Assessment of patient knowledge and awareness of the occurrence of addiction

Introduction. Drug treatment and substance abuse treatment centers are mostly involved in the treatment of alcohol or drug addicts. At present, an increasing number of patients depend on several psychoactive substances simultaneously. These people have a phenomenon called mixed addiction.Aim. The aim of the study was an attempt to answer the question about the state of mind of psychiatric hospital patients about the occurrence of addiction.Material and methods. The study included a group of 100 patients in the Neuropsychiatric Hospital's Neuropsychiatric Ward and the SPZOZ Psychiatric Day Ward in Kraśnik. The survey was conducted between February and August 2017. The author's questionnaire method was fully anonymous.Results. Misuse of psychoactive substances is a serious social problem. The phenomenon of addiction is more common among men living in rural areas, working professionally in the age range of 31 to 40 years. The respondents acknowledge that their knowledge of narcotics is based on their experience and their friends.Conclusion. Respondents are aware of the occurrence of mixed dependency

How electronic devices affect the sleep of young people: summary of current knowledge

Introduction and purpose: The impact of electronic devices on our daily lives is becoming increasingly significant. The contemporary generation of young people is growing up in a world where smartphones, tablets, computers, and other electronic devices are widely available and utilized. Scientists are contemplating the challenges posed by excessive exploitation of electronics on the health of young individuals. The aim of the article is to present the harmful effects of using electronic devices before sleep in young people, considering medical aspects such as sleep disorders and their influence on overall psychophysical health. Summary: Electronic devices negatively affect the sleep of young people by reducing sleep time and delaying the sleep onset phase. The main problem is the use of electronic devices without time limits. In the era of technology, it is significantly important to raise awareness among young people about the importance of sleep hygiene and how blue light emitted by electronic devices affects its quality

Self-evaluation in patients treated for anorexia nervosa in Lublin province

Introduction. Self-esteem, or esteem, towards oneself has a tremendous impact on the various areas of human functioning. However, sometimes ICD-10 eating disorders with anorexia nervosa may adversely affect the perception of one's own body along with its self-evaluation. According to current medical knowledge, these disorders belong to serious mental disorders occurring mainly in young girls and women. Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the self-esteem of women treated for anorexia as classified by ICD-10 F 50.1. in medical facilities. Material and methods. The survey included 72 randomly selected women and adolescents of all ages who benefited from medical care and were diagnosed by specialists. The anonymous questionnaire was addressed to women and young girls suffering from anorexia nervosa. Patients were treated at the National Cancer Institute in Kraśnik, SN ZOZ in Lublin and USD in Lublin. The study was conducted from February to August 2017. Results. The study showed a significantly reduced self-esteem in patients, self-dissatisfaction, loss of sense of life. This disease mainly affects young girls and women up to 30 years of age who live in large cities. Conclusion. Positive was the result that 78% of women perceive anorexia as a disease and can properly indicate its adverse health consequences

Wpływ bakteriofagów na aktywację nabłonka ludzkich dróg oddechowych

Bakteriofagi wykazują właściwości przeciwzapalne poprzez oddziaływanie na układ odpornościowy drogą obniżenia poziomu cytokin oraz innych mediatorów prozapalnych. Nabłonek dróg oddechowych stanowi istotną, mechaniczną barierę obronną odporności przeciwzakaźnej. Odgrywa również kluczową rolę w kontrolowaniu wielu funkcji dróg oddechowych. Jest źródłem cytokin i mediatorów biorących udział w procesie zapalnym. W niniejszej pracy wykazano zróżnicowany, zależny od czasu działania i stężenia bakteriofagów wpływ na syntezę kwasu 15-HETE, jak również właściwości regeneracyjne nabłonka oddechowego. Wyniki uzyskane w pracy mogą pozwolić na lepsze zrozumienie oddziaływania bakteriofagów obecnych w organizmie człowieka na procesy immunologiczne