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    Subjectsoccupational allergy (5)medical certification (4)occupational health service (3)prevention (3)prophylaxis (3)View MoreJournalMedycyna Pracy (18)International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health (7)Current Treatment Options in Allergy (1)International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (1)Kardiologia Polska (1)View MoreAuthorsWalusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (31)
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    [Workers' view on the preventive needs for civilization diseases' in prophylactic care taken on employees].

    Lipińska-Ojrzanowska, Agnieszka; Magnuska, Jadwiga; Świerczyńska-Machura, Dominika; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta; Marcinkiewicz, Andrzej; Wiszniewska, Marta (2019-07-16)
    Wstęp: Każdego roku w Polsce wykonuje się w celach przewidzianych w Kodeksie pracy prawie 5 mln badań profilaktycznych osób pracujących. Celem badania przeprowadzonego przez autorów artykułu było uzyskanie opinii pracowników na temat celowości poszerzenia zakresu tych badań o profilaktykę chorób cywilizacyjnych (m.in. działania edukacyjne dotyczące zdrowego stylu życia). Materiał i metody: Anonimową ankietę na temat rozszerzenia opieki o działania profilaktyczne dotyczące chorób cywilizacyjnych i nowotworowych wypełniło 325 pracowników. Zaproponowano uzupełnienie badań przeprowadzanych w celach przewidzianych w Kodeksie pracy o oznaczenie we krwi pobranej z opuszki palca glikemii przygodnej i cholesterolu całkowitego oraz wykonanie pomiaru obwodu brzucha i zapisu elektrokardiograficznego (EKG). Zapytano o najbardziej interesujące tematy, które powinien omówić lekarz służby medycyny pracy (SMP). Wyniki: Jako interesujące tematy najczęściej wskazywano badania przesiewowe w kierunku chorób nowotworowych (69,5%) oraz czynniki ryzyka chorób cywilizacyjnych (61,5%). Rozszerzenie zakresu badania profilaktycznego o EKG zaakceptowało 95,7% osób, pomiar stężenia cholesterolu całkowitego − 95,3%, oznaczenie glikemii przygodnej − 94,8%, pomiar obwodu brzucha − 80%. Aż 89,5% ankietowanych poparło organizację zajęć sportowych w miejscu pracy i/lub dofinansowanie przez pracodawcę dostępu do obiektów sportowych, a 77,8% badanych wyraziło chęć uczestniczenia w szkoleniach nt. zdrowego stylu życia w miejscu pracy. Wnioski: Ograniczenie badań lekarskich wskazanych w Kodeksie pracy do certyfikowania zdolności lub istnienia przeciwwskazań zdrowotnych do wykonywania określonej pracy skutkuje utratą szansy na wdrożenie profilaktyki schorzeń u osób aktywnych zawodowo, które mają poczucie pełnego zdrowia. Zaproponowane przez autorów publikacji rodzaje działań spotkały się z aprobatą pracowników.
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    Identification of cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants in subjects reporting work-related respiratory symptoms.

    Wiszniewska, Marta; Zgorzelska-Kowalik, Joanna; Nowakowska-Swirta, Ewa; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (2015-02-28)
    Objectives: The role of cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants (CCDs) in diagnostics of occupational allergy remains unclarified and its clinical relevance is still questioned. The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of positive response to CCDs in the subjects with suspected occupational allergy and the relationship between other diagnostic test results and final diagnosis. Material and Methods: The study group included 201 patients. They underwent clinical examination, skin prick test (SPT) to common and occupational allergens, specific serum immunoglobulin (sIgE) determinations, spirometry and specific inhalation challenge test. Moreover, sIgE to CCDs from bromelain was assessed in all subjects. Results: Occupational respiratory allergy was recognized in 64.3% of CCD-positive and 52.4% of CCD-negative patients. Positive SPT results to common and occupational allergens were found in 64.3% and 35.7% of CCD-positive subjects, respectively. In all subjects with CCDs, the sIgE to grass pollens as well as to occupational allergens were detected. The total IgE level > 100 kU/l was significantly associated with the presence of sIgE to CCDs. Conclusions: sIgE to CCDs were found in 7% of subjects suspected to suffer from occupational respiratory allergy. The presence of CCDs is not significantly associated with occupational respiratory allergy. It is also not more frequent in subjects reporting work-related respiratory symptoms in whom occupational allergy was not confirmed. The elevated total IgE level was related with CCD positivity. In patients with suspected occupational allergy, the presence of sIgE to CCDs in serum did not indicate the irrelevance of positive sIgE to occupational allergens.
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    [Application of recombinant latex allergens in diagnostics of occupational latex allergy].

    Nowakowska-Swirta, Ewa; Wiszniewska, Marta; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (2015)
    Over many years, allergy to natural rubber latex has been a major problem among health care workers (HCW). The diagnosis of occupational allergy requires methods of high diagnostic accuracy in view of certification implications (e.g., a sick worker quits a job). With the development of molecular methods, the frequency of application of recombinant allergens it the diagnostics of allergic diseases continues to increase. This paper reviews the applicability of laboratory tests which use recombinant allergens in the diagnostics of occupational allergy. The diagnosis of latex allergy is based on the presence of clinical symptoms linked with exposure to latex allergens, positive skin prick tests and detection of specific IgE antibodies to latex in serun. Moreover, in some cases specific challenge tests are conducted. The analysis of literature indicates that applying the panel of recombinant latex allergens in diagnostic tests, cross-reactivity can very likely be excluded and/or sensitization can be confirmed without the need for specific challenge tests, which in case of latex allergens carries a potential risk of aeneralized reactions.
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    Work-related symptoms among workers exposed to black tea dust.

    Lipinska-Ojrzanowska, Agnieszka; Wiszniewska, Marta; Tymoszuk, Diana; Palczynski, Cezary; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (2015)
    Tea may be classified as unfermented green, semi-ferinented oolong and fermented black. All of these types are derived from Camellia sinensis, the Tea Plant, which contains the low molecular weight (LMW) agent Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg), probably responsible for allergic reactions. The aim of our study was to asses the work-related allergic symptoms and IgE-mediated sensitivity among black tea packers.
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    Diagnostic guidlines for occupational epicondylitis

    Krawczyk-Szulc, Patrycja; Wagrowska-Koski, Ewa; Puzder, Anna; Markowski, Przemyslaw; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (2015)
    Making final decisions on the occupational etiology of musculoskeletal diseases is often difficult and problematic at every stage of the diagnostic procedure. Taking into account the need to facilitate decision-making about the causal relationship between the diagnosed disease entity and the working conditions guidelines for the recognition of work-related musculoskeletal diseases have been developed. This paper presents the guidelines for the diagnosis of occupational etiology of humeral epicondylitis, one of the most common occupational disease of the musculoskeletal system in Poland. The developed guidelines have been based on the literature data concerning occupational risk factors of humeral epicondylitis, workload classification, including repetitive movements, awkward postures, and force. Some criteria applied in ergonomic evaluation methods were also included. The presented diagnostic guidelines define approximate benchmarks for stating (after excluding non-occupational etiology) that the identified humeral epicondylitis, is related to the way of working. Crucial work factors that should be analyzed include an operating time of movements overloading tendons connecting to the epicondyle, repetition and force used to perform occupational activities. The developed guidelines are aimed to facilitate occupational physicians diagnostic and certification procedures in case of humeral epicondylitis and determination whether there is a likelihood of its occupational etiology.
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    The influence of lidocaine topical anesthesia during transesophageal echocardiography on blood methemoglobin level and risk of methemoglobinemia.

    Filipiak-Strzecka, Dominika; Kasprzak, Jarosław Damian; Wiszniewska, Marta; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta; Lipiec, Piotr (2015-01)
    Methemoglobinemia is a relatively rare, but potentially life-threating medical condition, which may be induced by application of topical anaesthetic agents commonly used during endoscopic procedure. The aim of our study was to assess the influence of lidocaine used prior to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) on the blood level of methemoglobin in vivo. Additionally we attempted to establish the occurrence rate of clinically evident lidocaineinduced methemoglobinemia on the basis of data collected in our institution. We retrospectively analyzed patient records from 3,354 TEEs performed in our echocardiographic laboratory over the course of 13 years in search for clinically evident methemoglobinemia cases. Additionally, 18 consecutive patients referred for TEE were included in the prospective part of our analysis. Blood samples were tested before and 60 min after pre-TEE lidocaine anesthesia application. Information concerning concomitant conditions and pharmacotherapy were also obtained. In 3,354 patients who underwent TEE in our institution no cases of clinically evident methemoglobinemia occurred. In the prospective part of the study, none of 18 patients [16 (89 %) men, mean age 63 ± 13] was diagnosed with either clinical symptoms of methemoglobinemia or exceeded normal blood concentration of methemoglobin. Initial mean methemoglobin level was 0.5 ± 0.1 % with mild, statistically (but not clinically) significant rise to 0.6 ± 0.1 % after 60 min (p = 0.02). Among the analyzed factors only the relation between the proton pump inhibitors intake and methemoglobin blood level rise was identified as statistically relevant (p = 0.03). In adults, pre-TEE lidocaine anesthesia with recommended dosage results in significant increase in methemoglobin blood level, which however does not exceed normal values and does not result in clinically evident methemoglobinemia.
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    [Employees with mental illness - possibilities and barriers in professional activity].

    Cybula-Fujiwara, Anna; Merecz-Kot, Dorota; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta; Marcinkiewicz, Andrzej; Wiszniewska, Marta (2015)
    In Poland patients with psychiatric problems form a large group; in 2010 there were almost 1.5 million people for whom outpatient psychiatric care was provided, whereas approximately 200 thousand ill individuals were treated in 24-h psychiatric wards. Only 17% of the mentally disabled are professionally active. The results of many researches show that despite the detrimental influence of mental disorders on the employment (e.g., lower productivity, absenteeism, presenteism, increased risk of accidents at the workplace), professional activity can play a key role in the7stabilization of the mental state, it can also help in disease recovery. People with mental disorders are a social group that is at the higher risk of exclusion from the job market. The opinion prevailing among employers is that mentally ill individuals have decreased ability to conduct professional activity, and social attitudes towards them tend to be based on marking and stigmatizing. This review tackles the advantages of working during the illness, barriers which people with mental disorders face on the job market when they want to either start or continue work, and professional functioning of people with diagnosed depression (e.g., affective disorders) and schizophrenia (representing psychotic disorders). The analysis of existing data show that to improve the situation of mentally ill people present on the job market close cooperation between the representatives of various medical specializations is necessary, as well as their active participation in the process of social and professional rehabilitation of people affected by mental disorders.
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    Screening survey of ocular, nasal, respiratory and skin symptoms in manicurists in Poland.

    Kieć-Świerczyńska, Marta; Świerczyńska-Machura, Dominika; Chomiczewska-Skóra, Dorota; Kręcisz, Beata; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (2017-10-06)
    Manicurists are exposed to various chemicals in nail and skin care products and may develop ocular, nasal, respiratory or skin adverse reactions to them. To investigate the occurrence of ocular, nasal, respiratory and skin problems among manicurists and to identify their causal factors, particularly allergic etiology and occupational origin.
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    Is ulnar nerve entrapment at wrist frequent among patients with carpal tunnel syndrome occupationally exposed to monotype wrist movements?

    Lewańska, Magdalena; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta (2017-10-06)
    Association between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and ulnar nerve entrapment at wrist remains controversial. The aim of the study has been to investigate the prevalence of Guyon's canal syndrome amongst patients diagnosed with the CTS, occupationally exposed to repetitive wrist movements.
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    Late effects of mass acute phosphine poisoning – Case report

    Waszkowska, Małgorzata; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta; Merecz-Kot, Dorota; Wiszniewska, Marta (2018-03-15)
    This paper reports the case of collective acute phosphide (PH3) intoxication among the crew aboard a merchant ship. All the intoxicated individuals were hospitalized 3 months after the accident. The aim of examinations was to identify late health effects of the accident. Laboratory tests and consultations were performed during their stay in the hospital. There were 5 cases of toxic liver damage. other 5 patients were diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder and adjustment disorders. The results of the study suggest that in cases of acute phosphide intoxication, the assessment of patients’ psychological functioning should be an indispensable part of diagnostic procedure.
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