Kornelia Kowalik

Mrs. Kornelia Kowalik


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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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8 May 2024 in Brain Sciences
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Sebastian Piotr PiwowarczykSebastian Piotr Piwowarczyk
Sebastian Piotr Piwowarczyk
POPaweł Obłój
Paweł Obłój
ŁJŁukasz Janicki
Łukasz Janicki
KKKornelia Kowalik
Kornelia Kowalik
ALAdam Lukaszuk
Adam Lukaszuk
MSMariusz Siemiński
Mariusz Siemiński
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases. Epileptic seizures very often result in head injuries that may lead to many adverse consequences, both acute and chronic. They contribute to the need for hospitalization, modification of treatment, and a general decline in social productivity. The objective of our review is to characterize and assess management aspects of seizure-related head injuries (SRHIs) as an important and frequent clinical problem present in emergency department settings. PubMed and other relevant databases and websites were systematically searched for articles on traumatic brain injuries connected with the occurrence of seizures published from inception to 9 April 2024; then, we reviewed the available literature. Our review showed that SRHIs can lead to various acute complications, in some cases requiring hospitalization and neurosurgical intervention. Long-term complications and cognitive decline after injury might be present, eventually implying a negative impact on a patient’s quality of life. Despite being frequent and clinically important, there are still no widely accepted, uniform recommendations for the management of patients with SRHIs. As such, a concise and standardized protocol for the management of seizure-related head injuries in emergency departments is worth consideration.

1 September 2025 in Diseases
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KKKornelia Kowalik
Kornelia Kowalik
PNPiotr Niebrzydowski
Piotr Niebrzydowski
JKJulia Kropidlowska
Julia Kropidlowska
AKAlexandra Kvinen
Alexandra Kvinen
MKMałgorzata Kusiak-Kaczmarek
Małgorzata Kusiak-Kaczmarek
DSDominika Anna Szalewska
Dominika Anna Szalewska
Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare, immune-mediated disorder of the spinal cord characterized by sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction. Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is widely regarded as safe, isolated reports have suggested a potential temporal association with autoimmune neurological events, including ATM. We present a case of a 21-year-old woman who developed ATM two weeks following administration of the first dose of the HPV vaccine (Cervarix). The clinical presentation included rapid-onset paraparesis, sensory deficits, and sphincter dysfunction. An MRI revealed a T2-hyperintense lesion at the Th10–Th12 level. A cerebrospinal fluid analysis showed elevated protein levels. The patient underwent corticosteroid therapy, plasmapheresis, and IVIG, followed by a comprehensive, individualized rehabilitation program. This included balance and stability training, Redcord-based neuromuscular activation, electrostimulation, and pelvic floor therapy. Although no causal link between HPV vaccination and ATM has been established, this case emphasizes the importance of considering post-vaccinal autoimmune phenomena. More importantly, it illustrates the critical role of early, targeted rehabilitation—particularly pelvic floor re-education and neuromodulation—in improving outcomes in patients with significant motor and autonomic deficits.