Bydgoszcz universities students' awareness about melanoma

Introduction: Malignant melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in the melanocytes. Due to the continuous increase in melanoma incidence rates public awareness of this problem is of utmost importance. There have been numerous campaigns organised in the media, on the Internet, in the press, on the radio and in dermatological clinics in order to boost overall awareness of the disease.Study objective: The analysis of the state of knowledge about the disease among the students of Bydgoszcz universities.Materials and methods: The study was conducted between the 4th of April 2016 and the 20th of May 2016 among the Bydgoszcz universities’ students of faculties of cosmetology, physiotherapy, medicine, biotechnology, pedagogy and zootechnics. A special survey form was created and used in the study.Results and conclusions:The analysis of the results showed that students of Bydgoszcz universities had good knowledge about melanoma. The study demonstrated that the level of awareness depended on the type of the university they attended. The reason for this is that at the UTP University of Science and Technology (zootechnics), the Kazimierz Wielki University (pedagogy) and the non-public University of Bydgoszcz (pedagogy) information related to medicine is not discussed. In case of most of the questions, the medical university students (Collegium Medicum) were more knowledgeable about melanoma than the students of non-medical universities. The students of cosmetology and medicine were providing most information in the survey. The respondents were able to identify melanoma risk factors and reach a conclusion that using sunbeds can pose a health hazard. Most students use sunscreens with high SPF factors, but are not aware that they need to use them at all times of the day and of the year due to the fact that harmful UV radiation is emitted with varying intensity, but constantly

Abortion - a subject that keeps coming back!

Łakomski Mateusz, Dudzik Katarzyna, Badiuk Nataliia. Abortion - a subject that keeps coming back! Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2017;7(7):1017-1026. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.999877 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/4914 The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 1223 (26.01.2017). 1223 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7 © The Authors 2017; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 01.07.2017. Revised: 02.07.2017. Accepted: 31.07.2017. Abortion - a subject that keeps coming back! Mateusz Łakomski1, Katarzyna Dudzik2, Nataliia Badiuk3 1Chair and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwik Rydygier in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń 2Faculty of Theology, Nicolaus Copernic University, direction of family science 3Ukrainian Scientific Research Institute of Medicine of Transport, Odesa, Ukraine Abstract Abortion is still a very popular and controversial topic in recent years. Many esteemed people in our country have confessed to abortion. The changes that had taken place through the amendment of the anti-abortion law [1] contributed to the confession of famous personalities [2]. Most of them show that it was not wrong. Most of the confessions of women who have made abortions come down to one sad conclusion: it is a decision that can not be reversed or changed. This decision imprints not only on the woman who takes her but also on the whole society. Especially since there is a solution for mothers who do not feel good to raise their child. There is even a window of life [28]. They usually work in children's homes, monasteries or hospitals. They allow anonymous leave of a child in a place that is safe for him or her. Children go to adoption and their parents are not sought. In almost all Europe there are "windows of life". The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, appealed for the elimination of "windows of life", the idea of which violates the child's right to identity and is not in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Committee expressed "deep concern over the lack of regulation and the increasing number of baby windows that allow for anonymous abandonment of the baby." Thus, another dilemma arises between the right to identity and the right to life. He recommends "anonymous birth" in hospitals. This is a procedure used inter alia in Germany. During childbirth, the mother remains anonymous, although her data is kept in a designated office. The child is 16 years old, if he wants to know her identity. [29] Keywords: abortion, abortion la

Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis

Chłystek Joanna, Pietsch Julia, Golus Anna, Abramczyk Agata, Łakomski Mateusz. Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2018;8(9):1058-1066 eISNN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1420053 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/6004 https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/sedno-webapp/works/877731 The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part b item 1223 (26/01/2017). 1223 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eissn 2391-8306 7 © The Authors 2018; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author (s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non commercial license Share alike. (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 02.08.2018. Revised: 18.08.2018. Accepted: 15.09.2018. Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis Joanna Chłystek, Julia Pietsch, Anna Golus, Agata Abramczyk, Mateusz Łakomski Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun Abstract This article is a review of current literature about physiotherapeutic methods used in osteoporosis including physical activity and physical therapy. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease classified as a civilization disease, which is significantly associated with gender, age, low body weight, and lifestyle. Most often it concerns older adults and is also characteristic for postmenopausal women. The research presented in this article suggests the positive influence of physiotherapy (i.e. aerobic exercises and resistance training and also physical therapy) on osteogenic processes, bone mineral density, pain and decrease the risk of falls. Keywords: Osteoporosis, Physiotherapeutic method

The effect of physical activity on mood - a review of current literature

The impact of physical activity on human health has many benefits. Equally important in improving physical fitness and normalizing cardiovascular system seems to be the impact of exercise on mood of patients. Physical activity improves well-being, satisfaction and self-confidence. However, the condition of effective therapeutic intervention is due to its regularity, since only systematic exercises allow to maintain the beneficial effects of physical activity. Otherwise, the results achieved are only temporary. This article aims to review the current literature and show the most important aspects of motion therapy in improving the psychophysical condition of patients

Resistance training for the elderly. Review of the literature

With age, there is a gradual decrease in muscle mass and strength, and the use of strength training contributes to the slowdown of this process. It is also recommended in older people due to the increase in bone mass. An important element of planning this type of training, including the advancement of the person exercising is their lifestyle and the results obtained in strength tests. Due to the age, remember to exercise caution when doing this type of exercise and monitor the course of the training, e.g. by controlling the exercising heart rate or using the Borg scale. Avoid extreme strength and endurance exhaustion as it results in an increase in blood pressure. Strength training brings a number of benefits, but unpredictably planned and conducted also a number of threats. It is indicated in some disease entities, e.g. obesity

Zdrowotne uwarunkowania niepełnosprawności osób starszych = Health determinants of disability in the elderly

Beck Oliwia, Łakomski Mateusz, Kędziora–Kornatowska Kornelia, Radzimińska Agnieszka, Weber-Rajek Magdalena, Żukow Walery. Zdrowotne uwarunkowania niepełnosprawności osób starszych = Health determinants of disability in the elderly. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2016;6(9):471-478. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.151618http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/3869   The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 755 (23.12.2015).755 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7© The Author (s) 2016;This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, PolandOpen Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium,provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License(http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercialuse, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited.The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.Received: 05.08.2016. Revised 25.08.2016. Accepted: 06.09.2016.  Zdrowotne uwarunkowania niepełnosprawności osób starszychHealth determinants of disability in the elderly Oliwia Beck¹ ², Mateusz Łakomski², Kornelia Kędziora–Kornatowska², Agnieszka Radzimińska3, Magdalena Weber-Rajek3, Walery Żukow4 1Katedra Zdrowia Publicznego, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy UMK w Toruniu2Katedra i Klinika Geriatrii, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy UMK w Toruniu3Katedra Fizjoterapii, Zakład Podstaw Fizjoterapii, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, UMK w Toruniu4Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego, Bydgoszcz StreszczenieArtykuł przedstawia aktualną i prognozowaną sytuację demograficzno - społeczną Polski oraz jej konsekwencje, wyrażające się we wzroście liczby osób starszych z niepełnosprawnością. Podjęto w nim kwestie związane z definiowaniem niepełnosprawności oraz medycznymi i zdrowotnymi jej uwarunkowaniami. Problemy starszych osób niepełnosprawnych wynikające z występujących w tej grupie ograniczeń funkcjonalnych i zależności od otoczenia, a także kwestie edukacji zdrowotnej społeczeństwa stanowią zasadniczą część pracy. Tytułem podsumowania przeanalizowano wynikające z powyższych zagadnień obecne i przyszłe wyzwania stojące przed systemem opieki zdrowotnej państwa i przedstawiono rekomendacje.Słowa kluczowe: zdrowie, starzenie się, niepełnosprawność, niesamodzielność AbstractThe paper describes the current and predicted sociodemographic situation of Poland along with its consequences, expressed in the growing number of the elderly and the disabled. Issues concerning defining disability, as well as medical and health determinants of that state, are discussed. Problems of elderly and disabled people resulting from their functional restrictions and dependency on others comprise the body of the paper. The analysis of current and upcoming challenges, together with recommendations for the health care system of the state, summarizes the article.Keywords: health, ageing, disability, dependenc

Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis

This article is a review of current literature about physiotherapeutic methods used in osteoporosis including physical activity and physical therapy. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease classified as a civilization disease, which is significantly associated with gender, age, low body weight, and lifestyle. Most often it concerns older adults and is also characteristic for postmenopausal women. The research presented in this article suggests the positive influence of physiotherapy (i.e. aerobic exercises and resistance training and also physical therapy) on osteogenic processes, bone mineral density, pain and decrease the risk of falls

Rehabilitation in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, chronic and progressive connective tissue disease. The causes of this disease are not fully known. About 0. 5 - 1. 5% of the population suffer from RA. This disease is more common in women. The treatment of RA should be comprehensive and include pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy and psychotherapy. It is also important to choose appropriate otropedic supplies. The presented studies indicate a positive effect of complex physiotherapeutic treatment on the reduction of pain and other symptoms of RA

The use of physiotherapy and the role of physical exercise in cancer

After the application of oncological treatment, it is important to implement physiotherapy, the basic component of which is kinesitherapy. It is not always possible to implement the rehabilitation procedure early enough, so you should take into account the time spent in bed before starting the exercise and assess the physical performance. Research shows that the best benefits are achieved by activity undertaken 5 days a week, lasting a minimum of 30 minutes, with moderate intensity. Physical activity in the advanced stage of cancer can positively affect the physical and mental well-being, the level of fatigue experienced, and even increase the independence of the patient. The aim of using palliative procedures is primarily to control persistent and severe pain, prevent the negative effects of immobilization and provide psychological support for the patient and family members. Numerous studies also indicate that exercise can also help to reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer, and increase the survival time from the moment of diagnosis. Researchers also confirming a favorable correlation between physical effort and the quality of life of patients suffering from cancer

Possibilities of physiotherapy in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

COPD is a progressive disease of the respiratory system that, if untreated, decreases the quality of life of patients. The treatment of COPD is mainly based on the use of bronchodilators and the use of appropriate exercise training. Numerous studies show that properly selected physical effort has a beneficial effect on improving exercise tolerance, spirometric indexes and reducing dyspnoea in patients. Treatments such as: postural drainage, inhalations, chest patting and learning an effective cough also contribute to improving the quality of life in patients suffering from COPD. The appearance of special NIV apparatus very effectively facilitates lung ventilation, and most importantly - allows the patient to support treatment at home