NONINVASIVE NASAL MUCOSA EXPOSURE TO TREAT AND PREVENT RHINITIS AND RHINOSINUSITIS OF VARIOUS GENESIS

The paper deals with the evaluation of the nasal mucosa in health and in different abnormalities. It describes the possibilities of using drugs of different groups to relieve symptoms in nasal mucosal and paranasal sinus abnormalities of different genesis, as well as the preventive effect of some of these drugs.</p

Thermographic Changes following Short-Term High-Intensity Anaerobic Exercise

Current studies report thermographic changes following aerobic or resistance exercise but not short, vigorous anaerobic exercise. Therefore, we investigated body surface temperature changes using thermal imaging following a short session of anaerobic exercise. We studied three different regions of interest (ROIs): the legs, chest, and forehead. Thermal imaging for each participant was performed before and immediately after completing a Wingate anaerobic test and every minute during a 15 min recovery period. Immediately after the test, the maximum temperature was significantly higher in all ROIs (legs, p = 0.0323; chest, p = 0.0455; forehead, p = 0.0444) compared to pre-test values. During the recovery period, both legs showed a significant and continuous temperature increase (right leg, p = 0.0272; left leg, p = 0.0382), whereas a non-significant drop was noted in the chest and forehead temperatures. Additionally, participants with a lower anaerobic capacity exhibited a higher delta increase in surface leg temperature than participants with higher anaerobic capacities, with a minimal change in surface leg temperature. This is the first study to demonstrate body surface temperature changes following the Wingate anaerobic test. This temperature increase is attributed to the high anaerobic mechanical power outputs achieved by the leg muscles and the time taken for temperature reduction post-exercise

Obtenir des résultats pour les patients en hématologie grâce à l’accès au dossier médical informatisé

But : Mener une évaluation des besoins en vue de dégager les perceptions des patients et des prestataires de soins relativement à la possibilité de fournir aux patients un accès à leur dossier médical informatisé et de développer un système en ligne qui convienne aux deux parties. Méthodes : les patients atteints de cancers hématologiques ont été sondés et les prestataires de soins de santé ont été interviewés afin de cerner les enjeux et de valider les inquiétudes signalées dans la littérature. L’analyse des données servira à concevoir un prototype permettant d’examiner la faisabilité et l’efficacité de fournir aux patients un accès à leur dossier médical informatisé et à des renseignements personnalisés. Résultats : 61 % des patients indiquaient qu’ils utilisaient Internet pour trouver de l’information de santé; 89 % étaient intéressés par l’idée d’accéder à leur dossier médical informatisé et 79 % déclaraient qu’il leur serait avantageux de recevoir par cette même voie du matériel pédagogique en même temps que leurs résultats. Les membres du personnel soignant percevaient favorablement le fait que les patients aient un accès en ligne à leur dossier, tout en soulignant l’importance de fournir à ces derniers le soutien et l’enseignement nécessaires. Un prototype Web a été élaboré pour permettre aux patients d’examiner leurs données d’inscription et les résultats de leurs analyses de sang. Conclusions : les patients en hémato-oncologie préfèrent utiliser Internet pour suivre de près leur information clinique plutôt que pour trouver de l’information sur la santé. Le prototype ainsi élaboré sert actuellement à vérifier la faisabilité du projet

Getting results for hematology patients through access to the electronic health record

Purpose: To conduct a needs assessment to identify patient and provider perceptions about providing patients with access to their electronic health record in order to develop an online system that is appropriate for all stakeholders. Methods: Malignant hematology patients were surveyed and health care providers were interviewed to identify issues and validate concerns reported in the literature. Based on the analysed data, a prototype will be designed to examine the feasibility and efficacy of providing patients with access to their electronic health record and tailored information. Results: 61% of patients reported using the internet to find health information; 89% were interested in accessing their electronic health record and 79% stated they would benefit from educational material along with the results. Staff members viewed patient online access to the record favourably, but expressed the importance of providing the necessary patient support and education. A Web-based prototype was developed for patients to review their registration data and blood results. Conclusions: Hematology oncology patients are more interested in using the internet to monitor their clinical information than to find health information. Using the constructed prototype, the feasibility of this project is currently being tested

Prevention of disability in preterm infants in otorhinolaryngology

The paper presents common ENT problems in premature infants, which lead to their disability in the future. It is emphasized that premature babies are in a group at risk for deafness and poor hearing. Decreased hearing in an infant under the age of 1 year provokes prespeech and speech developmental delays that complicate his/her social adjustment. The aforesaid determines a more thorough follow-up of the development of auditory function and speech in preterm infants of different gestational ages during the first 3 years of life