Pub Date : 2023-06-30DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.010
Agata Glac, Kinga Musz, Katarzyna Dobko, Gabriela Frącz, Klaudia Kuliga, Natalia Sejnowska, A. Socha, Agata Surowiec, Kinga Śnieżek, A. Zając
Introduction: Hyaluronic acid is the ingredient contained in the composition that has the ability to bind water, found in the cornea, synovial fluid and cartilage stroma. Its properties are suitable for use in an increasing range of fields, both aesthetic and in treatments focusing on the treatment of vaginal atrophy. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to collect and analyze publications on the use of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of vaginal atrophy and assessment of the level of knowledge among women about this disease. Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literaturę and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel. Results: 59,7% of the respondents knew the term "vaginal atrophy" and 64,2% were able to correctly determine which of the hormones (estrogen) is the main cause of this condition. 59,7% of women indicated that they regularly undergo examinations and perform cytology every year, 29,9% indicated that they have examinations and visits "once in 2 years", 6% - "once in 3 years", the answers "less than once in 3 years” was given by 4,5% of the respondents. 85,7% of the surveyed women have never noticed any symptoms of vaginal atrophy and 85,9% believe that there are effective forms of treating this disorder. Conclusions: Awareness among women about vaginal atrophy, both those with medical education and women in other professions, is at a moderate level. Many women do not talk to their doctor about this not because of the feeling of shame, but also because of the lack of information and preventive measures. The progressive nature of vaginal atrophy should encourage clinicians to routinely engage in an open dialogue with patients about genitourinary health.
{"title":"Hyaluronic acid and its use in non-hormonal therapy for the treatment of vaginal atrophy and the level of awareness about the disease itself among the women from the Podkarpackie Voivodeship","authors":"Agata Glac, Kinga Musz, Katarzyna Dobko, Gabriela Frącz, Klaudia Kuliga, Natalia Sejnowska, A. Socha, Agata Surowiec, Kinga Śnieżek, A. Zając","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Hyaluronic acid is the ingredient contained in the composition that has the ability to bind water, found in the cornea, synovial fluid and cartilage stroma. Its properties are suitable for use in an increasing range of fields, both aesthetic and in treatments focusing on the treatment of vaginal atrophy.\u0000Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to collect and analyze publications on the use of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of vaginal atrophy and assessment of the level of knowledge among women about this disease.\u0000Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literaturę and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel.\u0000Results: 59,7% of the respondents knew the term \"vaginal atrophy\" and 64,2% were able to correctly determine which of the hormones (estrogen) is the main cause of this condition. 59,7% of women indicated that they regularly undergo examinations and perform cytology every year, 29,9% indicated that they have examinations and visits \"once in 2 years\", 6% - \"once in 3 years\", the answers \"less than once in 3 years” was given by 4,5% of the respondents. 85,7% of the surveyed women have never noticed any symptoms of vaginal atrophy and 85,9% believe that there are effective forms of treating this disorder.\u0000Conclusions: Awareness among women about vaginal atrophy, both those with medical education and women in other professions, is at a moderate level. Many women do not talk to their doctor about this not because of the feeling of shame, but also because of the lack of information and preventive measures. The progressive nature of vaginal atrophy should encourage clinicians to routinely engage in an open dialogue with patients about genitourinary health.","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114746524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids is particularly common in regular gyms and fitness centres participants. AAS are usually synthetic derivatives of testosterone with anabolic and androgenic effect. However, many people, including AAS users, do not realize how many side effects they can cause.The aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess if people who regularly attend to the gym are aware of the side effects of using anabolic steroids by empirical research based on anonymous surveys.Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey in April 2023. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literature and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel.Results: Of the 112 gym participants, 20,5% reported using anabolic-androgenic steroids in the past. Most of the people filling the questionnaire are aware of the negative health effects of AAS use. However, most of them can't name more than 4 side effects, which shows that knowledge about AAS is still unexplored by this social group.Conclusion: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids to increase muscle size and strength is widespread. Various side effects are very common when using AAS, some of them can seriously affect the health of the users. By raising awareness of side-effects that AAS can cause, it is possible to discourage many people from using these performance-enhancing substances.Keywords: Anabolic-androgenic steroids, testosterone, gym, doping, bodybuilding
{"title":"Side effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids abuse – empirical research based on anonymous surveys among people who regularly attend the gym","authors":"Monika Pająk, Kinga Grużewska-Piotrowska, Joanna Hubka, Agnieszka Grużewska","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids is particularly common in regular gyms and fitness centres participants. AAS are usually synthetic derivatives of testosterone with anabolic and androgenic effect. However, many people, including AAS users, do not realize how many side effects they can cause.The aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess if people who regularly attend to the gym are aware of the side effects of using anabolic steroids by empirical research based on anonymous surveys.Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey in April 2023. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literature and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel.Results: Of the 112 gym participants, 20,5% reported using anabolic-androgenic steroids in the past. Most of the people filling the questionnaire are aware of the negative health effects of AAS use. However, most of them can't name more than 4 side effects, which shows that knowledge about AAS is still unexplored by this social group.Conclusion: The use of anabolic androgenic steroids to increase muscle size and strength is widespread. Various side effects are very common when using AAS, some of them can seriously affect the health of the users. By raising awareness of side-effects that AAS can cause, it is possible to discourage many people from using these performance-enhancing substances.Keywords: Anabolic-androgenic steroids, testosterone, gym, doping, bodybuilding","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114725523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-15DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.005
M. Olejniczak-Nowakowska, W. Trocha, Karolina Krupa-Kotara, M. Grajek
Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Despite of the progress of medicine and develop of treatment, it is still the second couse of death among women. To reduce the risk of getting breast cancer, the more ofen teratement is "preventive mastectomies" which completely remove the breast gland by healty women that are in the "high risk" group. Material and Methods To conduct the research I develop a survey, written by my own. The study included 252 women from Poland over the age of 18. Results The opinion about the performance of preventive mastectomies in case of women in "high risk" was very diverse. Only 13% of interviewees were convinced that they would have the surgery and up to 29% could not give an answer. Most woman (86%) are convinced that breast cancer is genetically determined. That mastectomy can be a way to prevent breast cancer agrees 69% of respondents. More than half of respondents (52%) don't know if such surgery is in Poland available. Only half of the respondents could indicate the place where an examination of an increased risk of breast cancer can be made (49%). 81% of respondents examine there breasts at least with one method, and 19% did not check it at all. Conclusions The knowledge about the heredity of cancer and the availability of treatments is insufficient. Women are not convinced that they would have gone to radical preventive treatment, and they are afraid of many consequences connected with it. It is essential to educate the public including the medical stuff in this scope. It is also important that the patient together with his doctor examined all the possible options for limiting the risk of cancer.
{"title":"Bilateral preventive mastectomy as a preventive method of breast cancer in the opinion of women","authors":"M. Olejniczak-Nowakowska, W. Trocha, Karolina Krupa-Kotara, M. Grajek","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"Background \u0000Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Despite of the progress of medicine and develop of treatment, it is still the second couse of death among women. To reduce the risk of getting breast cancer, the more ofen teratement is \"preventive mastectomies\" which completely remove the breast gland by healty women that are in the \"high risk\" group. \u0000Material and Methods \u0000To conduct the research I develop a survey, written by my own. The study included 252 women from Poland over the age of 18. \u0000Results \u0000The opinion about the performance of preventive mastectomies in case of women in \"high risk\" was very diverse. Only 13% of interviewees were convinced that they would have the surgery and up to 29% could not give an answer. Most woman (86%) are convinced that breast cancer is genetically determined. That mastectomy can be a way to prevent breast cancer agrees 69% of respondents. More than half of respondents (52%) don't know if such surgery is in Poland available. Only half of the respondents could indicate the place where an examination of an increased risk of breast cancer can be made (49%). 81% of respondents examine there breasts at least with one method, and 19% did not check it at all. \u0000Conclusions \u0000The knowledge about the heredity of cancer and the availability of treatments is insufficient. Women are not convinced that they would have gone to radical preventive treatment, and they are afraid of many consequences connected with it. It is essential to educate the public including the medical stuff in this scope. It is also important that the patient together with his doctor examined all the possible options for limiting the risk of cancer.","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116664969","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-03DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.003
Patrycja Aleksy, M. Grot, Maciej Nigowski, Ewelina Sobecko, M. Grajek, Karolina Krupa-Kotara
BACKGROUND: Physical activity is an extremely important part of diet and carries a number of health-promoting benefits towards health. A distinction is made between exercise-related physical activity and spontaneous physical activity. The diet of school-aged children is of particular importance, due to the development of the body. The consequence of low physical activity with an inadequate diet generates the development of various diseases. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of physical activity on the body weight of students of elementary schools 1 and 2 in Radzionków. Material and methods: The study included 260 students of grades I-VIII of Elementary Schools Nos. 1 and 2 in Radzionków. A proprietary questionnaire addressed to the parents of the students containing questions about the students' anthropometric measurements, physical activity and eating habits was used to conduct the study. Results: Physical activity is at a high level. Most children had a normal body weight. Among the students surveyed, 71% indicated that they mainly spend their free time in active form. Students participate in swimming classes in the greatest number. Several times a week (55%) children attend extra-curricular activities. Consumption of sweets and fast food is at a low level. Eating the recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables affects only 43% of children. Among the most commonly consumed beverages, 84% of children choose water at 1-1.5 liters per day. Conclusions: A significant part of the study group has a normal body weight, so it can be assumed that physical activity combined with appropriate eating habits has a health-promoting effect on body weight.
{"title":"Effect of physical activity on body weight of elementary school children","authors":"Patrycja Aleksy, M. Grot, Maciej Nigowski, Ewelina Sobecko, M. Grajek, Karolina Krupa-Kotara","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Physical activity is an extremely important part of diet and carries a number of health-promoting benefits towards health. A distinction is made between exercise-related physical activity and spontaneous physical activity. The diet of school-aged children is of particular importance, due to the development of the body. The consequence of low physical activity with an inadequate diet generates the development of various diseases. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of physical activity on the body weight of students of elementary schools 1 and 2 in Radzionków. Material and methods: The study included 260 students of grades I-VIII of Elementary Schools Nos. 1 and 2 in Radzionków. A proprietary questionnaire addressed to the parents of the students containing questions about the students' anthropometric measurements, physical activity and eating habits was used to conduct the study. Results: Physical activity is at a high level. Most children had a normal body weight. Among the students surveyed, 71% indicated that they mainly spend their free time in active form. Students participate in swimming classes in the greatest number. Several times a week (55%) children attend extra-curricular activities. Consumption of sweets and fast food is at a low level. Eating the recommended daily serving of fruits and vegetables affects only 43% of children. Among the most commonly consumed beverages, 84% of children choose water at 1-1.5 liters per day. Conclusions: A significant part of the study group has a normal body weight, so it can be assumed that physical activity combined with appropriate eating habits has a health-promoting effect on body weight.","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127492059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-03DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.004
Klaudia Wiśniewska, Agnieszka Ostańska, Adrianna Szafran, Wiktor Terelak, Marcin Ciechański, Edyta Witkowska, Laura Piasek, Grzegorz Godek, Kacper Więcław, Katarzyna Stańko
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is a common chronic neuroinflammatory disease of the CNS with an autoimmune basis. It is the most common non-traumatic disorder that leads to disability in young adults. It occurs 3x more often in women. The quality of life of people suffering from multiple sclerosis is often significantly reduced. Objective: The purpose of this review is to analyze the latest information on the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods and matherials: A review of the literature available in the PubMed database published between 2016 and 2022, using the following keywords: "multiple sclerosis"; "pathogenesis"; "immunology"; "genetics"; “diagnostics” and "treatment." State of knowledge: Currently, there is no effective cure for multiple sclerosis but therapeutic options have increased over the past few years. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of disease-modifying therapies is too low and they cannot stop the progressive neurodegenerative process in the CNS. A recent development is the option of MS therapy using stem cells. This is to overcome the loss of nerve cells and increase the repair capacity of endogenous myelin. Conclusions: Although knowledge of the pathogenesis of the disease has advanced tremendously in recent years and many new therapeutic options have emerged, our knowledge is still incomplete. This poses a challenge for creating more drugs and halting the progression of the disease.
{"title":"Multiple sclerosis - A review of recent advances in diagnostics and treatments","authors":"Klaudia Wiśniewska, Agnieszka Ostańska, Adrianna Szafran, Wiktor Terelak, Marcin Ciechański, Edyta Witkowska, Laura Piasek, Grzegorz Godek, Kacper Więcław, Katarzyna Stańko","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Multiple sclerosis is a common chronic neuroinflammatory disease of the CNS with an autoimmune basis. It is the most common non-traumatic disorder that leads to disability in young adults. It occurs 3x more often in women. The quality of life of people suffering from multiple sclerosis is often significantly reduced.\u0000Objective: The purpose of this review is to analyze the latest information on the characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.\u0000Methods and matherials: A review of the literature available in the PubMed database published between 2016 and 2022, using the following keywords: \"multiple sclerosis\"; \"pathogenesis\"; \"immunology\"; \"genetics\"; “diagnostics” and \"treatment.\"\u0000State of knowledge: Currently, there is no effective cure for multiple sclerosis but therapeutic options have increased over the past few years. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of disease-modifying therapies is too low and they cannot stop the progressive neurodegenerative process in the CNS. A recent development is the option of MS therapy using stem cells. This is to overcome the loss of nerve cells and increase the repair capacity of endogenous myelin.\u0000Conclusions: Although knowledge of the pathogenesis of the disease has advanced tremendously in recent years and many new therapeutic options have emerged, our knowledge is still incomplete. This poses a challenge for creating more drugs and halting the progression of the disease.","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133511191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-27DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.001
Kinga Grużewska-Piotrowska, Monika Pająk, Joanna Hubka, Wojciech Wcisło
Introduction: Marfan’s syndrome (MFS) is a systemic, autosomal dominant connective tissue disease. It is caused mainly by the mutations in the FBN1 gene and is connected with extracellular matrix protein fibrillin-1. The incidence is about 2-3 per 10 000. About 70-75% of cases are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and the remaining are de-novo mutations. The aim of the study: This study aims to gather current knowledge about inheritance, diagnostic methods and management in Marfan syndrome. Materials and methods: This review was based on available data collected in the PubMed database and Google Scholar web search engine, using the key words: Marfan’s syndrome. MFS, FBN1, aortic aneurysm, Marfan Foundation Conclusion: The diagnosis of Marfan’s syndrome requires detailed assessment of the body build, concomitant diseases and, above all, genetic history of the patient. Connective tissue mutations can develop at any time, and already existing defects can exacerbate. Physicians should pay particular attention while examining patients with suspected MFS. Already diagnosed patients should be checked regularly to quickly find possible complications. There is no casual treatment, multidirectional preventive therapeutic treatment is used.
{"title":"Marfan’s syndrome – inheritance, diagnostic methods, management in disease","authors":"Kinga Grużewska-Piotrowska, Monika Pająk, Joanna Hubka, Wojciech Wcisło","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Marfan’s syndrome (MFS) is a systemic, autosomal dominant connective tissue disease. It is caused mainly by the mutations in the FBN1 gene and is connected with extracellular matrix protein fibrillin-1. The incidence is about 2-3 per 10 000. About 70-75% of cases are inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion and the remaining are de-novo mutations.\u0000The aim of the study: This study aims to gather current knowledge about inheritance, diagnostic methods and management in Marfan syndrome.\u0000Materials and methods: This review was based on available data collected in the PubMed database and Google Scholar web search engine, using the key words: Marfan’s syndrome. MFS, FBN1, aortic aneurysm, Marfan Foundation\u0000Conclusion: The diagnosis of Marfan’s syndrome requires detailed assessment of the body build, concomitant diseases and, above all, genetic history of the patient. Connective tissue mutations can develop at any time, and already existing defects can exacerbate. Physicians should pay particular attention while examining patients with suspected MFS. Already diagnosed patients should be checked regularly to quickly find possible complications. There is no casual treatment, multidirectional preventive therapeutic treatment is used.","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128629714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-27DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.002
Jian Zhang, Y. Liu, Zijun Yin, Safdar Abbas, Shengdong Qin
Mancala games, a diverse category of traditional board games played across cultures worldwide, bear resemblances to chess in their significance to human evolution and cultural progress. Drawing from anthropological investigations, this research uncovers the adaptability of mancala games to farming, marine, and nomadic cultures, tracing their origins to ancient Egypt and their subsequent spread among diverse civilizations in Africa, Malaysia, and China. This study highlights the extensive contributions of mancala games across various educational domains, encompassing moral, intellectual, physical, and aesthetic education, all of which foster comprehensive human development. By examining the cultural, historical, and educational dimensions of mancala games, this research unveils their profound impact on human societies throughout history, shedding light on their enduring significance. Mancala games emerge as powerful tools for promoting moral reasoning, critical thinking abilities, strategic planning skills, physical coordination, and cultural understanding. They embody cultural traditions, transmit ancestral knowledge, and foster social cohesion. Through their entertainment value and ability to shape and enrich human experiences, mancala games weave a cultural tapestry that intertwines with human societies, both past and present.
{"title":"Role of Mancala Games in Human Evolution, Cultural Development, and Education: An Anthropological Inquiry","authors":"Jian Zhang, Y. Liu, Zijun Yin, Safdar Abbas, Shengdong Qin","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.14.01.002","url":null,"abstract":"Mancala games, a diverse category of traditional board games played across cultures worldwide, bear resemblances to chess in their significance to human evolution and cultural progress. Drawing from anthropological investigations, this research uncovers the adaptability of mancala games to farming, marine, and nomadic cultures, tracing their origins to ancient Egypt and their subsequent spread among diverse civilizations in Africa, Malaysia, and China. This study highlights the extensive contributions of mancala games across various educational domains, encompassing moral, intellectual, physical, and aesthetic education, all of which foster comprehensive human development. By examining the cultural, historical, and educational dimensions of mancala games, this research unveils their profound impact on human societies throughout history, shedding light on their enduring significance. Mancala games emerge as powerful tools for promoting moral reasoning, critical thinking abilities, strategic planning skills, physical coordination, and cultural understanding. They embody cultural traditions, transmit ancestral knowledge, and foster social cohesion. Through their entertainment value and ability to shape and enrich human experiences, mancala games weave a cultural tapestry that intertwines with human societies, both past and present. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124577743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-09DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.13.01.008
Karolina Kaziród, A. Hunek, M. Zapała, Joanna Wiśniewska-Skomra, Karolina Chmielarz, Kinga Tylutka, A. Hapon
Collagen is a protein and one of the main building blocks of our skin. It is found in bones, tendons, ligaments, internal organs, blood vessels, and the lining of the intestines. In our body, collagen enables the cohesion of tissues and organs, affects hydration, resistance and elasticity of the skin, reduces the risk of developing degenerative joint diseases. Its production decreases with age. As a result, more and more people are taking collagen supplements. It has been proven that doing so can bring many benefits to the body. Taking collagen orally can be an effective way to improve the quality of the skin, increase hydration and delay the aging process. Collagen peptides are potential therapeutic agents for treating osteoarthritis and maintaining joint health. Collagen supplementation may be an element of preventive medicine in the field of cardiovascular diseases. as it significantly reduces fat mass and increases lean mass, it also leads to lower LDL concentrations. A beneficial effect was also noted on hair and nails, as well as on brain function.
{"title":"Collagen supplementation - does it bring real benefits?","authors":"Karolina Kaziród, A. Hunek, M. Zapała, Joanna Wiśniewska-Skomra, Karolina Chmielarz, Kinga Tylutka, A. Hapon","doi":"10.12775/qs.2023.13.01.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2023.13.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"Collagen is a protein and one of the main building blocks of our skin. It is found in bones, tendons, ligaments, internal organs, blood vessels, and the lining of the intestines. In our body, collagen enables the cohesion of tissues and organs, affects hydration, resistance and elasticity of the skin, reduces the risk of developing degenerative joint diseases. Its production decreases with age. As a result, more and more people are taking collagen supplements. It has been proven that doing so can bring many benefits to the body. Taking collagen orally can be an effective way to improve the quality of the skin, increase hydration and delay the aging process. Collagen peptides are potential therapeutic agents for treating osteoarthritis and maintaining joint health. Collagen supplementation may be an element of preventive medicine in the field of cardiovascular diseases. as it significantly reduces fat mass and increases lean mass, it also leads to lower LDL concentrations. A beneficial effect was also noted on hair and nails, as well as on brain function.","PeriodicalId":431915,"journal":{"name":"Quality in Sport","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127748146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-09DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.13.01.004
Agata Szwedkowicz, Sławomir Miszuda, Sara Trojan, Urszula Fussek-Styga, Agnieszka Błaszczyk, J. Kwiecinski, Bartosz Basiaga, Krzysztof Bednarz, M. Leśniak, Jakub Heluszka
Clinical depression is a psychiatric disorder characterized by symptoms such as loss of interest and pleasure from typically enjoyable activities (anhedonia), pervasive low mood, and diminished energy leading to excessive fatigue and lower activity which have been present in a patient for at least two weeks. Available therapies consist primarily of pharmacological intervention. Indeed, some groups of medications such as SSRIs, SNRIs, TCA’s and tetracyclic antidepressants have been used to treat depression for decades, frequently in combinations. An example of such a combination is “California Rocket Fuel” composed of venlafaxine and mirtazapine Objective: To review the current literature on the efficacy of the combination of venlafaxine and mirtazapine in treating clinical depression both in drug-resistant depression and as a first-line option. To explore the risks and benefits of this choice of therapy and discuss its potential mechanism of action. Methods: Literature review of Pubmed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and available medical textbooks. Conclusions: Treatment with venlafaxine and mirtazapine is safe, especially for drug-resistant depression. It is worth considering adding venlafaxine to already ongoing pharmacotherapy with mirtazapine when the patient experiences sleepiness and the symptoms of depression have not been sufficiently reduced. Augmenting venlafaxine treatment with mirtazapine also seems necessary when the patient complains of insomnia. One may consider implementing such therapy as a first-line treatment in patients who suffer from depression for a long time and experience insomnia in its course.
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Pub Date : 2023-05-09DOI: 10.12775/qs.2023.13.01.002
Sara Trojan, Agnieszka Błaszczyk, Urszula Fussek-Styga, J. Kwiecinski, Sławomir Miszuda, Bartosz Basiaga, Krzysztof Bednarz, Agata Szwedkowicz, M. Leśniak, Jakub Heluszka
The dominant approach in the fight against breast cancer is mastectomy. Surgical operations include diagnostic, therapeutic, palliative and reconstructive procedures. The decision as to the procedure depends on the type, location and advancement of the tumor, as well as on the preferences of the patients, the skills of the operator and the availability of methods at a given centre. It is worth noting that with the increasing number of patients, there have also been significant advances in treatment, the surgical techniques used, and consequently the quality of life index has also increased. Nowadays, clinicians' attention is focused not only on the elimination of the cancer, but also on the best possible cosmetic effect of the treatment. In breast cancer, the approach to the patient should be multidisciplinary, because mastectomy and its complications affect the patient's appearance after surgery, as well as psychological aspects, changing self-perception and pain complaints.
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