Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn

Dr. Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 August 2024 in Microorganisms
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KWKonstancja Maria Węgrzyn
Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn
AJAgnieszka Jasińska
Agnieszka Jasińska
KJKamil Janeczek
Kamil Janeczek
Wojciech FeleszkoWojciech Feleszko
Wojciech Feleszko
In recent years, there has been abundant research concerning human microbiome and its impact on the host’s health. Studies have shown that not only the commensal bacteria itself, but also postbiotics, understood as inanimate microorganisms, possibly with the presence of their components, may themselves have an effect on various elements of human physiology. In this review, we take a closer look at the specific ways in which postbiotics can alter immune response in allergic asthma, which is one of the most prevalent allergic diseases in today’s world and a serious subject of concern. Through altering patients’ immune response, not only to allergens but also to pathogens, postbiotics could have a significant role in lowering the number of asthma exacerbations. We suggest that more profound research should be undertaken in order to launch postbiotics into clinical standards of asthma treatment, given the greatly promising findings in terms of their immunomodulating potential.

17 September 2024 in Quality in Sport
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AGAgnieszka Patrycja Góra
Agnieszka Patrycja Góra
GLGustaw Laskowski
Gustaw Laskowski
PWPiotr Węgrzyn
Piotr Węgrzyn
KWKonstancja Maria Węgrzyn
Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn
ASAnna Salińska
Anna Salińska
NDNatalia Dąbrowska
Natalia Dąbrowska
Bruxism, characterized by involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, is a widespread condition with multifaceted implications for oral health, physical well-being, and quality of life. This comprehensive review aims to provide an in-depth study of bruxism, encompassing its definition, classification, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and consequences. Bruxism is classified based on its timing (sleep bruxism or awake bruxism). The etiology of bruxism is multifactorial, involving physiological factors such as central nervous system (CNS) pathways, sleep disorders, and occlusal factors, as well as psychological factors like stress, anxiety, personality traits and environmental factors including medications, substances, and stressors. Clinically, bruxism can result in various dental consequences, including tooth wear, fractures and damage to restorations, as well as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) such as myofascial pain. These manifestations can negatively impact individual's oral health, physical well-being, and overall quality of life. Management strategies include behavioral and lifestyle changes, oral appliances, dental treatments for tooth damage, and, in certain instances, pharmacological interventions. While the current understanding of bruxism has advanced, further research is needed to fully elucidate its etiology, pathophysiology, and effective management strategies.

12 November 2024 in Quality in Sport
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DBDawid Barański
Dawid Barański
JSJulia Skwara
Julia Skwara
ASAnna Salińska
Anna Salińska
MWMarcin Piotr Wasilewski
Marcin Piotr Wasilewski
KWKonstancja Maria Węgrzyn
Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn
NDNatalia Dąbrowska
Natalia Dąbrowska
In recent years the ketogenic diet (KD) has become more and more popular. This diet is used not only to reduce weight but also there are an increasingly amount of new researches with multiple possitives effects in some diseases, such as prevention in cardiovascular conditions, diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, some types of cancers and psoriasis. This paper offers an overview of these various medical conditions in which ketogenic diet can be used. Furthermore we describe the mechanism and potential efficacy of the KD. The PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched.

22 October 2024 in Quality in Sport
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JSJulia Skwara
Julia Skwara
KWKonstancja Maria Węgrzyn
Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn
MWMarcin Piotr Wasilewski
Marcin Piotr Wasilewski
MNMaciej Nowicki
Maciej Nowicki
GLGustaw Laskowski
Gustaw Laskowski
NDNatalia Dąbrowska
Natalia Dąbrowska
Understanding how ADHD affects sexual functioning is key to providing comprehensive care. This review looks into the current research on sexual health in people with ADHD, focusing on how common sexual dysfunction is, how ADHD symptoms might impact sexual behavior, and what role medications play. By summarizing the existing studies, this review aims to highlight what we don’t know yet and suggest future research to improve treatment and patient outcomes. The review covers literature related to sexual functioning in ADHD, particularly looking at connections to hypersexuality, paraphilias, and various sexual behaviors. A thorough search of electronic databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar, was conducted using relevant keywords such as 'ADHD,' 'hypersexuality,' 'paraphilias,' 'sexuality,' 'sexual behavior,' and 'sexual violence.' The study duration was 6 months. Common features of ADHD, such as impulsivity, poor impulse control, and difficulties with self-regulation, may contribute to risky sexual behaviors, compulsive sexual behavior, or the development of paraphilic interests. It's important for doctors dealing with ADHD in children to discuss sexual health as the patient nears adolescence and offer guidance on safe sex. Treatment should combine medication with therapy. Since impulsivity seems to play a big role in risky sexual behavior, making contraceptives readily available could be important for sexual health. Longitudinal studies are necessary to better understand the temporal relationships and progression of sexual behaviors and ADHD symptoms over time. Given the potential impact of ADHD on sexual behavior and functioning, healthcare providers should consider screening for ADHD in patients presenting with issues related to hypersexuality, paraphilias, or other sexual concerns.

1 July 2024 in Preprints.org
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KWKonstancja Maria Węgrzyn
Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn
AJAgnieszka Jasińska
Agnieszka Jasińska
KJKamil Janeczek
Kamil Janeczek
Wojciech FeleszkoWojciech Feleszko
Wojciech Feleszko
Recent years have been abundant in research concerning human microbiome and its impact on the host’s health. Studies have shown, that not only the commensal bacteria itself, but also postbiotics, understood as unalived microorganisms, possibly with the presence of their components, may have themselves effect on various elements of human physiology. In this article we take a closer look on the specific ways in which postbiotics can alter immune response in allergic asthma, which is one of the most prevalent allergic diseases in today’s world being a serious subject of concern. Through altering patients’ immune response, not only to allergens but also to pathogens, postbiotics could have a significant role in lowering the number of asthma exacerbations. We suggest that more profound research should be undertaken in order to launch postbiotics into clinical standards of asthma treatment, given greatly promising findings in the field of their immunomodulating potential.

21 November 2024 in Quality in Sport
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DBDawid Barański
Dawid Barański
PWPiotr Węgrzyn
Piotr Węgrzyn
KWKonstancja Maria Węgrzyn
Konstancja Maria Węgrzyn
AGAgnieszka Patrycja Góra
Agnieszka Patrycja Góra
ASAnna Salińska
Anna Salińska
NDNatalia Dąbrowska
Natalia Dąbrowska
In recent years the ketogenic diet (KD) has become more and more popular. This diet is used not only to reduce weight but also there are an increasingly amount of new researches with multiple possitives effects in some diseases, such as prevention in cardiovascular conditions, diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, some types of cancers and psoriasis. This paper offers an overview of these various medical conditions in which ketogenic diet can be used. Furthermore we describe the mechanism and potential efficacy of the KD. The PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched.