Articles: disease.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Nov 2024
The prevalence of hyperlipoproteinemia(a) in outpatient cardiology clinic patients of European ancestry: results from a STAR-Lp(a) cross-sectional study.
Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] are independently associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ⋯ The observed prevalence of increased Lp(a) concentration among patients of European ancestry treated at outpatient cardiology clinics was 21.5%. Female sex, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, migraine, and concentrations of LDL‑C and HbA1c were independently related to the level of Lp(a) in this population.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Nov 2024
Mpox outbreak among men who have sex with men in Kraków, Poland; June 2022-November 2022.
Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by mpox virus. Sporadic cases reported before 2022 were almost universally linked to a direct contact with animals or travel to endemic regions of Africa. However, in 2022, a significant shift occurred in human‑to‑human transmission, leading to a global outbreak in 117 countries. In Poland, 217 cases of mpox were reported. ⋯ The 2022 mpox outbreak in Kraków primarily affected MSM and was transmitted through sexual contact. Health care professionals should be aware of emerging STIs. Educational initiatives should emphasize the importance of vaccinations, safe sexual practices, and regular testing.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects more than 65 million people worldwide. Lung transplantation is the only definitive treatment. However, donor availability is limited in meeting the demand. ⋯ The lung's ability to regenerate extensively after injury suggests that this capability could be promoted in diseases in which loss of lung tissue occurs. Lung bioengineering offers the potential to drastically extend life expectancy in patients with end-stage lung disease. If lung reengineering were successful, it would revolutionize the world of transplantation.