INFLUENCE OF SOMATIC COMORBIDITY ON THE COURSE OF CORONARY HEART DISEASE by E. B. Akhmedova, B. U. Mardanov, M. N. Mamedov

“…To assess the life quality and clinical-laboratory parameters of the stable coronary heart disease (CHD) patients comorbid with diabetes type 2 (DM) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Material and methods. Totally, 67 patients included, age 39-69 y.o. …”
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Perimetry criteria for assessing the effectiveness of retinoprotective therapy by Dmitry A. Dorofeev, Valery P. Erichev, Elena V. Kirilik, Ilya V. Kokorin, Polina A. Rakova, Olga B. Solovieva, Artem Z. Tsyganov, Anastasiya S. Chemyakina, Valery F. Ekgardt

“…Objective — To evaluate the effect of the frequency of retinoprotective therapy courses on perimetry parameters, to compare Octopus 900 perimeter with Octopus 600 perimeter, and to assess threshold perimetry results of G-dynamic versus 24-2 programs. Material and Methods — The study involved 17 patients (34 eyes) diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma of advanced stage. …”
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The perception on physical activity among students by Florin Valentin Leuciuc, Gheorghe Pricop

“…The aim of our study is to subjectively assess the physical activity of participants using the self-report scale of the Godin–Shepard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire. Material and Methods. The study involved 299 undergraduate and graduate students from Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania). …”
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A mathematical model of the combination of lateral tilt and rotation of the vertebra by A. F. Gusev, V. V. Komissarov, A. V. Gladkov

“…Aim of the study was to develop a mathematical model of a spinal segment to calculate the combination of rotation angles and lateral inclination of the vertebra, as well as to identify factors influencing these parameters. Material and methods. The developed mathematical model of the motion segment of the spine was used as the main tool for the study. …”
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Construction of Ecological Security Pattern in Ji'nan City Based on a Mountain-Water-Forest-Farmland-Lake-Grass-Spring System by Xu Xiaotong, Chang Jun

“…The crisscrossing rivers serve as natural corridors for communicating material and energy information.…”
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SYSTEMIC INVOLVEMENT OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE AND THE HEART AS IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF PRIMARY MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE by E. V. Zemtsovsky, E. G. Malev, S. V. Reeva

“…To evaluate systemic involvement of connective tissue (SICT) in young adultswith mitral valve prolapse (MVP) without significant mitral regurgitation (MR).Material and methods. We studied 78 asymptomatic young subjects (mean age19,7±1,6, 72% male) with MVP in comparison with 80 sex- and age-matchedhealthy subjects. …”
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SLOW RELEASE MELATONINE IN METABOLIC SYNDROME SYMPTHOMATICS CORRECTION by V. O. Smirnova, I. N. Barykina, A. S. Salasyuk, V. Yu. Khripaeva, R. V. Palashkin, S. V. Nedogoda

“…To compare effectiveness of metformin monotherapy (Mf) and combination of metformin with slow release melatonine (MfM) from the perspective of correction of anthropometric, hemodynamical parameters, premature vascular ageing and somnological status in patients with metabolic syndrome (MS).Material and methods. An open label prospective comparative study conducted, in 3 parallel groups: 238 MS patients (IDF, 2005) having, at the moment of prescreening, sleep disorders (less than 19 points in Questionnaire of self sleep evaluation), were randomized to 3 groups. …”
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CD40 ligand level – vascular inflammation activity and long6term prognosis in coronary heart disease patients by O. P. Shevchenko, O. F. Prirodova, A. O. Shevchenko, O. V. Orlova, A. N. Britov

“…To study prognostic value of plasma soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L) level in patients with various coronary heart disease (CHD) forms.Material and methods. In total, 65 CHD patients were examined, including 26 with stable effort angina  (SEA), functional class (FC) I6III; 23 – with unstable angina (UA), Stage II6IIIB; 15 – with myocardial infarction (MI). …”
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A study of lipid profile peculiarities and atherogenic index of plasma in patients younger than fifty years of age with newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis by Varsha R. Bhatt, Kavita K. Krishna, Vishal Asrani, Rajat Chauhan

“…Settings and Design: Cross-sectional comparative study. Methods and Material: 48 patients aged 18 to 50 years fulfilling the ACR/EULAR criteria for RA, not yet on DMARD or steroids and 51 healthy controls were included. …”
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Professional self-determination of schoolchildren: trends and difficulties in formation by N. A. Nekhoroshikh

“…Highlighting current trends in working with schoolchildren to form their readiness for professional self-determination and identifying possible difficulties along the way.Materials and methods. The research is based on the analysis and pedagogical interpretation of modern scientific research that highlights the issues of career guidance for students in general education institutions and the current regulatory documents governing this process. …”
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Assessment of Stroke Severity And Mortality (ASSAM): A hospital-based study from north-east India by Glennys Carvalho, Debabrata Goswami, Abdul Barik Ahmed

“…Aim: In Assam, we studied factors operating at different timelines concerning stroke events in 119 stroke patients to identify entry points for policy-level interventions. Material and Methods: We used the National Institute of Health Stroke Score (NIHSS) at admission to assess stroke severity and the Modified Rankin Scale and Barthel Index of activities of daily living at discharge and day 30 after onset to study the functional outcomes. …”
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Brain neuro-plasticity, depression, and antidepressant therapy by G. V. Pogosova, I. E. Koltunov, Yu. M. Yufereva, A. K. Ausheva

“…To investigate tianeptine effects on depressive symptoms, physical performance, and quality of life (QoL) in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD).Material and methods. The study included 40 patients (20 men and 20 women), aged 36-72 years, with Functional Class (FC) II-III effort angina and co-morbid depression. …”
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NEW DATA ABOUT THE FAUNА OF ORIBATID MITES (ORIBATIDA) OF THE NORTH CAUCASUS by Umukusum Ya. Shtanchaeva, Luis S. Subias, Aleksandr M. Kremenitsa

“…The purpose of this work is to publish new data on the species composition of oribatid mites in the North Caucasus, which will make possible to clarify the destribution of the oribatids of the world fauna region. The material was collected in 2003-2009, according to generally accepted methods, in 23 habitats in the territory of Adygea, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria and the Krasnodar Territory in various altitudinal levels: in alpine and subalpine meadows, in mountain forests of various types (birch, pine, beech or mixed), mesophytic meadows in the forest zone, in xerophytic shrubs and mountain steppes, floodplain meadows and salt marshes of the semidesert biotopes of the lowland zone. …”
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Prevalence of comorbidities and their influence on complications and outcomes of coronary bypass surgery for coronary heart disease in gender perspective by E. B. Klester, O. A. Ivanov, D. S. Budnev, V. A. Elykomov

“…To study prevalence of cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary tract and gastrointestinal comorbidity for the improvement of prediction of complications and adverse outcomes in coronary bypass surgery in patients with coronary heart disease, incl. gender differences.Material and methods. We observed 127 patients (73,2% — males, 26,8% — females), operated for ischemic heart disease in Altai regional clinical hospital. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Russian-language version of the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index in patients with heart failure by E. D. Kartamyscheva, Yu. M. Lopatin

“…To assess the validity and reliability of the Russian-language version of The SelfCare of Heart Failure Index (SCHFI, version 6.2) in patients with heart failure (HF).Material and methods. The translation of the SCHFI (version 6.2) into Russian was performed according to the Brislin’s model. …”
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The Caucasus Ethnography in the Caucasus Museum Collections (second half of XIX – early XX cc.) by T. A. Kolosovskaya, A. A. Zherdev

“…All issues of collecting, systematizing and popularizing information about the traditional cultures of local peoples are considered from an institutional aspect using materials from the Caucasus Museum.Materials and Methods. …”
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Experimental Measurements of Explosion Effects Propagating in the Real Geological Environment—Correlation with Small-Scale Model by Daniel Papán, Emma Brozová, Zuzana Papánová

“…The research covers various aspects such as the development of the model, the explosive materials used, measurement methods, evaluation techniques, and relevant software. …”
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Experience in the use of MRI-ultrasound fusion-targeted biopsy of the prostate for the diagnosis of prostate cancer by E. S. Nevirovich, O. Yu. Shestopalova, A. A. Yakovenko, A. Sh. Rumiantsev, Yu. V. Matveeva

“…The objective of this study was to compare the results of the MRI-ultrasound fusion-targeted biopsy (MRF-TB) and the systematic 12-core biopsy (SB) of the prostate and investigate the relationship between the results of the biopsy and the multiparametric MRI of the prostate before the biopsy.Material and methods. The study included 380 men with a total PSA level from 4 to 10 ng/ml (according to Hybritech calibration) and with negative result of finger rectal examination at the age from 45 to 80 years. …”
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MAGNETIC RESONANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE NEUROVASCULAR RELATIONSHIP AS A PROBABLE PREDICTOR OF TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA by A. V. Bakunovich, V. E. Sinitsyn, E. A. Mershina

“…To validate MR-criteria used for diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia (TN).Material and methods. Study population consisted of 133 patients: with trigeminal neuralgia (86, surgically (56) and clinically (30) verified; 55 ± 11 years) and control group (47; 51 ± 16 years). …”
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NOVEL DIRECTION IN ADHERENCE ASSESSMENT — FOCUS ON THE GERIATRIC SYNDROMES by I. I. Chukaeva, V. N. Larina, D. G. Karpenko, V. G. Larin

“…To investigate on the factors determining the adherence to optimal treatment  in older  age  patients  with chronic  heart  failure (CHF) in outpatient setting.Material and methods. Into the open, comparative single-movement non-randomized  study, 80 CHF patients  were included at the age ≥60 y.o. …”
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