Estimation of physiotherapy effectiveness in complex treatment of psoriasis

The article presents the results of placebo-controlled research of the effectiveness of magnetic infrared laser therapy (MIL-therapy) of patients with psoriasis with malabsorption syndrome. The methods of treatment (traditional method, method with the use of magnetic infrared laser therapy and placebo control) were compared. The results of study showed that the group of patients who were treated with use of magnetic infrared laser therapy had more significant positive dynamics

ROLE OF MEDICO-SOCIAL FACTORS IN PATIENTS OF SENIOR AGE GROUPS WITH ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION

A sociological monitoring of patients with arterial hypertension. (211 elderly, 107 senile and 108 patients of working (middle) age) with the specially developed original questionnaire was conducted. Among elderly and senile patients a large number of widowed and living alone were detected. Patients of elder age groups are less likely to pay for treatment; most patients believe that health care should only be free. Medical-social indicators in patients with arterial hypertension age groups may worsen the course and prognosis of the disease

Risk assessment of contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients with acute myocardial infarction after coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention

Aim. To assess the risk of contrast-induced acute renal injury (CI-AKI) in patients with acute myocardial infarction in a highly specialized hospital after coronary angiography.Material and methods. The study sample included 502 patients who were treated in the cardiology department of a specialized hospital. CI-AKI was established by an increase in creatinine >26 μmol/L within 48 hours after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with radiopaque contrast agents or an increase in creatinine >50% within a week after PCI. A multistage statistical analysis was used to search for possible predictors of CI-AKI.Results. In total, CI-AKI was diagnosed in 57 (11,3%) patients. Based on the analysis performed, 3 significant predictors of CI-AKI were identified: patient’s age, contrast medium volume (ml/kg) and anemia (presence/absence). An equation for assessing the risk of CI-AKI in patients after PCI has been created.Conclusion. A simple scale for assessing the CI-AKI risk makes it possible to identify a category of patients who requires preventive measures to reduce iatrogenic complications and mortality

ESPRAS Survey on Continuing Education in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery in Europe

Background Specialty training in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery is a prerequisite for safe and effective provision of care. The aim of this study was to assess and portray similarities and differences in the continuing education and specialization in plastic surgery in Europe. Material and Methods A detailed questionnaire was designed and distributed utilizing an online survey administration software. Questions addressed core items regarding continuing education and specialization in plastic surgery in Europe. Participants were addressed directly via the European Leadership Forum (ELF) of the European Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (ESPRAS). All participants had detailed knowledge of the organization and management of plastic surgical training in their respective country. Results The survey was completed by 29 participants from 23 European countries. During specialization, plastic surgeons in Europe are trained in advanced tissue transfer and repair and aesthetic principles in all parts of the human body and within several subspecialties. Moreover, rotations in intensive as well as emergency care are compulsory in most European countries. Board certification is only provided for surgeons who have had multiple years of training regulated by a national board, who provide evidence of individually performed operative procedures in several anatomical regions and subspecialties, and who pass a final oral and/or written examination. Conclusion Board certified plastic surgeons meet the highest degree of qualification, are trained in all parts of the body and in the management of complications. The standard of continuing education and qualification of European plastic surgeons is high, providing an excellent level of plastic surgical care throughout Europe

Equipment for continuous casting of wire

The article describes the continuous casting unit for production of non-ferrous and precious metals billets

Calculation of hardening of continuous cylinder casting

With the use of an approximated analytical method is researched the solidification process of cylindrical castings during continuous cast in a crystallizer made from several layers

Two-dimensional mathematical model for calculation of solidification of cylindrical continuous cast

The two-dimensional mathematical model for calculation of thermal field of the continuous cylindrical casting is formed on the basis of method of finite difference