Background: In England and Poland there are completely different models of healthcare, which translates into the type and amount of the support received. The aim of the present article is to show the differences in healthcare systems and to compare…
Care of patients after spinal cord injury in the Polish and English public health system
Published in 22 (2) Keywords: medical service, national health service, personal assistant, primary care, spinal cord injury
The role and responsibilities of a cosmetologist regarding prevention and treatment of rosacea
Rosacea, a long-term skin condition of various aetiologies affecting 2% of the population, predominantly individuals aged 25-35 and 45-55 years, is a challenge for dermatologists and cosmetologists. The disease develops in the skin with seborrhoeic and vascular disorders. The role…
Published in 22 (2) Keywords: IPL, laser therapy, prevention, responsibilities of cosmetologists, rosacea
Aromatherapy and methods of applying essential oils
Aromatherapy involves the use of high-quality essential oils entering the body via the airway or skin. When the first route is used, essential oils are inhaled; room aromatisation is less common. In direct aromatherapy, essential oils, diluted in water or…
Therapeutic cosmetology treatments for dry skin (xerosis)
Xerosis cutis is the medical term for dry skin, which is one of the most common symptoms of skin disorders such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and skin ageing. Therapeutic cosmetology has a wide range of professional products and procedures that…
Nigerian undergraduates’ knowledge, attitude and practice of accident casualty handling
Background and Objective: The practice of handling of accident casualties is an important factor in reducing a case fatality rate. This study assessed knowledge, attitude and practice of accident casualty handling among Nigerian undergraduates. Moreover, the prevalence of first aid…
Published in 22 (2) Keywords: accident casualties, Attitude, Knowledge, Nigeria, practice, undergraduates
Care of a child with Down`s syndrome subjectively assessed by parents
Introduction: Down`s syndrome (DS) is one of the most common chromosomal anomalies caused by trisomy 21 with a prevalence of 1/800-1000 life births, irrespective of gender. Due to medical advances and improved overall medical care, the median of survival of…
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