[Human papillomavirus (HPV) in the laryngeal carcinoma].

Epidemiological data and results of molecular studies suggest that human papillomavirus has been considered a risk factor in upper respiratory tract cancers. 10 out of 23 studied cases of laryngeal carcinoma revealed presence of HPV DNA (43.5%).

[The concentration of IgE antibodies in patients with cystic fibrosis].

The aim of the study was to evaluate the total IgE levels and correlation between total IgE concentration in CF and allergy rhinitis patients and in healthy donors, as well as estimation of the activity of some groups of allergens by measurement of specific IgE concentration. The purpose of the study was to estimate correlation between concentration of specific IgE and skin prick tests. The concentration of total and specific IgE was measured by immunoassay.

[The results of sudden deafness treatment].

In years 1980-1994, 180 sudden hearing loss cases were diagnosed and treated. Sudden deafness is a symptom of a variety of diseases. Time is often the most important factor in the overall recovery.