[Fungicidal properties of the nanosystems of silkworm (Bombyx mor) chitosan with copper ions].

The fungicidal activity of some chitosan samples and of its nanostructured systems with copper was studied. The samples of Bombyx mori chitosan and its nanostructured systems with copper were found to inhibit growth and development of phytopathogenic fungi Fusarium solani 169 and Verticillium dahlie 57. The growth inhibition zone was of considerable size (22 to 60 mm).

[A method for the early detection and treatment of patients with iron deficiency states].

In order to optimize the identification of persons with iron deficiency during mass prophylactic screenings, a diagnostic algorithm using a unified questionnaire was proposed and introduced into medical practice. During 1985-1987, a total of 3655 women aged 18 to 54 years belonging to different occupational groups filled in questionnaires at an industrial enterprise of Novosibirsk. The women were distributed into several groups: group I was made up of normal persons, group II of persons at risk, group III of persons with latent iron deficiency, group IV of persons with iron deficiency anemia, and group V of patients with continuously relapsing iron deficiency anemia refractory to therapy.