Vasa nervorum of epicardial nerves and valves of small veins investigated in porcine heart by two types of vascular injections.

The morphology of the vascular supply of peripheral branches of cardiac nerves has not been systematically described until now. The aim of this study was to describe the architectonics of the vasa nervorum of epicardial nerves in porcine hearts by using two injection techniques. Twenty-three hearts from young healthy pigs were used.

The Low Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Czech Breastfed Infants and Young Children: An Anthropological Survey.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a sample of children who were exclusively or predominantly breastfed for at least 6 months compared to Czech references that were constructed based on a representative sample of children, regardless of their mode of feeding. Between 2008 and 2011, a longitudinal study on the growth of breastfed infants was carried out in the Czech Republic. Forty-three GP pediatricians addressed parents at 18-month preventive examinations and collected data on the families' socio-economic conditions and the infants' feeding conditions.

Body parameters of Czech breastfed children compared to the Czech references and WHO growth standards.

Background: The study concerns the comparison of percentile curves of Czech breastfed children with Czech national references from 1991 and 2001 and WHO growth standards. Growth charts of breastfed children demonstrate different curve shapes, especially in the first months of life. Incorrect interpretation of the growth curve could lead to premature introduction of complementary foods or infant formula.

Brachiomedian artery (arteria brachiomediana) revisited: a comprehensive review.

This article reviews in detail the superficial brachiomedian artery (arteria brachiomediana superficialis), a very rare variant of the main arterial trunks of the upper limb. It branches either from the axillary artery or the brachial artery, descends superficially in the arm (similar to the course of the superficial brachial artery) and continues across the cubital fossa, runs superficially in the forearm, approaches the median nerve and enters the carpal canal to reach the hand. It usually terminates in the superficial palmar arch.

[Overweight, obesity and underweight prevalence in 7-year-old children in the Czech Republic since 1951].

Background: Childhood overweight prevalence increases worldwide. The aim of the study was to clarify the change in underweight, overweight and obesity in seven year old Czech children since 1951.

Methods: Data on underweight, overweight and obesity prevalence were obtained using repeated cross-sectional surveys.

The prevalence of wasting in Czech infants: a comparison of the WHO child growth standards and the Czech growth references.

The objective of this descriptive study was to evaluate the performance of the international World Health Organization (WHO) child growth standards in the Czech Republic and determine the prevalence of wasting among children using the 1991 Czech growth reference and the WHO growth standards. The study utilized the 2006 WHO Child Growth Standards and the 1991 Czech growth references. The WHO standards were based on a longitudinal study of 882 children aged 0-24 months and on cross-sectional studies of 6669 children aged 18-71 months.

[Relation between dietary and physical activity patterns and obesity in seven year old children--current situation--WHO study].

Background: Childhood obesity is a global health problem. For monitoring of trends in obesity prevalence and comparison between countries standardized methods are necessary. WHO/Europe launched the "Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative" project in 2006 aiming to monitor childhood obesity and associated factors in European countries.