Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rachel Sillcox, Rocio Carrera, Andrew S. Wright, Brant K. Oelschlager, Robert B. Yates, Roger P. Tatum
Summary: This study compared esophageal motility disorders in patients with paraesophageal hernias (PEH) to those with sliding hiatal hernia. The results showed that PEH patients had higher rates of ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) and lower rates of absent peristalsis. High-resolution manometry (HRM) is important for preoperative assessment and procedure selection in PEH repair.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Vic Velanovich
Summary: This article provides a historical perspective on practice-changing innovations in hiatal hernia and anti-reflux surgery based on a single surgeon's experience over the past 27 years. The study reviewed 1200 operations performed by the surgeon and highlighted various advancements in surgical techniques and procedures. The findings demonstrate the impact of practice-changing innovations on anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery over time.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Daniel L. Cohen, Anton Bermont, Vered Richter, Narjes Azzam, Haim Shirin, Ram Dickman, Amir Mari
Summary: The study found that integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) can distinguish between the reflux-predominant and dysphagia-predominant phenotypes in patients with absent contractility (AC). This may have important clinical implications, as procedures such as fundoplication may benefit patients with reflux and a low IRP, while procedures like peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) may benefit patients with dysphagia and a relatively high IRP.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Fahui Cheng, Hongyan Liang, Yu Zhang, Hui Zeng, Xiao Gao, Lipeng Tan, Hengzheng He
Summary: This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of a biological mesh in the 4K laparoscopic repair of hiatal hernia. The results showed that the tension-free repair with a biological mesh effectively relieved GERD symptoms and no recurrence occurred during the follow-up period, but some patients experienced dysphagia.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Satsuki Takahashi, Tomoaki Matsumura, Tatsuya Kaneko, Mamoru Tokunaga, Hirotaka Oura, Tsubasa Ishikawa, Ariki Nagashima, Wataru Shiratori, Naoki Akizue, Yuki Ohta, Atsuko Kikuchi, Mai Fujie, Keiko Saito, Kenichiro Okimoto, Daisuke Maruoka, Tomoo Nakagawa, Makoto Arai, Jun Kato, Naoya Kato
Summary: This study found that different types of EMDs have distinct characteristics. Cigarette smoking and high body mass index were associated with esophageal hypermotility. Assessment of dysphagia symptom scores may help identify patients with EMDs.
JOURNAL OF NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Giuseppe Zambito, Robert Roether, Brittany Kern, Ryan Conway, David Scheeres, Amy Banks-Venegoni
Summary: This study found that BE has lower concordance with HRM in diagnosing esophageal dysmotility, and therefore should not be used as a substitute for HRM in assessing pre-operative motility in patients undergoing anti-reflux surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Ralph W. Aye, George N. Baison, Hassan Ahmed, Jeffery Watkins, Steven R. DeMeester, Adam J. Bograd, Alexander S. Farivar, Brian E. Louie
Summary: The Nissen-Hill hybrid repair is a safe and effective method for treating gastroesophageal reflux and hiatal hernia, with excellent symptomatic and objective outcomes and low recurrence rates.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Sawangpong Jandee, Annelies Geeraerts, Hannelore Geysen, Nathalie Rommel, Jan Tack, Tim Vanuytsel
Summary: Esophageal hypomotility, particularly ineffective esophageal motility according to the Chicago criteria, is a common motility disorder diagnosed on high resolution manometry. Most patients present with GERD symptoms or dysphagia. Prokinetic agents are commonly prescribed but their beneficial effects are limited to certain drugs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Shahin Ayazi, Katrin Schwameis, Ping Zheng, Kirsten Newhams, Brittney M. Myers, Andrew D. Grubic, Toshitaka Hoppo, Blair A. Jobe
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of MSA on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and esophageal body using high resolution impedance manometry. The findings showed that MSA improved LES characteristics without affecting esophageal peristaltic progression and bolus clearance.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Dustin A. Carlson, Peter J. Kahrilas, Aditi Simlote, Edoardo Vespa, Ezra Teitelbaum, Eric Hungness, Wenjun Kou, John E. Pandolfino
Summary: FLIP has a substantial agreement with HRM in detecting hiatal hernias, but distension with FLIP testing may lead to the occurrence or enlargement of hiatal hernia in some patients. Further study is needed to clarify the significance of this unique response to esophageal distension.
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Yuichiro Ikebuchi, Hiroki Sato, Haruo Ikeda, Hirofumi Abe, Masaki Ominami, Junya Shiota, Chiaki Sato, Hisashi Fukuda, Ryo Ogawa, Tetsuya Tatsuta, Hiroshi Yokomichi, Hajime Isomoto, Haruhiro Inoue
Summary: This study found that high-resolution manometry (HRM) can diagnose esophageal hypomotility disorders such as absent contractility (AC) and ineffective esophageal motility (IEM). AC is often associated with systemic diseases, while IEM is more common. The HRM system can effectively differentiate between AC and achalasia. AC and IEM can transform into each other, but no transition to achalasia was observed.
JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Michael Kurin, Syed A. Adil, Sofi Damjanovska, Samuel Tanner, Katarina Greer
Summary: Chicago classification version 4.0 introduced stricter diagnostic criteria for ineffective esophageal motility (IEM) compared to version 3.0. The new criteria resulted in a decreased prevalence of IEM and revealed differences between patients who met the criteria under version 4.0 and those who no longer met the criteria.
JOURNAL OF NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chong Zhang, Chengfeng Pan, Kai Fung Chan, Jinyang Gao, Zhengxin Yang, Kevin Kai Chung Leung, Dongdong Jin, Yuqiong Wang, Neng Xia, Zhipeng Ning, Xin Wang, Shuai Jiang, Zifeng Zhang, Qinglong Wang, Bo Hao, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Li Zhang
Summary: This article reports a battery-free and deformable electronic esophageal stent for wireless stimulation of the lower esophageal sphincter without the need for open surgery. The stent is capable of adapting to the dynamic environment of the esophagus and wirelessly harvesting energy through deep tissue. In vivo experiments using pig models demonstrated that continuous electrical stimulations delivered by the stent significantly increased the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Review
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Michael Yodice, Alexandra Mignucci, Virali Shah, Christopher Ashley, Micheal Tadros
Summary: Surgical treatment with fundoplication is a viable option for GERD patients, but thorough pre-operative assessment is crucial. Newer technologies can help clinicians identify patients with true LES dysfunction, which is useful for assessing surgical outcomes.
WORLD JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Giselle L. Hosgood, Carla Appelgrein, Candice Gelmi
Summary: The study presented a technique for circumferential esophageal hiatal rim reconstruction in 29 brachycephalic dogs with persistent regurgitation. Short-term follow-up showed a significant reduction in regurgitation frequency post surgery. It is recommended to consider this procedure for brachycephalic dogs with a history of regurgitation unresponsive to medical management.
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Dermatology
Julita Zdrada, Anna Stolecka-Warzecha, Wiktoria Odrzywolek, Anna Deda, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Slawomir Wilczynski
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of IPL for the treatment of acne and measured parameters such as sebum secretion, skin hydration, and melanin and hemoglobin content. The results showed a decrease in sebum secretion after light treatments, while hydration level and melanin and hemoglobin content remained the same. The volunteers reported a high level of satisfaction with the treatment effects. The study highlights the importance of proper care in the success of acne therapies.
JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Julita Zdrada, Wiktoria Odrzywolek, Anna Deda, Monika Machoy, Robert Koprowski, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Katarzyna Plesinska, Slawomir Wilczynski
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the impact of manicure procedures on the condition of the nail plate. The results showed that the nail plate structure changed to a similar extent after the manicure procedure. Changes in nail height suggested damage caused by substances and procedures. The use of a 3D scanner allowed for precise measurement of changes in nail structure. Hybrid and gel manicure procedures caused significant damage to the nail plate.
SKIN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Ewa Klimacka-Nawrot, Katarzyna Ziora, Wanda Suchecka, Piotr Gorczyca, Katarzyna Rojewska, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: This study analyzed the sensitivity to sweet, salty, and umami tastes in adolescent females with anorexia nervosa (AN) using three measurement methods and evaluated the hedonic perception of taste sensations. The results showed that females with AN had reduced sensitivity to salty taste and increased sensitivity to umami taste. They also assessed the sodium chloride and monosodium glutamate tastes less negatively than healthy controls. The findings suggest that taste sensitivity alterations in AN patients do not necessarily lead to a decreased hedonic assessment of taste experiences.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wiktoria Odrzywolek, Anna Deda, Julita Zdrada, Dominika Wcislo-Dziadecka, Aleksandra Lipka-Trawinska, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Slawomir Wilczynski
Summary: This study quantitatively compared psoriatic skin with skin without psoriatic lesions using noninvasive imaging methods. The results showed significant differences in skin density, epidermis thickness, blood perfusion, temperature, and reflectance between psoriatic and unaffected skin. These parameters can be useful for monitoring the course of psoriasis and its treatment.
Article
Dermatology
Julita Zdrada, Wiktoria Odrzywolek, Anna Stolecka-Warzecha, Slawomir Wilczynski, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: This study investigated the effects of cosmetics on skin parameters of acne patients and concluded that for many mild/moderate acne patients, the use of proven effective cosmetics can help to reduce inflammation, sebum production, melanin, and irritation, while also providing moisturizing effects.
JOURNAL OF COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Joanna Witkos, Agata Lebiedowska, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: This study examined the food preferences of women in Poland and assessed the impact of factors such as sense of smell, age, BMI, smoking, and hormonal status on the pleasure derived from eating various types of food. The results showed that hormonal status had the most significant influence on food preferences, and out of the 24 food types studied, six were affected by the analyzed factors.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wiktoria Odrzywolek, Anna Deda, Julita Zdrada, Dominika Wcislo-Dziadecka, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Slawomir Wilczynski
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nd:YAG laser in reducing psoriatic lesions. After treatment, there was an increase in skin density, a decrease in epidermal thickness, a reduction in the thickness of the SLEB layer, and a decrease in hemoglobin, indicating the potential efficacy of the Nd:YAG laser in reducing psoriatic lesions.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Joanna Witkos, Agata Lebiedowska, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: Background. Unhealthy food is an important factor in the development of civilization diseases. This study aimed to determine how gender, age, body mass index, smoking, and olfactory efficiency influence the consumption of unhealthy foods. Methods. A total of 283 participants from the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland, ranging in age from 18 to 82, were interviewed and underwent olfactory tests. They also provided food preference assessments for 25 types of food products. The study assessed the influence of gender, age, body mass index, tobacco addiction, and sense of smell on unhealthy food consumption. Results. Using VARIMAX factor analysis, a coherent group of "unhealthy foods with strong flavors" was identified, including crisps, salty snacks, fast food, sugary carbonated drinks, and sour products. Younger individuals (B = -0.04; PU = -0.05, -0.03; t = -7.43, eta2 = 0.17; p < 0.001) and those with higher body mass index (B = 0.03; PU <= 0.01, 0.06; t = 1.92, eta2 = 0.01; p = 0.056) showed a greater preference for unhealthy foods. The efficiency of the sense of smell did not significantly influence the preference for the "unhealthy foods" group as a whole. Further analysis of each type of unhealthy food separately revealed that young people liked crisps, salty snacks, fast food, and sugary carbonated drinks more, men liked fast food and sugary carbonated drinks more than women, and those with a good sense of smell liked sour products. Conclusion. Based on the stated food preferences, dietary education should be targeted at young people, especially young men, to prevent the development of overweight and obesity.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Grzegorz Knefel, Agata Lebiedowska, Mariusz Nowak, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on taste perception and food preferences in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. The results showed that patients with diabetic foot ulcers had impaired taste perception and different food preferences compared to healthy individuals. HBOT had beneficial effects on these changes.
NUTRITION & DIABETES
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Wiktoria Odrzywolek, Anna Deda, Julita Zdrada, Slawomir Wilczynski, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Aleksandra Lipka-Trawinska
Summary: This study uses gray-level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM) analysis to prove that it is a useful tool for assessing the effectiveness of chemical peel treatments and can also be used for quantitative assessment of skin texture.
CLINICAL COSMETIC AND INVESTIGATIONAL DERMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Stolecka-Warzecha, Aleksandra Brandys, Malgorzata Bozek, Agata Lebiedowska, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Slawomir Wilczynski
Summary: This study investigates the influence of microdermabrasion on the optical properties of the skin. The results show that microdermabrasion increases the directional reflectance of the skin, especially in the infrared range.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Karolina Dudek, Marcelin Jan Pietryja, Slawomir Kurkiewicz, Malgorzata Kurkiewicz, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Slawomir Wilczynski, Anna Dzierzega-Lecznar
Summary: St. John's wort is a popular medicinal plant with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. This study compared the effect of different drying methods on the volatile component profile of St. John's wort. The results showed that using a food dehydrator at home can be a convenient alternative for drying herbs, but the different drying methods may affect the amount of biologically active substances.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pawel Piotr Antonczak, Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Agnieszka Garncarczyk, Katarzyna Adamczyk, Dominika Wcislo-Dziadecka, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: Foot pain and deformities, more prevalent in women and increasing with age, significantly decrease the quality of life. Professional foot care can prevent foot disorders and improve comfort. This research assessed the impact of podiatry treatments on foot conditions in women over 50, including foot geometry, forefoot pressure, and pain. The treatments normalized foot geometry and forefoot pressure, reducing foot pain.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Agata Lebiedowska, Magdalena Hartman-Petrycka, Barbara Blonska-Fajfrowska, Robert Koprowski, Slawomir Wilczynski
Summary: According to the WHO, overweight and obesity are major risk factors for many diseases. The bioelectrical impedance analysis is commonly used to assess body composition. Whole-body vibration with stochastic resonance is considered as a potential method to support physical activity for people with unhealthy body composition. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of stochastic resonance whole-body vibration on the body composition of women and found no significant changes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
M. J. Pietryja, S. Kurkiewicz, M. Kurkiewicz, B. Blonska-Fajfrowska
Summary: The paper discusses the discovery of a historical bottle in the Polish town of Skarszewy in 2004, containing Jerusalem Balsam popular in 18th century Europe. Research indicates that the medicine did not come from authorized sources of production.
