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Limits of body composition assessment by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
Get PDFWasyluk Weronika, Wasyluk Martyna, Zwolak Agnieszka, Łuczyk Robert Jan. Limits of body composition assessment by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2019;9(8):35-44. eISNN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3359808
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/7208
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The journal has had 5 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. § 8. 2) and § 12. 1. 2) 22.02.2019.
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Received: 05.07.2019. Revised: 25.07.2019. Accepted: 02.08.2019.
Limits of body composition assessment by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
Weronika Wasyluk, Martyna Wasyluk, Agnieszka Zwolak1, Robert Jan Łuczyk1
1Katedra Interny z Zakładem Pielęgniarstwa Internistycznego, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
1Chair of Internal Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine in Nursing
Medical University of Lublin
Abstract
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a safe, non-invasive and repeatable method of body composition assessment, based on diversified electrical conduction through the aqueous and fat compartment of the body. The popularity and availability of the BIA study has increased in recent years. The aim of the work is to discuss its limitations, which can be divided into factors affecting the measurement of parameters and contraindications for measurements. The first group includes body structure, obesity and malnutrition, body temperature, intake of fluids and foods, changes in hydration and water and electrolyte balance, physical activity, long-term staying in a supine position, examination procedure and method of placing measuring electrodes. Contraindications include implanted cardiac devices (cardiac pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, resynchronization therapy), metal implants and pregnancy. There is no unambiguous confirmation of the validity of the mentioned contraindications in literature. Knowing the limitations of BIA is important because parts of potential errors can be avoided by properly preparing for the examination and following appropriate procedures during the measurements.
Keywords: bioelectrical impedance analysis; BI
Metabolic syndrome - diagnostics, pathophysiology and treatment
Get PDFWasyluk Weronika, Wasyluk Martyna, Zwolak Agnieszka, Łuczyk Robert Jan. Metabolic syndrome - diagnostics, pathophysiology and treatment. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2019;9(8):45-62. eISNN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3359812
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/7209
https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/sedno-webapp/works/920497
The journal has had 5 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. § 8. 2) and § 12. 1. 2) 22.02.2019.
© The Authors 2019;
This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author (s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non commercial license Share alike.
(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Received: 05.07.2019. Revised: 25.07.2019. Accepted: 04.08.2019.
Metabolic syndrome - diagnostics, pathophysiology and treatment
Weronika Wasyluk1, Martyna Wasyluk1, Agnieszka Zwolak1, Robert Jan Łuczyk1
1Katedra Interny z Zakładem Pielęgniarstwa Internistycznego, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
1Chair of Internal Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine in Nursing
Medical University of Lublin
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome, though it is not a disease included in ICD-10, is a serious epidemiological problem as much as a challenge for medicine and prevention of developed countries. The aim of this work is to discuss, based on literature, the basics of pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria and principles of treatment of the metabolic syndrome. The diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome is based on simple criteria, which include: abdominal circumference, blood pressure and triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and glucose levels. This allows the diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome at the level of primary care. The basis for treatment of the metabolic syndrome is behavioural therapy, sometimes, at non-advanced stage of the disease, it is sufficient. Due to the significant progress in pathophysiology of the metabolic syndrome, it is possible to determine its primary causes and risk factors - obesity and insulin resistance. Both of them belong to the reversible states, which is motivation to detect and treat these conditions before irreversible complications develop.
Keywords: Metabolic syndrom
Nutritional support in sepsis and septic shock
Get PDFWasyluk Weronika, Wasyluk Martyna, Zwolak Agnieszka, Łuczyk Robert Jan. Nutritional support in sepsis and septic shock. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2019;9(8):250-258. eISNN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3372183
http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/7294
The journal has had 5 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. § 8. 2) and § 12. 1. 2) 22.02.2019.
© The Authors 2019;
This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author (s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non commercial license Share alike.
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The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.
Received: 10.08.2019. Revised: 20.08.2019. Accepted: 20.08.2019.
Nutritional support in sepsis and septic shock
Weronika Wasyluk1, Martyna Wasyluk1, Agnieszka Zwolak1,
Robert Jan Łuczyk1
1Chair of Internal Medicine and Department of Internal Medicine in Nursing, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 7, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
Abstract
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Its incidence is increasing worldwide. Sepsis and septic shock are associated with changes in metabolism. So far, research into nutrition and metabolism in sepsis has shown inconsistent results. Inadequate nutrition (both malnutrition and overfeeding) is detrimental for the patient. According to current recommendations, the treatment of choice in patients with sepsis is enteral nutrition, which is associated with many benefits. In the absence of enteral nutrition or the inability to provide the patient's energy requirements, total or partial parenteral nutrition is indicated. ESPEN guideline on clinical nutrition in the intensive care unit recommends for critically ill mechanically ventilated patients to assess energy expenditure by indirect calorimetry - in this case, hypocaloric nutrition is recommended in the early acute phase, and gradual introduction of isocaloric nutrition at a later stage. For critically ill patients, a progressive supply of 1.3 g/kg BW protein equivalents per day is recommended. The amount of carbohydrates should not exceed 5 mg/kg BW/ min. Intravenous lipid emulsions in parenteral nutrition should not exceed 1.5 g lipids/kg BW/day and should be adequate to the patient's tolerance. There is no clear evidence of the effect of supplementation with fish oil, antioxidants and glutamine on the results of treatment in patients with sepsis, none of these substances is indicated for routine use. More research is needed into the metabolism and nutrition of patients with sepsis.
Key words: sepsis, nutrition, metabolism, septic shoc
Non-invasive diagnostic methods for fatal familial insomnia
No full textMikos Eryk, Moqbil Sara, Dmochowska Joanna, Wasyluk Martyna, Góralczyk Wanesa. Non-invasive diagnostic methods for fatal familial insomnia. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2022;12(7):616-619. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.07.061
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Received: 10.07.2022. Revised: 17.07.2022. Accepted: 24.07.2022.
Non-invasive diagnostic methods for fatal familial insomnia
Nieinwazyjne metody diagnostyczne śmiertelnej dziedzicznej bezsenności
Eryk Mikos, Sara Moqbil, Joanna Dmochowska, Martyna Wasyluk, Wanesa Góralczyk
Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
Corresponding author: Eryk Mikos, [email protected]
ORCID ID and e-mail:
Eryk Mikos https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0507-2882, [email protected]
Sara Moqbil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1230-1444, [email protected]
Joanna Dmochowska https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0396-2363, [email protected]
Martyna Wasyluk https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5897-7568, [email protected]
Wanesa Góralczyk https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5804-2869, [email protected]
Abstract
Fatal familial insomia (FFI) is a dominant autosomal genetic prion disease characterised by progressive sleep impairment, autonomic nervous system disorders and motor symptoms associated with significant loss of nerve cells in the medial thalamic nuclei.
Making a diagnosis of FFI requires the presence of a certain or probable recognised first-degree relative of the patient, together with neuropsychiatric disorders present. In turn, the detection of the PrP mutation allows the diagnosis to be definitively established. In addition, three other tests - polysomnography, brain imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination - can be helpful.
Fatal familial insomnia is not a fully understood disease. Diagnosis is based on the presence of symptoms of the disease. An important step in diagnosis will be the development of non-invasive diagnostic tests that are reliable in the early and presymptomatic stages of the disease. Polysomnography, imaging studies (PET, SPECT) and cerebrospinal fluid examination should be improved and widely accepted.
Keywords: fatal familial insomnia; diagnostic methods; polysomnography; imaging tests; cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers
Abstrakt
Śmiertelna dziedziczna bezsenność (FFI) jest dominującą autosomalną genetyczną chorobą prionową charakteryzującą się postępującym upośledzeniem snu, zaburzeniami autonomicznego układu nerwowego i objawami ruchowymi związanymi ze znaczną utratą komórek nerwowych w jądrach przyśrodkowych wzgórza.
Postawienie diagnozy FFI wymaga obecności pewnego lub prawdopodobnego rozpoznanego krewnego pierwszego stopnia pacjenta wraz z obecnymi zaburzeniami neuropsychiatrycznymi. Z kolei wykrycie mutacji PrP pozwala na ostateczne ustalenie rozpoznania. Dodatkowo pomocne mogą być trzy inne badania – polisomnografia, obrazowanie mózgu i badanie płynu mózgowo-rdzeniowego.
Śmiertelna dziedziczna bezsenność nie jest w pełni poznaną chorobą. Diagnoza opiera się na obecności objawów choroby. Ważnym krokiem w diagnostyce będzie opracowanie nieinwazyjnych testów diagnostycznych, które są niezawodne we wczesnych i przedobjawowych stadiach choroby. Polisomnografia, badania obrazowe (PET, SPECT) i badanie płynu mózgowo-rdzeniowego powinny zostać ulepszone i powszechnie akceptowane.
Słowa kluczowe: śmiertelna dziedziczna bezsenność; metody diagnostyczne; polisomnografia; badania obrazowe; biomarkery płynu mózgowo-rdzenioweg
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
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counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
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Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
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