Volume 28, Issue 154, December 2024

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Childhood obesity is a severe disease that can lead to many serious health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and psychological disorders. It is a meta-analysis that evaluates strategies to reduce Body Mass Index (BMI) in school-aged children, focusing physical activity, dietary interventions, and supportive environmental influences. The analysis examines data from 22 studies to assess the effectiveness of individual and combined interventions. Findings reveal that school-based programs incorporating 60 minutes of moderate-tovigorous physical activity (MVPA) and nutritional education are particularly effective. Programs that also involve family participation show enhanced and sustained BMI reduction. Park access and safe walking paths make the interventions more effective. This review indicates that combining physical activity, healthy eating, and implementing environmental changes is vital to reducing BMI in children. The holistic interventions programs targeting physical, dietary, and ecological aspects have proven effects of preventing childhood obesity.

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REVIEW

Effective strategies for body mass index reduction in school-aged children. A review of the literature

Michalina Doligalska, Aleksandra Stremel, Jan Siemianowski, Weronika Kotnis, Zuzanna Bałoniak, Agnieszka Leszyńska, Aleksandra Jonkisz, Julia Bałoniak, Emilia Bachoń, Gabriela Skurzyńska

Childhood obesity is a severe disease that can lead to many serious health risks, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and psychological disorders. It is a meta-analysis that evaluates strategies to reduce Body Mass Index (BMI) in school-aged children, focusing physical activity, dietary interventions, and supportive environmental influences

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e144ms3472

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Plant-based diets in chronic kidney disease: Potential benefits and risks in renal function management

Paweł Godlewski, Anna Gwóźdź-Broczkowska, Bartosz Górecki, Aisha Hassan, Sara Hassan, Szymon Bienia

A slow decline in kidney function characterize chronic kidney disease (CKD), which impacts about 10% of the global population. Dietary methods, particularly plant-based diets (PBD), are gaining popularity as a possible means of managing the illness, given the limited availability of existing therapy choices.

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e145ms3466

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ARTICLE

Anti-microbial effect of Saussurea costus on multidrug-resistant bacteria

Sally Elnawasany, Yusuf A Haggag, Hoda S Nouh

Background and objective: Saussurea costus was widely used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems. Its anti-microbial effect was investigated in multiple studies. This work aims to examine the anti-microbial effect of ZnO-NPs of Saussurea costus on some respiratory bacteria

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e146ms3473

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness among nurses of a tertiary care hospital regarding the management of acute poisoning: A cross-sectional study

Saleem Zaidan Alharbi, Sultan Yahya Mobarki, Ahamed Mohammed Alghamdi, Mohammed Abaid Alharbi, Abdullah Tareq Alhemiary

Background: Poisoning is a serious global health issue that results in a high rate of morbidity and death. The distribution of poisoning agents determines the patterns of acute poisoning in different locations

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e147ms3468

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CASE REPORT

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique and Intra-Oral Massage on Helkimo Index and pain in myogenic temporomandibular dysfunction: A case report

Shilpa Chourasia, Divyashri Radhakrishnan, Kiran Mendhe

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) refers to a group of conditions which involves the orofacial region dividing into those affecting the masticatory muscle & those affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e148ms3417

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Modern strategies in burn wound management: A review of therapeutic approaches and future perspectives

Szymon Graczyk, Ksawery Adamiec, Natalia Księżarek, Jakub Sulima, Jan Mikoda

Burn wounds represent a severe health issue, requiring numerous hospitalizations in Poland. Local treatment of burns includes special dressings (e.g., fatty gauze, hydrocolloid, hydrogel, alginate) and surgical methods. Biosynthetic skin substitutes and antiseptics like silver sulfadiazine can also be used.

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e149ms3464

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Autoimmune syndrome induced by breast implants

Aisha Hassan, Sara Hassan, Szymon Bienia, Wafa Al- Batool, Aleksandra Kossakowska, Jakub Leicht, Paweł Godlewski, Klaudia Konieczna, Izabela Zarecka, Anna Gwóźdź-Broczkowska, Bartosz Górecki

Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA) is a catchall name for immunologically-based disorders that develop in genetically predisposed persons after exposure to adjuvants such as silicone breast implants. This article summarizes the existing literature on ASIA, focusing on the link between breast implants and the development of autoimmune diseases

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e150ms3476

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ARTICLE

A cross-sectional study exploring the relationship between burnout, absenteeism, and job performance among Saudi Arabian nurses

Mohammed Abdullah Almalki, Adel Jamaan Alzahrani, Ahmed Abdullah Alghamdi, Mohammed Ghurmullah Alqahm

Background: Long-term stress at work can lead to burnout, a syndrome marked by a lack of energy, cynicism about one's job, and a decline in professional ability. Aim: The study assesses the relationship between burnout, absenteeism, and job performance among Saudi Arabian nurses

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e151ms3467

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Rosacea-current information on diagnosis and treatment: A literature review

Dominika Kropidłowska, Cezary Bochyński, Patryk Góralski

Introduction: Rosacea is a common and chronic inflammatory dermatosis. It occurs with increased frequency among adults of northern European descent with a fair complexion. A prominent role in the formation of skin lesions is attributed to a disturbed immune response and abnormal processes in the skin's vascular system

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e152ms3478

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Prevalence of work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and associated factors among faculty members of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Ibrahim Saeed Aljulaymi

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among faculty members of CAMS at Taif University, Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: A cross-sectional study occurred from November 19 and December 1, 2024. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 43 faculty members in total.

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e153ms3494

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Risk factors of Anterior Crucial Ligament injuries in alpine skiing. A review of the literature

Aleksandra Stremel, Emilia Bachoń, Jan Siemianowski, Michalina Doligalska, Weronika Kotnis, Zuzanna Bałoniak, Agnieszka Leszyńska, Aleksandra Jonkisz, Julia Bałoniak, Gabriela Skurzyńska

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are the most frequently occurring knee injuries in alpine skiing and represent a significant challenge for both professional athletes and recreational participants. Women with their combination of biomechanical and hormonal risks, as well as novice skiers with their skill-related influences, are particularly vulnerable to ACL injury

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e154ms3495

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Weighted blanket – a successful therapeutic tool or solely an effective marketing product? A literature review

Anna Bieda, Arkadiusz Zaremba, Marta Borecka, Karolina Stachyra, Julia Beata Krasnodębska, Mateusz Leśniewski, Maciej Wyskok, Michał Kluska, Przemysław Kwiatka, Karolina Hanusz

Weighted blankets have recently gained widespread attention as a readily available, economically favorable, and well-tolerated tool. They promise to improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of multiple stress-related disorders. Weighted blankets help regulate sympathetic and parasympathetic arousal through deep-pressure stimulation

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e155ms3477

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Evaluating the therapeutic potential of cannabis in Parkinson's Disease: An overview of the latest knowledge

Sara Hassan, Szymon Bienia, Aisha Hassan, Kamil Hassan, Klaudia Konieczna, Wafa Al-Batool, Izabela Zarecka, Jakub Leicht, Aleksandra Kossakowska, Paweł Godlewski

The progressive brain damage associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) develops over an extended duration. This disease is characterized by motor symptoms, particularly bradykinesia, stiffness, and dystonia. There are also non-motor manifestations such as pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbances

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e156ms3479

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The most common risk factors for infertility in men involved in competitive sports

Nikola Perchel, Natalia Dąbrowska, Paweł Nowocin, Zuzanna Kudas, Paulina Kumięga, Aleksandra Litwin, Piotr Wasiński, Karolina Krzywicka, Dawid Wiktor Kulczyński, Martyna Koszyk

This article examines the impact of competitive sports on male fertility, focusing particularly on the significant risk factors associated with reproductive dysfunction. Key mechanisms observed in endurance and strength athletes include hormonal disorders, oxidative stress, the use of anabolic steroids, and psychological stressors

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e157ms3487

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Promising outcome of pectoralis major muscle reconstruction surgery a few months after injury - a review

Dominik Chrzanowski, Cezary Bochyński, Klaudia Włodarczyk, Dominika Kropidłowska, Patryk Góralski, Patrycja Pysz, Kinga Świtała

Introduction: Reports of pectoralis major muscle (PM) ruptures are becoming more common, and they mainly affect young, active male patients. The most prevalent cause of the injury is an eccentric contracture of the muscle, which happens during weight training when doing the bench press maneuver

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e158ms3498

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The Role of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases: Mechanisms, complications, and therapeutic perspectives

Anna Gwóźdź-Broczkowska, Paweł Godlewski, Aisha Hassan, Bartosz Górecki

Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a respiratory pathogen capable of causing severe extrapulmonary complications, including the development of autoimmune diseases such as Guillain-Barré syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, and juvenile dermatomyositis.

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e159ms3491

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The impact of endometriosis on women's mental health and quality of life – review

Paweł Nowocin, Zuzanna Kudas, Martyna Koszyk, Aleksandra Litwin, Karolina Krzywicka, Dawid Wiktor Kulczyński, Natalia Dąbrowska, Paulina Kumięga, Nikola Perchel, Piotr Wasiński

Endometriosis is a chronic medical condition where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, impacting pelvic organs. This ectopic tissue growth results in a variety of symptoms ranging from chronic pain to dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e160ms3483

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Concomitant psoriasis with lichen planus in single patient: A systematic review

Sultan Aqeel Jaafari, Mohammed Ibrahim Alsaeed, Ali Ahmed Al-Abdullah, Hussein Adel Al-Sakkak

Background: Lichen planus and psoriasis are separate chronic inflammatory dermatoses with different clinical and pathological characteristics. The reports of coexisting of this two conditions is rare in the literature as mostly as case studies. The overlap of lichen planus and psoriasis is due to shared immunologic mechanisms

Medical Science, 2024, 28, e161ms3493

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