Inhibition of quorum sensing is considered to be an effective strategy of control and treatment of a wide range of acute and persistent infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic bacterium with a high adaptation potential that contributes to healthcare-associated infections. In the present study, the effects of the synthesized hybrid structures bearing sterically hindered phenolic and heterocyclic moieties in a single scaffold on the production of virulence factors by P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Recently, there has been a steady upward trend in life expectancy, so it is extremely important to remember some of the features of the body associated specifically with aging. Thus, an important topic for discussion is the issue of ensuring the quality of life of an elderly woman. The prevalence of urinary incontinence in patients of the older age group leads to significant restrictions in their social life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe article presents the work of a multidisciplinary team of experts from various fields of medicine to optimize the «Questionnaire for assessing chronic pelvic pain and pelvic organ dysfunction (QCPPD) of the Ryzhikh National Medical Research Centre for Coloproctology» for use in clinical practice. The survey of respondents was conducted from June 28 to September 28, 2021. As a result of this survey, by repeatedly making edits and clarifications during communication with respondents, the final version was obtained, which allows assessing the patient's subjective sensations by the nature and localization of pelvic pain, sensitivity disorders and pelvic organ function.
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