagulase-negative and coagulase-positive staphylococci. We assessed relative transcript abundance and DNA bisulfite sequencing in loci of the ATG5, IGF1R, TERT, and DGAT1 genes. Lack of DNA methylation in ATG5 and DGAT1 loci might be associated with maintenance of ATG5 and DGAT1 expression regardless of the health status of bovine mammary gland. Complete methylation of intragenic CpG regions in the IGF1R locus was apparently not related to the presence of its transcript in the investigated udder parenchyma samples. Detected hypermethylation of the TERT upstream element was associated with a small amount of TERT mRNA in bovine mammary gland, regardless of the presence, or absence, of the pathogen. A significant decrease in TERT gene expression in tissue sections of mammary gland free of bacteria and in those infected with coagulase-positive staphylococci was observed in parenchyma samples infected with coagulase-negative staphylococci. Two possible explanations are the direct involvement of the TERT gene in the etiology of bovine mastitis or the increase of TERT mRNA due to activation of the MAPK signaling pathway in response to release of exotoxins by coagulase-negative bacteria in the bovine mammary gland.
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Zalewska M, Jerzy M. MUTATION SPECTRUM IN DENDRANTHEMA GRANDIFLORA TZVELEV AFTER IN VIVO AND IN VITRO REGENERATION OF PLANTS FROM IRRADIATED LEAVES. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1997. [DOI: 10.17660/actahortic.1997.447.122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Kowalik B, Michałowski T, Pająk J, Taciak M, Zalewska M. The effect of live yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and their metabolites on ciliate fauna, fibrolytic and amylolytic activity, carbohydrate digestion and fermentation in the rumen of goats. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND FEED SCIENCES 2011. [DOI: 10.22358/jafs/66206/2011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Maly IP, Arnold M, Krieger K, Zalewska M, Sasse D. The intramucosal distribution of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase activity in rats. HISTOCHEMISTRY 1992; 98:311-5. [PMID: 1283161 DOI: 10.1007/bf00270015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Using qualitative and microquantitative histo-chemical techniques, alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase activity was studied in the gastric mucosa of male and female rats. Alcohol dehydrogenase was demonstrated by staining reactions with maximum activity in surface and neck cells and with clearly weaker activity also in parietal cells. Aldehyde dehydrogenase could be detected in surface and neck cells, and also to a comparable degree in the parietal cells. Quantitative analyses of microdissected samples yielded high values for alcohol dehydrogenase activity exclusively in the superficial part of the gastric mucosa, whereas low-Km aldehyde dehydrogenase activity showed a decreasing gradient from the surface to the deeper parts of the mucosa. Sex differences could not be confirmed.
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Zalewska M, Furmańczyk K, Jaworski S, Niemiro W, Samoliński B. The prevalence of asthma and declared asthma in Poland on the basis of ECAP survey using correspondence analysis. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2013; 2013:597845. [PMID: 23401722 PMCID: PMC3562612 DOI: 10.1155/2013/597845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2012] [Revised: 11/26/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Results of epidemiological and public health surveys are often presented in the form of cross-classification tables. It is sometimes difficult to analyze data described in this way and to understand relations between variables. Graphical methods such as correspondence analysis are more convenient and useful. Our paper describes an application of correspondence analysis to epidemiological research. We apply the basic concepts of correspondence analysis like profiles, chi-square distance to medical data concerning prevalence of asthma. We aim at describing the relationship between asthma, region, and age. The data presented in this paper come from Epidemiology of Allergy in Poland (ECAP) survey in years 2006-2008. Correspondence analysis shows that there is a fundamental difference in the structure of age groups for people with symptoms compared to those who have declared asthma (regardless of the level of symptoms of asthma and the level of declaration). The variable which best differentiates declared asthma in all regions is "wheezing and whistling." Correspondence analysis also shows significant differences between locations. Our analyses are performed in the R package "ca".
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Szymanek-Pasternak A, Marchewka Z, Szymańska B, Filipowski H, Długosz, Zalewska M, Knysz B. Assessment of the usefulness of β2-microglobulin and retinol binding protein for the purpose of testing kidney function in HIV-positive patients. HIV & AIDS REVIEW 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hivar.2014.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Streletz L, Fariello R, Reyes P, Catz L, Zalewska M. Computer analysis of EEG activity in Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1985. [DOI: 10.1016/0013-4694(85)90201-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Bogusławska-Jaworska J, Gorczyńska E, Seyfried H, Gładysz A, Zalewska M. Passive and active anti-hepatitis B immunization of children with hematological malignancies. HAEMATOLOGY AND BLOOD TRANSFUSION 1987; 30:530-4. [PMID: 2957286 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-71213-5_93] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Golec M, Zembala-John J, Fronczek M, Konka A, Bochenek A, Wystyrk K, Botor H, Zalewska M, Chrapiec M, Kasperczyk S, Brzoza Z, Bułdak RJ. Relationship between anthropometric and body composition parameters and anti-SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG titers in females vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the heterologous vaccination course: A cohort study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0287128. [PMID: 37310975 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this cohort study was to evaluate the relationship between anthropometric and body composition parameters and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG titers in a group of females who were vaccinated against COVID-19 with two doses of ChAdOx1 vaccine and then boosted with the BNT162b2 vaccine. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group consisted of 63 women. Basic demographic and clinical data were collected. To assess the anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin G titers following the vaccination, five blood draws were performed: 1) before the first dose, 2) before the second dose, 3) 14-21 days after the primary vaccination, 4) before the booster, and 5) 21 days after the booster. Blood samples were analyzed using a two-step enzymatic chemiluminescent assay. Body mass index and body composition were evaluated using bioelectrical impedance analysis. To select the most distinguishing parameters and correlations between anthropometric and body composition parameters and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG titers, factor analysis using the Principal Component Analysis was conducted. RESULTS Sixty-three females (mean age: 46.52 years) who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. 40 of them (63.50%) participated in the post-booster follow-up. After receiving two doses of the ChAdOx1 vaccine, the study group's anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG titers were 67.19 ± 77.44 AU/mL (mean ± SD), whereas after receiving a heterologous mRNA booster, the level of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG titers was about three-times higher and amounted to 212.64 ± 146.40 AU/mL (mean ± SD). Our data shows that seropositivity, obesity, non-fat-related, and fat-related body composition parameters all had a significant effect on the level of IgG titer after a two-dose vaccination of ChAdOx1. However, only non-fat-related and fat-related body composition parameters had a significant effect on the IgG titer after booster vaccination. CONCLUSION COVID-19 infection before the first dose of vaccination is not related to IgG titer after booster administration. Body composition has a significant effect on the production of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG after booster vaccination in females.
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Marcinkowska-Lesiak M, Onopiuk A, Wojtasik-Kalinowska I, Zalewska M, Półtorak A, Wierzbicka A. WITHDRAWN: The effect of gelatin-based edible coating enriched with sage and hemp oils on the quality of pork loin during refrigerated storage. Meat Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Sobieszczańska-Radoszewska L, Siedlecka H, Emiluta-Rozya D, Zalewska M. [Selected problems in the rehabilitation of young children with severe hearing loss]. PROBLEMY MEDYCYNY WIEKU ROZWOJOWEGO 1983; 12:269-272. [PMID: 6674979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The aim of the work was an analysis of the causes of difficulties in the rehabilitation of children with profound hearing loss. A theoretical basis of this analysis is the assumption that rehabilitation effects are determined by factors related to the system of care of the deaf child, diagnostic possibilities, and psychophysical properties of the child. The reported analysis was carried out in a material of 232 children aged up to 3 years, treated at the Audiology Outpatient Clinic of the Institute. The following factors were found of great importance in the analysis of difficulties in rehabilitation: care-system applied to the child with a profound hearing loss, diagnosis of the hearing impairment, type of a central nervous system disfunctions .
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Chlabicz M, Paniczko M, Jamolkowski J, Sowa P, Lapinska M, Szpakowicz M, Drobek N, Zalewska M, Raczkowski A, Kaminski K. The impact of legs fat mass and legs lean fat mass on thigh circumference according cardiovascular risk: a population-based study. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab061.252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): Medical University of Bialystok, Poland
Introduction A low thigh circumference is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and total mortality.
Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between the thigh circumference and cardiovascular (CV) risk classes, and to assess what type of tissue, adipose tissue or muscle tissue affects the thigh circumference.
Methods The longitudinal, population-based, Polish study was conducted in 2017-2020. A total of 931 individuals aged 20-79 were analyzed. Pol-SCORE system was used to assess the 10-year risk of fatal CV based on the following risk factors: age, gender, smoking, systolic blood pressure, and total cholesterol for individuals aged 40-70. Then, CV risk classes were assessed using the 2019 ESC/EAS guidelines. The measurement of thigh circumference were performed directly below the gluteal fold of the thigh. Both thighs were measured and the mean value was calculated as the final thigh circumference. Body composition was assessed using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA).
Results The mean age was 49.1 ± 15.5 years and 43.2% male. The mean thigh circumference was 58.2 ± 5.9 cm, the mean legs fat mass was 7.7 ± 2.8kg, and the mean legs lean mass was 16.9 ± 4.0kg. Lower thigh circumference was associated with higher CV risk classes in univariate linear regression analysis (β -0.516, p = 0.002), as well adjusted by age and sex (β -0.839, p = 0.008), adjusted by age, sex, BMI (β -0.886, p <0.001), and age, sex, WHR (β -0.988, p <0.001). In linear regression analysis legs adipose tissue and muscle tissue were related to the thigh circumference independently of CV risk classes (Model 1) and Pol-SCORE value (Model 2). However, fatty tissue (Model 1: β 0.746, p < 0.001; Model 2: β 0.749, p < 0.001) affects the thigh circumference more than the muscle tissue (Model 1: β 0.479, p < 0.001; Model 2: β 0.442, p < 0.001) (Fig. 1).
Conclusion Smaller thigh circumference was associated with higher CV risk classes. Thigh circumference was more influenced by adipose tissue than by muscle tissue, regardless of the Pol-SCORE or CV risk classes.
Table 1. Variable Model 1 Model 2 Beta p R2 Beta p R2 Legs fat mass 0.746 <0.001 0.785 0.749 <0.001 0.760 Legs lean mass 0.479 <0.001 0.785 0.442 <0.001 0.760 Model 1: adjusted for Cardiovascular risk classesModel 2: adjusted for Pol-SCOREResults of the linear regression analysis thigh circumference in the general population
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Stepien K, Furczynska P, Zalewska M, Nowak K, Wlodarczyk A, Owsianka I, Skorek P, Zalewski J, Nessler J. Dementia screening in elderly high-risk patients following heart failure decompensation may predict unfavorable long-term clinical outcomes. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Recently heart failure (HF) has been found to be a new dementia risk factor, nevertheless their relations in patients following HF decompensation remain unknown.
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We sought to investigate whether a screening diagnosis for dementia (SDD) in this high-risk population may predict unfavorable long-term clinical outcomes.
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142 patients following HF decompensation requiring hospitalization were enrolled. Within a median time of 55 months all patients were screened for dementia with ALFI-MMSE scale whereas their compliance was assessed with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale. Any incidents of myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization, stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), revascularization, HF hospitalization and bleedings during follow-up were collected.
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SDD was established in 37 patients (26%) based on the result of an ALFI-MMSE score of <17 points. By multivariate analysis the lower results of the ALFI-MMSE score were associated with a history of stroke/TIA (β=−0.29, P<0.001), peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (β=−0.20, P=0.011) and lower glomerular filtration rate (β=0.24, P=0.009). During the follow-up, patients with SDD were more often rehospitalized following HF decompensation (48.7% vs 28.6%, P=0.014) than patients without SDD, despite a similar level of compliance (P=0.25). Irrespective of stroke/TIA history, SDD independently increased the risk of rehospitalization due to HF decompensation (HR 2.22, 95% CI 1.23–4.01, P=0.007).
Conclusions
As shown for the first time in literature patients following decompensated HF, a history of stroke/TIA, PAD and impaired renal function independently influenced SDD. In this high-risk population, SDD was not associated with patients' compliance but irrespective of the stroke/TIA history it increased the risk of recurrent HF hospitalization.
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Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: None
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Wróbel-Nowicka K, Wojciechowska C, Jacheć W, Zalewska M, Romuk E. The Role of Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Parameters in Heart Failure. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:760. [PMID: 38792942 PMCID: PMC11123446 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Heart failure (HF) remains a major medical and social problem. The NT-pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and its active form, brain-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), in a simple blood test are the gold-standard biomarkers for HF diagnosis. However, even good biomarkers such as natriuretic peptides fail to predict all the risks associated with HF due to the diversity of the mechanisms involved. The pathophysiology of HF is determined by numerous factors, including oxidative stress, inflammation, neuroendocrine activation, pathological angiogenesis, changes in apoptotic pathways, fibrosis and vascular remodeling. High readmission and mortality rates prompt a search for new markers for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of HF. Oxidative-stress-mediated inflammation plays a crucial role in the development of subsequent changes in the failing heart and provides a new insight into this complex mechanism. Oxidative stress and inflammatory biomarkers appear to be a promising diagnostic and prognostic tool in patients with HF. This systematic review provides an overview of the current knowledge about oxidative stress and inflammation parameters as markers of HF.
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Inglot M, Berny U, Zalewska M, Zwolińska D, Gładysz A. [Epidemiology and clinical course of HCV infection in children and adolescents with chronic renal failure]. POLSKI MERKURIUSZ LEKARSKI : ORGAN POLSKIEGO TOWARZYSTWA LEKARSKIEGO 2000; 8:253-5. [PMID: 10897636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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The aim of the study was to evaluate epidemiology and clinical course of HCV infection in children and adolescents with end-stage renal disease. The study involved 70 patients, aged 1-25 years, 31 M, 39 F: group of 40 dialysed (27 HD, 13 CAPD) and 30 patients suffering from different chronic renal disease as a control group. Anti-HCV antibodies were assayed by EIA 3rd gene (Abbott Diagnostic) and were sought by LIATEK HCV 3rd gene. HCv RNA was detected and measured by a standardised HCV RNA PCR assay (Amplicor Roche). HCV genotypes were identified by InnoLIPA (Innogenetics). HCV infection was diagnosed in 20 (50%) dialysed and in 3 (10%) non-dialysed patients. None of the HCV infected patients presented the clinical symptoms of hepatitis; the mild activity of ALT was observed in 8 cases only. HCV viremia was relatively low: 365 x 103 copies/mL in PD and 110,9 x 103 copies/mL in HD patients. 3 genotypes of HCV were identified: 1a, 1b and 4c/4d. In 3 cases liver biopsy was performed, no cirrhosis was diagnosed.
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Swoboda-Kopeć E, Luczak M, Lukomska B, Olszewski WL, Jamal S, Manokaran G, Stelmach E, Zalewska M. [Bacterial infections of skin and soft tissues in filariasis]. MEDYCYNA DOSWIADCZALNA I MIKROBIOLOGIA 2000; 51:347-55. [PMID: 10803264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Adenolymphangitis is a common occurrence in filarial lymphedema. Damage to the lymphatics and lymph nodes by F. bancrofti is followed by obliteration of lymph vessels and lymph stasis. Obstruction of lymphatics prevents the bacteria penetrating skin to be evacuated with lymph stream to regional lymph nodes. Colonization of dermis, subcutis and lymphatics evokes clinical symptoms of adenolymphangitis. The question arises which strains of bacteria are responsible for the acute and chronic types of adenolymphangitis. The most probable strains responsible for this condition belong to the cocci and probably the bacillus strains.
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Sobieszczańska-Radoszewska L, Siedlecka H, Zalewska M, Szymańska R, Bralczyk T. [Elaboration of a model for the rehabilitation of children with severe hearing loss]. PROBLEMY MEDYCYNY WIEKU ROZWOJOWEGO 1984; 13:29-31. [PMID: 6549412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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New diagnostic model of rehabilitation in young deaf children was performed. Study presents 33 patients with a profound hearing impairment examined by means of "day-time hospital".
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Chelminski K, Bulski W, Kaminski P, Rostkowska J, Kania M, Walewska A, Zalewska M, Markiewicz I, Grochowska P. A NEW CALCULATION ALGORITHM FOR THE GAMMA EVALUATION IN PRETREATMENT VERIFICATION OF INTENSITY MODULATED RADIATION THERAPY. Radiother Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(12)73148-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Simon K, Gładysz A, Rotter K, Głowacki A, Dobracki W, Knysz B, Inglot M, Mach G, Machaj A, Piszko P, Zalewska M. [Therapeutic efficacy of low-dose alpha interferon therapy in liver cirrhosis associated with HBV]. POLSKIE ARCHIWUM MEDYCYNY WEWNETRZNEJ 1998; 99:487-92. [PMID: 10085703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
Abstract
The aim of this study was the assessment the efficacy and safety of therapy with interferon alpha (Intron A) administered s.c. 3 MU x 3/week for 12 weeks for patients with HBV related liver cirrhosis (Child's class A). Fifteen patients completed therapy and 12 months follow-up. At the end of follow-up sustained response to the therapy, defined by clearance of HBV-DNA, normalization of ALAT activity in serum and improvement in the liver histology was achieved in 46.6% of treated patients. Moreover, among few patients from group of nonresponders (patients without sustained clearance of HBV-DNA) decrease of HBV-DNA level, ALAT activity in serum and improvement in the liver histology were observed. Adverse effects of IFN alpha therapy were typical, but in any case were no necessity terminate the therapy.
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