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MENSAGENS PELA (E PELA) CIDADE: A HUMANIZAÇÃO DE BRASÍLIA - DF VIA INTERVENÇÕES VISUAIS NA W3 SUL
Authors: Alves de Oliveira Mayra , Betina Diesel Úrsula
Published: July 2018

Este projeto (irmão do projeto “Mensagens pela (e pela) cidade: a humanização deBrasília – DF via intervenções visuais nas passarelas subterrâneas da Asa Sul)caracteriza-se pelo levantamento fotográfico de mensagens manifestadas em paredes,muros e calçadas na via W3 da Asa Sul, do Plano Piloto, em Brasília – DF, durante operíodo de outubro de 2015 a março de 2016, na suposição de que tais intervençõescontribuam no despertar de afeto em relação à cidade e entre seus habitantes, no seuespaço urbano. O objetivo é, depois do levantamento imagético, analisar o material afim de estabelecer como as escolhas que os compõem demarcam a busca pelapromoção do afeto. A metodologia configura-se, em um primeiro momento, via revisãobibliográfica de referências sobre o tema, via autores como Russi, Augè, Gehl eGemzoe, Peirce, Santaella, Foucault. A partir daí, faz-se o levantamento fotográficodas intervenções; a análise via dispositivos teórico-metodológicos da semióticapeirceana e da análise do discurso de vertente francesa, com base em propostafoucaultiana; e, por fim, uma pesquisa online com pessoas que transitam ou játransitaram pela W3 Sul, feita via questionário de questões fechadas e abertas. Comoresultados tem-se cerca de 250 intervenções e seu contexto fotografados, o mapa daárea com a marcação das mesmas, e a análise de parte das imagens (30), escolhidaspor representarem maior recorrência e/ou impacto. O dispositivo semiótico permiteidentificar a predominância de elementos icônicos (figurativos) humanóides, a técnicado grafite e da pichação como elemento indicial mais recorrente (embora também hajamuitas colagens), e a forte complementariedade da mensagem imagética via oelemento simbólico verbal, que direciona a interpretação dos demais aspectosperceptíveis. Cromaticamente, vigoram cores fortes e contrastantes,predominantemente com contornos em preto. No geral, a interpretação dasintervenções direciona-se a vivências pessoais e observações sobre aspectos quecada indivíduo deve considerar em sua vida. Ao aplicar o raciocínio foucaultiano,observa-se que as escolhas guardam forte conexão com o contexto das obras,inclusive aparecendo, neste caso, obras de grande dimensão a fim de contemplar,também, a observação das pessoas que por ali transitam em carros. As mensagensindicam a tentativa de melhorar os ambientes em que são manifestas, enfeitando-os,buscando a quebra do deslocamento espacial rápido e automático, e estabelecendouma conversa com e entre os transeuntes/habitantes e a cidade. A pesquisa aponta apercepção positiva dos passantes em relação às intervenções, porém permeadas peloagito e receio, devido a questões de segurança, principalmente. Assim, pode-sevislumbrar o funcionamento de tais intervenções urbanas na via W3 Sul, tanto parapedestres quanto para ocupantes de automóveis em trânsito por ali, na direção doestímulo à reflexão e ao afeto dentro da cidade e, também, em relação a ela
A QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS CUIDADORES DE CRIANÇAS PORTADORAS DE SÍNDROME DE DOWN QUE FREQUENTAM A FISIOTERAPIA
Authors: Simão de Carvalho Rafaela , Mascarenhas Ferreira Alexandre , Sovat de Freitas Costa Valéria
Published: July 2018

Crianças que nascem com Síndrome de Down se desenvolvem de forma mais lenta, ou seja, necessitam de cuidados maiores, a família que vive junto com a criança acaba tendo uma qualidade de vida afetada, mesmo não sendo o cuidador direto daquela criança, pois a mãe é quem apresenta a figura que desempenha maior o cuidado pela criança. A Fisioterapia pode colaborar especificamente para o desenvolvimento motor, ajudando-a se movimentar de maneira correta e no fortalecimento físico para as crianças e aos cuidadores pode oferecer melhora na qualidade de vida. O estudo apresenta uma pesquisa com intervenção fisioterápica com auriculoterapia em cuidadores de crianças portadoras de Síndrome de Down, que frequentavam a Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais em Brasília e de forma aleatória nas dependências do UNICEUB. O objetivo foi avaliar a intervenção da Fisioterapia através da auriculoterapia na qualidade de vida. A Fisioterapia pode agir de diversas maneiras nestes casos, tanto no cuidador como na criança com Síndrome de Down, para alivio de dores e consequentemente mudando a qualidade de vida, para os cuidadores. A amostra foi dividida em dois grupos, grupo de crianças que frequentam a Fisioterapia e o grupo de crianças que não frequentam a Fisioterapia. Foi feito um levantamento sobre as condições de vida e dor, através de questionário próprio e o Questionário SF36. Posteriormente foi aplicado auriculoterapia nos cuidadores direcionado para as queixas relatadas nos questionários. A auriculoterapia exerceu uma influência positiva, nos dois grupos, tanto no grupo de crianças que frequentam a Fisioterapia, quanto nogrupo crianças que não frequentam a Fisioterapia. Os cuidadores das crianças que não frequentam a fisioterapia obtiveram melhores resultados. Foi possível perceber que há melhora na qualidade de vida dos cuidadores através da aplicação da auriculoterapia com uso de sementes de mostarda
CONHECIMENTO DE ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS SOBRE A CIRURGIA BARIÁTRICA (CB)
Authors: Souza Lopes Fernanda , Agudo Oliveira Benito Linconl
Published: July 2018

A cirurgia bariátrica (CB) se constitui enquanto método eficiente no tratamento à obesidade (CID 10 - E66) e suas comorbidades, permitindo a perca de peso e regulação de vários parâmetros relacionados ao funcionamento corporal. Trata-se de um estudo transversal e de abordagem quantitativa que analisou o conhecimento de estudantes de uma instituição de ensino superior (IES) com sede em Brasília (D.F.) sobre a CB. Para aquisição dos subsídios necessários a edificação do presente estudo, foi utilizado um instrumento de coleta de dados (ICD) proposto por Garrido Jr (2004), possuidor do título “Teste de entendimento aos pacientes candidatos à cirurgia da obesidade mórbida (TEPCCOM)”, permitindo desta forma aferir o conhecimento dos atores sociais participantes. Foram também utilizados artigos de periódicos científicos, produções acadêmicas e legislação correlata, adquiridas após buscas bibliográficas eletrônicas junto à base de dados informatizados nacionais e internacionais (CUIDEN, LILACS, MEDLINE, MINERVA-UFRJ, SABER-USP, TESES-FIOCRUZ). O presente estudo foi submetido a avaliação e tratamento bioético, sendo o mesmo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa do Centro Universitário de Brasília (CEP/UNICEUB), com o número da CAAE “50679015.6.0000.0023”. Foram entrevistados quatrocentos (400) estudantes, sendo que 48% (n=192) cursavam “enfermagem”, 24% (n=96) cursavam “nutrição”, 15,50% (n=62) cursavam “medicina”, 8,25% (n=33) cursavam “biomedicina” e 4,25% (n=17) cursavam “biologia”. O perfil dos atores sociais participantes do presente estudo se constituiu de 78,75% (n=315) pessoas do sexo feminino, 87,75% (n=351) solteiras, 70,75% (n=283) não desenvolvem atividade remunerada, 93,25% (n=373) negam enfermidade(s), 94,50% (n=378) negam tabagismo, 78% (n=312) negam consumo medicamentoso, 93% (n=372) negam etilismo, 99,25% (n=397) negam hipertensão arterial (HA), 100% (n=400) negam diabetes mellitus (DM), 81,50% (n=326) negam sobrepeso e 95% (n=380) negam obesidade. Por meio do presente estudo foi possível verificar que os graduandos em saúde possuem conhecimento em relação a CB. Foi identificado ainda reduzido conhecimento dentre os entrevistados, apenas na categoria analítica relacionada a necessidade de suplementação alimentar utilizando polivitamínicos após a realização da CB
Linking Transparency and Accountability to Local Legislative Performance in the Province of Nueva Ecija in the Philippines
Authors: Ong Darwin U. , Gabriel Arneil G.
Published: July 2018

Transparency and accountability are essentials to the operation of governments. They are tools to prevent corruption. The study assessed the observance of the shared principles of transparency and accountability in the local legislative departments of five cities in the province of Nueva Ecija, in the Philippines. It discussed the importance of transparency and accountability in local governance; described the shared commitment to governance principles of accountability and transparency of local legislators, and correlated local legislators commitment to governance principles to legislative performance measured in terms of the number of ordinances and resolutions made. Using the mixed methods of research and Pearson Product Moment Correlation, the study found that: (a) the twin principles of transparency and accountability are necessary for local legislative operations; (b) local legislators observed governance principles of transparency and accountability and; (c) actual observance of transparency and accountability are associated to higher level of legislative performance. The study recommended that observance of transparency and accountability may be strengthened through the use of Information Communications Technology not only to monitor legislative duties but also to better respond to public demands and produce the quality of services commensurate to the value of public money.
DID Analysis on the Impact of Policies on the Rural-Urban Income Disparity in Resource-Dependent Regions: A Case Study of Ordos
Authors: Si Rijimoleng , Han Gang
Published: July 2018

Ordos is the most abundant coal resource city in Inner Mongolia. Its coal resources account for one half of Inner Mongolia's coal resources and one sixth of China's total coal reserves. Abundant coal resources have laid the foundation for Ordos become today’s resource-based city. In 2003, Inner Mongolia issued “the guiding opinions on accelerating the development of key coal enterprises” (hereinafter referred to as “policy”), supporting the development of coal enterprises and providing policy conditions for the rapid economic development of Ordos. However, with the rapid development of economy, the rural-urban income disparity is also getting bigger in Ordos. Based on panel data from 1999 to 2012 and use the DID analysis of “quasi-natural experiment”, the paper finds that the policy has increased the rural-urban income disparity. The policy increases the rural-urban income disparity by promoting GDP growth. Therefore, the role of the policy system in the economic development of a region cannot be ignored. The government supports the development of local resource-based industries and also increase support for the development of upstream and downstream industries. Under the guidance of policy, the mineral resources income should be transformed reasonably. Government should invest the proceeds of mineral resources in material capital and human capital. Government also should invest the proceeds of mineral resources in external industries and projects that require large initial capital or long construction cycles, such as those essential infrastructure sectors: education, health, transportation and energy. In this way, the integration of urban and rural development will be realized and the rural-urban income disparity will be reduced.
The Commodity Housing Price Analysis Model--Take Haikou (China) as an Example
Authors: Liu Bing-Qian , Cao Xiao-Yan , Yang Qi-Fan , Zhang Yuan-Biao
Published: July 2018

In recent decade years, the real-estate industry in China has achieved unprecedented development. Correspondingly, the rapid rise in house prices has led the government to introduce a series of macro-control policies. Based on the main regulatory mechanism of the purchase restriction policy, we take Haikou as an example to analysis the probable influence on housing price. We first select indicators from three aspects: supply, demand, and macroeconomic environment, and then establish a gray correlation model to extract the key factors of strong correlation, that is, real- estate investment, CPI, residential housing construction area, residential housing completion area. Moreover, we establish a multiple linear regression model based on GM (1, n) to obtain the multi-function relationship between commercial housing prices and these four key indicators. After that, we establish a population- purchases demand function model to predict the price of commercial housing in the coming year after introducing the purchase restriction policy. More significantly, we conclude that the purchase restriction policy can effectively regulate housing prices in the short term, but the long-term effect is limit.
Islamic Versus Conventional Banks in Lebanon: An Empirical Study of Credit Risk Management
Authors: Hachem Boutheina , Sujud Hiyam
Published: July 2018

The aim of this research is to compare conventional and Islamic banks in various aspects of credit risk management processes. The study used 200 questionnaires, collected from 21 traditional banks and 4 Islamic banks in Lebanon. The results found that differences in the various issues of credit management between Islamic and conventional banks. Islamic banks are more understanding, aware, and cautious in their approach than traditional banks. Islamic banks are more efficient in assessing and analyzing credit risk than conventional banks. Lastly, Islamic banks are more used to credit risk mitigation than traditional banks.
Surgery in patients with congenital factor VII deficiency - a single center study
Authors: Wiszniewski Adam , Szczepanik Andrzej , Dąbrowski Wojciech , Oses-Szczepanik Anna , Misiak Andrzej , Pielaciński Konrad
Published: July 2018

Introduction: Congenital factor VII deficiency is a rare hemorrhagic disorder inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Surgical treatment with insufficient diathesis correction is burdened with high risk of bleeding complications.
The aim of the study was evaluation of the surgical outcome in patients with congenital factor VII deficiency and assessment of the efficacy and safety of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) used for perioperative hemostatic coverage in our two schemas of substitutive therapy.
Material and methods: In the years 2002-2017 a total of 22 patients with congenital factor VII deficiency were subjected to surgery. Substitution therapy relied on rFVIIa used in two schemas. One involved 15 patients with factor VII activity of<10% of normal value who were injected rFVIIa at a dose of 30 μg/kg b.w. every12 hours on surgery day, 15 μg/kg b.w. every 12 hours on the first postoperative day and 15 μg/kg b.w. every 24 hours on the following days. The second schema involved 7 patients with factor VII activity of 10-25% of normal value who were given rFVIIa at a dose of 15 μg/kg b.w. every 12 hours on surgery day and the first postoperative day; then the same dose was administered every 24 hours on consecutive days. The treatment continued for 4-10 days.
Results: In the 22 patients a total of 26 surgeries were performed; 17 surgeries in 15 patients with factor VII<10% of normal and 9 in 7 patients with factor VII deficiency of 10-25% of normal. The surgeries included: 9 cholecystectomies (8 laparoscopic,1 open), 7 thyroidectomy procedures, 2 exploratory laparotomies, 1 left hemicolectomy, 1 total proctocolectomy, 3 inguinal hernia repairs and 3 excisions of varicose veins. One patient with factor VII activity of 9% required an additional dose of rFVIIa in the intraoperative period due to diathesis bleeding. Intraoperative hemostasis was normal for all other patients; no postoperative hemorrhagic complications were reported. In patients with FVII activity<10% average daily dose of rFVIIa was 31.3(range 20-56) μg/kg b.w., total daily dose 186(136-303) µg/kg b.w., total dose of rFVIIa-15.2(12-112) mg. In patients with FVII activity 10-25% the doses were 21.2(15-31), 117(46-271) µg/kg b.w. and 9.1(6-17) mg respectively.
Conclusions: Surgery in patients with congenital factor VII deficiency can be safely and efficiently performed with rFVIIa as substitutive treatment securing perioperative hemostasis.
Can urea breath test (UBT) replace rapid urea test (RUT)?
Authors: Nawacki Łukasz , Czyż Agata , Bryk Piotr , Kozieł Dorota , Stępień Renata , Głuszek Stanisław
Published: July 2018

Background: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Group 1 carcinogen. Its influence on the carcinogenesis of gastric cancer has been confirmed in many researches. The conclusion is obvious- early detection and eradication of Hp can prevent the development of the disease.
Methods: The objective of the study was to analyse the clinical and practical value of Carbon-13 urea breath test (UBT) in patients hospitalized due to pain complaints in the upper abdomen and dyspeptic symptoms. Fifty patients were enrolled in the study. Each patient underwent urea breath test according to the instruction included by the producer. Thereafter, each patient included in the study group was performed endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract with the biopsy of the mucosa to determine the urease activity with rapid urease test (RUT).
Results: In the study group, 14 patients (28%) achieved a positive urease test result which was confirmed in RUT. Four (8%) patients, despite a positive breath test, did not have a positive result in urease activity from gastric mucosa. In 2 cases (4%) despite negative result of UBT there was urease actitvity confirmed in gastroscopic sections. The remaining 30 patients (60%) had a negative result in both studies.
Conclusions: The limited availability of the gold standard for diagnostics of upper gastrointestinal tract diseases (gastroscopy) is the basis for the search for new methods for the detection of Helicobacter pylori infection. The urea breath test is a method of high sensitivity and specificity. The positive result of urea breath test may be the basis for the inclusion of eradication therapy.
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening - is it effective in the hands of a general surgery resident?
Authors: Matyja Maciej , Pasternak Artur , Wysocki Michał , Pędziwiatr Michał , Szura Mirosław , Rembiasz Kazimierz
Published: July 2018

INTRODUCTION:
Colonoscopy is considered to be a gold standard for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Endoscopy training is an essential component of general surgery training program. Patients should receive care at the highest level possible, nevertheless residents need to gain experience. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of colonoscopy performed by general surgery residents by comparing quality indicators between surgical trainees and consultants
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
The analysis included 6384 patients aged 40-65 who underwent screening colonoscopy between October 2014 and February 2018. The patients were divided into two groups: group I - patients examined by residents, group II - patients examined by board certified general surgeons. Quality indicators such as cecal intubation rate, adenoma detection rate and patient tolerance scale were compared between the two groups.
RESULTS:

Group I comprised 2268 (35.53%) and group II 4116 (64.47%) patients. The overall cecal intubation rate (CIR) was 95.99%, equal for the both groups (p=0.994). There was no statistically significant difference in adenoma detection rate: 29.30% in residents group and 27.66% among consultants (p=0.203). Patient tolerance for exam was very good (4-point scale) in consultants group in 78.98% of cases and in 75.18% cases among residents (p<0.001).
CONCLUSION: .
Within a proper learning environment general surgery residents are able to perform high quality and effective screening colonoscopy. However, residents need to continue the progress in their technique to improve patient tolerance in order to reach the proficiency of the consultant.
BREAST-Q questionnaire: tool for evaluation of quality of life following breast reconstruction with DIEP/SIEA flap
Authors: Ulatowski Łukasz , Noszczyk Bartłomiej
Published: July 2018

Leczenie raka piersi stanowi ważne zagadnienie dla onkologów i chirurgów plastycznych. Dokonuje się znaczący postęp dotyczący wiedzy i sposobów terapii tego nowotworu. Leczenie niejednokrotnie wymaga rekonstrukcji amputowanej piersi. Współczesne metody są coraz doskonalsze i coraz bardziej dopasowane do potrzeb pacjentki. Jednocześnie obserwowany jest stały wzrost zainteresowania oceną jakości życia po wykonywanych procedurach medycznych. Taki trend obserwowany jest szczególnie w chirurgii plastycznej, gdzie prosta ocena ilości powikłań nie jest wystarczająca. Aby skutecznie pomagać, istnieje potrzeba skrupulatnej oceny leczenia dokonanej przez pacjentki. Celem pracy jest omówienie i przedstawienie zastosowania kwestionariusza BREAST-Q. Pozwala on na ocenę zadowolenia chorej ze zrekonstruowanej piersi, satysfakcji z całego procesu leczenia rekonstrukcyjnego i opieki medycznej. W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badania jakości życia kwestionariuszem BREAST-Q u 20 pacjentek po wtórnej rekonstrukcji piersi płatem DIEP bez usuwania żebra podczas uzyskiwania dostępu do naczyń dawczych. Ocena jakości życia pacjentek służy chirurgowi zajmującemu się rekonstrukcją do analizy swojej pracy. Pozwala na głębsze zrozumienie potrzeb i lepsze doradzanie kolejnym pacjentkom podczas konsultacji przedoperacyjnych. Uzyskane wyniki mogą być też przydatne dla płatnika przy podejmowaniu decyzji odnośnie do poziomu refundacji poszczególnych procedur.
Prognostic value of using neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in patients with burn injury for the diagnosis of sepsis and bacteraemia
Authors: Fuss Julia , Voloboyeva Anna , Poliovyj Victor
Published: July 2018

Objective. At present time, despite the progress made in the treatment of burn injuries, mortality rate among seriously ill patients remains high. The main causes of fatal cases with the extensive deep burns are generalized infectious complications, the major of which is sepsis. According to the authors, from 25 to 85% of deceased in later periods of burn injuries die from sepsis.
The frequency and severity of infectious complications in patients with burn injuries requires an accurate diagnosis of infection that will determine the tactics of therapeutic and surgical treatment of such patients (Di Lonardo A. et al., 1993). However, the clinical diagnosis of wound infection in patients with burn injuries is quite difficult.
Materials and methods. Clinical material makes 188 patients with burn injuries. The average age of patients ranged from 20 to 59 years. Men  98 (52.1%), women  90 (47.9%). The survey has been conducted from April 2014 to July 2016.
Results. In our opinion, the strength of the NLR (neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio) is the possibility of implementing this parameter simply by using already available biomarkers (neutrophil count and lymphocyte count). Therefore, this ratio is easy to integrate in clinical practice and cost effective.
Conclusion.
The application of NLR for the diagnosis of sepsis in patients with burn injuries is the option of choice, since its determination requires only the overall blood test.
Impact of bariatric procedures on carbohydrates and lipids metabolism in obese patients
Authors: KRUŚ-HADAŁA JUSTYNA , Cywiński Jacek , Kaźmierski Piotr , Kołomecki Krzysztof
Published: July 2018

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of two laparoscopic bariatric procedures, i.e. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in terms of body mass reduction and improvement in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
Material and methods: The study group consisted of patients subjected to RYGB (Group I) and LSG (Group II) procedures. Body mass and fasting concentrations of glucose, insulin, glycated haemoglobin, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides were evaluated on the day preceding the surgery and 1, 3 and 6 months thereafter. BMI, HOMA-IR and HOMA-B were calculated as well.
Results: The reduction of BMI, glucose, insulin, glycated haemoglobin, triglycerides levels as well as the HOMA-IR, and HOMA-B indices and increase of HDL were observed in both groups 6 months after the surgery. No reduction of both total cholesterol and LDL concentrations was obtained in both groups. The differences of the studied parameters in both groups were not statistically significant.
Conclusions: RYGB and LSG are equally effective in terms of body mass reduction, improvement of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism assessed 6 months after the surgery.
Boerhaave Syndrome – over 290 years of surgical experiences. Can the disorder recur?
Authors: Rokicki Marek , Rokicki Wojciech , Moj Małgorzata , Bsoul Tamer , Rydel Mateusz
Published: July 2018

Spontaneous perforation of the esophagus (Boerhaave syndrome) is a rare disease that poses a serious surgical challenge. The analysis of literature concerning the Boerhaave syndrome reveled cases of recurrent spontaneous perforation of the esophagus. The incidental nature of this condition calls for more accurate assessment of all such cases. The authors made a detailed
evaluation of the data obtained from eight reports of recurrent Boerhaave syndrome. The data is presented as a summary table comparing the clinical course and outcomes of patients with the primary Boerhaave syndrome as well as recurrent Boerhaave syndrome.
Recommendations for the standards of equipping of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center.
Authors: Sztuczka Ewa , Jackowski Marek , Żukowska Wioletta , Paśnik Krzysztof , Janik Michał R. , Michalik Maciej
Published: July 2018

Introduction.
The prevalence of obesity in Poland and worldwide is constantly rising. High effectiveness of bariatric surgery has been proven in literature. It is recommended that bariatric procedures should be done by highly qualified surgeons with the appropriate, up-to-date medical equipment.
Aim. The purpose of the study is to establish Polish recommendations and standards for the use of medical equipment for bariatric surgery centers.
Materials and methods. The review of the present recommendations of the worldwide organizations and societies (including EAES, IFSO, SAGES) and guidelines was made. On the basis of current literature and authors's clinical experience we proposed standardized protocol for bariatric surgical equipment.
Conclusions. Relevant equipping of bariatric surgery centers and implementation of standardized perioperative and surgery protocols will result in significant improvements in bariatric treatment. This will ensure patients safety, a shorter length of hospital stay and considerably reduce the risk of morbidity. Moreover, it will contribute to the efficacy of the bariatric and metabolic surgery procedures, in accordance with the highest globally accepted standards.
Application of Viscosity Volume Screening Tool as a screening tool in swallowing disorders diagnosis
Authors: Jamróz Barbara , Milewska Magdalena , Clave Pere , Chmielewska Joanna
Published: July 2018

It is commonly known that dysphagia is associated with primary (malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia) as well as secondary consequences (longer hospital stay, increased treatment cost, higher risk of mortality). Therefore screening tests in swallowing disorders, especially at risk groups are essential. The aim of screening is identification of patients at risk of dysphagia and referring patient to further instrumental methods. Test should be non invasive, quick, easy to perform by medical staff, with highest sensitivity and specifity. One of the test is Viscosity – Volume Screening Test (VVST) with 3 different consistencies at 3 volumes (5, 10 and 20 ml), what wider possibilities of these tool in safe consistency and volume indication.
Evaluation of dysphagia among patients with chronic cough
Authors: Pabian Maria , Chmielewska Joanna , Milewska Magdalena , Grabczak Elżbieta , Marta Dąbrowska , Niemczyk Kazimierz , Jamróz Barbara
Published: July 2018

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of dysphagia in patients with chronic cough.
Material and methods: Thirty four consecutive patients. All patients underwent physical examination, ENT assessment, functional phoniatric assessment at rest and speech, Water-Swallow Test (WST), and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing disorders (FEES) Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) questionnaire and Eating Assestment Tool 10 (EAT 10) questionnaire were performed.
Results: The results of the RSI and EAT 10 questionnaires showed the risk of reflux and dysphagia in participating patients. WST positive results increase with water volume. The patients presented episodes of spillage, double swallows, penetration, aspiration and residue of food at the hypopharynx. Functional examination showed decrease of laryngeal elevation (33%) and hypertension of external larynges muscles.
Conclusions: The results of the study showed prevalence of dysphagia in most patients with chronic chough. It seems that phoniatric assessment in those cases should be expanded and the FEES examination should be their important part.
Key words: dysphagia, FEES, chronic cough, water swallowing test, aspiration, penetration.
Treatment of advanced laryngeal and laryngeal throat cancer - review of literature and own experience
Authors: Krawczyk Przemysław , Osuch-Wójcikiewicz Ewa , Majszyk Daniel , Bruzgielewicz Antoni , Niemczyk Kazimierz
Published: July 2018

Aż 70–85% nowotworów krtani i krtaniowej części gardła jest rozpoznawanych w wysokim sta-dium zaawansowania, stanowiąc duże wyzwanie diagnostyczno-terapeutyczne i wpływając na złe wyniki leczenia. Chorzy ze zmianami zaawansowanymi, w stadium III i IV, kwalifikowani są do pierwotnego leczenia chirurgicznego lub chemioradioterapii – w zależności od stopnia zaawanso-wania choroby, czynników złego rokowania i preferencji chorego. Brakuje jednak wypracowanych wiarygodnych standardów kwalifikacji do leczenia, które pozwoliłyby na ustanowienie jednolitych zaleceń terapeutycznych oraz poprawę wyników leczenia w tej grupie chorych.
NECID – nano exposure and contextual information database
Authors: Oberbek Przemysław
Published: July 2018

Nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving field allowing to design and obtain new, previously unknown nanostructured materials with unique properties and broad application. In addition to the wide range of potential benefits, the use of nanoobjects can also endanger human health. Due to the divergent results of published studies about impact of nanoobjects on health, different exposure measurement strategies and non-uniform and limited documentation the possibilities for comparing different measurements, and as well the use of research results to simulate and construct mathematical models are limited. In order to harmonize documentation, research results, exposure indicators and context for exposure measurement, the NECID (Nano Exposure and Contextual Information Database) database, a digital documentation platform for occupational exposure to nanoparticles, has been developed.
Chloroethene. Determining in workplace air with gas chromatography – mass spectrometry
Authors: Zieliński Marek , Twardowska Ewa , Kucharska Małgorzata
Published: July 2018

Chloroethene (vinyl chloride) is a large volume compound, which does not occur naturally in nature. It is obtained synthetically only. About 98% of all vinyl chloride production is used to produce polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and copolymers. Exposure to this compound occurs during the synthesis and polymerization, plastification and processing of polymers and copolymers. Vinyl chloride processing takes place in industries of plastics, footwear, rubber, pharmaceutical and other. In Poland, the total number of people exposed occupationally to this compound according to the data of the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate of 2015 is over 1300 people. Exposure of people to vinyl chloride can occur by inhalation, with water and food. Workers chronically exposed to high levels of vinyl chloride suffered from disease symptoms called vinyl chloride syndrome or disease, including headache and dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, insomnia, shortness of breath, stomach pain, pain in liver/spleen area. Clinical trials include rheumatoid changes of the skin, allergic dermatitis, acroosteolysis, peripheral polineuropathy, neurological disorders, and fibrosis of a liver, enlargement of spleen and liver, disturbances of porphyrins. Vinyl chloride has mutagenic/genotoxic properties. Vinyl chloride has been classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARC (Group 1) and the European Union (Category 1.A). The aim of this study was to develop and validate a sensitive method for determining concentrations of vinyl chloride in workplace air the range from 1/10 to 2 MAC values. The study was performed using a gas chromatograph with mass spectrometry. The aim was to develop a method ensuring adequate determination of at least 1/10 NDS. Further considerations of the possibility of determining this substance in the air are based on previously developed analytical methods. The use of the capillary INNOVAX column enables a selective determination of vinyl chloride in the presence of toluene, acetone and other co-existing compounds. The detector's response to the analyzed chloroethene concentration was linear (r2 = 0.9972) in the concentration range 1–26 μg / ml, which corresponded to the range of 0.20–5.2 mg/m3 (0.08–2 MAC value) for the a 5-L air sample. The limit of quantification (LOQ) of this method is 0.07 μg/ml. The developed method is precise, accurate and it meets the requirements of the European Standard No. PN-EN 482+A1: 2016 for procedures regarding the determination of chemical agents. The developed method for determining vinyl chloride has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).
Memory Management in Interactive Medical Teleconsultation Systems
Authors: Malawski Filip
Published: July 2018

Medical teleconsultation systems are an important tool in modern medicine, as they enable convenient, real-time collaboration of doctors from remote hospitals, without the need to travel. Due to the large size, efficient handling of medical imaging data in real-time teleconsultations is challenging. Memory management provided by operating systems is based on the virtual memory, which introduces considerable delays. In this paper we propose dedicated methods for memory management, including both memory monitoring and pre-loading of images. Results of the conducted experiments indicate, that the proposed methods can significantly improve the user experience.
Doxorubicin hydrochloride. Determination in workplace air with high performance liquid chromatography
Authors: Szewczyńska Małgorzata , Pośniak Małgorzata
Published: July 2018

This article presents a method for measuring doxorubicin hydrochloride in workplace air with HPLC with diode array detector (DAD). The method is based on adsorption inhalable fraction of doxorubicin hydrochloride aerosol on glass fiber filter, desperation with water, and chromatographic analysis. The analysis was performed in reverse phase (mobile phase – 0.05 mol/L hydrophosphate disodum and acetonitrile (65:35) with pH – 3 with 0.5 mL/L triethylamine) on C18 column. The measurement range was 0.06 – 1 μg/m3 for 4800-L air sample. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0,0005 μg/ml and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0,0015 μg /ml. The developed method of doxorubicin hydrochloride determination has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see appendix).
Filmowe kąski. O przykładowych funkcjach ekranowego jedzenia
Authors: Drzał-Sierocka Aleksandra
Published: July 2018

The aim of the article is to point and characterize the most important functions that food may play in the plot. The emphasis is put on three issues: the role of food in characterization of the characters and their psychological situation, giving information about socio-cultural identity of the characters and contexts, and defining relationships between the characters. The analysis will be completed by the characterization of the food film genre
Jedzenie i jego funkcje w polskich serialach obyczajowych
Authors: Łaciak Beata
Published: July 2018

The basis of the text will be a long-term monitoring of Polish TV series, in which the culinary is rarely the main thematic topic, but almost always is a significant element of the narrative. The following text is an analysis of the functions of cooking and eating in TV series. Referring to numerous examples, I try to show the community, social, erotic and compensatory function of food presented in TV series. I analysed too the gender and environmental diversity of culinary and culinary myths and archetypes revealed in Polish TV series.
Przy wspólnym stole. Serialowa kulinarna „polskość” w kontekście kulturowym i medialnym
Authors: Kisielewska Alicja
Published: July 2018

In hereby article I will wonder about the food in TV series, and try to answer the question of what Polish cuisine looks like from the perspective of TV series. For this purpose I will take a look at what and how is eaten by characters in Polish drama TV series in 21st century, particularly the most popular ones, which are family telesagas. This will allow me to form a reflection on Polish culinary patterns and the role of television in creating them.
Kobieta przy (filmowym) stole. Wegetarianizm, polityka mięsa i płeć kulturowa
Authors: Kubisz Marzena
Published: July 2018

The article explores cinematic representations of vegetarianism and meat-eating in the context of the blockbuster British romantic comedy Notting Hill (1999) and one of the episodes of the American legal drama The Good Wife, entitled The Red Meat. The article approaches the acts of meat consumption and its refusal performed by female characters from the perspective the sexual politics of meat whose major principles have been analyzed by Carol J. Adams in her 1990 work. The analysis of the representation of the relation between meat (consumed or rejected) and gender proposed in the article displays a twofold function it may perform in a cultural text: it may be used as a narrative strategy which helps complete a psychological portrait of a character and as a starting point to explore a changing status of vegetarianism in contemporary culture. Suspended between rejection and desire, animal meat served, as food becomes a focus of gender and identity inscribed in a broader context of the question of subjectivity of non-human animals.
Libacje, biby, chlanie. Alkoholowe odmęty polskiego kina fabularnego. Zarys problematyki
Authors: Sokołowski Marek
Published: July 2018

Alcoholism is often seen in the world of film productions. It is also often depicted in Polish films. The article presents the film images of alcoholics in movies: Pętla (1957) by Wojciech Jerzy Has, Wszyscy jesteśmy Chrystusami (2006) by Marek Koterski, Żółty szalik (2000) by Janusz Morgenstern, and Pod Mocnym Aniołem (2014) by Wojciech Smarzowski.
Metafora konsumpcji. Sposób opisu zmian kulturowych i społecznych w Ameryce lat 80. i 90. XX wieku w filmie Co gryzie Gilberta Grape’a Lassego Hallströma
Authors: Bogunia-Borowska Małgorzata
Published: July 2018

The purpose of the paper is to present an image of American society presented in the movie What is eating Gilbert Grape by Lasse Hallström. It is the film that not only represents a consumer society, but promises the coming crises as a result of such social idea. This somewhat forgotten film is a penetrating analysis of consumer society. It points to the traps of the social and cultural model of consumption, which came to life after the Second World War an idea - a valve of security for Western societies, and which was to unload tensions and eliminate problems. The author of the movie uses food perfectly as a literal implementation of the next American dream about the ideal society and ideal citizens-consumers. Noting the risks and threats associated with it and anticipating the crisis of long-term implementation of the consumer society model.
Romans, jedzenie i zbrodnia. Nawiązania do tradycji seder w filmach Woody’ego Allena
Authors: Kalista Kamila
Published: July 2018

Passover is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It starts with dinner - Seder. Family gathered on this day drink red wine as a symbol of freedom and happiness. They eat matzo - flat bread to remember that Hebrews left Egypt grabbing unready bread leaven. The central place of the table is taken by the Seder plate with zeroa – shank bone, beitzah – roasted, hard – boiled egg, karpas – a vegetable, maror – bitter herbs, chazeret – bitter vegetable, charoset – sweet dessert. Most of described traditional dishes are visible in Seder scene of films Crimes and Misdemeanours (1989) and Café Society (2016) by Woody Allen. In both films the extended families are gathered together. Their members’ personalities reflect symbols of Seder dishes.
Od jabłka do „chińczyka”. Praktyki żywieniowe bohaterek prawniczych seriali stacji TVN
Authors: Walkiewicz Karolina
Published: July 2018

In this article I try to analyze the dietary habits of the female protagonists of TVN legal TV series Magda M. and Agata’s Law. Although there’s been only a five year gap between original broadcasts of Magda M. and Agata's Law and action of both takes place in Warsaw lawyers environment, their lifestyle, food styles and upper-middle class problems are presented in a completely different way. Those TV series start a reflection on whether the protagonists of the series are paying attention to what they eat and whether food can be a determinant of social relationships. Analyzing the jungle of conflicting signals about diets, the growing trends for cooking and healthy nutrition, I ask the question about choices of independent and self-sufficient female protagonists of drama series, whose creators recognize that pro-health attitudes should be promoted among viewers.
Jedz, módl się, kochaj… podróżując. Analiza zjawiska turystyki kulinarnej
Authors: Sarzyńska Anna
Published: July 2018

In recent years, the dynamic development of tourism has been remarkable. Nowadays, it plays a very important economic, political and social role. This has been noticed by the film industry. Different types of tourism are subject of an increasing number of films. One of the examples is a movie Eat, Pray, Love (2010, directed by Ryan Murphy), in which the topic of culinary tourism is of great importance. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the representations of the food presented in this film, from the perspective of its meaning during the journey. In this peculiar situation, food is a kind of prop, helpful in meeting new people. Cooking and eating together is conducive to the tightening of social ties. Lastly, savoring the regional cuisine can be a multisensory experience, bringing great pleasure and influencing the overall impression of the trip.
Uświęcać środki. Filmowe oblicza kanibalizmu
Authors: Zielińska Dominika
Published: July 2018

The aim of this article is to present the motive of cannibalism which appears in chosen film contexts. I am interested in how cannibalism can be used as a cultural communication code and how it exist as functional movie thread. Based on the theories of Mary Douglas, Sigmund Freud, Louis-Vincent Thomas, and Claude Leví-Strauss. I present several movie examples and I propose subjective interpretation of the cannibalism motive in the films in several aspects: cannibalism as the symbolic tool of revenge (The cook, the thief, the wife and her lover), as an allegory of consumerism (Jan Švankmajer’s movies), need of meat as determinant of behavior of movie characters (Delicatessen), and cannibalism as grotesque form of helping each other (Fried Green Tomatoes).
Jedzenie w polskich filmach fabularnych o tematyce obozowej
Authors: Grzechowiak Jarosław
Published: July 2018

The article is about food motives in Polish movies and TV serieses about concentration camps. It contains analysis of movies with concentration camps theme and indication of functions in which food performs in that productions. The post-war texts in the field of psychology and memories of concentration camps memories were quoted in that article.
Jedzenie jako oralna fiksacja. Filmowe rozważania o miłości i konsekwencjach jej braku
Authors: Dworczyk Justyna
Published: July 2018

Experiencing the world though lips, as the newborn does it by sucking the mother's breast,
is comforting the intensive stimulation of hunger, so eating provides relief, fulfills the need of not only repletion but also of the contact and the connection as well. Feeling hunger
is experienced as frustration while getting the food as gratification. Film makers have often presented food on the axe with extreme polarities: frustration vs. gratification, showing the issue from multiple intriguing viewpoints. There is also another side of the same aspect; gloomy, shocking, sometimes disgusting. The intense frustration of the need for closeness converts into sadistic fantasies about damaging the objects that stimulate lust. Damaging them by devouring. X muse not only remained indifferent to this phenomenon but also questioned it in a way that frequently surprises with its esthetics and variety.
Live and Let Di(n)e. Food and Race in the Text of the American South. Recenzja
Authors: Drzał-Sierocka Aleksandra
Published: July 2018

Recenzja
HERITAGE OF THE ANTI-COMMUNIST CIVIL
RESISTANCE IN THE POLISH PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC
OF THE YEARS 1968–1989. INTRODUCTION TO
THE CLASSIFICATION OF COLLECTIONS
Authors: Michalski Artur
Published: July 2018

2018 we are commemorating the hundredth
anniversary of Polish independence regained after the years
of partitions of Poland. Special celebrations are on all over
the country; many events are planned to be continued up to
2021 in line with, inter alia, the programme of the Ministry
of Culture and National Heritage named Niepodległa 2017–
2021. The article presents the results of research on the
material artefacts left behind by the not easily defined
historic formation of the years 1968–1989, which can be
generally described as an anti-communist civil resistance
in the Polish People’s Republic. The actions taken by the
resistance started from the so-called March events as well as
the foundation of the “Ruch” Organisation. It was followed
by: the Workers’ Defence Committee, the Committee for
Social Self-Defence “KOR”, the Movement for Defence of
Human and Civic Rights, the Confederation of Independent
Poland, the Movement of Young Poland; next came: the
Independent Self-governing Labour Union “Solidarity”,
the Independent Students’ Association, and many smaller
organisations or parties, up to the negotiations of the
so-called Round Table. The opposition to communist regime
was a major factor in the process of regaining by Poland
its full independence, restoration of market economy,
and putting an end to censorship that had been affecting
the freedom of speech. The huge amount of published
prohibited materials from this historic period, the so-called
second circulation, remained: books, periodicals, leaflets,
photos, posters, stamps, badges, cassette tapes, as well
as printing machines, duplicating machines, broadcasting
equipment, and other material remains. They are presently
collected by Polish museums, some of them still in the
process of organisation; they are also in possession of
associations and foundations as well as private owners
who often create remarkable collections, e.g. Krzysztof
Bronowski’s “Muzeum Wolnego Słowa” (Museum of Free
Speech) containing 700 000 items that arouse interest
of foreign museums. Information about the individual
oppositionists, events, underground prints and organisations
published in the Internet also adds to the legacy of anticommunist
resistance; among the available sources are: mentioned above “Muzeum Wolnego Słowa”, Dictionary
Niezależni dla Kultury 1976–1989 by the Association of
Free Speech, or collection of the “Karta” Centre. The author
of the article attempts to classify these collections after
interviewing the representatives of relevant institutions
and organisations or private owners.