On inconsistency of experimental data on primary nuclei spectra with sea level muon intensity measurements

For the first time a complete set of the most recent direct data on primary cosmic ray spectra is used as input into calculations of muon flux at sea level in wide energy range $E_\mu=1-3\cdot10^5$ GeV. Computations have been performed with the CORSIKA/QGSJET and CORSIKA/VENUS codes. The comparison of the obtained muon intensity with the data of muon experiments shows, that measurements of primary nuclei spectra conform to sea level muon data only up to several tens of GeV and result in essential deficit of muons at higher energies. As it follows from our examination, uncertainties in muon flux measurements and in the description of nuclear cascades development are not suitable to explain this contradiction, and the only remaining factor, leading to this situation, is underestimation of primary light nuclei fluxes. We have considered systematic effects, that may distort the results of the primary cosmic ray measurements with the application of the emulsion chambers. We suggest, that re-examination of these measurements is required with the employment of different hadronic interaction models. Also, in our point of view, it is necessary to perform estimates of possible influence of the fact, that sizable fraction of events, identified as protons, actually are antiprotons. Study of these cosmic ray component begins to attract much attention, but today nothing definite is known for the energies $>40$ GeV. In any case, to realize whether the mentioned, or some other reasons are the sources of disagreement of the data on primaries with the data on muons, the indicated effects should be thoroughly analyzed

Armenia and Belarus: caught between the EU's and Russia's conditionalities?

This article looks into Armenia's and Belarus’ engagement with the European Union's (EU) and Russia's conditionalities, the two EU Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries that are also members of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). While paying attention to political, economic (including energy and technical) as well as security dimensions of the EU's and Russia's approaches, as proposed in the present special section, the article demonstrates that the conditionalities extended by the EU and Russia to the two countries in question have differed. In their turn, Armenia and Belarus have reacted differently to Russia's and the EU's conditionalities. Against the backdrop of the changing significance ascribed to both the EU's and Russia's policies towards their common neighbourhood since the 1990s, the present contribution identifies and analyses factors that account for the diverging positions of Armenia and Belarus, including the type of regime, the geopolitical considerations, the stakes in the economic and energy spheres and the predisposition to integration. The article shows that in the resulting complex context, Armenia and Belarus have been able to influence the shape and content of the EU's and Russia's conditionalities, although in a different way and to a different extent.Ministry of Education and Science (UID/CPO/ 00758/2013

ЛЕГОЧНОЕ КРОВОТЕЧЕНИЕ: ЭНДОСКОПИЧЕСКАЯ ДИАГНОСТИКА И ЛЕЧЕНИЕ

In the article, we report the incidence and etiology of pulmonary hemorrhage, and modern classifications according to the literature data. Methods of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hemorrhage are analyzed.В представленной статье на основе данных литературы приведены сведения о распространенности и этиологии легочных кровотечений (ЛК), изложены современные классификации. Проанализированы методы эндоскопической диагностики и лечения ЛК

Течение и исходы острого коронарного синдрома в условиях новой коронавирусной инфекции COVID-19

Abstract We analyzed the clinical condition of patients with COVID-19 of varying severity, changes in instrumental and laboratory parameters, and assessed the impact of the severity of the course of a new coronavirus infection on the outcomes of acute coronary syndrome.AIM OF STUDY To study the mutual influence of acute coronary syndrome and the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 on the nature of the course and outcomes of the disease.Materia l and methods In March 21, 2020 – May 31, 2021, 3 625 patients were treated for COVID-19, including 131 patients with acute coronary syndrome due to COVID-19 disease. All patients underwent a number of studies: computed tomography of the chest, electrocardiography, echocardiography, monitoring of biomarkers of myocardial damage, diagnostic coronary angiography and, if necessary, intracoronary therapeutic intervention.Results Data on the distribution of patients with COVID-19 according to the presence or absence of ST segment elevation on the electrocardiogram and the degree of lung tissue damage, as well as information on mortality in these groups, are presented. The role of troponin I in the assessment of myocardial ischemia was analyzed. The direct dependence of its level on the volume of lung damage was found. The inverse relationship was shown between the degree of damage to the lung tissue and the indices of oxygen saturation in the blood. A poor prognostic value of low left ventricular ejection fraction in patients with COVID-19 disease has been described.Conclusions The development of acute coronary syndrome in the course of COVID-19 significantly worsens the prognosis of the disease, which requires the development of algorithms for providing medical care to patients in this category, as well as maximum vigilance in their treatment.ЦЕЛЬ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ Изучить взаимное влияние ОКС и НКИ COVID-19 на характер течения и исходы заболевания.МАТЕРИАЛ И МЕТОДЫ В ГБУЗ «НИИ СП им. Н.В. Склифосовского ДЗМ» с 21 марта 2020 по 31 мая 2021 года по поводу COVID-19 находились на лечении 3625 пациентов. В том числе по поводу ОКС на фоне заболевания COVID-19 госпитализирован 131 пациент. Всем больным был проведен ряд исследований: компьютерная томография органов грудной клетки, электрокардиография, эхокардиография, контроль биомаркеров повреждения миокарда, диагностическая коронароангиография и, при необходимости, интракоронарное лечебное вмешательство.РЕЗУЛЬТАТЫ Представлены данные о распределении больных COVID-19 по признаку наличия или отсутствия элевации сегмента ST на электрокардиограмме и степени поражения легочной ткани, а также сведения о летальности в данных группах. Проанализирована роль биомаркера тропонин I в оценке ишемии миокарда. Обнаружена прямая зависимость его уровня от объема повреждения легких. Показана обратная зависимость между степенью поражения легочной ткани и показателями сатурации кислорода в крови. Описано неблагоприятное прогностическое значение низкой фракции выброса левого желудочка у пациентов с заболеванием COVID-19.ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЕ Развитие острого коронарного синдрома на фоне COVID-19 значительно ухудшает прогноз заболевания, что требует разработки алгоритмов оказания медицинской помощи больным этой категории, а также максимальной настороженности при их лечении

Comparative genomics of the major parasitic worms

Parasitic nematodes (roundworms) and platyhelminths (flatworms) cause debilitating chronic infections of humans and animals, decimate crop production and are a major impediment to socioeconomic development. Here we report a broad comparative study of 81 genomes of parasitic and non-parasitic worms. We have identified gene family births and hundreds of expanded gene families at key nodes in the phylogeny that are relevant to parasitism. Examples include gene families that modulate host immune responses, enable parasite migration though host tissues or allow the parasite to feed. We reveal extensive lineage-specific differences in core metabolism and protein families historically targeted for drug development. From an in silico screen, we have identified and prioritized new potential drug targets and compounds for testing. This comparative genomics resource provides a much-needed boost for the research community to understand and combat parasitic worms