Publikacje naukowe

@article{lewicki_immune_2023,

title = {Immune system correlation dynamics in ultra-rush wasp venom immunotherapy},

author = {Slawomir Lewicki and Lukasz Szymanski and Weronika Urbanska and Aneta Lewicka and Martyna Ciepielak and Wanda Stankiewicz and Malgorzata Palusinska and Michal Pruc and Lukasz Szarpak and Andrzej Chcialowski},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/disaster_and_emergency_medicine/article/view/98290},

doi = {10.5603/demj.98290},

issn = {2543-5957, 2451-4691},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-12-01},

urldate = {2024-11-01},

journal = {Disaster and Emergency Medicine Journal},

volume = {8},

number = {4},

pages = {243–254},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{matuszewski_platelet–lymphocyte_2023,

title = {Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic biomarker for COVID-19 severity: a single center retrospective data analysis and systematic review with meta-analysis of 187 studies},

author = {Michal Matuszewski and Lukasz Szarpak and Michal Pruc and Agnieszka Pedrycz-Wieczorska and Mazlum Kilic and Rohat Ak and Lukasz Jankowski and Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and Mohamad Gholamhosain Moghadam and Andrzej P. Herman and Jacek Kubica and Slawomir Lewicki and Malgorzata Cielica and Francesco Chirico},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/disaster_and_emergency_medicine/article/view/96811},

doi = {10.5603/demj.96811},

issn = {2543-5957, 2451-4691},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-12-01},

urldate = {2024-11-01},

journal = {Disaster and Emergency Medicine Journal},

volume = {8},

number = {4},

pages = {198–206},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{kiezun_association_2023,

title = {The association between zinc levels and COVID-19 severity},

author = {Katarzyna Kiezun and Sergiusz Blek and Zofia Zadorozna and Olga Sitek and Janusz Patera},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/disaster_and_emergency_medicine/article/view/96492},

doi = {10.5603/DEMJ.a2023.0030},

issn = {2543-5957, 2451-4691},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-12-01},

urldate = {2024-11-01},

journal = {Disaster and Emergency Medicine Journal},

volume = {8},

number = {4},

pages = {265–266},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{dziedzic_breaking_2023,

title = {Breaking down the clotting conundrum: analyzing the role of plasma tissue plasminogen activator in COVID-19 patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis},

author = {Kacper Dziedzic and Mansur Rahnama-Hezavah and Monika Tomaszewska and Agnieszka Szarpak and Aleksandra Gasecka and Krzysztof Kuleta and Oliwia Fidali and Michal Pruc and Aleksander Ostenda and Magdalena Wierzbnik-Stronska and Aldona Kubica and Francesco Chirico},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/disaster_and_emergency_medicine/article/view/97097},

doi = {10.5603/demj.97097},

issn = {2543-5957, 2451-4691},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-12-01},

urldate = {2024-11-01},

journal = {Disaster and Emergency Medicine Journal},

volume = {8},

number = {4},

pages = {207–215},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{rizzo_anxiety_2023,

title = {Anxiety and Coping Strategies among Italian-Speaking Physicians: A Comparative Analysis of the Contractually Obligated and Voluntary Care of COVID-19 Patients},

author = {Amelia Rizzo and Murat Yıldırım and Izaddin Ahmad Aziz and Zafer Güney Çağış and Łukasz Szarpak and Gabriella Nucera and Aldo Sitibondo and Hicham Khabbache and Francesco Chirico and Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/23/3044},

doi = {10.3390/healthcare11233044},

issn = {2227-9032},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Healthcare},

volume = {11},

number = {23},

pages = {3044},

abstract = {This study aims to explore the differences in the psychological impact of COVID-19 on physicians, specifically those who volunteered or were contractually obligated to provide care for COVID-19 patients. While previous research has predominantly focused on the physical health consequences and risk of exposure for healthcare workers, limited attention has been given to their work conditions. This sample comprised 300 physicians, with 68.0% of them men (mean age = 54.67 years; SD = 12.44; range: 23–73). Participants completed measurements including the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Coping Inventory in Stressful Situations (CISS), and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (C.A.S.). Pearson’s correlations were conducted to examine the relationships between the variables of interest. This study employed multivariate models to test the differences between work conditions: (a) involvement in COVID-19 patient care, (b) volunteering for COVID-19 patient management, (c) contractual obligation to care for COVID-19 patients, and (d) COVID-19 contraction in the workplace. The results of the multivariate analysis revealed that direct exposure to COVID-19 patients and contractual obligation to care for them significantly predicted state anxiety and dysfunctional coping strategies [Wilks’ Lambda = 0.917 F = 3.254 p < 0.001]. In contrast, volunteering or being affected by COVID-19 did not emerge as significant predictors for anxiety or dysfunctional coping strategies. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing the psychological well-being of physicians involved in COVID-19 care and highlight the need for targeted interventions to support their mental and occupational health.},

note = {Publisher: MDPI AG},

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@article{denegri_spontaneous_2023,

title = {Spontaneous coronary artery dissection and Takotsubo syndrome},

author = {Andrea Denegri and Lukasz Szarpak and Michal Pruc and Milosz J. Jaguszewski},

url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S095362052300290X},

doi = {10.1016/j.ejim.2023.08.006},

issn = {0953-6205},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {European Journal of Internal Medicine},

volume = {117},

pages = {137–139},

note = {Publisher: Elsevier BV},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{koutentakis_ketogenic_2023,

title = {The Ketogenic Effect of SGLT-2 Inhibitors—Beneficial or Harmful?},

author = {Michail Koutentakis and Jakub Kuciński and Damian Świeczkowski and Stanisław Surma and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Aleksandra Gąsecka},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/11/465},

doi = {10.3390/jcdd10110465},

issn = {2308-3425},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease},

volume = {10},

number = {11},

pages = {465},

abstract = {Sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, also called gliflozins or flozins, are a class of drugs that have been increasingly used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) due to their glucose-lowering, cardiovascular (CV), and renal positive effects. However, recent studies suggest that SGLT-2 inhibitors might also have a ketogenic effect, increasing ketone body production. While this can be beneficial for some patients, it may also result in several potential unfavorable effects, such as decreased bone mineral density, infections, and ketoacidosis, among others. Due to the intricate and multifaceted impact caused by SGLT-2 inhibitors, this initially anti-diabetic class of medications has been effectively used to treat both patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and those with heart failure (HF). Additionally, their therapeutic potential appears to extend beyond the currently investigated conditions. The objective of this review article is to present a thorough summary of the latest research on the mechanism of action of SGLT-2 inhibitors, their ketogenesis, and their potential synergy with the ketogenic diet for managing diabetes. The article particularly discusses the benefits and risks of combining SGLT-2 inhibitors with the ketogenic diet and their clinical applications and compares them with other anti-diabetic agents in terms of ketogenic effects. It also explores future directions regarding the ketogenic effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors.},

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@article{pruc_prognostic_2023,

title = {The Prognostic Role of Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis},

author = {Michal Pruc and Frank William Peacock and Zubaid Rafique and Damian Swieczkowski and Krzysztof Kurek and Monika Tomaszewska and Burak Katipoglu and Maciej Koselak and Basar Cander and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6903},

doi = {10.3390/jcm12216903},

issn = {2077-0383},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},

volume = {12},

number = {21},

pages = {6903},

abstract = {This study aimed to investigate the potential prognostic role of the platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) ratio in patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS). A systematic search of PubMed Central, Scopus, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from conception through 20 August 2023 was conducted. We used odds ratios (OR) as the effect measure with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for dichotomous data and mean differences (MD) with a 95% CI for continuous data. If I2 was less than 50% or the p value of the Q tests was less than 0.05, a random synthesis analysis was conducted. Otherwise, a fixed pooled meta-analysis was performed. Nineteen studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. PLR was higher in MACE-positive (164.0 ± 68.6) than MACE-negative patients (115.3 ± 36.9; MD = 40.14; 95% CI: 22.76 to 57.52; p < 0.001). Pooled analysis showed that PLR was higher in AMI patients who died (183.3 ± 30.3), compared to survivors (126.2 ± 16.8; MD = 39.07; 95% CI: 13.30 to 64.84; p = 0.003). It was also higher in the ACS vs. control group (168.2 ± 81.1 vs. 131.9 ± 37.7; MD = 39.01; 95% CI: 2.81 to 75.21; p = 0.03), STEMI vs. NSTEMI cohort (165.5 ± 92.7 vs. 159.5 ± 87.8; MD = 5.98; 95% CI: −15.09 to 27.04; p = 0.58), and MI vs. UAP populations (162.4 ± 90.0 vs. 128.2 ± 64.9; MD = 18.28; 95% CI: −8.16 to 44.71; p = 0.18). Overall, our findings confirmed the potential prognostic role of the plate-let-to-lymphocyte (PLR) ratio in patients presenting with suspected acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Its use as a risk stratification tool should be examined prospectively to define its capability for evaluation in cardiovascular patients.},

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@article{filipiak_struggle_2023,

title = {STRUGGLE FOR. Italian-Polish-Spanish-Uzbek-Vietnamese Expert Forum Position Paper 2023 for better control of classical modifiable risk factors in clinical practice},

author = {Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Vivencio Barrios and Claudio Ferri and Khurshid Fozilov and Santiago Jesus Freire Castro and Agnieszka Kuzior and Francisco Javier Martinez-Martin and Guzal Mullabaeva and Lan Hieu Nguyen and Ulugbek Nizamov and Anna Tomaszuk-Kazberuk and Raisa Trigulova and Aleksandra Gąsecka},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/96912},

doi = {10.5603/cj.96912},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

pages = {VM/OJS/J/96912},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{wieczorek_randomized_2023,

title = {A randomized crossover comparison of the bébé VieScope and direct laryngoscope for pediatric airway management by nurses in medical simulation settings},

author = {Pawel Wieczorek and Michal Pruc and Maciej J. Krajsman and Wojciech Wieczorek and Basar Cander and Lukasz Szarpak and Alla Navolokina and Michal Matuszewski and Michal Zyla and Nicola L. Bragazzi and Jacek Smereka},

url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17434440.2023.2253142},

doi = {10.1080/17434440.2023.2253142},

issn = {1743-4440, 1745-2422},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-11-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Expert Review of Medical Devices},

volume = {20},

number = {11},

pages = {943–950},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{kwiecien_flow_2023,

title = {Flow Cytometric Analysis of Macrophages and Cytokines Profile in the Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid in Patients with Lung Cancer},

author = {Iwona Kwiecień and Elżbieta Rutkowska and Agata Raniszewska and Agnieszka Rzeszotarska and Małgorzata Polubiec-Kownacka and Joanna Domagała-Kulawik and Jolanta Korsak and Piotr Rzepecki},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/21/5175},

doi = {10.3390/cancers15215175},

issn = {2072-6694},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Cancers},

volume = {15},

number = {21},

pages = {5175},

abstract = {Macrophages play an important role in the suppression and activation of immune anti-cancer response, but little is known about dominant macrophage phenotype in the lung cancer environment, evaluated by bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF). The aim of this study was to characterize macrophages in BALF from a lung affected by cancer (cBALF) and a healthy lung (hBALF) of the same patient regarding their individual macrophage polarization and selected cytokines profile. A total of 36 patients with confirmed lung cancer were investigated. Macrophages markers: CD206 CD163 CD80 CD86 CD40 CD45, Arginase-1, and CD68 were evaluated by flow cytometry. Cytokines (IL-1 RA, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-12, IL-23, and TGF-β) profile was analyzed. There was higher median proportion of macrophages in Cbalf than in Hbalf. The population of macrophages presented immunophenotype: Ccd68+bright CD206+bright CD163+bright CD80+ CD86+ CD40+bright CD45+ cArginase+. We observed some trends in the expression of the analyzed antigens in clBALF and hlBLAF. The highest concentrations of IL-1RA and IL-6 were in Cbalf and Hbalf supernatant. There were the correlations between pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. The findings showed that macrophages include a diverse and plastic group with the presence of different antigens and cytokines, and determining the target phenotype is a complex and variable process.},

note = {Publisher: MDPI AG},

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@article{gumiezna_immature_2023,

title = {Immature platelet fraction in cardiovascular diagnostics and antiplatelet therapy monitoring},

author = {Karolina Gumiężna and Piotr Baruś and Grażyna Sygitowicz and Agnieszka Wiśniewska and Dorota Ochijewicz and Karolina Pasierb and Dominika Klimczak-Tomaniak and Ewa Kuca-Warnawin and Janusz Kochman and Marcin Grabowski and Grzegorz Opolski and Mariusz Tomaniak and Krzysztof J. Filipiak},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/89631},

doi = {10.5603/cj.a2023.0019},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {5},

pages = {817–824},

note = {Publisher: VM Media Group sp. z o.o},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{olasinska-wisniewska_diagnostic_2023,

title = {The Diagnostic Value of Trace Metal Concentrations in Hair in Carotid Artery Disease},

author = {Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska and Tomasz Urbanowicz and Anetta Hanć and Jolanta Tomczak and Beata Begier-Krasińska and Andrzej Tykarski and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Patrycja Rzesoś and Marek Jemielity and Zbigniew Krasiński},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/21/6794},

doi = {10.3390/jcm12216794},

issn = {2077-0383},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},

volume = {12},

number = {21},

pages = {6794},

abstract = {Several studies showed the role of trace elements in the increase in human susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases. Carotid artery stenosis is a leading cause of ischemic neurological events. We aimed to analyze the potential role of trace elements in hair as biomarkers of atherosclerotic carotid artery disease. Materials and Methods: Fifty-seven (n = 31 (54%) men and n = 26 (46%) women) individuals with a mean age of 67.7 ± 7.7 years who were white, European, non-Hispanic, and non-Latino were diagnosed and treated in hypertensiology/internal medicine and surgical departments over three consecutive months. Of these patients, forty were diagnosed with advanced carotid artery disease, and seventeen comprised a group of healthy controls. Inflammatory and oncological diseases were exclusion criteria. Hair samples were collected, and 14 trace elements were analyzed. Clinical and laboratory data were compared and revealed differences in the co-existence of diabetes (p = 0.036) and smoking history (p = 0.041). In the multivariable analysis, zinc, chrome, and copper revealed predictive value for the occurrence of carotid artery disease, and their combined receiver operating curve showed area under the curve of 0.935, with a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 82.4%. Conclusion: Our report shows the significance of trace elements analyses in patients with advanced carotid artery disease. We revealed that zinc, copper, and chrome concentrations are of particular importance in differentiating atherosclerotic disease and may serve as biomarkers of carotid atherosclerosis. Hair samples represent an easily obtained and beneficial biomatrix for the assessment of biomarkers.},

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@article{skrobucha_endothelial_2023,

title = {Endothelial dysfunction: Can it differentiate Takotsubo syndrome from spontaneous coronary artery dissection?},

author = {Alicja Skrobucha and Ewa Borowiak and Łukasz Szarpak and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Aleksandra Gąsecka},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/95435},

doi = {10.5603/cj.95435},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

pages = {VM/OJS/J/95435},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{gholamhosain_moghadam_use_2023,

title = {The use of cardiac markers in the prediction of COVID-19},

author = {Mohamad Gholamhosain Moghadam and Małgorzata Cielicka and Piotr Łojko},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/96345},

doi = {10.5603/cj.96345},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {5},

pages = {856–858},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{szarpak_predicting_2023,

title = {Predicting hematoma expansion after intracerebral hemorrhage: The role of direct bilirubin},

author = {Lukasz Szarpak and Michal Pruc and Natasza Blek},

url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0735675723004497},

doi = {10.1016/j.ajem.2023.08.031},

issn = {07356757},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {The American Journal of Emergency Medicine},

volume = {72},

pages = {193},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{gawlik_cardiac_2023,

title = {Cardiac Arrhythmias in Oncological Patients—Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Management within the Context of the New ESC 2022 Guidelines},

author = {Michał Gawlik and Jakub Michal Zimodro and Aleksandra Gąsecka and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Sebastian Szmit},

url = {https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11912-023-01445-x},

doi = {10.1007/s11912-023-01445-x},

issn = {1523-3790, 1534-6269},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-10-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Current Oncology Reports},

volume = {25},

number = {10},

pages = {1107–1115},

abstract = {Abstract 

 Purpose of Review 

 To provide an update on epidemiology, risk factors, and management of cardiac arrhythmias in oncological patients within the context of the new European Society of Cardiology 2022 guidelines on cardio-oncology. 

 Recent Findings 

 One of the side effects of different chemotherapeutics is their pro-arrhythmic activity. Both atrial and ventricular arrhythmias may be induced by cancer itself or by anticancer treatment. Recent studies report on the cardiotoxic activity of such promising therapies as BRAF and MEK inhibitors, or CAR-T therapy. 

 Summary 

 Risk factors of arrhythmias in oncological patients overlap with cardiovascular diseases risk factors, but there are some groups of anticancer drugs that increase the risk of cardiotoxicity. It is crucial to be aware of the risks associated with the oncological treatment and know how to act in case of cardiotoxicity.},

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@article{kintrilis_effect_2023,

title = {Effect of the pandemic on prehospital management of patients with mental and behavioral disorders: a retrospective cohort study},

author = {Nikolaos Kintrilis and Natasza Blek and Sergiusz Blek and Aleksandra Olkiewicz and Jerzy Robert Ladny and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1174693/full},

doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2023.1174693},

issn = {2296-2565},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Frontiers in Public Health},

volume = {11},

pages = {1174693},

abstract = {The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection and the accompanying coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have shifted the priority of human and technical resources toward their handling, thus affecting the usual standards of care for populations diagnosed with other clinical entities. The phenomenon becomes even more apparent in patients with presenting symptoms of mental and behavioral disorders, a category already vulnerable and underrepresented in regard to its prehospital approach and management. For the purposes of the current retrospective cohort study, we used records of the Polish National Emergency Medical Service Command Support System for the time period between April 1, 2019 and April 30, 2021, the official register of medical interventions delivered in Poland by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). We aimed to examine the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the Masovian Voivodeship on individuals seeking medical care for mental and behavioral disorders pertaining in the “F” category of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10). We examined the individuals’ baseline characteristics, prehospital vital parameters and EMS processing times in a population of 59,651 adult patients (04/2019–03/2020, 28,089 patients, 04/2020–03/2021, 31,562 patients) handled by EMS teams. Compared to pre-COVID-19, EMS personnel handled fewer patients, but more patients required mental and behavioral care. Throughout the duration of the pandemic, all prehospital time periods were significantly delayed due to the increased time needed to prepare crew, vehicles, and technical equipment to ensure COVID-19 prevention and overcrowding in Emergency Departments (EDs).},

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@article{bielski_uncovering_2023,

title = {Uncovering the effects of COVID-19 on in-hospital cardiac arrest – a living systematic review and meta-analysis},

author = {Karol Bielski and Michal Pruc and Zubaid Rafique and Frank William Peacock and Jaroslaw Chmielewski and Lech Panasiuk and Lukasz Szarpak and Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and Izabela Chojnowska-Ćwiąkała},

url = {https://www.aaem.pl/Uncovering-the-effects-of-COVID-19-on-in-hospital-cardiac-arrest-a-living-systematic,166757,0,2.html},

doi = {10.26444/aaem/166757},

issn = {1232-1966, 1898-2263},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine},

volume = {30},

number = {3},

pages = {498–504},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{urbanowicz_long-term_2023,

title = {Long-Term Exposure of Nitrogen Oxides Air Pollution (NO2) Impact for Coronary Artery Lesion Progression—Pilot Study},

author = {Tomasz Urbanowicz and Krzysztof Skotak and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska and Krystian Szczepański and Michał Wyrwa and Jędrzej Sikora and Andrzej Tykarski and Marek Jemielity},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/9/1376},

doi = {10.3390/jpm13091376},

issn = {2075-4426},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Personalized Medicine},

volume = {13},

number = {9},

pages = {1376},

abstract = {Background: The potentially harmful effects of air pollution on the human health have been already presented in epidemiological studies, suggesting a strong association with increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study was to evaluate a possible relationship between coronary artery lesion progression related to habitation place (cities vs. villages) and air pollution. Methods: There were 148 (101 men and 47 women) patients with a median age of 70 (63–74) years enrolled into retrospective analysis based on the coronary angiography results and their habitation place. Patients with stable coronary syndrome, who underwent repeated percutaneous coronary interventions were enrolled into the analysis based on demographical and clinical characteristics combined with annual exposure to air pollution (PM2.5, PM10, and NO2). Results: The results of multivariable regression analysis showed a significant relationship between coronary artery lesion progression requiring percutaneous intervention and NO2 chronic exposure in patients living in cities of Poland (OR 2.00, 95% CI: 0.41–9.62, p < 0.001). The predictive value of air pollution exposure at habitation place for coronary artery lesion progression requiring percutaneous intervention was evaluated by receiver-operator curve analysis, which revealed an area under the curve of 0.939, yielding a sensitivity of 87.1% and specificity of 90.7%. Conclusions: Coronary artery lesion progression can be related to chronic exposure to NO2 air pollution in patients living in cities in Poland.},

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@article{rizzo_nurse_2023,

title = {Nurse burnout before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic comparative review},

author = {Amelia Rizzo and Murat Yıldırım and Gülçin Güler Öztekin and Alessandro De Carlo and Gabriella Nucera and Łukasz Szarpak and Salvatore Zaffina and Francesco Chirico},

url = {https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1225431/full},

doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2023.1225431},

issn = {2296-2565},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Frontiers in Public Health},

volume = {11},

pages = {1225431},

abstract = {Introduction 

 This review aimed to compare available evidence examining burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) in nurses before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The specific objective was to compare nurse burnout scores in terms of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. 

 Methods 

 A comprehensive search was conducted for studies on nurses' burnout using the MBI published between 1994 and 2022. In total, 19 studies conducted prior to the pandemic and 16 studies conducted during the pandemic were included and compared using the criteria from the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool. 

 Results 

 Surprisingly, the results indicated that nurses' burnout scores did not differ significantly before ( 

 N = 59,111) and during ( 

 N = 18,629) the pandemic. The difference observed was qualitative rather than quantitative. 

 Discussion 

 The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already critical situation, and while COVID-19 may serve as an additional triggering factor for staff mental illness, it cannot solely explain the observed burnout levels. These findings underscore the need for long-term clinical and preventive psychological interventions, suggesting that psychological resources should not be limited to emergencies but extended to address the ongoing challenges faced by nurses. 

 Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=399628 

 , identifier: CRD42023399628.},

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}

@article{jannasz_impact_2023,

title = {The Impact of COVID-19 on Carotid–Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis},

author = {Iwona Jannasz and Michal Pruc and Mansur Rahnama-Hezavah and Tomasz Targowski and Robert Olszewski and Stepan Feduniw and Karolina Petryka and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/17/5747},

doi = {10.3390/jcm12175747},

issn = {2077-0383},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},

volume = {12},

number = {17},

pages = {5747},

abstract = {COVID-19 is a complex multisystemic disease that can result in long-term complications and, in severe cases, death. This study investigated the effect of COVID-19 on carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) as a measurement to evaluate its impact on arterial stiffness and might help predict COVID-19-related cardiovascular (CV) complications. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies, and meta-analysis was performed. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (nr. CRD42023434326). The Newcastle–Ottawa Quality Scale was used to evaluate the quality of the included studies. Nine studies reported cfPWV among COVID-19 patients and control groups. The pooled analysis showed that cfPWV in COVID-19 patients was 9.5 ± 3.7, compared to 8.2 ± 2.2 in control groups (MD = 1.32; 95% CI: 0.38–2.26; p = 0.006). A strong association between COVID-19 infection and increased cfPWV suggests a potential link between the virus and increased arterial stiffness. A marked increase in arterial stiffness, a known indicator of CV risk, clearly illustrates the cardiovascular implications of COVID-19 infection. However, further research is required to provide a clearer understanding of the connection between COVID-19 infection, arterial compliance, and subsequent CV events.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{skwarek_nanoparticles_2023,

title = {Nanoparticles: a breakthrough in COVID-19 prevention, diagnosis and treatment},

author = {Aleksandra Skwarek and Aleksandra Gąsecka and Miłosz J. Jaguszewski and Łukasz Szarpak and Tomasz Dzieciątkowski and Krzysztof J. Filipiak},

url = {https://www.archivesofmedicalscience.com/Nanoparticles-a-breakthrough-in-COVID-19-prevention-diagnosis-and-treatment,142103,0,2.html},

doi = {10.5114/aoms/142103},

issn = {1734-1922, 1896-9151},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-09-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Archives of Medical Science},

volume = {19},

number = {5},

pages = {1410–1420},

abstract = {Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The three key principles in management of the COVID-19 pandemic are prevention, early detection and targeted treatment. Vaccine-based prevention together with early detection has already proven its efficacy in controlling the pandemic. Early detection of infected patients could substantially accelerate the implementation of treatment, but also help to identify infection hotspots, whereas targeted treatment might destroy the virus and minimize damage to healthy tissue. Nanoparticles hold great promise with respect to these aspects. They may also be the solution to emerging clinical problems such as reinfection, pregnancy-related COVID-19 and coinfection. Here, we aim to discuss the potential applications of nanoparticles to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{birkun_expert_2023,

title = {An expert consensus–based checklist for quality appraisal of educational resources on adult basic life support: a Delphi study},

author = {Alexei Birkun and Adhish Gautam and Bernd W. Böttiger and Delphi Study Investigators},

url = {http://ceemjournal.org/journal/view.php?doi=10.15441/ceem.23.049},

doi = {10.15441/ceem.23.049},

issn = {2383-4625},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine},

volume = {10},

number = {4},

pages = {400–409},

abstract = {Objective Given the lack of a unified tool for appraising the quality of educational resources for lay-rescuer delivery of adult basic life support (BLS), this study aimed to develop an appropriate evaluation checklist based on a consensus of international experts.Methods In a two-round Delphi study, participating experts completed questionnaires to rate each item of a predeveloped 72-item checklist indicating agreement that an item should be utilized to evaluate the conformance of an adult BLS educational resource with resuscitation guidelines. Consensus on item inclusion was defined as a rating of ≥7 points from ≥75% of experts. Experts were encouraged to add anonymous suggestions for modifying or adding new items.Results Of the 46 participants, 42 (91.3%) completed the first round (representatives of 25 countries with a median of 16 years of professional experience in resuscitation) and 40 (87.0%) completed the second round. Thirteen of 72 baseline items were excluded, 55 were included unchanged, four were included after modification, and four new items were added. The final checklist comprises 63 items under the subsections “safety” (one item), “recognition” (nine items), “call for help” (four items), “chest compressions” (12 items), “rescue breathing” (12 items), “defibrillation” (nine items), “continuation of CPR” (two items), “choking” (10 items) and “miscellaneous” (four items).Conclusion The produced checklist is a ready-to-use expert consensus–based tool for appraising the quality of educational content on lay-rescuer provision of adult BLS. The checklist gives content developers a tool to ensure educational resources comply with current resuscitation knowledge, and may serve as a component of a prospective standardized international framework for quality assurance in resuscitation education.},

note = {Publisher: The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{rafique_hyperkalemia_2023,

title = {Hyperkalemia in acute heart failure: Short term outcomes from the EAHFE registry},

author = {Zubaid Rafique and Maria José Fortuny and Dick Kuo and Lukasz Szarpak and Lluís Llauger and Begoña Espinosa and Víctor Gil and Javier Jacob and Aitor Alquézar-Arbé and Juan Antonio Andueza and José Manuel Garrido and Alfons Aguirre and Marta Fuentes and Héctor Alonso and Francisco Javier Lucas-Imbernón and Carlos Bibiano and Guillermo Burillo-Putze and Julio Núñez and Wilfried Mullens and Pedro Lopez-Ayala and Christian Mueller and Pere Llorens and Frank Peacock and Òscar Miró},

url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0735675723002486},

doi = {10.1016/j.ajem.2023.05.005},

issn = {0735-6757},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {The American Journal of Emergency Medicine},

volume = {70},

pages = {1–9},

note = {Publisher: Elsevier BV},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{urbanowicz_large_2023,

title = {Large unstained cells count is a useful predictor of coronary artery disease co-existence in patients with severe aortic stenosis},

author = {Tomasz Urbanowicz and Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska and Kajetan Grodecki and Zuzanna Fryska and Anna Komosa and Paweł Uruski and Artur Radziemski and Krzysztof J Filipiak and Andrzej Tykarski and Marek Jemielity},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/kardiologia_polska/article/view/95395},

doi = {10.33963/KP.a2023.0111},

issn = {1897-4279, 0022-9032},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Kardiologia Polska},

volume = {81},

number = {7-8},

pages = {769–771},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{evrin_etview_2023,

title = {ETView SL versus Macintosh Direct Laryngoscope for Endotracheal Intubation Amid Simulated COVID-19 Cardiac Arrest: A Randomized Crossover Study},

author = {Togay Evrin and Miroslaw Dabkowski and Michal Pruc and Jacek Hernik and Wojciech Wieczorek and Lukasz Chabowski and Pawel Wieczorek and Jaroslaw Chmielewski and Stepan Feduniw and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/15/5074},

doi = {10.3390/jcm12155074},

issn = {2077-0383},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Clinical Medicine},

volume = {12},

number = {15},

pages = {5074},

abstract = {Airway management procedures, such as endotracheal intubation (ETI), pose a significant risk of aerosol generation, requiring robust personal protective equipment (PPE) against aerosol-generating procedures (AGP). This study aimed to assess the impact of PPE-AGP on intubation success rates, time to intubation, and glottic visualization using ETView and a standard Macintosh laryngoscope (MAC). A total of 52 physicians participated in this prospective, observational, randomized crossover study conducted in a medical simulation setting. Participants included COVID-19 patients with cardiac arrest scenarios with and without PPE-AGP who were intubated with ETView and MAC. During intubation without PPE-AGP, ETView showed a similar first-pass success rate (FPS) but had a shorter intubation time and better glottal hydration compared to MAC. In scenario B (with PPE-AGP), ETView outperformed MAC in FPS, initiation time, and glottic visualization. The use of PPE-AGP had little impact on ETView’s performance. However, it negatively affected the Macintosh laryngoscope, reducing FPS and glottic visibility. Participants found intubation with ETView easier in both scenarios. In conclusion, as compared to the Macintosh laryngoscope, ETView demonstrated higher performance under the circumstances of the simulation, especially when PPE-AGP was used.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{surma_coffee_2023,

title = {Coffee and cardiac arrhythmias: Up-date review of the literature and clinical studies},

author = {Stanisław Surma and Monika Romańczyk and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Gregory Y. H. Lip},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/89036},

doi = {10.5603/CJ.a2022.0068},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {4},

pages = {654–667},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{bielski_meta-analysis_2023,

title = {Meta-analysis of chest compression-only versus conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation by bystanders for adult with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest},

author = {Karol Bielski and Jacek Smereka and Jaroslaw Chmielewski and Michal Pruc and Francesco Chirico and Aleksandra Gasecka and Nataliia Litvinova and Milosz J. Jaguszewski and Grazyna Nowak-Starz and Zubaid Rafique and Frank W. Peacock and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/84984},

doi = {10.5603/CJ.a2021.0115},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-08-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {4},

pages = {606–613},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{wieczorek_comparison_2023,

title = {Comparison of the bébé VieScope™ and direct laryngoscope for pediatric tongue oedema scenario: A simulation study},

author = {Pawel Wieczorek and Michal Pruc and Maciej Krajsman and Wojciech Wieczorek and Basar Cander and Lukasz Szarpak and Alla Navolokina and Michal Matuszewski and Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and Francesco Chirico and Jacek Smereka},

url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0735675723002279},

doi = {10.1016/j.ajem.2023.04.039},

issn = {0735-6757},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-07-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {The American Journal of Emergency Medicine},

volume = {69},

pages = {207–208},

note = {Publisher: Elsevier BV},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{pruc_intranasal_2023,

title = {Intranasal ketamine for pediatric emergency department lacerations},

author = {Michal Pruc and Alla Navolokina and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0735675723001729},

doi = {10.1016/j.ajem.2023.03.057},

issn = {0735-6757},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {The American Journal of Emergency Medicine},

volume = {68},

pages = {206},

note = {Publisher: Elsevier BV},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{dubey_covid-19-induced_2023,

title = {COVID-19-induced coagulopathy: Experience, achievements, prospects},

author = {Leonid Dubey and Olga Dorosh and Nataliya Dubey and Svitlana Doan and Olena Kozishkurt and Oleksandr Duzenko and Olena Kozlova and Veronika Ievtukh and Jerzy R. Ladny and Michal Pruc and Lukasz Szarpak and Julia Pukach},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/92002},

doi = {10.5603/cj.a2022.0123},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {3},

pages = {453–461},

note = {Publisher: VM Media Group sp. z o.o},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{kochanowska_sodiumglucose_2023,

title = {Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors to Decrease the Uric Acid Concentration—A Novel Mechanism of Action},

author = {Anna Kochanowska and Przemysław Rusztyn and Karolina Szczerkowska and Stanisław Surma and Aleksandra Gąsecka and Miłosz J. Jaguszewski and Łukasz Szarpak and Krzysztof J. Filipiak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/7/268},

doi = {10.3390/jcdd10070268},

issn = {2308-3425},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease},

volume = {10},

number = {7},

pages = {268},

abstract = {Sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are glucose-lowering agents whose positive impact on cardiovascular risk has been described extensively. Not only do they influence lipid profile, blood pressure, atherosclerosis risk, hemoglobin level, and insulin resistance, but they also reduce cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality, and hospitalization rates. Some of these effects may be due to their impact on serum uric acid (SUA) concentration. Findings from nine meta-analyses showed that, indeed, SGLT2is significantly reduce SUA. The data on the drug- and dose-dependency of this effect were inconclusive. Several factors alternating the beneficial effects of SGLT2is on SUA, such as glycated hemoglobin concentration (HbA1c), presence of diabetes, and baseline SUA level, were described. Even though there is a consensus that the lowering of SUA by SGLT2is might be due to the increased urinary excretion rate of uric acid (UEUA) rather than its altered metabolism, the exact mechanism remains unknown. The influence of SGLT2is on SUA may not only be used in gout treatment but may also be of huge importance in explaining the observed pleiotropic effects of SGLT2is.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{serafin_evaluation_2023,

title = {Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities against Various E. coli Strains of a Novel Hybrid Peptide—LENART01},

author = {Pawel Serafin and Paweł Kowalczyk and Adriano Mollica and Azzurra Stefanucci and Anna K. Laskowska and Magdalena Zawadzka and Karol Kramkowski and Patrycja Kleczkowska},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/13/4955},

doi = {10.3390/molecules28134955},

issn = {1420-3049},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Molecules},

volume = {28},

number = {13},

pages = {4955},

abstract = {Finding the ideal antimicrobial drug with improved efficacy and a safety profile that eliminates antibiotic resistance caused by pathogens remains a difficult task. Indeed, there is an urgent need for innovation in the design and development of a microbial inhibitor. Given that many promising antimicrobial peptides with excellent broad-spectrum antibacterial properties are secreted by some frog species (e.g., bombesins, opioids, temporins, etc.), our goal was to identify the antimicrobial properties of amphibian-derived dermorphin and ranatensin peptides, which were combined to produce a hybrid compound. This new chimera (named LENART01) was tested for its antimicrobial activity against E. coli strains K12 and R1–R4, which are characterized by differences in lipopolysaccharide (LPS) core oligosaccharide structure. The results showed that LENART01 had superior activity against the R2 and R4 strains compared with the effects of the clinically available antibiotics ciprofloxacin or bleomycin (MIC values). Importantly, the inhibitory effect was not concentration dependent; however, LENART01 showed a time- and dose-dependent hemolytic effect in hemolytic assays.},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{krawczyk_effect_2023,

title = {Effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes – systematic review and meta-analysis},

author = {Artur Krawczyk and Lukasz Szarpak and Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and Basar Cander and Stepan Feduniw and Michal Pruc and Jarogniew Luszczki and Jaroslaw Chmielewski and Michal Kowalczyk},

url = {https://www.aaem.pl/Effect-of-SARS-CoV-2-infection-on-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest-outcomes-systematic,167805,0,2.html},

doi = {10.26444/aaem/167805},

issn = {1232-1966, 1898-2263},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine},

volume = {30},

number = {2},

pages = {369–375},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{jankowski_comprehensive_2023,

title = {A comprehensive review and meta-analysis of suPAR as a predictor of acute kidney injury},

author = {Lukasz Jankowski and Michal Pruc and Aleksandra Gasecka and Jaroslaw Chmielewski and Tomasz Wojcik and Lukasz Szarpak and Michał Kowalczyk},

url = {https://www.aaem.pl/A-comprehensive-review-and-meta-analysis-of-suPAR-as-a-predictor-of-acute-kidney,167464,0,2.html},

doi = {10.26444/aaem/167464},

issn = {1232-1966, 1898-2263},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine},

volume = {30},

number = {2},

pages = {364–368},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{urbanska_time-dependent_2023,

title = {Time-dependent cytokines changes in ultra-rush wasp venom immunotherapy},

author = {W. Urbańska and L. Szymański and M. Ciepelak and A. Cios and W. Stankiewicz and E. Klimaszewska and Krystyna Lieto and Rafał Skopek and A. Chciałowski and S. Lewicki},

url = {https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-37593-0},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-023-37593-0},

issn = {2045-2322},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-06-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {13},

number = {1},

pages = {10560},

abstract = {Abstract 

 Venom immunotherapy (VIT) represents a potential therapeutic approach for the management of venom allergies, aiming to modify the immune response to venom allergens and enhance its precision. Previous studies have demonstrated that VIT induces a shift in T helper cell responses from Th2 to Th1, characterized by the production of IL-2 and interferon-gamma by CD4 

 + 

 and CD8 

 + 

 cells. In order to explore long-term pathways following VIT treatment and verify potential new outcomes, the serum concentrations of 30 cytokines were assessed in a cohort of 61 patients (18 control, 43 study group) exhibiting hypersensitivity to wasp venom. Cytokine levels were measured at 0, 2, 6, and 24 weeks after the initiation phase of VIT in the study group. The present study found no significant alterations in the levels of IL-2 and IFN-γ in the peripheral blood following VIT. However, a noteworthy finding was the substantial increase in the concentration of IL-12, a cytokine capable of promoting the differentiation of Th0 cells into Th1 cells. This observation supports the involvement of the Th1 pathway in the desensitization process induced by VIT. Additionally, the study revealed a significant rise in the levels of IL-9 and TGF-β after VIT. These cytokines may play a role in the generation of inducible regulatory T (Treg) cells, indicating their potential importance in the immune response to venom allergens and the desensitization process associated with VIT. Nevertheless, further investigations are required to comprehend the underlying mechanisms driving the VIT process comprehensively.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{holas_coping_2023,

title = {Coping styles with stress and its relations to psychiatric and clinical symptoms in patients with sarcoidosis: A latent profile analysis},

author = {Pawel Holas and Estelle Figueira-Putresza and Joanna Domagala-Kulawik},

url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0954611123000598},

doi = {10.1016/j.rmed.2023.107171},

issn = {0954-6111},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-05-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Respiratory Medicine},

volume = {211},

pages = {107171},

note = {Publisher: Elsevier BV},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{szarpak_vitamin_2023,

title = {The Vitamin D Serum Levels in Pregnant Women Affected by COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis},

author = {Luiza Szarpak and Stepan Feduniw and Michal Pruc and Michal Ciebiera and Basar Cander and Mansur Rahnama-Hezavah and Łukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/11/2588},

doi = {10.3390/nu15112588},

issn = {2072-6643},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-05-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Nutrients},

volume = {15},

number = {11},

pages = {2588},

abstract = {Vitamin D can modulate immune responses, and its deficiency is linked to increased autoimmunity and susceptibility to infection. In the general population, it has been observed that serum vitamin D levels are connected with the risk of COVID-19 and its severity. Our study aims to examine reported findings on the effect of vitamin D serum levels on infection of COVID-19 during pregnancy. PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies. Serum vitamin D serum levels in COVID-19-positive and COVID-19-negative pregnant women were 24.61 ± 20.86 ng/mL and 24.12 ± 17.33 ng/mL, respectively. In mild vs. moderate to critical COVID-19 pregnant women, vitamin D serum levels were 16.71 ± 9.04 ng/mL vs. 10.7 ± 9.37 ng/mL and severe vs. non-severe were 13.21 ± 11.47 ng/mL vs. 15.76 ± 10.0 ng/mL. Only one study reported vitamin D serum levels in the placenta of COVID-19-positive pregnant women compared with the control and results varied and amounted to 14.06 ± 0.51 ng/mL vs. 12.45 ± 0.58 ng/mL, respectively. Vitamin D deficiency tends to be common in pregnant women who have COVID-19, and the level of this vitamin has been demonstrated to have a strong correlation with the severity of the illness. As vitamin D serum levels correlate with COVID-19 symptoms and even with its occurrence, appropriate vitamin D supplementation in the prenatal period is suggested.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{jankowski_meta-analysis_2023,

title = {Meta-analysis of postoperative myocardial injury as a predictor of mortality after living donor liver transplantation},

author = {Krzysztof Jankowski and Frank W. Peacock and Michal Pruc and Teresa Malecka-Massalska and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/92818},

doi = {10.5603/CJ.a2023.0037},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-05-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

pages = {VM/OJS/J/92818},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{kasprzak_pharmacotherapy_2023,

title = {Pharmacotherapy of heart failure AḊ. 2023. Expert opinion of Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, Polish Cardiac Society},

author = {Jarosław D Kasprzak and Iwona Gorczyca-Głowacka and Maria Sobczak-Kaleta and Marcin Barylski and Jarosław Drożdż and Krzysztof J Filipiak and Agnieszka Kapłon-Cieślicka and Małgorzata Lelonek and Artur Mamcarz and Dorota Ochijewicz and Anna Ryś-Czaporowska and Katarzyna Starzyk and Filip M Szymański and Marcin Wełnicki and Beata Wożakowska-Kapłon},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/kardiologia_polska/article/view/95406},

doi = {10.33963/KP.a2023.0110},

issn = {1897-4279, 0022-9032},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-05-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Kardiologia Polska},

volume = {81},

number = {5},

pages = {537–556},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{pruc_candida_2023,

title = {Candida auris as a significant emerging human fungal pathogen},

author = {Michal Pruc and Maciej J. Krajsman and Stepan Feduniw and Piotr Szczepanski and Julia Holzer and Anna Jaroszewska and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/disaster_and_emergency_medicine/article/view/94919},

doi = {10.5603/demj.a2023.0014},

issn = {2543-5957, 2451-4691},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Disaster and Emergency Medicine Journal},

note = {Publisher: VM Media Group sp. z o.o},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{chirico_efficiency_2023,

title = {Efficiency rating of SG Diagnostics COVID-19 antigen rapid test kit},

author = {Francesco Chirico and Murat Yıldırım and Tomasz Dzieciatkowski and Marek Dabrowski and Marek Malysz and Marcin Madziala and Milosz Jaroslaw Jaguszewski and Karol Bielski and Gabriella Nucera and Krzysztof J Filipiak and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2217/fvl-2021-0210},

doi = {10.2217/fvl-2021-0210},

issn = {1746-0794, 1746-0808},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Future Virology},

volume = {18},

number = {6},

pages = {343–348},

abstract = {Aim: Rapid detection is crucial in complementing vaccination to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Materials & methods: Nasopharyngeal swabs (n = 213) and oropharyngeal swabs (n = 98) were tested. with the antigen rapid test kit. Results: Overall sensitivity (97.96%), specificity (100.00%) and coincidence rate (98.71%) were high, which translated into a positive predictive value of 100.00% and a negative predictive value of 96.64%. Conclusion: Antigen rapid tests have a great potential for screening in different settings to deliver results with high sensitivity and specificity.},

note = {Publisher: Informa UK Limited},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{surma_colchicine_2023,

title = {Colchicine — From rheumatology to the new kid on the block: Coronary syndromes and COVID-19},

author = {Stanisław Surma and Marcin Basiak and Monika Romańczyk and Krzysztof J. Filipiak and Bogusław Okopień},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/85217},

doi = {10.5603/cj.a2021.0123},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {2},

pages = {297–311},

note = {Publisher: VM Media Group sp. z o.o},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{urbanowicz_changing_2023,

title = {Changing Face of Inflammatory Activation in Complex Coronary Artery Disease during the COVID-19 Pandemic},

author = {Tomasz Urbanowicz and Paweł Czub and Anna Olasińska-Wiśniewska and Michał Michalak and Zuzanna Fryska and Jakub Zieliński and Krzysztof Jerzy Filipiak and Krzysztof Wróbel and Andrzej Tykarski and Marek Jemielity},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/10/5/199},

doi = {10.3390/jcdd10050199},

issn = {2308-3425},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease},

volume = {10},

number = {5},

pages = {199},

abstract = {Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the immunological status of the population, indicating increased activation. The aim of the study was to compare the degree of inflammatory activation in patients admitted for surgical revascularization in the period before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: This retrospective analysis included an analysis of inflammatory activation assessed on the basis of whole blood counts in 533 patients (435 (82%) male and 98 (18%) female) with a median age of 66 (61–71) years who underwent surgical revascularization, including 343 and 190 patients operated on in 2018 and 2022, respectively. Results: The compared groups were matched by propensity score matching analysis, obtaining 190 patients in each group. Significantly higher values of preoperative monocyte count (p = 0.015), monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (p = 0.004) and systemic inflammatory response index (p = 0.022) were found in the during-COVID subgroup. The perioperative and 12-month mortality rates were comparable, with 1% (n = 4) in 2018 vs. 1% (n = 2) in 2022 (p = 0.911), and 5.6 % (n = 11 patients) vs. 7% (n = 13 patients) (p = 0.413), in the pre-COVID and during-COVID subgroups, respectively. Conclusions: Simple whole blood analysis in patients with complex coronary artery disease performed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic indicates excessive inflammatory activation. However, the immune variation did not interfere with one-year mortality rate after surgical revascularization.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{szymanski_differential_2023,

title = {Differential Effects of Overexpression of Wild Type and Kinase-Dead MELK in Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes, Potential Implications for Skin Wound Healing and Cancer},

author = {Łukasz Szymański and Krystyna Lieto and Robert Zdanowski and Sławomir Lewicki and Jean-Pierre Tassan and Jacek Z. Kubiak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/9/8089},

doi = {10.3390/ijms24098089},

issn = {1422-0067},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},

volume = {24},

number = {9},

pages = {8089},

abstract = {Maternal embryonic leucine-zipper kinase (MELK) plays a significant role in cell cycle progression, mitosis, cell migration, cell renewal, gene expression, embryogenesis, proliferation, apoptosis, and spliceosome assembly. In addition, MELK is known to be overexpressed in multiple types of cancer and is associated with cancer proliferation. Tumorigenesis shares many similarities with wound healing, in which the rate of cell proliferation is a critical factor. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the involvement of MELK in the regulation of cell division in two cell types involved in this process, namely fibroblasts and keratinocytes. We examined how temporal overexpression of wild-type and kinase-dead MELK kinase variants affect the rate of proliferation, viability, cell cycle, and phosphorylation state of other kinases involved in these processes, such as ERK1/2, AKT1, MAPK9, p38, and p53. We explored if MELK could be used as a therapeutic stimulator of accelerated wound healing via increased proliferation. We observed that aberrant expression of MELK results in abnormal proliferation, altered cell cycle distribution, and decreased viability of the cells, which challenge the utility of MELK in accelerated wound healing. Our results indicate that, at least in healthy cells, any deviation from precisely controlled MELK expression is harmful to fibroblasts and keratinocytes.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{feduniw_biomarkers_2023,

title = {Biomarkers for Pregnancy Latency Prediction after Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes–A Systematic Review},

author = {Stepan Feduniw and Michal Pruc and Michal Ciebiera and Natalia Zeber-Lubecka and Diana Massalska and Magdalena Zgliczynska and Agnieszka Pawlowska and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/9/8027},

doi = {10.3390/ijms24098027},

issn = {1422-0067},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {International Journal of Molecular Sciences},

volume = {24},

number = {9},

pages = {8027},

abstract = {Preterm premature rupture of membranes, leading to preterm birth, is associated with neonatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The study aimed to review the existing data on the best predictive value of pregnancy latency for known biomarkers in pregnancies after preterm premature rupture of membranes. The following databases were screened for the purposes of this systematic review: Pubmed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. The study was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. Only a few studies assessed biomarkers predicting pregnancy duration after PPROM. IL-6, IL-8, CRP, IL1RA, s-endoglin, βhCG, AFP, PCT, urea, creatinine, oxygen radical absorbance capacity, MDA, lipocalin-2, endotoxin activity, MMP-8, MMP-9 and S100 A8/A9 were found to have a positive predictive value for delivery timing prediction. Proinflammatory biomarkers, such as IL-6 or CRP, proved to be best correlated with delivery timing, independent of the occurrence of intrauterine infection.},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{dudek_diagnostic_2023,

title = {Diagnostic performance of point-of-use ultrasound of resuscitation outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 3265 patients},

author = {Maciej Dudek and Lukasz Szarpak and Frank W. Peacock and Aleksandra Gasecka and Tomasz Michalski and Pawel Wroblewski and Halla Kaminska and Gabriela Borkowska and Ewa Skrzypek and Adam Smereka and Jaroslaw Meyer-Szary and Sylwia Marciniak and Mariola Malecka},

url = {https://journals.viamedica.pl/cardiology_journal/article/view/75457},

doi = {10.5603/CJ.a2021.0044},

issn = {1898-018X, 1897-5593},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-04-01},

urldate = {2024-10-28},

journal = {Cardiology Journal},

volume = {30},

number = {2},

pages = {237–246},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{matuszewski_prediction_2023,

title = {Prediction value of soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) in COVID-19 patients – a systematic review and meta-analysis},

author = {Michal Matuszewski and Jerzy Ładny and Zubaid Rafique and Frank Peacock and Michal Pruc and Aleksandra Gasecka and Piotr Szwed and Lukasz Jankowski and Jaroslaw Chmielewski and Lech Panasiuk and Lukasz Szarpak},

url = {https://www.aaem.pl/Prediction-value-of-soluble-urokinase-plasminogen-activator-receptor-suPAR-in-COVID,160084,0,2.html},

doi = {10.26444/aaem/160084},

issn = {1232-1966, 1898-2263},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-03-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine},

volume = {30},

number = {1},

pages = {142–147},

note = {Publisher: Institute of Rural Health},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{yildirim_resilience_2023,

title = {Resilience and perceived social support as predictors of emotional well-being},

author = {YILDIRIM and TURAN and ALBELADI and CRESCENZO and AMELIA RIZZO and NUCERA and FERRARI and NAVOLOKINA and SZARPAK and CHIRICO},

url = {https://doi.org/10.19204/2023/rsln5},

doi = {10.19204/2023/rsln5},

issn = {2499-2240},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-03-01},

urldate = {2024-09-17},

journal = {JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES},

pages = {59},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}