A CLINICAL CASE OF NORVEGIAN SCABIES IN A PATIENT WITH ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKAEMIA

A case of Norwegian scabies is described in a patient of 19 years with a lesion of the scalp, face, trunk, upper and lower extremities that occurred against the background of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A good effect was obtained from conducting etiotropic, pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy in combination with specific treatment of the underlying disease

International symposium: "Evolution of permian marine biota," and problems concerning permian sections in the type region

The main results of the International Symposium "Evolution of Permian Marine Biota," are presented. The Artinskian to Ufimian part of the section at the Kozhim River (Polar Urals) is briefly described including its paleontological characteristics. Potentials for further study of Permian deposits in the Urals and possibilities of using the Uralian stages as international standards are discussed. Copyright © 1997 by MAHK Hayka/Interperiodica Publishing

Effects of Methoxyisoflavone, Ecdysterone, and Sulfo-Polysaccharide Supplementation on Training Adaptations in Resistance-Trained Males

PURPOSE: Methoxyisoflavone (M), 20-hydroxyecdysone (E), and sulfo-polysaccharide (CSP3) have been marketed to athletes as dietary supplements that can increase strength and muscle mass during resistancetraining. However, little is known about their potential ergogenic value. The purpose of this study was to determine whether these supplements affect training adaptations and/or markers of muscle anabolism/catabolism in resistance-trained athletes. METHODS: Forty-five resistance-trained males (20.5±3 yrs; 179±7 cm, 84±16 kg, 17.3±9 % body fat) were matched according to FFM and randomly assigned to ingest in a double blind manner supplements containing either a placebo (P); 800 mg/day of M; 200 mg of E; or, 1,000 mg/day of CSP3 for 8-weeks during training. At 0, 4, and 8-weeks, subjects donated fasting blood samples and completed comprehensive muscular strength, muscular endurance, anaerobic capacity, and body composition analysis. Data were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS: No significant differences (p>0.05) were observed in training adaptations among groups in the variables FFM, percent body fat, bench press 1RM, leg press 1RM or sprint peak power. Anabolic/catabolic analysis revealed no significant differences among groups in active testosterone (AT), free testosterone (FT), cortisol, the AT to cortisol ratio, urea nitrogen, creatinine, the blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio. In addition, no significant differences were seen from pr

EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC INTENSITY OF PLANTS ADAPTED TO VARIOUS CONDITIONS

Effects of short-term light of various intensities, CO_2 and temperature changes on the reaction of photosynthetic apparatus of cucumber plants grown for a long time at various levels of irradiation and temperature were studied. A shift of photosynthetic optimum temperature towards higher temperatures was observed with increase in light intensity. Temperature control is more efficient within a range of light intensities, limiting a linear part of photosynthetic light curve. For the plants grown at higher irradiation levels the maintenance of the optimum temperature provided more efficient utilization of the light of low intensities by them. At all the levels of irradiation an increase of growing air temperature of plants by 5℃ led to a shift of the photosynthetic optimum temperature by 1℃ towards higher temperature. The plants grown at 15℃ had a higher photosynthetic rate as compared with those grown at other temperatures. Low rates of CO_2 uptake were observed at a temperature of 30℃. An increase of CO_2 content up to 0.1% at irradiation of 70W/m^2 insignificantly affected the rates of CO_2 uptake as compared with natural concentration. Simultaneous rise of the irradiation level and temperature provided an increase of CO_2 positive effect on photosynthesis. The result indicates that it is necessary to control temperature regime taking into account CO_2 concentration in the air and the preceding light and temperature conditions of plant growth

EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON OPTIMUM TEMPERATURE AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC INTENSITY OF PLANTS ADAPTED TO VARIOUS CONDITIONS

Effects of short-term light of various intensities, CO_2 and temperature changes on the reaction of photosynthetic apparatus of cucumber plants grown for a long time at various levels of irradiation and temperature were studied. A shift of photosynthetic optimum temperature towards higher temperatures was observed with increase in light intensity. Temperature control is more efficient within a range of light intensities, limiting a linear part of photosynthetic light curve. For the plants grown at higher irradiation levels the maintenance of the optimum temperature provided more efficient utilization of the light of low intensities by them. At all the levels of irradiation an increase of growing air temperature of plants by 5℃ led to a shift of the photosynthetic optimum temperature by 1℃ towards higher temperature. The plants grown at 15℃ had a higher photosynthetic rate as compared with those grown at other temperatures. Low rates of CO_2 uptake were observed at a temperature of 30℃. An increase of CO_2 content up to 0.1% at irradiation of 70W/m^2 insignificantly affected the rates of CO_2 uptake as compared with natural concentration. Simultaneous rise of the irradiation level and temperature provided an increase of CO_2 positive effect on photosynthesis. The result indicates that it is necessary to control temperature regime taking into account CO_2 concentration in the air and the preceding light and temperature conditions of plant growth

CARDIAC REACTIONS IN THE BEHAVIOUR OF YOUNG MOOSE

Using a method of telemetrical electrocardiography 40 young domesticated moose were studied in conditions approximating the natural environment at the experimental moose farm in the Pechora-Ilych Nature Reserve. An environmental physiological estimation of the ontogeny of the behavioural and emotional reactions of moose calves was done. The cardiac rhythm stabilization at value characteristic for adult animals occurred at the age of approximately 3 months. Young moose motions such as walking or pasture increased heart rate by 30-50%. Emotional positive and negative reactions are attended by cardiac chronotropic effect. The most pronounced heart rate increment (up to 250 beats per minute) was found at nursing

PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND ABSORPTION OF MINERAL NUTRIENT IN TOMATO PLANTS UNDER VARIOUS ROOT ZONE TEMPERATURE AND LIGHT CONDITIONS

Effect of various light and temperature regimes in the root zone on the light stage of photosynthesis, gas exchange, growth processes and absorption of mineral nutrients by tomato plants were studied. Optimum temperatures for dry matter accumulation and absorption of mineral nutrients were found to be shifted when the irradiation condition were changed. A shift of optimum temperatures for dry matter accumulation and absorption of mineral nutrients was found to be due to a change in irradiation conditions. It was 1.6℃ per 70 Wm^ within the range of 50-175 Wm^. The maximum absorption of mineral nutrients did not always coinside with the optimums of dry matter accumulation. For example, at 50 Wm^ the maximum amounts of P, Ca and Mg were absorbed at higher temperatures as compared with the optimum temperatures for dry matter accumulation. Only for N and K these temperatures coinsided. At 175 Wm^ the maximum absorption of N, P, K, Ca, Mg was at the temperatures corresponding to those optimal for dry matter accumulation. These data are of particular importance for precise regulation of temperatures and concentrations of mineral nutrients under controlled conditions of the hydroponic green houses

A case of psoriasiform syphilid (from clinical practice)

The current article analyzes a clinical case of general psoriasis-form syphilid in a 28-year patient. Attention is paid to combination of exudative psoriasis and syphilis in in a sex partner. Problems of differential diagnosis for clinical evidence of secondary syphilis and psoriasis were analyzed

International symposium: "Evolution of permian marine biota," and problems concerning permian sections in the type region

The main results of the International Symposium "Evolution of Permian Marine Biota," are presented. The Artinskian to Ufimian part of the section at the Kozhim River (Polar Urals) is briefly described including its paleontological characteristics. Potentials for further study of Permian deposits in the Urals and possibilities of using the Uralian stages as international standards are discussed. Copyright © 1997 by MAHK Hayka/Interperiodica Publishing

International symposium: "Evolution of permian marine biota," and problems concerning permian sections in the type region

The main results of the International Symposium "Evolution of Permian Marine Biota," are presented. The Artinskian to Ufimian part of the section at the Kozhim River (Polar Urals) is briefly described including its paleontological characteristics. Potentials for further study of Permian deposits in the Urals and possibilities of using the Uralian stages as international standards are discussed. Copyright © 1997 by MAHK Hayka/Interperiodica Publishing