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H Kasprzak

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PubMed2006

Measurement of pupil reactivity using fast pupillometry.

Analysis of human eye pupil reactivity is a very valuable diagnostic method used mainly for evaluation of the condition of the autonomic nervous system and the visual system. The paper presents an experimental pupillometer built in the Institute of Physics of the Wroclaw University of Technology. The apparatus makes it possible to record and analyze pupillary light reflex and spontaneous changes in the pupil diameter during a session in the dark. The detector system used in the pupillometer allows us to record the pupil diameter at a rate of 90 Hz with a linear accuracy of 0.008 mm. In this paper, the proposed detection method, the principle of operation and calibration of the apparatus and the possibilities of the measurement system are presented.

Adult↗
PubMed2006

Modelling the elastic properties of the anterior eye and their contribution to maintenance of image quality: the role of the limbus.

PURPOSE: The elastic moduli of the cornea, sclera, and limbus for different corneal eccentricities (e) and varying levels of intraocular pressure (IOP) were modelled in order to determine how the rheological properties, especially those of the limbus, need to alter to maintain optical image quality when the eye is subjected to small variations in IOP. METHODS: Finite element analysis (FEA) was used to construct eyeball models with four different corneal eccentricities (e=0, 0.33, 0.5, 0.65). Three values for Young's modulus of the cornea were tested in all models (0.2 megapascal (MPa), 1.2 and 10 MPa). For each corneal modulus, scleral moduli of 3, 4, 5, 7, and 10 times that of the corneal modulus were selected. The limbal modulus was varied to optimise image quality of the eye model subjected to IOP variations of +/-0.8 mmHg for three different levels of IOP (8, 16, and 32 mmHg). RESULTS: The elastic modulus of the limbal ring increases with an increase in corneal modulus and rises to a peak when the ratio of scleral to corneal moduli is between 5 and 7 depending on corneal eccentricity. Different levels of IOP produce only slight differences in the relative moduli required to maintain optical image quality. CONCLUSIONS: The significance of a peak in the value of Young's modulus of the limbus is not clear but suggests that there may be an optimal limbal modulus that must be balanced with the moduli of cornea and sclera for preservation of image quality.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗
PubMed2003

IGF-I triple helix gene therapy of rat and human gliomas.

PURPOSE: IGF-I anti-gene technology was applied in treatment of rat and human gliomas using IGF-I triple helix approach. MATERIAL AND METHODS: CNS-1 rat glioma cell and primary human glioblastoma cell lines established from surgically removed glioblastomas multiforme were transfected in vitro with IGF-I antisense (pMT-Anti-IGF-I) or IGF-I triple helix (pMT-AG-TH) expression vectors. The transfected cells were examined for immunogenicity (immunocytochemistry and flow cytometry analysis) and apoptosis phenomena (electron microscopy). 3 x 10(6) transfected cells were inoculated subcutaneously either into transgenic Lewis rats or in patients with glioblastoma. The peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBL) derived from "vaccinated" patients were immunophenotyped for the set of CD antigens (CD4, CD8 etc). RESULTS: Using immunocytochemistry and Northern blot techniques, the transfected "antisense" and "triple-helix" cells showed total inhibition of IGF. Transfected cultures were positively stained either for both MHC-I and B7 antigens--60% of cloned lines, or for MHC-I only--40% of cloned lines. Moreover "triple helix" cells as compared to "antisense" cells showed slightly higher expression of MHC-I or B7. Transfected cells also showed the feature of apoptosis in 60%-70% of cells. In in vivo experiments with rats bearing tumors, the injection of "triple helix" cells expressing both MHC-I and B7 interrupted tumor growth in 80% of cases. In contrast, transfected cells expressing only MHC-I stopped development in 30% of tumors. In five patients with surgically resected glioblastoma who were inoculated with "triple helix" cells, PBL showed an increased percentage of CD4 + CD25+ and CD8 + CD11b-cells, following two vaccinations. CONCLUSIONS: The anti-tumor effectiveness of IGF-I anti-gene technology may be related to both MHC-I and B7 expression in cells used for therapy. The IGF-I antigene therapy of human glioblastoma multiforme increases immune response of treated patients.

Animals↗
PubMed2001

Corneal shape change during accommodation.

PURPOSE: To investigate whether accommodation induces any changes in central corneal curvature. METHODS: Shape changes were measured on 14 subjects using a keratometer modified to enable a change in focus to occur without a change in vergence. All subjects were emmetropic and their ages ranged from approximately 20 to 28 years. RESULTS: In 11 of the 14 subjects a difference in central corneal curvature, of around 0.4 D in at least one principal meridian, was found when focus was changed between distant and near targets. In 9 subjects the curvature was greater for near focus in at least one meridian. In 5 subjects the change in one meridian was opposite in effect to what would be expected, i.e. the curvature was greater at distance than at near. CONCLUSION: The study suggests that accommodation may have some effect on corneal shape.

Accommodation, Ocular↗
PubMed2001

[Endothelin in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of patients after head injury].

UNLABELLED: Endothelin (ET) is identified as a potent vasoconstrictor peptide. It can cause a cerebral vasospam after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Its long-lasting vasoconstricting activity has been well documented. The role of ET in response to head injury is not clear. ET can participate in astrocyte activation and oxidative stress after trauma. The aim of this presentation was to investigate ET in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of patients after head injury and estimation of relation between the ET csf level and clinical condition of the patients and also relation of ET csf level and changes in the CT-scan and usefulness of ET as independent prognostic factor. We examined 30 patients at Day 1 after trauma (28 male, 2 female, aged 19-34 y, mean 30, 4, GCS ranged 8-15). CT-examination showed post-traumatic changes in 19 cases (11 with brain edema only, 8 with brain contusion). We measured ET by immunoenzymatic method using standard kits (Biomedica). The ET plasma level reached 1.12 +/- 0.63 fmol/ml (in the control group--0.44 +/- 0.19 fmol/ml) and c ET csf level 1.03 +/- 0.49 (in the control group--0.07 +/- 0.09 fmol/ml). W confirmed the correlation between the ET level and patients consciousness (by GCS) (p < 0.01). The ET csf level was highest in the patients with brain contusion in CT-scan (p < 0.02). Using multivariate analyses, we showed that ET can be used as a prognostic factor of results of treatment (p < 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: The ET level is elevated in the plasma of patients after head injury. ET is also present and strongly elevated in the cerebrospinal fluid of the same patients. The ET level in cerebrospinal fluid is associated with clinical condition of patients and elevated in cases with brain edema and structural brain damage. The ET level in cerebrospinal fluid is related to post-traumatic changes of the brain such as oedema and structural damage present in the CT-scan. ET can be used as a prognostic factor of results of treatment.

Adult↗
PubMed2001

[Von Willebrand factor in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage].

UNLABELLED: Von Willebrand factor (vWF) plays an important role in the coagulation system. It affects platelet aggregation in the place of vessel endothelium damage. The importance of vWF in cerebrovascular disease is not clear. The aim of this presentation was to evaluate the vWF level in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid of patients after subarachnoid hemorrhage including cases with cerebral vasospasm and cerebral infarct. We investigated 66 patients (38 persons graded I-III H&H and 28 persons graded IV H&H). The control group consists of 8 subjects. VWF was measured by ELISA method using standard kit Asserachrom (Boehringer). The vWF level in the plasma reached 288.81 +/- 99.66% (in the control group, 98.84 +/- 14.53%) without significant differences regarding clinical condition of patients. In the cerebrospinal fluid the vWF level was significantly different in I-III H&H patients and in IV H&H patients (1.21 +/- 0.52% and 9.18 +/- 7.58%, respectively, p < 0.001) and in the control group (0.13 +/- 0.33%). Our data indicate that there is correlation (Pearson, p < 0.01) between the level of vWF and neurological condition (GCS) of patients. There is also correlation (p < 0.01) between the level of VWF and the presence of clinical disorders (cerebral vasospasm, delayed neurological deficit (DIND) and cerebral infarct). Based on multivariate analysis, we confirmed that vWF is an independent prognostic factor of cerebral vasospasm (p < 0.01) and ischemic complications (p < 0.02). CONCLUSIONS: vWF is elevated in the plasma of patients after subarachnoid hemorrhage in early stage of the disease. VWF is present in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with SAH and its level is higher in patients with poor neurological condition. The VWF elevation in csf is correlated with clinical condition of patients and also the presence of cerebral vasospasm and cerebral infarct. VWF can be used as an independent prognostic factor of cerebral vasospasm and ischemic complications.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

[Otolaryngologic symptoms from tumors of the posterior cranial fossa].

The aim of the paper was the estimation of the otolaryngological signs in the patients with the tumor of posterior cranial cavity. Each one was underwent the otoneurological diagnosis inclusive of electronystagmography. The most frequent symptoms we noticed were headache, vertigo together with cerebellar signs and disorder of the VII, VIII and IX-th cranial nerves, The ENG seemed to be a useful method in a localizing process of intracranial damages.

Adult↗
PubMed1995

[Otoneurological syndromes after cervical injuries].

The aim of the work was the examination of vestibular and visual disturbances in patients after whiplash injury of the neck. The authors are of the opinion, that estimation of peripheral and central vestibular disorders are useful for defining of the clinical state of these patients.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1994

Measurement of elastic modulus of the central bovine cornea by means of holographic interferometry. Part II. Results.

BACKGROUND: The structural and elastic properties of the cornea play an important role in the outcome of corneal refractive surgery. A way to describe the elastic properties is to calculate Young's modulus. The tangent Young's modulus (Eit) represents the first part of the viscoelastic response of the intact cornea due to intraocular pressure increase. METHOD: The tangent Young's modulus (Eit) of the central cornea of 16 fresh enucleated intact bovine eyes determined from the immediate response was calculated by means of holographic interferometry. The stress was an increase of the intraocular pressure. In 16 eyes the change of intraocular pressure was 10 Pa (group I), starting with an intraocular pressure of 1340 Pa (about 10 mm Hg). In 6 of these 16 eyes there was a second pressure increase of 20 Pa starting at the same intraocular pressure of 1340 Pa (about 10 mm Hg) (group II). RESULTS: The mean value for the Young's modulus in group I was 1.58 x 10(5) Pa. For group II the Young's modulus was 1.60 x 10(5) Pa. The difference was not significant. The values for the Young's moduli of the cornea of intact eyes are about 100 times smaller than calculations based on experiments with strips of the cornea. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to consider the localization of the corneal tissue to avoid influences of corneal hydration or dehydration and to define the existing intraocular pressure if Young's modulus of the cornea is to be calculated.

Animals↗
PubMed1994

Influence of culture conditions on expression of antigens in Bordetella bronchiseptica.

Bordetella (B.) bronchiseptica isolates from the respiratory tract of rat and pig in their virulent phase-I and their spontaneously developed avirulent phase-III were investigated. The strains were cultured on Bordet-Gengou agar, on nutrition agar with 10% horse blood, and with 5% sheep blood, on yeast agar, on minimal nutrition agar (MM) and Simmon's citrate agar with glycerol, starch, and nicotinic acid. Antigenic modulation was induced by MgSO4 on Bordet-Gengou agar. The B. bronchiseptica strains were cultivated at 37 degrees C for 48 h. The influence of different MgSO4 concentrations after five passages (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 50, 100 mM/ml and low (20 degrees C) and high (42 degrees C) temperatures on antigenic modulation was investigated on Bordet-Gengou (B-G) agar. B. bronchiseptica colonies were characterized in relation to morphology, haemolysis, slide agglutination with B. bronchiseptica phase-I polyclonal antibodies, haemagglutination with horse and calf erythrocytes and polypeptide and LPS patterns in SDS-PAGE. Cultivation of B. bronchiseptica phase-I on B-G agar and ACMM agar at 37 degrees C for 48 h resulted in strong phase-I antigenic patterns, and, on peptone-rich media, in antigenic modulation. The morphology of B. bronchiseptica phase-I-strain colonies on peptone media was different from that of B-G and ACMM agar. The LPS pattern of both strains resembled that of phase-III strains. MgSO4 concentrations of 1 mM/ml (strain 1636 I) and 3 mM/ml (Ratte I) were able to induce LPS-pattern-like phase III.

Agglutination Tests↗
PubMed1993

Biomechanical investigation of the hyoid bone using speckle interferometry.

Speckle interferometry is a non-destructive measurement technique using a laser. The principles of the method are described. Human hyoid bones (n = 10) were investigated. Loads were applied to individual points on the anterior surface of the body of hyoid bones. All hyoid bones showed an asymmetric displacement. The displacement was greatest in a plane vertical to the load. An evaluation of fracture behavior is possible due to the displacement pattern.

Adult↗
PubMed1993

Measurement of elastic modulus of the bovine cornea by means of holographic interferometry. Part 1. Method and experiment.

Holographic interferometry of the cornea of fresh, enucleated bovine eyes placed in air was used for determination of the elastic modulus of the central part of the cornea. The high sensitivity of the method enables measurement of the radial distension of the cornea even for intraocular pressure (IOP) changes equal to 5 Pa (0.05 mbar or approximately 0.0375 mm Hg). The method of calculation of the tangent Young's modulus of the cornea Et, based on data obtained from double exposure as well as real-time holographic interferograms and on some geometrical data describing the form of the cornea are presented. The average value of Et amounting to 1.42.10(5) Pa was calculated from 2 interferograms of the same eye.

Animals↗
PubMed1993

[Cranioplasty of bone defects with "Codubix" plates].

Codubix plates made of polypropylene-polyester fabric were used for reconstructive cranioplasty of cranial vault defects after trauma. This method protected well the brain against secondary trauma with a good cosmetic result of the operation. By eliminating the necessity of use of patient's own bones the duration of operation was shortened, the patient avoided postoperative pain, and the possibility of postoperative complications was reduced. During a two-year period of follow-up no complications were observed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

[Qualitative analysis of the elasticity of the bovine cornea by holographic interferometry].

Double-exposure holographic interferometry is used for deformation analysis of the surface of bovine corneas subjected to intraocular pressure increase. Reproducible individual fringe patterns are recorded for an intraocular pressure of 1340 Pa and subsequent pressure changes of 20, 40 and 80 Pa, respectively. These interference fringes characterize loci of equal displacement. In spite of interindividual variations of the central fringe pattern some basic types can be differentiated: round, oval, drop-like, double-centers, symmetrical as well as unsymmetrical and irregular forms. The peripheral fringe patterns of the cornea can be described by 3 basic types, even taking into account individual variations: circular, circular with an irregular component and irregular. The precision of the method allows to visualize minute local elasticity differences. Results of these investigations do not support the assumption, that the center of the cornea has a higher elasticity than peripheral regions in general. These elasticity differences between central and peripheral areas vary between individual corneas for small intraocular pressure changes at a basic pressure of ca. 10 mm Hg (1340 Pa).

Animals↗
PubMed1992

[Results of surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms].

In the years 1986-1990 in the Department of Neurosurgery Military Hospital in Bydgoszcz 61 patients were treated surgically for intracranial aneurysms. Good results were obtained in 60.7% of cases and bad in 21.3%. Death from extracranial causes occurred in 6 cases. The number of past bleedings from the aneurysms, the clinical state of the patients, the timing of the operation, intraoperative rupture of the aneurysms were factors having a significant unfavourable influence on the early postoperative results.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

[Epidural hematoma with unilateral exophthalmos].

A case of epidural haematoma in the fronto-temporo-parietal region with ipsilateral exophthalmus is presented. In the light of 10 cases reported in literature and one own case, and on the basis of neuroanatomical data the possible causes of this rare sign are discussed. The aetiology of this exophthalmus is still unclear and subject to discussion.

Accidental Falls↗