Publications by authors named "I V Shpak"

Objective: Aim: To study the peculiarities of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by service members under martial law.

Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: The research was conducted in 2022-2024 and involved 60 service members aged 22 to 54. According to their military rank, the respondents were divided into the following groups: junior enlisted (51.

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  • The study focuses on understanding the seasonal flu in children, especially young ones, looking at treatment, prevention, and related complications.
  • Research methods utilized include theoretical analysis and comparative approaches to assess influenza incidence in children.
  • Key findings highlight the rapid changes in flu viruses, stressing the necessity for updated vaccines, antiviral medications, and awareness of evolving disease patterns to benefit the medical community.
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  • - Since its discovery in Africa, the West Nile virus has spread globally, becoming common in many countries, including Russia, with significant expansion occurring there in 1999.
  • - Research on the virus in Russia has gained importance, leading to a large dataset collected since 2007 to understand its genetic diversity and spread.
  • - A study analyzing 55 complete genome sequences found that the West Nile virus in Russia is genetically diverse, classified into four main groups, with one group spreading rapidly to new areas.
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Objective: Aim: To review the publications subject to the problem of COVID-19 associated anosmia incidence in pediatric patients as well as its pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment and recovery. The peculiarity of pediatric COVID-19 anosmia is due to children accounting for very low percentage of COVID-19 patients (comparing to one in adults), mostly with milder course of the disease. Awareness of anosmia and its proper diagnostics is crucial in children and adolescents, considering it can be the only manifestation in COVID-19 positive pediatric patients.

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Objective: The aim: To study the family influence on the formation of children's motivation for a healthy lifestyle.

Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: The medical and sociological study among parents was conducted to assess their children's adherence to the principles of a healthy lifestyle and the influence of the family on the formation of children's motivation for a healthy lifestyle. The survey was conducted using a specially designed questionnaire using Google Forms.

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