[Morphological characteristics of the cerebellar cortex at a young age and changes in its cytoarchitectonics in opioid dependence].

The results of histological, micrometric and immunohistochemical studies performed on sectional material of 69 men corpses aged from 21 to 29 years are presented. Two groups were identified: 42 deaths without drug addiction and 27 deaths from exposure to a toxic synthetic opioids drug, with the history their systematic use lasting from 16 months to 3 years. A comparative analysis of the morphological characteristics of cerebellar cortex tissues was carried out using staining with hematoxylin and eosin and according to the Nissl method (according to Snesarev).

[Determination of biofilm forming activity of microorganisms on synthetic polymeric materials.].

Microorganisms are able to form biofilms on surfaces of biotic and abiotic nature. In turn, in human biotopes there are optimal conditions for the implementation of biofilm-forming activity. Moreover, in medical practice, polymeric materials are often used for drainage or prosthetics, which can also be successfully colonized by bacteria.

[The status of large vessels in overweight and obesity according to ultrasound findings].

Aim: To investigate the impact of overweight and obesity on the structure and function of large arteries in apparently healthy individuals; to estimate the magnitude of atherosclerotic lesions of the vessels.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-one apparently healthy individuals with varying weights were randomly examined. All the examinees were divided into 3 groups according to their body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP).

[Cardiovascular disorders in case of acute gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with arterial hypertension].

Aim: To investigate the blood pressure changes and electrocardiogram parameters for the 1st day after acute gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with arterial hypertension.

Material And Methods: Indexes of blood pressure monitoring and electrocardiogram in case of acute gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with arterial hypertension were studied. 45 patients with arterial hypertension and acute gastrointestinal bleeding, 63 patients in acute stage of bleeding without hypertension and 48 patients suffering from hypertension without gastrointestinal bleeding were studied.

[The concurrence of diabetes mellitus and gallstone disease].

The article presents an update on the concurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) and gallstone disease (GSD), on the mechanisms for the development of GSD in patients with type 2 DM (T2DM), on the risk factors of DM in GSD. The role of diabetic autonomic neuropathy of the gallbladder in the development of cholelithiasis is assessed in patients with T2DM. The impact of impaired secretion of neurohormones in the gastrointestinal tract in the development of DM in GSD is analyzed.