[The comparative analysis of the results of detection of testosterone in blood serum applying analyzers Architect and Vitros and tandem mass-spectrometry, a highly efficient fluid chromatography technique.].

The testosterone is a key element of hypothalamus hypophysis gonad system. Its physiological role in males is well known and consists primarily in formation of male phenotype and support of spermatogenesis. The evaluation of androgenic status is necessary in case of such wide specter of clinical symptoms and pathological states as hypogonadism, delayed of premature puberty, polycystic ovary syndrome, particular types of cancer, etc.

[The work of the Kemerovo Interregional Department of Pediatric Oncology].

The Department of Pediatric Oncology, Kemerovo, has operated as an interregional center since 1976. Cancer morbidity and epidemiology in children in the Kuzbass region have been studied. Complex treatment yielded good results: 2-20-year survival rate is 89.

[The diagnosis and treatment of lymphogranulomatosis in children].

Results of treatment of 124 pediatric patients with Hodgkin's disease with a follow-up period of not less than 5 years were analysed. The diagnostic workup included laparotomy. As a result, stage of disease was changed in 24 (28.