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The relationship between knowledge levels of HPV and health literacy in youth – an example from Türkiye
No full textThis study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Approval was granted by the Ethics Committee of University Dicle (Date:11.04.2022/No: E-14679147-663.05-266750).Introduction and aim. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection responsible for many cancers. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between the knowledge level of HPV and the health literacy of youth living in Türkiye.
Material and methods. The study sample comprised 543 youth aged 18 and 30 living in Türkiye. The data were assessed with a questionnaire, the human papilloma virus knowledge scale (HPV-KS), and the health literacy scale (HLS) and the correlation between them.
Results. 50.6% of the youth informed that they are aware of HPV, and 54% of the youth know about the transmission mode of HPV. It was determined that knowing HPV increased 1.839 times by being a woman, 1.949 times by being married, and 14.339 times by knowing STIs. The HPV-KS total score average of the youth was low at 14.26±7.04, and the total score average of HLS was high at 107.91±16.81. A positive and significant correlation was found between HPV-KS total score, all sub-factor scores, HLS total score, and all sub-factors total score (p<0.001).
Conclusion. Information studies on HPV should be increased by taking advantage of the generality of health literacy
Paroxysmal non-epileptic events vs epilepsy – what we know and where we are in medicine?
No full textIntroduction and aim. Paroxysmal non-epileptic events (PNEEs) are neurological conditions that include behavioral changes or disturbances of consciousness. The aim of the article is to compare individual paroxysmal non-epileptic events disorders, to indicate differences in their clinical picture and to discuss their differential diagnosis.
Material and methods. A review of the most common non-epileptic paroxysmal events is presented based on the available literature of PubMed and Google Scholar databases from 2000 to 2023.
Analysis of the literature. Depending on the age of the child, the nature and type of seizures are variable. Unfortunately, epilepsy is currently overdiagnosed, which results in the inclusion of antiepileptic drugs without the need to use them. This may be related to the immaturity of the central nervous system, malfunctioning of other organs or have a psychogenic background. In most cases, they do not require pharmacological treatment.
Conclusion. Paroxysmal non-epileptic events, due to the diverse and uncharacteristic clinical picture, pose a major diagnostic challenge. Because of the current overdiagnosis of epilepsy they should always bear in mind differential diagnosis. This is important because of the differences in the treatment of these disorders
Learning outcomes of Biostatistics with the application of Statistica
No full textCelem pracy jest przedstawienie problemów nauczania biostatystyki przy użyciu programu Statistica na kierunku lekarskim. Zaprezentowane wnioski są wynikiem analizy prac studentów oraz obserwacji procesu kształcenia.The aim of the thesis is to show the problems of teaching biostatistics using Statistica in the medical field. The presented conclusions are the result of the analysis of the students’work and observation of the educational process
Characteristics of patients with cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
No full textIntroduction and aim. Aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are both vascular abnormalities that can occur simultaneously or separately and increase the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage. The aim of this research was to characterize patients with intracranial aneurysms and AVMs.
Material and methods. This retrospective research was based on analysis of Digital Subtraction Angiography. The research group consisted of 118 patients. StatSoft STATISTICA 13 was used for the statistical analysis of parameters, such as dimensions and vascularization pattern of vascular abnormalities.
Results. The total number of aneurysms described was 168. In addition, 33 patients with cerebral aneurysms were also diagnosed with cerebral AVMs. The average dimensions of the aneurysms were 6.33mm, 95% CI (5.47 7.18) × 4.76mm, 95% CI (4.09, 5.43). The abnormalities were found in the extent of circulation of ACA (anterior cerebral artery) 50 (29.76%), ICA (internal carotid artery) 48 (28.57%), MCA (middle cerebral artery) 26 (15.48%), PCA (posterior cerebral artery) 23 (13.69%). There were 76 (64%) patients with diagnosed single aneurysms and 42 (36%) with multiple.
Conclusion. Aneurysms are more likely to occur singly than multiply. The majority are located within the vascularization of the ACA. Aneurysms can coexist with AVMs, which increases the risk of rupture
Consequences of improper water management
No full textArtykuł jest zestawieniem kilku przykładów następstw nieprawidłowego gospodarowania wodą. Przy wyborze opisanych przypadków posłużono się kluczem różnorodności typu obszaru gospodarki wodnej (zapory wodne, użytkowanie wody, zanieczyszczenia), poprzez zasięg odczuwania skutków decyzji, do zwrócenia uwagi na wpływ na dziedziny życia społecznego. W artykule poruszono zagadnienie katastrofy ekologicznej Jeziora Aralskiego, Zapory Trzech Przełomów, kompleksu tam w Turcji, katastrofy przerwania tamy w brazylijskiej kopalni żelaza oraz Wielkiej Pacyficznej Plamy Śmieci.This publication is dedicated to illustration of several examples of improper water management consequences. The instances were chosen to show diversity (dams, mines, pollution). The articles covers the following topics: the ecological drama of the Aral Sea, the Three Gorges Dam, the complex of dams in Turkey, the dam rupture disaster in the Brazilian iron ore mine and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Assessment of hepatorenal biochemical indices in male Sprague Dawley rats preceding concurrent oral administration of Ghana alcoholic bitters and natural cocoa powder
No full textEthical approval was obtained from the Committee on Human Research, Publication, and Ethics of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, Science Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, with reference number: CHRPE/RC/205/17.Introduction and aim. There has been a surge in the consumption of Ghanaian alcoholic bitters. Ghanaian alcoholic bitters are formulated from a maceration of not less than three plant parts making the organic composition very complex. There appear to be no studies on the effect of Ghanaian alcoholic bitters on the hepatorenal biochemistry indices. The study aimed to assess the effects of alcoholic bitters and cocoa powder on the liver and kidney serum biochemistry.
Material and methods. Twenty-four healthy male Sprague Dawley rats, age 11–12 weeks, weighing 150–250 g were used. The rats were randomly assigned to four groups (n=6). At the end of the experimentation, a blood sample was taken by cardiac puncture and centrifuged to obtain the serum for biochemical assays and analysis.
Results. The liver enzymes showed no significant difference between the treatment and control groups. There were higher mean values for total bilirubin and direct bilirubin for alcoholic bitters and natural cocoa powder groups respectively than the control group and the co-administration of alcoholic bitters and natural cocoa powder group.
Conclusion. The study concludes that alcoholic bitters consumption might cause injury to the liver and kidney resulting in anomaly of the hepatorenal indices from rat blood serum biochemistry
Assessment of serum creatinine, urea, and aminotransferase levels among methamphetamine addicted individuals in Khartoum State
No full textThe study was approved by the ethical committees of the University of Medical Sciences and Technology (IRB UMST/EG/2022/18, approval date 11/01/2022). Verbal consents were obtained from all participants, and approval was granted by the hospital administration through the office of the medical director.Introduction and aim. Methamphetamine-use disorder is a pressing global public health issue. In Sudan, the escalating meth amphetamine (METH) consumption has become a significant social and health problem. This study aims to evaluate liver and kidney biomarkers in methamphetamine addicts in Khartoum state
Material and methods. The study was an analytical prospective cross-sectional hospital-based study. One hundred partici pants were enrolled in this study, fifty were cases (methamphetamine addicts), and others were healthy non-METH users as a comparative group.
Results. METH users had a mean age of (27±7) years and had been using METH for an average of (14±9) months. Urea and cre atinine levels were also significantly elevated in METH users compared to non-users, with p<0.001 and p=0.044, respectively. Their aspartate transaminase (AST) and alanine transaminase (ALT) levels were significantly higher compared to non-users, with p<0.001.
Conclusion. There was significant increases in creatinine, urea, and aminotransferases levels in the case group. ALT showed a moderate positive correlation with abuse duration, while AST showed no significant correlation. Urea and creatinine levels had strong and moderate positive correlations with abuse duration, respectively
Linguistic implementations of the metaphor LIFE IS A JOURNEY in the lyrics of rock and jazz songs
No full textPromotor: dr hab. Maria Krauz, prof. UR - 399 s.Celem dysertacji jest ustalenie, jak realizowana jest metafora pojęciowa ŻYCIE TO PODRÓŻ w tekstach piosenek dwóch odmiennych gatunków muzycznych – rockowego i jazzowego. U progu czynionych w pracy badań stoją pytania o to: jak realizują metaforę ŻYCIE TO PODRÓŻ teksty rockowe? Jak czynią to teksty piosenek jazzowych? Czy są to wizje tożsame? A jeśli nie, czym się różnią? Czy ponadto bardzo odbiegają od obrazu utrwalonego w języku potocznym? Ustalane są zatem charakterystyki dotyczące życia postrzeganego w kategoriach podróży w oparciu o trzy różne zestawy materiału badawczego: teksty piosenek rockowych, teksty piosenek jazzowych i materiał konwencjonalny (funkcjonujące w polszczyźnie związki frazeologiczne). Dzięki dokonywanym w oparciu o tak różnorodny materiał analizom, możliwe jest uzyskanie odpowiedzi na wymienione wyżej pytania, do których autorka
dołączyła kolejne: czy gatunek muzyczny może determinować warstwę tekstową piosenki?The dissertation aims to determine how the conceptual metaphor LIFE IS A JOURNEY is implemented in the lyrics of songs of two different musical genres – rock and jazz. This work asks questions: how do rock lyrics implement the LIFE IS A JOURNEY metaphor? How do jazz lyrics do this? Are these visions the same? And if not, how are they different? Do they differ from the image present in everyday language? Therefore, characteristics about life as a journey are established, based on three different groups of research material: rock song lyrics, jazz song lyrics and conventional material (phraseological compounds taken from the Polish language). Thanks to the analyzes carried out on the basis of such diverse material, it is possible to obtain answers to the questions that bother the author, all mentioned above, to which she added the following ones: can the musical genre determine the textual layer of a song
„Inteligentne dziewczynki nigdy nie są zbyt popularne” – pseudofeministyczna próba (re)definicji roli kobiety w retellingach baśni
No full textThe aim of the article is to discuss the changes authors introduce in contemporary retellings of fairy tales. The main focus is on (re)defining the role of women. Attention is drawn to the pseudo-feminist message of the novels. It is indicated that pseudo-feminism appears to adopt feminist ideas and attitudes, but in reality it does not contribute to promoting true gender equality and instead becomes a marketing tool. Such a strategy is based on the insincere or superficial use of feminism in order to gain popularity and profit without real commitment to improving the situation of women. The following works are analysed: The Surface Breaks by Louise O’Neill and Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani.Celem artykułu jest omówienie zmian, jakie autorzy i autorki wprowadzają we współczesnych retellingach baśni. Uwagę poświęcono przede wszystkim (re)definicji roli kobiet i pseudofeministycznej wymowie analizowanych powieści. Wskazano, że pseudofeminizm pozornie przejmuje idee i postawy feministyczne, jednak w rzeczywistości nie przyczynia się do promowania prawdziwej równości płci, a feminizm staje się zamiast tego narzędziem marketingowym. Obiektem refleksji są: powieść Pod taflą Louise O’Neill i zbiór opowiadań Piękno i bestie. Niebezpieczne baśnie Somana Chainaniego