The degree of damage in the peripheral facial nerve palsy in children depending on the cause: The role of Lyme neuroborreliosis
Conclusions The role of neuroborreliosis among the infectious factors ought to be emphasized. It seems significant that in patients with confirmed Lyme disease the stage of facial nerve damage was considerably deeper and the recovery was slower. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Efficacy of the regional reference system of prenatal diagnosis based on the analysis of results of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Centre in Olsztyn
Conclusions Results of the analysis confirm the significance of the presence of a facility with a profile similar to MFMC in our region. Factors that improve detection of fetal abnormalities in our region may include: extension of the NHF program to the entire population of pregnant women, improvement of first trimester diagnosis, increase of the availability of reference fetal echocardiography in pregnant women over the age of 35. Infrastructure improvement in the province may also positively affect the detection of anomalies. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Selected lower extremity flexibility tests as an element of functional assessment for ballet school students – Preliminary observation
Conclusions (1) Flexibility tests proved to be a simple tool for the assessment of flexibility of thigh muscles of both lower extremities. The results of these tests confirm muscle imbalance and relative flexibility in the lumbar spine. (2) Numeric scale is a simple tool for the assessment of low back pain. Among 52 students, 31 declared moderate pain sensations. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
The evaluation of selected shellfish as a source of niacin in nutrition and therapy of modern human
Conclusion The niacin analysis that was conducted showed differences between the various types of seafood. Among the analyzed seafood, the best source of niacin came from the meat of clams. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Effect of type 2 diabetes on the left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with chronic kidney disease, 3 and 4 stages
Conclusions CKD patients in the moderate stage, with coexisting type 2 DM were not characterized by higher risk of developing LV diastolic dysfunction. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Prevalence of malnutrition among children under five years old in Khartoum State, Sudan
Conclusions We conclude that improvements in child feeding, and better maternal education are needed to maintain the children's nutritional status. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Reviewers' Acknowledgment
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Polish Annals of Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 2 (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Risk of shoulder dislocation in skydiving
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Polish Annals of Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 2 Author(s): Chee Ching Chan (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Guillain–Barré syndrome – Literature overview
Conclusions Diagnosis and treatment of GBS are crucial issues in clinical practice, because approximately 25% of patients can develop respiratory failure, significant disability followed by GBS present in 20%, and chronic fatigue in 60%–70% of patients. Despite symptomatic treatment and immunotherapy, mortality associated with GBS still ranges from 4% to 15%. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Movement pattern and muscle balance as a source of lumbar spine health according to the concept of Kinetic Control
Conclusions The loss of motor control is related to the low back pain, and is a good diagnostic tool. Important is the choice of motor control exercises for a particular direction of motion. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Hypertensive nephropathy – A yet unsolved problem
Conclusions The concept of primary AH being the cause of HN requires reconsideration. There is evidence suggesting that lesions considered as secondary to AH may indeed be a genetically determined disorder. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
A nuanced ethic for live kidney donations
Conclusions While non-altruistic sale of kidneys might be theoretically acceptable, it requires creating a state system to insure that potential donors are properly informed and not exploited; that medical screening and support of the donors to insure that their health is not permanently endangered is provided; that vulnerable potential donors are protected; and that payments are regulated so that they reasonably reflect compensation for pain and suffering. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Balance disorders in children after cranial-cerebral trauma with total damage to the vestibular apparatus
Conclusions Easily accessible and friendly methods of rehabilitation significantly shorten the time of almost full recovery in children with vestibular system damage; moreover continuous stimulation of CNS through repetition of mobility exercises shortens recovery time and has a significant value in development of correct image of spatial information. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Spontaneous splenic rupture post-gynecological surgery – Case report
Conclusions Possibility of complications such as splenic rupture in the postoperative period needs to be taken into account by gynecologists in the case of postoperative intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Cooperation between gynecologist and general surgeon is advisable for management of splenic rupture. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Interception of developing class III malocclusion with temporary anchorage devices: A case report
Conclusions Temporary anchorage devices application enabled correction of the anterior crossbite and enhanced midfacial growth in young maxillary-deficient patient. (Source: Polish Annals of Medicine)
Source: Polish Annals of Medicine - November 24, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
