Publications by authors named "L N Baranova"

The results of a study on the mechanisms of the influence of an increased level of microwave radiation on the growth of infectious, primarily viral, diseases in the environment are presented. This is the radiation of the earth's ionosphere, which reached its maximum in the late 1980s-early 2000s, following an increase in the level of solar activity since the 17th century. Over the past 30 years, the anthropogenic electromagnetic background has increased 100 times due to the development of cellular mobile communications and computerization.

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This opening article for the volume dedicated to the diversity of paediatric healthcare systems in Europe, discusses the topic of children facing natural, economic, and public health crises in Europe. The natural and economic adversities and public health crises, which have repeatedly stormed the globe during the past twenty years, have often unveiled a low degree of self-sufficiency and a high degree of unpreparedness by European countries. It is always the case that the most vulnerable take the brunt, and these adverse events have shown their effects and a negative direct impact particularly on the population aged 0-18 years, with important implications for families and communities.

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  • The study investigated the toxic effects of silver (AgNP) and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on human lymphocytes by analyzing gene expression related to inflammation and apoptosis.
  • An increase in the expressions of IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and p53 genes was observed when exposed to these nanoparticles at concentrations of 10-40 μg/ml.
  • The heightened expression of these genes suggests that the nanoparticles may stimulate the immune response and promote apoptosis in human cells.
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To evaluate toxicity of silver nanoparticles synthesized by using the reverse micelle formation method, the effects of nanoparticles on lipid peroxidation and morphological changes of cell membranes in human lymphocytes were studied. It was found that under the influence of nanoparticles a reduction in cell viability and formation of excessive levels of reactive oxygen species were observed. Silver nanoparticles at different concentrations activate the processes of lipid peroxidation and, as a consequence, led to morphological changes in human lymphocytes.

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Objective: Tropical neuroinfections are still cause of substantial mortality in travelers. Therefore, good knowledge of early symptoms is very important for nurses acting as first contact persons.

Methods: Nurse's practical skills and knowledge of signs and early recognition of tropical neuroinfections, providing first aid and quick action has been studied among graduates of two Tropical Nursing PhD programs (in EU-Countries vs.

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