Publications by authors named "V I Belkin"
Disease can act as a driving force in shaping genetic makeup across populations, even species, if the impacts influence a particularly sensitive part of their life cycles. White-nose disease is caused by a fungal pathogen infecting bats during hibernation. The mycosis has caused massive population declines of susceptible species in North America, particularly in the genus Myotis.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the impact of Mexidol on rehabilitation for patients who experienced acute cerebral insufficiency due to stroke or brain injury.
- The research involved 60 patients divided into two groups: one received traditional therapy plus Mexidol, while the control group received standard therapy alone.
- Results showed the Mexidol group saw notably reduced anxiety and depression, improved mobility, and suggested enhancement in cognitive functions compared to the control group, indicating the potential benefits of Mexidol as an adjuvant therapy.
Background: Executive functions (EFs) and episodic memory are fundamental components of cognition that deteriorate with age and are crucial for independent living. While numerous reviews have explored the effect of exercise on these components in old age, these reviews screened and analyzed selected older adult populations, or specific exercise modes, thus providing only limited answers to the fundamental question on the effect of exercise on cognition in old age. This article describes the protocol for a systematic review and multilevel meta-analytic study aiming at evaluating the effectiveness of different types of chronic exercise in improving and/or maintaining EFs and long-term episodic memory in older adults.
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- The study investigates the energy parameters and traumatic potential of different weighted projectiles shot from a sling by police officers.
- The trials involved various projectile types, including round steel balls and asymmetrically shaped stones, revealing that heavier projectiles (over 100g) can cause significant injuries like fractures and serious head trauma.
- Based on the findings, it is recommended that police officers wear full riot gear and maintain a minimum safe distance of 60m from potential threats, with helmets required at up to 200m to prevent severe injuries.