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  1. Article ; Online: Comparative evaluation of ten blood biomarkers of inflammation in regular heated tobacco users and non-smoking healthy males-a pilot study.

    Świątkowska, Beata / Jankowski, Mateusz / Kaleta, Dorota

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 8779

    Abstract: Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are novel tobacco products that are alternatives to cigarettes. The study aimed to investigate the effect of HTPs on blood biomarkers of inflammation as well as to provide a comparative evaluation between daily heated ... ...

    Abstract Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are novel tobacco products that are alternatives to cigarettes. The study aimed to investigate the effect of HTPs on blood biomarkers of inflammation as well as to provide a comparative evaluation between daily heated tobacco users and healthy men who do not use nicotine products. This case-control study was carried out among 92 healthy males in Poland (Lodz-Province) aged 20-56 years: 44 daily heated tobacco users (daily use in the past 90 days) and 48 controls who do not use nicotine products. The history of use of the nicotine-containing products was self-reported and verified using a saliva cotinine test. A 20 ml blood sample was collected and the levels of ten blood biomarkers were analyzed. Among all heated tobacco users (n = 44), only the levels of interleukin 8 (IL-8) were significantly higher when compared to controls: 6.86 vs. 3.95 (p = 0.01). Among exclusive heated tobacco users (n = 33), the levels of IL-8 were also significantly higher when compared to controls: 7.76 vs. 3.95 (p = 0.01). IL-8 level was positively correlated (r = 0.37; p = 0.01) with the daily number of heated tobacco sticks. Out of 10 different biomarkers of inflammation, only IL-8 levels were significantly elevated in heated tobacco use compared to controls.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Nicotine ; Pilot Projects ; Interleukin-8 ; Case-Control Studies ; Tobacco Products ; Nicotiana ; Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ; Biomarkers ; Inflammation
    Chemical Substances Nicotine (6M3C89ZY6R) ; Interleukin-8 ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-59321-y
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  2. Article ; Online: Editorial: The Public Health Implications for the Refugee Population, Particularly in Poland, Due to the War in Ukraine.

    Jankowski, Mateusz / Gujski, Mariusz

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

    2022  Volume 28, Page(s) e936808

    Abstract: On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation initiated a military invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a significant armed conflict in Europe. Large numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers have left Ukraine. As of March 29, more than 4 million refugees, ... ...

    Abstract On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation initiated a military invasion of Ukraine, resulting in a significant armed conflict in Europe. Large numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers have left Ukraine. As of March 29, more than 4 million refugees, including over 1.5 million children, have left Ukraine, while about 7 million individuals have become displaced within Ukraine. Most refugees have gone to bordering countries, with 76% coming to Poland. This large number of refugees in such a short time requires urgent public health measures to ensure their health and safety. Refugees to Poland must receive access to healthcare, social care, and education. Those who have chronic disease and malignancy must continue to receive treatment. Medical students' continued education and training in their host countries should be prioritized to provide needed healthcare resources. Epidemiological disease surveillance and disease prevention are required at this time. The continuation of the current conflict in Ukraine also poses a potentially severe risk to the global environment and long-term food security. This editorial aims to highlight the public health implications for the refugee population, particularly in Poland, due to the current war in Ukraine.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Europe ; Humans ; Poland/epidemiology ; Public Health ; Refugees ; Ukraine/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 1439041-3
    ISSN 1643-3750 ; 1234-1010
    ISSN (online) 1643-3750
    ISSN 1234-1010
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  3. Article ; Online: Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland.

    Grudziąż-Sękowska, Justyna / Sękowski, Kuba / Pinkas, Jarosław / Jankowski, Mateusz

    International journal of public health

    2024  Volume 69, Page(s) 1606790

    Abstract: Objective: ...

    Abstract Objective:
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/prevention & control ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Motivation ; Poland ; Life Style
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-23
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2274130-6
    ISSN 1661-8564 ; 1661-8556
    ISSN (online) 1661-8564
    ISSN 1661-8556
    DOI 10.3389/ijph.2024.1606790
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  4. Article ; Online: A National Registry-Based Epidemiological Study to Evaluate 395 646 Patients Hospitalized Due to Eye Diseases in Poland in 2019.

    Kamińska, Agnieszka / Pinkas, Jarosław / Goryński, Paweł / Jankowski, Mateusz

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

    2023  Volume 29, Page(s) e939351

    Abstract: BACKGROUND The Nationwide General Hospital Morbidity Study Registry collects demographic, health, and medical data on patients hospitalized throughout Poland, and acts as a registry for epidemiological, public health, and hospital administrative studies. ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND The Nationwide General Hospital Morbidity Study Registry collects demographic, health, and medical data on patients hospitalized throughout Poland, and acts as a registry for epidemiological, public health, and hospital administrative studies. This epidemiological national registry-based study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of 395 646 patients hospitalized due to eye diseases in Poland in 2019. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study is a retrospective nationwide registry-based analysis. Data on all patients hospitalized due to eye diseases in 2019 were obtained from the Nationwide General Hospital Morbidity Study Registry. Demographic characteristics of patients hospitalized due to eye diseases as well as the hospitalization course were analyzed using descriptive epidemiology tools. RESULTS Disorders of the lens accounted for 68.6% of all hospital admissions, and disorders of the choroid and retina were the second most common (13.9%) cause of hospital admission due to eye diseases in 2019. Over three-quarters of hospital admissions (77.4%) lasted less than 24 h, and 86.8% were scheduled admissions. Most of the patients hospitalized due to eye diseases were females (59.9%) and over 70% lived in urban areas. There were regional differences in the hospital admissions rate per 100 000 inhabitants. According to the data presented in the registry, less than one-third of patients had comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS Hospital ophthalmological care in Poland is based mainly on planned hospitalizations lasting less than 24 h and related to ophthalmological surgery. Data on the comorbidity of ophthalmologic patients suggest that ophthalmologists do not pay enough attention to identifying and recording the patient's health status.
    MeSH term(s) Female ; Humans ; Male ; Poland/epidemiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Hospitalization ; Eye Diseases/epidemiology ; Registries
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1439041-3
    ISSN 1643-3750 ; 1234-1010
    ISSN (online) 1643-3750
    ISSN 1234-1010
    DOI 10.12659/MSM.939351
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  5. Article: Acute health effects of heated tobacco products: comparative analysis with traditional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes in young adults.

    Majek, Paulina / Jankowski, Mateusz / Brożek, Grzegorz Marek

    ERJ open research

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 3

    Abstract: Background: Heated tobacco products (HTPs) were designed to deliver nicotine by heating the tobacco instead of burning it. This study aimed to examine the acute health effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems during the use of HTPs and ... ...

    Abstract Background: Heated tobacco products (HTPs) were designed to deliver nicotine by heating the tobacco instead of burning it. This study aimed to examine the acute health effects on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems during the use of HTPs and compare these effects with acute health effects evoked by cigarette smoking or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
    Methods: The study group comprised 160 healthy young adults (age 23 years; quartile 1 (Q1) 21 years; quartile 3 (Q3) 26 years) with both sexes divided into groups according to their smoking status: 40 HTP users (H group), 40 traditional cigarette smokers (T group), 40 e-cigarette users (E group) and 40 non-smokers (C group). Heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, exhaled nitric oxide fraction (
    Results: After 5 min of exposure, a significant decrease in
    Conclusions: The use of HTPs elicits acute respiratory and cardiovascular health effects.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-30
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2827830-6
    ISSN 2312-0541
    ISSN 2312-0541
    DOI 10.1183/23120541.00595-2022
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  6. Article ; Online: Factors associated with the frequency of eye examinations among adults in Poland - a nationwide cross-sectional survey, December 2022.

    Kamińska, Agnieszka / Pinkas, Jarosław / Jankowski, Mateusz

    Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 2, Page(s) 287–295

    Abstract: Introduction and objective: The eye examination is a simple and effective intervention that involves a series of tests to evaluate vision and check for eye disease. This study aimed to assess the frequency of eye examinations among adults in Poland and ... ...

    Abstract Introduction and objective: The eye examination is a simple and effective intervention that involves a series of tests to evaluate vision and check for eye disease. This study aimed to assess the frequency of eye examinations among adults in Poland and to identify factors associated with the frequency of such examinations.
    Material and methods: The questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was carried out in December 2022 on a non-probability quota sample of 1,076 adults in Poland. A computer-assisted web interview technique was used. The study questionnaire included a set of questions on eye health, eye examinations, and socio-demographic characteristics.
    Results: Of the 1,076 respondents, 7.4% had an eye examination in the last 30 days, almost one-quarter (24.2%) had an eye examination more than 1 month but not more than 12 months ago, 13.9% had an eye examination in the last 1-2 years, and 24.1% had an eye examination more than 2 years ago but not more than 3 years ago. Among the respondents, 7.1% declared that they had never had an eye examination. Of the 12 different factors analyzed in this study, wearing spectacles or lenses and self-reported level of knowledge on eye diseases were the only factors significantly associated with higher odds of eye examinations in the last 12 months or 2 years. There was no significant impact of gender, educational level, place of residence, health status, or economic status (p>0.05) on the frequency of eye examinations, neither in the last 12 months nor in the last 2-3 years.
    Conclusions: The study showed that a significant percentage of adults in Poland do not have regular eye examinations. There was a lack of socio-economic differences (including place of residence and economic status) in the frequency of eye examinations. There is an urgent need for health education on preventive eye examinations and eye care among adults in Poland.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adult ; Poland/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Educational Status ; Health Education
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-23
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1215115-4
    ISSN 1898-2263 ; 1232-1966
    ISSN (online) 1898-2263
    ISSN 1232-1966
    DOI 10.26444/aaem/159152
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  7. Article ; Online: Analyzing the dynamics of meningococcal vaccinations initiatives by local government units in Poland (2017-2021) - Scope, challenges and recommendations.

    Świtalski, Jakub / Miazga, Wojciech / Wnuk, Katarzyna / Tatara, Tomasz / Olszewski, Paweł / Jankowski, Mateusz / Augustynowicz, Anna

    Vaccine

    2024  

    Abstract: Introduction: Meningococcal vaccinations are recommended by Polish public health authorities but lack coverage under health insurance, prompting Local Government Units (LGUs) to implement local health policy programs. This study examines the ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Meningococcal vaccinations are recommended by Polish public health authorities but lack coverage under health insurance, prompting Local Government Units (LGUs) to implement local health policy programs. This study examines the effectiveness and impact of LGU-driven meningococcal vaccination initiatives in Poland between 2017 and 2021.
    Material and methods: A retrospective analysis utilized data from reports on local public health interventions submitted annually to the Ministry of Health in Poland. The study focused on the number of meningococcal vaccination programs, their scope, the vaccinated population, and associated program costs. Additionally, nationwide data on meningococcal disease incidence and vaccine uptake were analyzed.
    Results: Within LGUs programs, 48,617 individuals received meningococcal vaccinations, constituting approximately 10% of all vaccinations in Poland during the study period. Notably, cities with poviat rights spearheaded programs covering 54% of the total participants. The total cost incurred by these initiatives amounted to EUR 2,553,661.
    Conclusions: While LGUs activities positively contributed to increased meningococcal vaccination rates, the overall engagement of local governments remains limited. The findings underscore the importance of expanding local government involvement in meningococcal vaccination programs to address public health needs effectively. Improved collaboration and increased funding may enhance the reach and impact of these initiatives.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.04.046
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  8. Article: Pharmacists' Perceptions of Physician-Pharmacist Collaboration-A 2022 Cross-Sectional Survey in Poland.

    Wrześniewska-Wal, Iwona / Pinkas, Jarosław / Ostrowski, Janusz / Jankowski, Mateusz

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 17

    Abstract: Patient-centered care requires close collaboration among multiple healthcare professionals, including physician-pharmacist collaboration (especially as a part of pharmaceutical care). This study aimed to assess pharmacists' perceptions of physician- ... ...

    Abstract Patient-centered care requires close collaboration among multiple healthcare professionals, including physician-pharmacist collaboration (especially as a part of pharmaceutical care). This study aimed to assess pharmacists' perceptions of physician-pharmacist collaboration as well as to identify factors associated with the willingness to provide pharmaceutical care services in Poland. This questionnaire-based survey was carried out in 2022 among community pharmacists from one of the largest franchise chain pharmacy networks in Poland. Completed questionnaires were received from 635 community pharmacists (response rate of 47.9%). Almost all the pharmacists agreed with the statement that there is a need for physician-pharmacist collaboration (98.2%), and 94.8% declared that pharmacists can help physicians in patient care and pharmacotherapy. Most pharmacists (80%) believed that physicians were not aware of the competencies of pharmacists resulting from Polish law. Patient education (89.9%), detection of polypharmacy (88%), and detection of interactions between drugs and dietary supplements (85.7%) were the most common tasks in the field of pharmaceutical care that can be provided by a pharmacist. Females were more likely (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-31
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare11172444
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  9. Article ; Online: Blood glucose level testing in Poland - do socio-economic factors influence its frequency? A nationwide cross-sectional survey.

    Grudziąż-Sękowska, Justyna / Sękowski, Kuba Bartłomiej / Pinkas, Jarosław / Jankowski, Mateusz

    Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 3, Page(s) 483–489

    Abstract: Introduction and objective: The number of patients diagnosed with diabetes is constantly increasing. Opportunistic screening for diabetes, based on blood glucose tests, can result in early diagnosis and mitigation of its complications. The aim of the ... ...

    Abstract Introduction and objective: The number of patients diagnosed with diabetes is constantly increasing. Opportunistic screening for diabetes, based on blood glucose tests, can result in early diagnosis and mitigation of its complications. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of blood-glucose tests in adults in Poland, and factors associated with the frequency of blood-glucose tests, including respondents' knowledge about diabetes.
    Material and methods: In June 2022, a nationwide cross-sectional survey was carried out among adults in Poland.` The survey used a computer-assisted web interview technique and a self-developed questionnaire that included questions on respondents' self-reported knowledge of diabetes, time since last blood glucose test and socio-demographic characteristics of participants.
    Results: The study population comprised 1,051 individuals aged 18-85 years, among whom 53.3% were females. Over a third of respondents (36.3%) declared a bad or rather bad knowledge about diabetes. Almost half of the respondents (48.7%) had a blood glucose test in the last 12 months, and 12.4% declared that they had never had a blood glucose test. Among respondents without diagnosed diabetes, female gender (OR=1.30, 0.96-1.76; p=0.009), age over 50 years (p<0.05), history of diabetes in the respondent's family (OR=1.83, 1.33-2.51; p<0.001), and good or at least moderate level of knowledge of diabetes were significantly associated (p<0.05) on blood glucose test frequency.
    Conclusions: The presented data manifest the need to intensify screening for diabetes combined with implementing a comprehensive education strategy regarding diabetes in Poland.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Female ; Male ; Blood Glucose ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Poland/epidemiology ; Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis ; Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology ; Economic Factors
    Chemical Substances Blood Glucose
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-17
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1215115-4
    ISSN 1898-2263 ; 1232-1966
    ISSN (online) 1898-2263
    ISSN 1232-1966
    DOI 10.26444/aaem/162964
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  10. Article ; Online: Factors associated with the use of public eHealth services in Poland - a 2022 nationwide cross-sectional survey.

    Płaciszewski, Krzysztof / Wierzba, Waldemar / Ostrowski, Janusz / Pinkas, Jarosław / Jankowski, Mateusz

    Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM

    2023  Volume 30, Issue 1, Page(s) 127–134

    Abstract: Introduction and objective: Poland is an example of a European country that has made significant progress in digitizing healthcare during the last 5 years. There is limited data on the use of eHealth services by different socio-economic groups in Poland ...

    Abstract Introduction and objective: Poland is an example of a European country that has made significant progress in digitizing healthcare during the last 5 years. There is limited data on the use of eHealth services by different socio-economic groups in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic The aim of the study was to characterize public attitudes towards the use of e-Health services in Poland, as well as to identify factors associated with the use of e-Health services among adults in Poland.
    Material and methods: A questionnaire-based survey was carried out during 9-12 September 2022. A computer-assisted web interview methodology was used. A nationwide random quota sample of 1,092 adult Poles was selected. Questions on the use of 6 different public eHealth services in Poland and soci-economic characteristics were addressed.
    Results: Two-thirds of participants (67.1%) had received an e-prescription in the last 12 months. More than half of the participants used the Internet Patient Account (58.2%) or the patient.gov.pl website (54.9%). One-third of the participants had teleconsultation with a doctor (34.4%), and approximately one-quarter of participants had received electronic sick leave (26.9%) or used electronic information about treatment dates (26.7%). Of the ten different socio-economic factors analyzed in this study, educational level, and place of residence (p<0.05) were the most important factors associated with the use of public eHealth services among adults in Poland.
    Conclusions: Living in rural areas or small cities is associated with a lower level of public eHealth services utilization. A relatively high interest in health education through eHealth methods was observed.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Poland ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Telemedicine ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Internet
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-16
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1215115-4
    ISSN 1898-2263 ; 1232-1966
    ISSN (online) 1898-2263
    ISSN 1232-1966
    DOI 10.26444/aaem/158027
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