Jakub Baran

PERSISTENCE AND RECOVERY OF CHANGES IN WEIGHT STATUS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATICALLY INFORMED NARRATIVE REVIEW

Joanna Jarzębska, Jakub Baran, Maja Śmigielska, Damian Grusiecki et autres

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted schooling, physical activity, diet, and daily routines, contributing to excess weight gain among children and adolescents. Whether these changes persisted after restrictions eased remains uncertain. Objectives: To evaluate the persistence of pandemic-associated changes in weight status among …

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BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO ACCESSING PSYCHOTHERAPY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS: A SYSTEMATICALLY INFORMED NARRATIVE REVIEW

Maja Śmigielska, Joanna Jarzębska, Damian Grusiecki, Zuzanna Waszak et autres

Background: Access to psychotherapy among adolescents in public health systems remains a significant challenge despite the growing burden of youth mental health disorders. Individual, family, service, and system-level factors influence whether adolescents initiate and sustain engagement with treatment. Objectives: To synthesize evidence …

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Impact of Atrial and Dual‐Chamber Leadless Pacing on Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter‐Defibrillator Screening Eligibility

Maciej Dyrbuś, A Sokal, Jakub Baran, Anna Kurek et autres

INTRODUCTION: Leadless pacemakers (LPs) are increasingly used in patients at high risk of transvenous lead complications. If indications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy arise later, a subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) may represent an attractive option. However, S-ICD implantation requires pre-implant electrocardiographic screening, and …

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Assessing the imaging calibration factor for quantitative SPECT/CT of actinium-225

Monika Tulik, Jakub Krzemiński, Dariusz Pawlak, Frank Bruchertseifer et autres

Objective The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of quantitative imaging protocol parameters on the imaging calibration factor (ICF) value for 225 Ac. Approach All measurements were conducted with two measurement geometries: point source (activity of 14.9 MBq) …

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Epidemiology and Spectrum of Imported Infectious Diseases in Children and Adolescents Returning to Europe: A Systematic Review

Jakub Niestępski, Jakub Baran, Zuzanna Waszak, Joanna Jarzębska et autres

Background: International travel and global mobility have led to an increasing number of pediatric patients presenting with infections acquired outside Europe. However, epidemiological data on imported infectious diseases in children remain fragmented, with substantial heterogeneity across studies. This systematic review aimed to …

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Myocardial Fibrosis in Cardiovascular Disease: An Integrative Biomarker–Imaging Framework Linking Molecular Mechanisms to Structural Phenotypes

Mateusz Świątko, Jakub Baran, Aleksandra Czernicka, Łukasz Dudek et autres

Background: Myocardial fibrosis (MF) is a dynamic remodeling process characterized by excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, fibroblast activation, and dysregulated matrix turnover. Although initially reparative, persistent fibrotic remodeling promotes myocardial stiffening, electrical instability, and progressive cardiac dysfunction across diverse cardiovascular diseases. Circulating …

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Trace Elements and Depressive Symptoms in Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review of Sparse and Predominantly Indirect Evidence

Jakub Baran, Zuzanna Waszak, Joanna Jarzębska, Damian Grusiecki et autres

Coronary artery disease (CAD), including acute coronary syndromes, frequently co-occurs with depression and is associated with adverse outcomes. Trace elements may influence shared biological pathways, including oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurovascular signaling. This study evaluated the association between trace element status and …

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Intracardiac Echocardiography during Invasive Electrophysiological Procedures: a Scientific Statement of the European Heart Rhythm Association of the ESC, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions of the ESC

Petr Peichl, Stylianos Tzeis, M Z Skowronska, Dimitrios Asvestas et autres

Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is an imaging technique that provides real-time, detailed visualization of intracardiac structures during various interventional procedures performed in the electrophysiology laboratory. Over the past decades, ICE has evolved beyond simply assisting with transseptal puncture, becoming an auxiliary tool in …

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Hair Manganese as a Marker of Cardiometabolic Status Rather than Coronary Artery Disease Severity—An Exploratory Pilot Study

Ewelina A. Dziedzic, Aleksandra Czernicka, Agnieszka Mazur-Jax, Andrzej Osiecki et autres

Background: Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element with antioxidant properties; however, excessive exposure may contribute to inflammation and vascular dysfunction. Hair analysis provides an indicator of long-term Mn exposure. This study evaluated the relationship between hair Mn levels, acute coronary syndrome …

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Hepatitis A in primary care practice

Zuzanna Waszak, Jakub Baran, Damian Grusiecki, Joanna Jarzębska et autres

Literature Search, G -Funds CollectionHepatitis A is an acute viral liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), transmitted primarily via the fecal-oral route, with occasional sexual or parenteral transmission.While incidence in Poland and Europe remains low, sporadic outbreaks continue to …

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Hepatitis A in Poland: a review of current epidemiological data

Joanna Jarzębska, Jakub Baran, Damian Grusiecki, Zuzanna Waszak et autres

Background.Hepatitis A is a fecal-oral infection linked to socioeconomic conditions.In low-endemicity settings, many adults are susceptible, increasing outbreak risks.Objectives.The aim of the study was to assess the epidemiological situation of hepatitis A and vaccination coverage in Poland from 2015 to early 2026. …

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Impact of left bundle branch area pacing lead implantation on the severity of lead-related tricuspid regurgitation: A pilot study

Martyna Kuryła, Rafał Supryn, Katarzyna Kurnicka, Katarzyna Perzanowska‐Brzeszkiewicz et autres

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