Przegla̧d epidemiologiczny
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Comparative Study
[Socio-demographic determinants of inequity of access to health care in Poland in 2011--based on social diagnosis].
The inequity in access to healthcare system is more and more discussed issue in Poland. One of its consequence is the low satisfaction of healthcare services in comparison to other European countries. ⋯ One of the consequences of coexistence of both private and public healthcare sector is inequity in access to healthcare services in Poland.
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Actually in Poland malaria is not present as an endemic disease, but is one of the most common "imported" diseases. In its mild form it is an awkward illness with recurring fever, whereas the more severe form, which is caused by Plasmodium falciparum can be life-threatening. ⋯ Malaria was most commonly diagnosed among tourists staying for short period of time in an endemic area. Travelers did not use accurate antimalarial prophylaxis. Malaria must be excluded as a potential diagnosis among all fever suffering persons returning from the tropics.
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The evaluation of effectiveness of implemented actions to limit intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infection rates. ⋯ It is possible to significantly decrease intravascular catheter-related bloodstream infection rates by taking preventive actions combined with intensive education of medical personnel.
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Although high immunization status against pertussis maintained in neonates and children, the increase in pertussis cases has been observed in Poland since 1990-ies, especially in adolescent and adults. Wide use of pertussis acellular vaccines intended for adolescents and adult's immunization might prolong immunity against pertussis. The goal of the work was to present current view of immunogenicity and reactogenicity of those pertussis vaccines in different age groups.
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Biography Historical Article
[Professor Adam Nowosławski (1925-2012)--founder of the Polish School of Immunopathology].
Professor dr med. Adam Nowosławski, has died at age of 87, on February 3, 2012, the founder of the Polish school of immunopathology, member of Polish Academy of Sciences and of Polish Academy of Art and Sciences. Professor was born on April 30, 1925 in Rzeszów (SE Poland). ⋯ Prof. Adam Nowosławski received the national medals: Polonia Restituta Crosses, Gold Medal for the Merits of the Country Defense, and the 'Auschwitz' Cross. He was also the recipient of the medals: Copernicus (1997) and Gloria Medicinae (2001).