Background: Degenerative and deformative changes of the hip joints rank among the most severe and most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the elderly and reasonable number of these patients receive Total hip replacement (THR) with or without cement. The aim of…
The morphology of the feet of young basketball players against non-training population
The aim of the study was to evaluate the changes in the morphology of the feet of basketball players aged 11-18 against the non-training population. 267 people practicing basketball in sports clubs of the Podkarpackie Province were examined. The control…
Alcohol abuse-induced health and psychosocial losses among residents of social care institutions
Introduction. Alcoholism is one of the most serious social issues of modern times. In Poland, the importance of problems resulting from alcohol abuse or misuse is significant, both in the context of health, economic and social consequences. Aim. The aim…
Occurrence of bisphenol A and its effects on the human body
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a key component of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which are widely used for production of food storage containers and numerous other products, including contact lenses, protective glasses, infant incubators, CDs and DVDs. Moreover, BPA is…
Ischaemic stroke – one of the most frequent causes of disability
Ischaemic stroke is one of the most frequent causes of adult disability. Even with best stroke unit care, only about one third of patients recover without any neurologic deficits. This is a great health problem, especially in modern societies. Depending…
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The podology problems in children and youth in gynecological, pediatric, neurological, and orthopedic perspectives. Diagnosis and therapy of feet deformities. Application of sport in the course of treatment
In last years of the 20th and in beginning of the 21st centuries, we observe the increasing number of children with feet deformities. There are valgus or valgo – planus deformity because of shortening of m. triceps surae and Achilles…
Allergenic potential of cosmetic ingredients
The present study discusses basic issues of cosmetological allergology, the essence of allergy and its mechanism. Allergenic and irritating effects of fragrance substances, preservatives, dyes, artificial nails and other cosmetic compounds causing allergic symptoms have been demonstrated. Moreover, legal aspects…
Published in 19 (1) Keywords: allergenicity of cosmetics, artificial nails, dyes, fragrance substances, other ingredients of cosmetics, preservatives
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