after the therapy improved more for the group undergoing craniosacral therapy. Moreover, a review of studies showed insufficient level of research explaining the physiological foundations of craniosacral therapy. Conclusions 1. Craniosacral therapy can effectively reduce pain of musculoskeletal origin and increase the functionality of patients. 2. The mechanisms responsible for the effectiveness of craniosacral therapy and its theoretical foundations require further research.
IntroductionAccording to Angle's classification, a correct bite should have, inter alia, the following regularities: the median line of the face should coincide with the line between the central incisors of the upper and lower arches, the lower incisors should be overlapped by the incisal edges of the upper incisors, the top of the canine in the upper arch is inserted between the lower canine and the tangent premolar, each tooth is in contact with two opposing teeth, adjacent teeth both in the upper and lower arch are in contact with each other. Any deviation from these rules may indicate the presence of a malocclusion. We can distinguish here, for example: posteroclusion, open bite, retrusive occlusion, protrusive occlusion, supraclusion bite. They seem to be important not only in terms of functionality, but also psychology. Research shows that the correction of mandibular prognathism increases the level of self-confidence and self-acceptance, which may improve the quality of life of patients.Purpose of researchThe aim of the study was to check the quality of life of orthodontic and surgical patients as well as what factors motivate these people to start treatment in the area of the masticatory system.Material and methods208 people aged 18 to 55 participated in the survey. They were both people with malocclusion and no malocclusion, who constituted the control group. The questionnaire was created on the basis of standardized OQLQ and OHIP-14 questionnaires. It also included questions about the factors that motivate to start treatment in the masticatory system.ResultsThe most common malocclusion among the respondents was progenia (58.8%), followed by retrogenia (34.3%), then open bite (4%) and posteroclusion (2.9%). According to the OHIP-14 form, statistically significant (p <.0001) higher quality of life was seen in people without a masticatory organ defect, compared to people with the malocclusion. A statistically significant difference (p <.0001) between people with present or recent malocclusion (M = 54.29, SD = 16.71) and people without malocclusion (M = 31.93, SD = 18.31) was also visible in the study with using the OQLQ questionnaire.ConclusionsA malocclusion worsens the comfort and quality of life.Incorrect bite, face and smile aesthetics as well as psychological aspects are the most important factors motivating to undertake surgical and orthodontic treatment.Bruxism and facial pain are not factors prompting the initiation of treatment of malocclusion.
Background. patients with chronic kidney Disease (ckD), with an additional burden of cardiovascular disease, should be monitored, educated and treated through the close cooperation between multidisciplinary nephrology and cardiology teams. one of the elements by which this can be achieved is cardiac rehabilitation programs. Objectives. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of chronic kidney disease on exercise performance within cardiac patients. Material and methods. 92 patients qualified for stationary cardiac rehabilitation took part in a study conducted at the cardiac surgery clinic of the spsk 2 pomeranian Medical university in szczecin. Among them, a group with ckD (n = 24) and without (n = 68) was selected. statistical analysis was performed on the basis of data from medical records and the results of the 6-minute walk test. Results. patients with and without ckD improved the results of the 6-minute test. From an average result of 256.21 (± 138.99) at the beginning of the rehabilitation to an average of 385.96 (± 109.09) after that for patients with ckD and from average result of 281.01 (± 110.16) to an average result of 422.29 (± 96.39) for patients without ckD. Conclusions. cardiac rehabilitation has a positive effect on physical fitness and exercise tolerance both in patients with ckD and without. However, the coexistence of ckD results in less satisfactory results compared to the control group.
The amount of methanol provided by aspartame-sweetened foods also makes it extremely difficult to achieve toxic levels. Aspartame has also been shown not to affect the gut microbiota. What is important from a dietary point of view, study that compared the consumption of "light" drinks with water showed that people on a diet and consuming "light" drinks achieved significantly greater weight reduction (approx. 1.24 kg) compared to people consuming only water. The use of aspartame as a substitute for sugar may help in reducing excess body weight. However, attention should be paid to the inconclusive results regarding the acceptable safe level of consumption of this sweetener.
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