- since the great pandemic of 1918, when about. 1/3 of people in the world were infected with influenza, there was no event of such magnitude. Epidemics appear smaller, but it is impossible to exclude and such. We are afraid, ‘ said Professor Eugene Godycki-Ćwirko, Director of the Family Medicine Center and Local Community, Medical University of Lodz.
according to Him, the cause of the pandemic could be a virus that is unknown to the human body. – Flu viruses change, mutate. May vary due to the fact that infected animals, birds and these viruses in particular can threaten people, he added.
- we realized that often we are late with research. In the case of large events, like epidemics on a wide range, the beginning of the study has been delayed, sometimes for several months. It is connected with the conducting of all necessary procedures, in particular, obtaining the permission of the Commission on Bioethics and institutions that register the research, he explained.
In this regard, as stressed by the European Union has decided to Finance the project “PREPARE”, which involved more than 20 European countries as well as Australians and Americans.
- the Goal of this project is to create a certain infrastructure of primary health care, as well as in hospitals, offices of urgent care, which is preparing to take action of the study when epidemic appears, – said the expert.
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according to Him, creation of such a network and platform for research will take several years, because it requires changes to some activities and procedures, in particular related to obtaining consent to use of data that were previously intended only for medical purposes, for example, received from them the trachea.
In Poland, a leading center in the project of Medical University in Lodz, which cooperates with a network of family physicians in Lodz and Bialystok. And so the Boat has partnered with the University approx. 50 family doctors who were trained in the field of clinical practice and participation in a major research University.
- this year we begin a study of patients with flu-like symptoms. Due to the fact that in case of a possible pandemic, will be ready a large research network consisting of clinics, hospitals and doctors, who will have already some experience. Thus, we will be able to take action quickly, research, the Professor said. Godycki-Ćwirko.
the Project “PREPARE” in relation to research on the flu and to help develop rules of behaviour with this infection. But it is also about educating patients in prevention and behaviour in case of infection with influenza.
the Doctors who work with us, teach patients how to act. Thanks to the cooperation with them, we also have painting, as in this particular year, this infection is seasonal, winter is, – said the expert.
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