Pilot Cadaveric Study of Anatomical Variations of the Median Nerve at the Wrist in the Lithuanian Population.

Introduction:  Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is known as one of the most common neurological disorders in the human body. Nowadays, the prevalence in the general population ranges between 1% and 5%. Due to its high prevalence and increasing incidence of carpal tunnel surgery, the anatomical variations of the median nerve at the wrist are important to know to avoid iatrogenic injury of the nerve.

Anatomical Variations of Superior Sagittal Sinus and Tributary Bridging Veins: A Cadaveric Study.

Background and objective Injuries to the parasagittal cerebrovenous structures may lead to devastating complications. Being aware of the inherent anatomical heterogeneity in the region might lower the rate of undesirable outcomes. In this study, our goal was to characterize the superior sagittal sinus (SSS) positioning in relation to the midline and depict tributary bridging veins (BVs) distribution over the lateral surface of the cerebral hemispheres.

Changes in the prevalence of thinness among children in Vilnius, Lithuania: a comparison of two longitudinal data sets of children born in 1990 and 1996.

The aim of this study was to calculate and compare the prevalence of thinness in children born in 1990 and in 1996 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The study was longitudinal as the data used for calculation were obtained by measuring every child's height and weight at least once per year from birth to the age of 17. The measurements were transcribed from the children's personal health records from the same outpatient clinic.

Associations between depression, height and body mass index in adolescent and adult population of Penza city and oblast, Russia.

The aim of this study was to investigate the possible associations between depression, height and body mass index (BMI) in the adolescent and adult population of Penza city and oblast, Russia. The study included 554 adults aged 16-89 years. The presence and severity of depression was evaluated using Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI-II).

Variations in Facial Nerve Branches and Anatomical Landmarks for Its Trunk Identification: A Pilot Cadaveric Study in the Lithuanian Population.

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate facial nerve (FN) branching variations based on Davis and Kopuz classifications in the Lithuanian population and measure the shortest distance from the facial nerve trunk (FNT) to its anatomical landmarks. Methods Twenty-two hemifaces of 11 cadavers were dissected. The preauricular skin cut was made and extended behind the ear lobe and along the inferior border of the mandible.

Height SDS Changes (ΔhSDS) in Healthy Children from Birth to 18 Years, with Correction Factors for Measurement Intervals of Less than One Year.

Background: Growth is volatile and non-linear. Assessing the instantaneous speed of growth (momentary height velocity) depends on the precision and the number of measurements and the duration of the observation period. Measurements at short intervals reflect both the non-linearity of growth and the technical error of measurements (TEM).

Individual variability in height tracking in infancy: comparison of two longitudinal data sets of children born in 1990 and 1996 in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The aim of this study was to investigate variability of individual trajectories for height in two different birth cohorts of Lithuanian infants. Data were derived from the personal health records of 781 (399 boys and 382 girls) and 263 (139 boys and 124 girls) children born in 1990 and 1996 (respectively) in the city of Vilnius in Lithuania. The height of each child at birth, at one year and two years of age was investigated.

The absence of physiological neonatal weight loss on the 1st-5th day is associated with decreased later physical indices.

Aim: To investigate associations between physiological neonatal weight loss on the 1st-5th day and physical indices from birth up to the age of 17 years.

Methods: Data were derived from the personal health records of healthy, full-term and breastfed children born in Vilnius in 1990 and 1996. Five hundred and thirty children (289 boys and 241 girls) who left a maternity unit on the 1st-5th day after birth were included in the analysis.

Increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among children in Vilnius, Lithuania: comparison of two longitudinal data sets of children born in 1990 and 1996.

The aim of this study was to assess changes in prevalence of overweight and obesity among children born in 1996 and 1990 in Vilnius city. The results were based on comparison of two longitudinal data sets (N = 624 and N = 389) collected from the personal health records of children born in 1996 and 1990 respectively. No statistically significant differences in final height and BMI were established between children born in 1990 and 1996; however, both boys and girls born in 1996 appeared to be higher and heavier at different ages compared to their peers born in 1990.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDREN'S HEIGHT AND BODY MASS INDEX IN LITHUANIA, 1990-2008.

The aim of the study was to reveal the ethnic and socioeconomic factors associated with height and body mass index (BMI) of children during the period of political and social transition in Lithuania in 1990-2008. Data were derived from the personal health records of 1491 children (762 boys and 729 girls) born in 1990 in Vilnius city and region. Height and BMI from birth up to the age of 18 years were investigated.

Variability in growth tracking is associated with body mass index at 17 years of age.

Aim: Variability in individual growth tracking and its association with body mass index (BMI) in later life remains insufficiently explored. Our aim was to investigate growth tracking variabilities from birth up to the end of growth at 17 years of age and their relationship to BMI.

Methods: Data were obtained from the personal health records of 1492 healthy children - 762 boys and 730 girls - who were born full term in 1990 in the city and surrounding villages of Vilnius in Lithuania.

"Proceedings of the 22nd Aschauer Soiree on Growth and Health Screening", held at Altenhof, Germany, November 15th, 2014.

Twenty-five scientists met at Aschauhof, Altenhof, Germany, to discuss various aspects of the complex network of modern health screening, focusing on current scientific topics including medical sciences, human biology, and mathematics; on problems in implementing these results at the practical level of physicians, nurses, technicians, and engineers; and the level of administrative and political decisions. Whereas major scientific advancements have been published in the understanding and the bio-statistical evaluation of anthropometric screening parameters such as serial measurements of height and weight for preventive medical check-ups, BMI screening and surveillance in schools, etc., the implementation of these advancements into current health screening concepts, strategies and decision-making is poor.

The relationship between birth weight, adiposity rebound and overweight at the age of 17 years (results of the Lithuanian longitudinal growth study, 1990 - 2008).

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between overweight and obesity at the age of 17 years with a birth weight and time of an adiposity rebound. The results were based on data (N = 1535) collected from the personal health records of children born in 1990 in Vilnius city and region. The further growth of newborns with normal (3000 - 3999 g), suboptimal (2500 - 2999 g) and large (≥ 4000 g) birth weight was analyzed.