Predictive value of a day orthostatic loading test for the reversibility of the great saphenous vein reflux after phlebectomy of all varicous tributaries.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate predictive value of a day orthostatic loading test (DOL-test) for the reversibility of the great saphenous vein (GSV) reflux after phlebectomy of all varicose tributaries (VTs).

Methods: Prospective cohort study. Patients with reflux in the GSV were included.

[Ocular hydrodynamics after phacoemulsification cataract surgery in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma].

Aim: To investigate parameters of intraocular fluid outflow after phacoemulsification of cataract in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Material And Methods: The study involved 153 cataract patients (153 eyes), most of whom also had POAG. The patients were divided into three groups: group 1 - 51 patients (51 eyes) with cataract but no glaucoma, group 2 - 51 patients (51 eyes) with cataract and early POAG, and group 3 - 51 patients (51 eyes) with cataract and advanced POAG.

[The rationale for the conservative treatment of chronic tonsillitis in the patients of the older age groups by the «soft» therapy methods].

The objective of the present study was to develop an efficient system for the treatment of chronic tonsillitis in the patients of advanced and middle age based on the application of polyvalent bacteriophages in the combination with the physical factors and herbal medicines. The study involved 65 patients (39 women and 276 men) at the age from 65 to 73 years presenting with chronic tonsillitis. The treatment included washing the tonsillar lacunae with herbal infusion consisting of a tetterwort (Choledoniummajus) extract.

[Quantitative evaluation of uveoscleral outflow for optimization of glaucoma treatment].

Unlabelled: The leading role in glaucoma treatment is now played by prostaglandin analogues (PGAs), whose point of application is the uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor. Quantitative evaluation of the latter is, however, a problem yet unsolved.

Aim: To assess the clinical applicability of a new method for quantitative evaluation of the uveoscleral outflow in human eyes, which is meant to help with optimization of glaucoma therapy.

[Transitory (evening) venous reflux in patients with intracutaneous varicosity and medicamentous correction thereof].

The authors carried out a study aimed at revealing transitory refluxes along the great saphenous vein (GSV) in patients with intracutaneous varicosity, and at investigating the possibility of removing them by means of preparations of micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF). The study included a total of one hundred and forty-seven 21-to-47-year-old (mean age 31±4.4 years) women presenting with cutaneous varicosity (class C1s).

Orthostatic-loading-induced transient venous refluxes (day orthostatic loading test), and remedial effect of micronized purified flavonoid fraction in patients with telangiectasia and reticular vein.

Background: Orthostatic loading can induce transient venous reflux (TVR). Among patients with telangiectasia and reticular varices, we determined the proportion that developed TVR after a day of orthostatic loading (DOL test), and investigated the remedial effects of micronized purified flavonoid fraction (MPFF).

Methods: All 96 patients enrolled in this study had telangiectasia and reticular varices.

[European Registry on the management of Helicobacter pylori infection (Hp-EuReg protocol): The first results of Russian centers].

Aim: To assess the clinical practice of diagnosis and treatment in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and to compare this practice with the international guidelines in the European Registry on the management of Helicobacter pylori infection, Hp-EuReg protocol), a multicenter prospective observational study initiated by the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group. MATERIALs AND METHODS: The data of 813 patients infected with H. pylori and entered in the Hp-EuReg register by the Russian centers in 2013-2015 were analyzed.

[Specific features of gastroesophageal reflux disease associated with obesity and overweight].

Aim: To reveal the specific features of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) associated with obesity and overweight, by investigating the clinical and endoscopic manifestations of the disease, 24-hour pH-metry scores, and leptin levels.

Subjects And Methods: A total of 131 patients with GERD were examined. The data about complaints and those from life and medical histories were collected; anthropometric measurements and the results of blood biochemical tests, esophagoduodenoscopy (EPDS), and pH-metry were assessed; and the serum levels of leptin and its receptor were estimated.

Free Radical Oxidation in Rat Myocardium after Maximum Permissible Hepatic Resection.

Free radical oxidation in rat myocardial homogenate was studied by chemiluminescent assay during the early terms after maximum permissible liver resection. During this period, activation of free radical oxidation was biphasic. The critical terms characterized by dramatic intensification of free radical oxidation in the myocardium are the first hour and the first day after surgery.

[Diagnostic possibilities of methods for the evaluation of liver fibrosis in chronic viral hepatitis].

The paper reviews the diagnostic possibilities of different methods for the evaluation of liver fibrosis in chronic viral hepatitis from the point of view of their clinical application. Histological examination retains its value as the gold standard method in evaluating the liver. Transient elastography is a rather effective tool for identifying severe liver fibrosis.

[Comparative characteristics of depressive tendencies in patients with tuberculosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tuberculosis are socially significant diseases that can develop at any age, and require long-term, sometimes lifelong, therapy. Diseases will inevitably cause a deficiency of oxygen in the body that can cause disorders of the nervous system, from the mood changes to reduce intelligence, especially in the elderly. According to the results of the study the majority of patients with COPD and a third of patients with tuberculosis, there are significant problems of the emotional plane, especially in older and elderly expressed in the presence of depressive tendencies (from subdepressive states to real depression), and almost half of the patients in need of specially organized psychological or medical assistance.

[Monitoring of the state of the proximal portion of thrombus in conservative treatment of patients with varicothrombophlebitis].

Ultrasound duplex scanning (USD) was used to study dynamics of the state of the proximal portion of the thrombus in patients presenting with acute varicothrombophlebitis of saphenous veins during conservative treatment. We examined a total of fifty-four 29-to-78-year-old (mean age 53.5 years) patients with acute varicothrombophlebitis of saphenous veins, including 15 (27.

[Lesion of pelvic organs in secondary varicose veins of the small pelvis].

The authors studied peculiarities of pelvic organs lesions in patients presenting with secondary small pelvic varicose veins (SPVV) induced by endured thrombosis of iliac veins. The study included a total of 70 patients after endured thrombosis of iliac veins verified by radiodiagnostic methods. The average duration of thrombosis amounted to 3.

[Change in the organ of vision in somatic diseases].

The functional or morphological changes associated with systemic diseases make up the bulk of eye pathology. Accordingly, systemic drug therapy for these diseases can affect the eye. Changes of the organ of vision and appropriate ophthalmological advice can assist an internist to diagnose and adequately treat the patient.

[Interrelationship wisdom teeth dystopia and internal TMJ disorders: a clinical case].

The patient with painful restriction of jaw movements showed CT and MRI of TMJ signs of on-reducing disk displacement of the right TMJ and secondary arthrosis. Signs of occlusion obstacle and compression of the right TMJ structures have been revealed by studying of diagnostic models, MPI, investigation of TMJ with KAVO Arcus Digma II system. The etiological factor proved to be th dystopia of 4.

[Screening of the atypical oral mucosa lesions].

ViziLite system was used for mucosal lesions screening in 55 patients 22 of whom showed visible changes in the oral mucosa. Diagnoses were confirmed morphologically. Authors diagnostic algorithm for precancerous lesions of the oral mucosa is presented in the paper.

[Medical university teaching staff training for formation of communicative competence in dentists].

Psychology and pedagogical preparation provides improvement of the ability of psychological interaction with the patient, promotes deepening of constructive cooperation between them. It facilitates collecting and analysis of clinical data and has direct impact on efficiency of treatment and prophylactic actions. Formation of communicative competence becomes one of key problems of continuous medical education.

[Specific features of oral hygiene education in preschool children].

Health education of children mostly covers children of preschool age. It is not always successful because sanitary training inkindergarten is a mere formality. The aim of the study was to increase the effectiveness of prevention of oral diseases inpreschool children by improving the system of hygiene training and education.

[Serial clinical examinations as the main approach to dental caries prevention in children].

Leading scientific and organizational prerequisites for the feasibility of clinical examination of the entire child population of the Russian Federation to the dentist is, above all, the high prevalence and intensity of dental diseases in children of all ages. As a result of many years of research and follow-up of children of preschool and school age we have proved the need to distinguish a group of children with zero activity of dental caries. The referring criteria are determined according to the results of comprehensive clinical and laboratory examination in order to determine the degree of risk of dental caries and individual caries resistance.

[The impact of internal TMJ disorders on quality of life of patients with malocclusion].

Articular disturbances of temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) combined with dentofacial anomalies (DFA) decrease the quality of life. The objective of the study was ti determine dental quality of life in patients with "internal disturbances" of TMJ combined with DFA. Questionnaire survey (Oral Health Impact Profile OHIP-14-RU) of 96 young patients was carried out.

[Bioethics in orthodontics].

The objective of the study was to reveal the necessity of implementation of bioethical principles in the treatment of patients with dentofacial anomalies. Scientific publications revealing the interrelation of basic bioethical principles and characteristics relevant during treatment of patients with dentofacial anomalies were monitored and analyzed. The patient's responsibility for the results of treatment, the revision of life values, the change of overall lifestyle contributes to the patient's recovery.

[Quantitative and qualitative analysis of oral microbiota by orthopedic rehabilitation with full and partial removable dentures].

Microbiological analysis of biomaterial surface in dental prosthesis showed the most common colonizing gram-positive species to be S. aureus, Micrococcus spp., S.

[Correlation of psychoemotional status and adaptation to complete dentures].

Patients with full adentia are characterized by the formation of specific psycho-emotional status. Rational psychotherapeutic support of these patients largely determines the efficiency of dental prosthetic treatment. At the same time, the definition of mental and emotional status is not included in the diagnostic examination protocol.

[Planning of esthetic oral rehabilitation according to correlative analysis of clinical and morphological features of the marginal gingiva].

The orthopedic restoration and related to its clinical stages (preparation, gingival retraction, impression) is often associated with complications which arise from the marginal gingiva. The technology of indirect ceramic restoration requires an assessment of the clinical and morphological parameters of periodontal tissues. The study outlines correlation between the type of periodontal histhology and inflammatory and degenerative complications that has been established after the analysis of morphofunctional state of periodontal tissue.

[Oral rehabilitation with metalloceramic restorations in patients with non-differentiated systemic connective tissue dysplasia].

False formation of connective tissues have a great influence on structure and function of organs and tissues of the human body. In prosthodontics, the changes in connective tissues greatly occur during clinical stages of preparing metal ceramic dentures. The algorithm of treatment patients with connective tissue dysplasia during metal ceramic dentures was developed and introduced into practical dentistry based on studying the morphology and functionality of dentition and clinical experience.