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Jezierska K, Lietz-Kijak D, Gronwald H, Oleksy B, Gronwald BJ, Podraza W. Taste dysfunction after COVID-19: Analysis with functional near-infrared spectroscopy. Otolaryngol Pol 2023; 78:14-19. [PMID: 38332707 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0053.7423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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<br><b>Introduction:</b> According to official data, COVID-19 emerged in China in December 2019 and has spread worldwide since then.</br> <br><b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to investigate differences in functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) recordings between convalescent COVID-19 patients and a healthy control group, which could help to clarify the pathomechanism of dysgeusia in COVID-19.</br> <br><b>Material and methods:</b> The study included 16 participants, comprised of 8 convalescent COVID-19 patients and 8 healthy controls. All participants were examined with fNIRS. The amplitude of changes in oxyhemoglobin (oxyHb) concentration in the cerebral cortex was analyzed statistically (for the test and control groups after stimulation with a taste stimulus - citric acid solution).</br> <br><b>Results:</b> The differences in the amplitude of changes in oxyHb concentration in the cerebral cortex were not statistically significant between the groups. Discussion: Using fNIRS, a strong stimulation of the visual cortex was discovered in response to the taste stimulus, consisting of large, repetitive changes in oxyHb concentration occurring in parallel with stimulation of areas of the taste cortex. This phenomenon has not, to our knowledge, been described previously in the scientific literature. The exact location of the primary taste cortex is controversial, but to date the occipital cortex has not been considered to be involved.</br> <br><b>Conclusions: No difference was observed in the dynamics of changes in oxyHb in the examined areas of the cerebral cortex between convalescent COVID-19 patients and healthy controls. However, the determination of the role of the occipital cortex in the perception of taste requires further research.</br>.
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- Karolina Jezierska
- Pomeranian Medical University, Department of Medical Physics, Szczecin, Poland
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- Pomeranian Medical University, Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Szczecin, Poland
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- Pomeranian Medical University, Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Szczecin, Poland
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- Paediatric Neurology Clinic, Institute of Mother and Child in Warsaw, Poland
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- Doctoral Study at the Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Szczecin, Poland
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- Pomeranian Medical University, Department of Medical Physics, Szczecin, Poland
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Jezierska K, Sękowska-Namiotko A, Pala B, Lietz-Kijak D, Gronwald H, Podraza W. Searching for the Mechanism of Action of Extremely Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field-The Pilot fNIRS Research. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19074012. [PMID: 35409695 PMCID: PMC8998243 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19074012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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There is an ongoing debate on the benefits of magnetic stimulation in neurological disorders. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the influence of magnetic stimulation on blood oxygenation of the motor cortex using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). Methods: A total of 16 healthy volunteer participants were subjected to four protocols. In the first two protocols, the participants remained at rest without (and then with) magnetic stimulation. In the next two protocols, motor cortex stimulation was achieved using a finger-tapping task, with and without magnetic stimulation. Changes in blood oxygenation levels within the motor cortex were recorded and analysed. Results: No characteristic changes in the blood oxygenation level-dependent responses were observed in resting participants after magnetic stimulation. No statistically significant difference was observed in the amplitude of the fNIRS signal before and after magnetic stimulation. We observed characteristic blood oxygenation level-dependent responses after the finger-tapping task in the second protocol, but not after magnetic stimulation. Conclusions: Although we did not observe any measurable effect of the magnetic field on the haemodynamic response of the motor cortex, understanding the mechanism(s) of magnetic stimulation may be important. Additional, detailed studies are needed to prove or negate the potential of this medical procedure.
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- Karolina Jezierska
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland; (K.J.); (A.S.-N.); (B.P.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland; (K.J.); (A.S.-N.); (B.P.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland; (K.J.); (A.S.-N.); (B.P.)
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- Department of Propaedeutic, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (D.L.-K.); (H.G.)
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- Department of Propaedeutic, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-204 Szczecin, Poland; (D.L.-K.); (H.G.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland; (K.J.); (A.S.-N.); (B.P.)
- Correspondence:
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Jezierska K, Macała A, Krzyminiewski R, Woźniak P, Łukowiak M, Sękowska-Namiotko A, Podraza W. High Signal Resolution Pulse Oximetry as a Prognostic Indicator of Radiotherapy Toxicity: A Pilot Study. Pulse (Basel) 2022; 9:83-88. [PMID: 35083174 DOI: 10.1159/000519100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Radiotherapy plays a prominent role in the multidisciplinary treatment of cancers. Despite new irradiation techniques, radiation-induced cardiotoxicity remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, prognostic indicators of radiotherapy toxicity are essential. This study aimed to investigate the influence of applied radiotherapy on the pulse wave recording and thereby on cardiovascular health, as well as to assess whether high signal resolution (HSR) pulse oximetry could be used as a prognostic indicator of radiotherapy toxicity. Methods A total of 19 patients treated with radiotherapy to the lung or left breast were analyzed. Pulse oximetry was performed on all eligible patients (before and after the administration of a radiation dose) using the PULS-HSR program, which increases the resolution of the pulse wave recording. Results Among the analyzed variables, we found the total dose administered to the target, as well as the treatment duration, significantly positively correlated with the change in ventricle/aorta volume ratio. The ventricle/aorta volume ratio parameter is the ratio between the area under the HSR pulse wave generated by the contraction of the left ventricle until the aortic valve closes and the area of the HSR pulse wave responsible for expansion and contraction of the aorta. Conclusion The pilot study indicates HSR pulse oximetry, especially the ventricle/aorta volume ratio parameter, as a potential prognostic indicator of toxicity from radiation for breast and lung cancers.
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- Karolina Jezierska
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Metrology and Optoelectronics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Gronwald BJ, Kijak K, Jezierska K, Gronwald HA, Kosko K, Matuszczak M, Bielawska-Victorini HB, Podraza W, Orzechowski L, Lietz-Kijak D. Influence of Freeze-Dried Diet on Oral Hygiene Indicators in Strict Isolation Condition of an Analog Space Mission. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph19031367. [PMID: 35162395 PMCID: PMC8834969 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Analog space missions were created to study the human factor in extraordinary conditions that would occur in future space habitats. Isolation has been shown to cause stress and disrupt individuals’ daily routine, which can also affect their oral hygiene and lead to an increased risk of dental caries and gingivitis. The astronauts’ specific freeze-dried diet is associated with “lazy” chewing, potential dehydration and vitamin A deficiency, which may adversely affect their saliva. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of the freeze-dried diet on selected oral hygiene indicators in analog astronauts (AA) enduring strict isolation conditions during six consecutive analog space missions at the LunAres Research Station. During the experiment the oral hygiene and gingival inflammation status measurements were conducted on the group of AAs at the beginning and at the end of each mission. Measurements included four oral hygiene indicators: API, sOHI, PI by Silness and Loe and GBI by Ainamo and Bay. Each AA’s individual scores were noted and analyzed. Statistically significant reduction in the amount of plaque and intensity of gingival bleeding was observed over the course of the study, which could indicate positive results of applied oral hygiene procedures despite unfavorable dietary and stressful isolation conditions.
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- Barbara Janina Gronwald
- Doctoral Study at the Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.:+48-512377448
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- Scientific Student Group STO-MATER-FIZ at the Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (K.K.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland; (K.J.); (W.P.)
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- Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (H.A.G.); (D.L.-K.)
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- Individual Dental Practice Kamil Kosko, 62-510 Konin, Poland;
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- Scientific Student Group STO-MATER-FIZ at the Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (K.K.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland; (K.J.); (W.P.)
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- Department of Propaedeutics, Physical Diagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland; (H.A.G.); (D.L.-K.)
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Łukowiak M, Galant G, Jezierska K, Falco M, Woźniak P, Podraza W, Kowalski-Stankiewicz JP. Evaluation of the rectal V30 parameter in patients diagnosed with postoperative endometrial cancer. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2021; 26:899-905. [PMID: 34992861 PMCID: PMC8726440 DOI: 10.5603/rpor.a2021.0106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The present paper reports on analysis of 184 patients who were diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The main objective of this study was to address parameter Vrec(30Gy) which determines a volume of the rectum irradiated with a dose of 30 Gy during radiotherapy. Materials and methods All patients were irradiated with an IMRT technique on linear accelerators. The planning target volume (PTV) contour was determined by a radiation oncologist. The clinical target volume (CTV) was drawn on CT images obtained in a prone position. For statistical analysis, appropriate tests (e.g. the Shapiro-Wilk, Wilcoxon) were used. Results and discussion The performed analysis showed that the recommended condition for Vrec(30Gy) is met only in 3% of patients and the observed median value exceeds 90%. The obtained results were compared with the studies in which the Vrec(30Gy) values were related to various radiotherapy techniques. Conclusions The analysis showed that the condition for Vrec(30Gy) is satisfied in the case of only 3% of patients. Due to the difficulty with meeting the condition, it should be reconsidered based on real results.
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Jezierska K, Sękowska A, Podraza W, Gronwald H, Łukowiak M. The effect of ionising radiation on the physical properties of 3D-printed polymer boluses. Radiat Environ Biophys 2021; 60:377-381. [PMID: 33483777 PMCID: PMC8116270 DOI: 10.1007/s00411-021-00892-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In recent years, a method for designing radiotherapy boluses using 3D printing technology has been established in the West Pomeranian Oncology Centre in Szczecin, Poland. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the ionising radiation used in radiotherapy affects the physical properties of the printing material. Particularly, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a 60 Gy X-ray radiation dose on the hardness and dimensions of 3D-printed boluses. Four cuboids were printed on a Zortrax M200 printer with acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) polymer. All printed samples were exposed to 60 Gy of X-ray radiation delivered by a medical accelerator. After irradiation, changes in the hardness (using Vickers test) and dimensions of the prints were measured. The therapeutic X-ray dose had a minimal effect on the dimensions of the printed samples, resulting in a maximum contraction of only 0.4%. Changes of the hardness were not statistically significant. In conclusion, regarding the radiotherapy planning process, the application of this therapeutic X-ray dose does not significantly influence the hardness and dimensions of ABS-printed boluses.
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- Karolina Jezierska
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Ul. Ku Słońcu 12, 71-023, Szczecin, Poland.
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Ul. Ku Słońcu 12, 71-023, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Ul. Ku Słońcu 12, 71-023, Szczecin, Poland
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- Departament of Propaedeutics, Physicodiagnostics and Dental Physiotherapy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, al. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, ul. Strzałowska 22, 71-730, Szczecin, Poland
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Podraza W. A new approach to neonatal medical management that could transform the prevention of retinopathy of prematurity: Theoretical considerations. Med Hypotheses 2019; 137:109541. [PMID: 31901610 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease of the immature retina and is the leading global cause of blindness in children. Two postnatal phases of the disease are distinguished, the first phase is thought to be caused by hyperoxia. One of the most relevant ROP risk factor in routine clinical practice is blood transfusion which leads to the introduction into the neonatal circulation of 'non-physiological' adult haemoglobin (HbA) rather than the physiological foetal haemoglobin (HbF). Due to their different affinities for oxygen, HbA will release into retina more oxygen than HbF. It can be expected that this much greater influx of oxygen from HbA may be sensed by the relevant retinal receptors as hyperoxia. Based on the above considerations, I propose that the introduction of non-physiological HbA from adult donors during blood transfusion for anaemia is of key importance in the development and progression of ROP. This hypothesis predicts that there is an HbA limit, beyond which the sequence of events described in the pathogenesis of ROP is triggered. To prevent ROP, I propose launching a new medical field: neonatal transfusion medicine. This system would involve the collection and preparation of umbilical cord blood from the placenta of healthy newborns (containing almost 100% HbF), which would then be administered to premature newborns (who are at risk of ROP) instead of adult blood.
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- W Podraza
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, ul. Ku Słońcu 12, 71-073 Szczecin, Poland.
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Podraza W, Michalczuk B, Jezierska K, Domek H, Kordek A, Łoniewska B, Modrzejewska M, Kot J. Correlation of Retinopathy of Prematurity with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Open Med (Wars) 2018; 13:67-73. [PMID: 29607416 PMCID: PMC5874512 DOI: 10.1515/med-2018-0012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are diseases that occur only in preterm infants. The etiology of these disorders is multifactorial; however, it is believed that some of the factors in children presenting with BPD affect both the initiation and severity of ROP. The aim of the study was to evaluate the degree of clinical severity of ROP in infants with BPD compared to those without BPD.
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- Wojciech Podraza
- Department of Medical Physics, ul. Ku Sloncu 12, 71-073, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Neonatal Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Neonatal Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Kordek A, Torbé A, Tousty J, Łoniewska B, Podraza W, Nikodemski T, Rudnicki J. The Determination of Procalcitonin Concentration in Early-Onset Neonatal Infection. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2017; 56:333-340. [PMID: 27356631 DOI: 10.1177/0009922816656622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the clinical usefulness of blood procalcitonin (PCT) levels for the diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring of early-onset neonatal sepsis (EONS). PCT as well as C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and white blood cell (WBC) count were measured in venous blood from 57 infected and 72 uninfected neonates. Differences between groups for PCT, CRP, and WBC levels were significant. The threshold value on the receiver operating characteristic curve in the prediction of EONS was 5.33 ng/mL for PCT, 9.3 mg/L for CRP, and 14.9 × 109/L for WBC. There was no effect of antibiotic administered to the mother on PCT, CRP, and WBC levels in neonatal blood sampled before treatment of EONS. Evidently reduced PCT levels are observed after 2 days of treatment. The authors conclude that prenatal antibiotic therapy does not reduce the value of PCT levels in blood for the diagnosis of EONS.
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Łukowiak M, Jezierska K, Boehlke M, Więcko M, Łukowiak A, Podraza W, Lewocki M, Masojć B, Falco M. Utilization of a 3D printer to fabricate boluses used for electron therapy of skin lesions of the eye canthi. J Appl Clin Med Phys 2016; 18:76-81. [PMID: 28291910 PMCID: PMC5689892 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This work describes the use of 3D printing technology to create individualized boluses for patients treated with electron beam therapy for skin lesions of the eye canthi. It aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness of 3D‐printed over manually fabricated paraffin boluses. The study involved 11 patients for whom the construction of individual boluses were required. CT scans of the fabricated 3D‐printed boluses and paraffin boluses were acquired and superimposed onto patient CT scans to compare their fitting, bolus homogeneity, and underlying dose distribution. To quantify the level of matching, multiple metrics were utilized. Matching Level Index (ML) values ranged from 0 to 100%, where 100% indicated a perfect fit between the reference bolus (planned in treatment planning system) and 3D‐printed and paraffin bolus. The average ML (± 1 SD) of the 3D‐printed boluses was 95.1 ± 2.1%, compared to 46.0 ± 10.1% for the manually fabricated paraffin bolus. Correspondingly, mean doses were closer to the prescribed doses, and dose spreads were less for the dose distributions from the 3D‐printed boluses, as compared to those for the manually fabricated paraffin boluses. It was concluded that 3D‐printing technology is a viable method for fabricating boluses for small eye lesions and provides boluses superior to our boluses manually fabricated from paraffin sheets.
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- Magdalena Łukowiak
- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Devices, Samodzielny Publiczny Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony im. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Medical Physics, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Radiotherapy, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Radiotherapy, West Pomeranian Oncology Center, Szczecin, Poland
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Lukowiak M, Boehlke M, Lewocki M, Kot W, Matias D, Piątek- Hnat M, El Fray M, Jezierska K, Podraza W. Use of a 3D printer to create a bolus for patients undergoing tele-radiotherapy. INT J RADIAT RES 2016. [DOI: 10.18869/acadpub.ijrr.14.4.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Kołodziejczyk L, Podraza W, Gonet B, Dzika E, Kosik-Bogacka DI. The Effect of an Eextremely Low Frequency Magnetic Field on Larvae Production in the Parasite-Host System: Fasciola hepatica-Galba truncatula: a Preliminary Study. Folia Biol (Praha) 2016; 64:55-8. [PMID: 27172713 DOI: 10.3409/fb64_1.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an extremely low-frequency magnetic field (ELFMF) on the production of liver fluke larvae in a parasite-host system: Fasciola hepatica--Galba truncatula. Both F. hepatica eggs and F. hepatica-infected snails were exposed to an ELFMF (50 Hz, 2.0 mT) for 14 days and 36 days, respectively. F. hepatica-infected snails were divided into 4 groups, 10 specimens each. The snails of groups I and II were infected with F. hepatica larvae--miracidia obtained from control cultures, while the snails of groups III and IV were infected with miracidia reared from eggs that had been incubated in an ELFMF. After infection, the snails of groups II and IV were placed in an ELFMF, while those of groups I (control) and III were housed outside the ELFMF. At 36 days post-infection (dpi) there were no statistically significant differences between the number of F. hepatica larvae--cercariae and metacercariae, obtained from G. truncatula snails in the control group (group I) and the snail groups exposed to ELFMF (groups II, III and IV). However, a statistically significant difference between the average number of F. hepatica larvae in snail groups III and IV may indicate that the duration of exposure to ELFMF, i.e. embryogenesis period vs. the entire larval development, played a role in the production of F. hepatica larvae, and resulted in a reduction of their number.
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Kordek A, Łoniewska B, Podraza W, Nikodemski T, Rudnicki J. Usefulness of estimation of blood procalcitonin concentration versus C-reactive protein concentration and white blood cell count for therapeutic monitoring of sepsis in neonates. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 68:1516-23. [DOI: 10.5604/17322693.1133101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Kazimierczak A, Podraza W, Lenart S, Wiernicki I, Gutowski P. Electrical potentials between stent-grafts made from different metals induce negligible corrosion. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2013; 46:432-7. [PMID: 23867322 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2013.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2013] [Accepted: 06/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluation of the risk of galvanic corrosion in various stent-grafts in current practice, when devices with unmatched alloy compositions are deployed together. METHOD Five nitinol (NT) and two steel (SS) stent-grafts produced by different companies were used in different combinations to create 21 samples (NT:NT, n = 10; NT:SS, n = 10; SS:SS, n = 1). Electric potential was measured between the metal couplings after immersion in 0.9% NaCl at a temperature of 37 °C. Subsequently, the same samples were incubated for 24 months in 0.9% NaCl at 37-39 °C under hermetic conditions and examined under a scanning electron microscope in order to search for any evidence of corrosion. RESULTS Electric potentials between different metals alloys were found (means: NT:SS, 181 μV; NT:NT, 101 μV; SS:SS, 160 μV). The mean electrical potential between stainless steel and nitinol samples was significantly higher than between NT:NT couplings (p < .001). During the final scanning electron microscope examination, only one spot of pitting corrosion (>10 μm) on a nitinol surface was found (associated with previous mechanical damage) in an NT:SS sample after 24 months of incubation in vitro and no sign of mechanical failure of the wires was found. CONCLUSION Direct contact between the stainless steel and the nitinol alloys does indeed create electrical potential but with a minimal risk of galvanic corrosion. No evidence was found for significant galvanic corrosion when two endovascular implants (stent-grafts) made from different metal composition were used in the same procedure.
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- A Kazimierczak
- Department of Vascular Surgery and Angiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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Rudnicki J, Boberski M, Butrymowicz E, Niedbalski P, Ogniewski P, Niedbalski M, Niedbalski Z, Podraza W, Podraza H. Recording of amplitude-integrated electroencephalography, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and cerebral blood flow during massage of premature infants. Am J Perinatol 2012; 29:561-6. [PMID: 22495901 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1310529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Stimulation of the nervous system plays an important role in brain function and psychomotor development of children. Massage can benefit premature infants, but has limitations. STUDY DESIGN The authors conducted a study to verify the direct effects of massage on amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG), oxygen saturation (SaO(2)), and pulse analyzed by color cerebral function monitor (CCFM) and cerebral blood flow assessed by the Doppler technique. RESULTS The amplitude of the aEEG trend during massage significantly increased. Massage also impacted the dominant frequency δ waves. Frequency significantly increased during the massage and return to baseline after treatment. SaO(2) significantly decreased during massage. In four premature infants, massage was discontinued due to desaturation below 85%. Pulse frequency during the massage decreased but remained within physiological limits of greater than 100 beats per minute in all infants. Doppler flow values in the anterior cerebral artery measured before and after massage did not show statistically significant changes. Resistance index after massage decreased, which might provide greater perfusion of the brain, but this difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION Use of the CCFM device allows for monitoring of three basic physiologic functions, namely aEEG, SaO(2), and pulse, and increases the safety of massage in preterm infants.
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- Jacek Rudnicki
- Clinic of Newborn Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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Podraza W, Podraza H, Jezierska K, Szwed J, Domek H, Kordek A, Modrzejewska M, Rudnicki J. EEG, brain maturation, and the development of retinopathy of prematurity. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2012; 25:2381-4. [PMID: 22630132 DOI: 10.3109/14767058.2012.696167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The factors that influence the central nervous system (CNS) development can affect either the retina or the brain cortex. Immaturity of the brain cortex reflects immaturity of the retina and vice versa. The immature retina is more vulnerable than the mature retina, and is therefore more likely to develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). The aim of this study was to compare electroencephalographic brain maturity with ROP severity. METHODS Twenty-one prematurely born infants were divided into two groups according to the severity of ROP. The first group included 12 infants with ROP stage 3 or more and the second group included nine infants with ROP stage 2 or less. We have proposed an index of CNS maturity (M) as a percentage of interburst interval elongation compared with the norm using video-electroencephalography (vEEG). RESULTS The median M value was 1.07 (range = 0.43-4.44) for infants with severe ROP and -0.1 (range = -1.0 to 1.45) for infants with mild or no ROP (p = 0.000948). CONCLUSIONS The study revealed that CNS maturation delay expressed as M value was higher among infants with severe ROP than among infants with mild or no ROP. EEG examination in prematurely born infants may prove to be a useful tool for predicting ROP development.
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- Wojciech Podraza
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland.
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Kordek A, Torbé A, Podraza W, Łoniewska B, Jursa-Kulesza J, Rudnicki J. Does prenatal antibiotic therapy compromise the diagnosis of early-onset infection and management of the neonate? J Perinat Med 2011; 39:337-42. [PMID: 21534881 DOI: 10.1515/jpm.2011.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM To assess the impact of prenatal antibiotic treatment on procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations in cord blood, and on the rate of positive neonatal blood cultures. METHODS Neonates with early-onset infection (Group A; n=46) were compared with healthy controls (Group B; n=240). We evaluated the relationship between prenatal antibiotic therapy and early-onset infection, and for interactions with antibiotic therapy in the neonate immediately after birth. RESULTS In the Group A antibiotics were administered significantly more often prenatally and more often to neonates just after birth. The percentage of negative blood cultures in infected neonates was higher when antibiotic treatment was instituted prenatally. Differences in cord blood PCT and CRP concentrations were significant between both groups and were independent of prenatal antibiotic treatment. Streptococcus agalactiae was the most frequent species. CONCLUSIONS Almost one-third of neonates present with early-onset infection in spite of prenatal antibiotic therapy. Cord blood PCT and CRP measurements may be helpful in the diagnosis of infection also in cases when antibiotic therapy was started prenatally. Prenatal antibiotic administration reduced the number of positive blood cultures in neonates with early-onset infection and was associated with a greater rate of antibiotic treatment after birth in neonates without infection.
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- Agnieszka Kordek
- Department of Neonatal Diseases, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland
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Kołodziejczyk L, Kuźna-Grygiel W, Gonet B, Podraza W. Extremely low frequency magnetic field and the hatching rate of Fasciola hepatica eggs, the fecundity and survival of liver fluke-infected snail, Lymnaea truncatula. Folia Biol (Praha) 2010; 58:157-61. [PMID: 20968179 DOI: 10.3409/fb58_3-4.157-161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Eggs of Fasciola hepatica were exposed for 10 days to extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELFMF) at the frequency of 50 Hz and density of 2 mT (rms). The results show an accelerated hatching of F. hepatica eggs in relation to control (non-exposed) group. The host snails, Lymnaea truncatula, were divided into three groups; those of groups I and II were infected with the miracidia of F. hepatica hatched from control egg culture, whereas those of group III were infected with miracidia hatched from eggs affected by ELFMF. Thereafter, snails of groups II and III were exposed to ELFMF for 53 days, whereas those of group I were not exposed. At day 14 post infection, a significant decrease was observed in the number of cocoons laid by snails of group III, compared with control. Also, significant mortality in group III snails was observed 42 days post infection. The increased mortality and a lower number of cocoons laid by group III snails have probably resulted from enhanced stimulation of metacercarial parthenogenetic reproduction in consequence of infecting the molluscs with miracidia reared under ELFMF.
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- Lidia Kołodziejczyk
- Department of Biology and Medical Parasitology, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.
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Kordek A, Hałasa M, Podraza W. Early detection of an early onset infection in the neonate based on measurements of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein concentrations in cord blood. Clin Chem Lab Med 2008; 46:1143-8. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2008.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Podraza W, Nowak J, Domek H, Czajka R, Rudnicki J, Kordek A, Gonet B. Neonatal RBC Transfusions – Comparison of Two Patterns. Transfus Med Hemother 2006. [DOI: 10.1159/000095765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Kordek A, Podraza W, Czajka R. Reliability of semiquantitative determination of procalcitonin serum concentrations in neonates. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2006; 56:31-4. [PMID: 16860512 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2006.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2006] [Revised: 05/03/2006] [Accepted: 06/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We studied the diagnostic usefulness of semiquantitative determination of procalcitonin (PCT) concentrations in neonatal serum by reference to a quantitative method. We compared 302 results of PCT measurements in 151 samples of venous blood collected during the 1st 7 days of life. The semiquantitative BRAHMS PCT-Q test and the quantitative immunoluminometric LUMItest were compared with Cohen's kappa as a measure of concordance. Concordance was revealed for 28.4% of samples, whereas 11.9% showed total disagreement. Concordance between both methods reached 88% when results from the next (lower or higher) category were included. The weighted kappa value was 0.235, indicative of satisfactory agreement between both methods. The semiquantitative BRAHMS PCT-Q test reveals satisfactory concordance with the quantitative method when results in the next category are included to account for readout error. The semiquantitative test is rapid, easy to use, and helpful as a supportive test when the quantitative assay is not available.
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- Agnieszka Kordek
- Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate serum procalcitonin concentration in umbilical cord blood for diagnosis of intrauterine bacterial infection. MATERIALS AND METHODS A prospective study was conducted between 2000 and 2001. Serum procalcitonin concentrations were evaluated in 187 umbilical cord blood samples. Five groups have been defined: controls A (n=37), full-term noninfected B1 (n=80) and infected neonates B2 (n=8), preterm noninfected C1 (n=38) and infected C2 (n=24) newborns. An immunoluminometric assay was used to determine procalcitonin concentration. The Mann-Whitney U-test and Spearman's correlation ratio were applied. The sensitivity and specificity, the positive and negative predictive values, and the area under receiver operating characteristic curves were calculated. RESULTS A statistically higher serum procalcitonin concentration was found in the preterm infected group (p<0.005; C2 vs A and C1). CONCLUSION Serum procalcitonin concentration in umbilical cord blood may be a useful parameter in the diagnosis of early neonatal infection.
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- Agnieszka Kordek
- Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, Pomeranian Academy of Medicine, Szczecin, Poland
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The ultra-weak light, chemiluminescence (CL), of stimulated leukocytes is a well-known phenomenon. Parameters of this CL are modified by many factors including laboratory procedures. The order of stimulation and enhancement (two possibilities) and two concentrations of luminol create four types of procedure, which were accomplished in five sample storage 'time points'. We received the strongest signals of CL using higher concentrations of luminol (and DMSO), but only when stimulation (FMLP) was used before enhancement (luminol); luminol used before FMLP strongly inhibited CL. For lower luminol concentration (and DMSO), the order of stimulation and enhancement was of no importance. There were comparable but weaker signals of CL in this case. We received stronger signals with storage time for all procedures. It may be dependent on the priming of phagocytes by releasing cell factors. Stimulation (FMLP) before enhancement (luminol) eliminates the inhibitory effect of DMSO on CL.
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- Wojciech Podraza
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Academy of Medicine, Szczecin, Poland.
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A rough sets approach was applied to a data set consisting of clinical and laboratory examinations (condition attributes) of children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia to generate a set of rules for the prediction of disease relapse (conclusion attributes). The information system is presented as a table composed of 69 rows corresponding to the patients and 16 columns corresponding to the attributes. Using manipulation based on rough set theory the information system is reduced to get a subset of a minimum number of attributes ensuring an acceptable quality of classification. Then the conclusion algorithm derived from the reduced system is presented as a conclusion table. The relationship between condition and conclusion attributes is being shown. The research leads to the conclusion that intensive, high dose central nervous system prophylactic irradiation seems to be a better prevention against CNS relapse. Rough set theory is a useful and still complementary tool of medical (biological) data analysis.
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- W Podraza
- Department of Medical Physics, Pomeranian Medical Academy, Szczecin, Poland
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Podraza W, Osipowicz E, Ptaszyński K, Lubiński J, Fydryk J. [Evaluation of rearrangement of immunoglobulin genes and T cell receptors in determining low numbers of leukemic in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia]. Pol Tyg Lek 1991; 46:929-30. [PMID: 1845710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The samples from blood and/or bone marrow were analysed in 7 children at the time of initial diagnosis or relapse and in 9 children with clinical and hematologic remission of ALL. Molecular genetic methods were more sensitive than morphologic ones in leukemic cells detection: 5 children in remission of ALL demonstrated gene rearrangements. Clinical significance of the presence of low numbers of leukemic cells in remissions is still unknown.
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- W Podraza
- Kliniki Pediatrycznej PAM w Szczecinie
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Urasiński T, Gonet B, Gnacińska K, Peregud-Pogorzelski J, Podraza W, Fydryk J. Blood concentration of ascorbyl-free radical in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: preliminary report. Haematol Blood Transfus 1990; 33:137-40. [PMID: 2157642 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-74643-7_25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- T Urasiński
- Pediatric Department, Pomeranian Medical Academy, Szczecin, Poland
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Szymanowicz J, Podraza W, Talerczyk M, Witkowska-Ozogowska J. [Infantile hemangioendothelioma in a 10-week old girl]. Pediatr Pol 1989; 64:189-92. [PMID: 2602054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Urasiński T, Chełkowska H, Kurzawa-Nowakowska J, Chlebcewicz-Szuba W, Podraza W, Skwira J. [Hodgkin's disease in children--personal observations]. Pol Tyg Lek 1988; 43:1623-6. [PMID: 3256804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Nowakowska J, Chełkowska H, Chlebcewicz-Szuba W, Urasiński T, Skwira J, Podraza W. [Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma among the cases of the Institute of Pediatrics, Polish Academy of Medicine]. Pol Tyg Lek 1988; 43:913-6. [PMID: 3247262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Urasiński T, Podraza W. CHOP treatment of childhood acute myelogenous leukemia with monocytic differentiation: a report on five cases. Haematol Blood Transfus 1987; 30:403-5. [PMID: 3476373 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-71213-5_69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Five children with M4 or M5 acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) not responding to previous treatment or in relapse were treated with a four-drug protocol consisting of cyclophosphamide, adriamycin, vincristine, prednisone, and CNS prophylaxis. There were two treatment failures; the remaining three patients have achieved complete remission, lasting 18+, 13+, and 12+ months respectively. Further follow-up is to be performed.
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