Presence of eating disorder symptoms in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Background: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is common in patients with eating disorders (EDs). There is a lack of research investigating the presence of ED symptoms among patients with OCD, despite concerns that many of these patients may be at high risk for EDs. Our objective was to assess the presence of ED symptoms in patients receiving treatment for OCD.

Do otolith annular structures correspond to the first freshwater entry for yellow European eels Anguilla anguilla in the Baltic countries?

To examine the relationship between freshwater entry and otolith annular structures, a total of 113 naturally recruited European eels Anguilla anguilla from Lithuania and Latvia that entered fresh water at least once were collected. In some individuals (8.3-11.

[Effectiveness of home ventilation of young children and infants].

Background: The home care ventilation of patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency is a well-established method. In treating infants and newborns a lot of problems arise that deal with indication, prognosis and management.

Patients And Methods: We investigated 7 newborns and infants with chronic respiratory insufficiency after cervical spine trauma causing "pentaplegia" or due to inherited neuromuscular disorders (spinal muscular atrophy, myopathy) during homecare ventilation.