Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Feb 2021
Clostridioides difficile infection in coronavirus disease 2019: an underestimated problem?
The use of antibiotics and possibility of microbiota disruption during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic have raised questions about the incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). ⋯ We observed a higher incidence of CDI in patients with COVID‑19. Antibiotic therapy was a relevant risk factor for CDI, although its effect was weak. Other drugs used during the pandemic were not found to have an impact on disease development. Possible causes of CDI may include fecal microbiota disruption by SARS‑CoV‑2 infection, but further research is needed to validate this hypothesis.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Feb 2021
Ten-year changes in adherence to a healthy lifestyle: the results of the WOBASZ Surveys.
The evidence on the beneficial role of low‑risk characteristics is well established. However, data on trends in lifestyle patterns in Central Europe are limited. ⋯ The ultimate goal for the healthcare system should be to implement more effective interventions focused on promoting healthy lifestyle as a whole.