Health System Financing and Organization in Moldova Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. In the paper, main principles of health system in Moldova, financing, reimbursement and organization are described. The main source of health financing in Moldova is public health insurance. However, the part of population is not fully insured by public system. There are large differences in access to services between urban and rural areas., Jan Jaroš, Martin Dlouhý, and Literatura
Předmětem této pilotní studie je verifi kace vlivu pozitivních emocí na motorické učení prostřednictvím vizuálního feedbacku formou hry ve virtuálním prostředí u pacientů po iktu. Pilotního měření se zúčastnili 3 pacienti po cévní mozkové příhodě, kteří absolvovali dvoutýdenní terapii formou hry ve virtuálním prostředí. U každého pacienta byla hodnocena před a po terapii posturální stabilita a hrubá motorika paretické horní končetiny pomocí standardizovaného klinického testování (Berg Balance Scale, Action Research Arm Test) i přístrojového vyšetření (dynamická počítačová posturografi e). Z výsledků hodnocení pacientů je zřejmý pozitivní efekt terapie na posturální stabilitu a koordinaci. Hru ve virtuálním prostředí považujeme za vhodný doplněk komplexního fyzioterapeutického přístupu u vybraných pacientů po cévní mozkové příhodě. Vzhledem k výsledkům naší pilotní studie jsou žádoucí další měření zabývající se touto problematikou., This pilot study aims to objectively verify the infl uence of positive emotions on motor learning through visual feedback in the form of games in a virtual environment in individuals aft er a stroke. In this pilot study, we evaluated three stroke patients. They completed a two-week intensive therapy by means of playing virtual games. Postural stability was assessed in every patient before and aft er the therapy, as well as gross motor skills of paretic upper limb by both clinical (Berg Balance Scale, Action Research Arm Test) and instrumental (Dynamic Computed Posturography) testing. The evaluation of patients showed signifi cant positive eff ect of game based therapy on postural stability and coordination. Therefore, playing games in a virtual environment might be considered a suitable addition to the complex of physiotherapeutic approach in patients aft er stroke. In accordance with our pilot measurements, further extension of this study might be useful., Barbora Kolářová, Radek Eliáš, Petra Bastlová, and Literatura 20
An eight-month-old male child was admitted with weakness and swelling in the feet. Paraparesis and bilateral lower extremity edema were present in the neurological examination. Thoracic MRI showed an intradural intramedullary mass 61 × 11 mm in size in the T5–T10 levels. Laminotomy between the T5–T10 vertebrae was performed. A mass with smooth borders was separated from most of the neural tissue. In the postoperative MRI, we observed a contrast enhancing area, considered a residual fragment, only 5 × 4 mm in size. Histopathological properties were compatible with the intermixed subtype of ganglioneuroblastoma. Only a limited number of thoracic cord Ganglioneuroblastoma reports have been previously published. Although very rare in children and young adults, ganglioneuroblastoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of thoracic cord tumors. It is difficult to obtain a preoperative diagnosis with clinical features and radiological investigations. Diagnosis depends on histopathological examinations. Curative treatment should be in the form of a complete resection of the tumor. In partially resected cases, adjuvant radiotherapy may become necessary, along with close follow-up., Bekir Akgun, Deniz Ates, Metin Kaplan, and Literatura 5
Motivation. Our previous study showed differences in the atherosclerosis phenotype between Lithuanian and Swedish men that could be influenced by complementary factors, namely oxidation processes and/or oxidative stress. The goal of this study was to evaluate the mainstream biological pathways inducing and maintaining the atherosclerotic process by analyzing genetic biomarkers particularly in inflammatory and metabolic pathways where the main focus is laid on the oxidation process. Methods. There were 32 families recruited for the study and clinical as well as biochemical analyses were performed. For genetic analysis 150 SNPs in 89 genes were selected in order to construct a microarray based on Arrayed Primer Extension (APEX) genotyping technology. Genotyping was carried out in 28 families and transmission disequilibrium test (TDT), siblingTDT (STDT), and combined analysis were performed. Results. Clinical and biochemical analysis revealed that probands with premature CAD were more likely to have diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia and were male with high body mass index. Genetic analysis showed six SNPs statistically significantly associated with the atherosclerosis phenotype in the candidate genes ITGA2, IL1B, ALOX5A, OR13G1, MMP9 and NFKB1. These genes belong to different biological pathways: trombocyte adhesion and vessel damage, inflammation response, cholesterol and lypoxygenase metabolic pathway and nutrition. Conclusions. Generalized clinical, biochemical, bioinformatical and candidate genes association results support our hypothesis and indicate that the oxidation process may be of key importance in the formation of atherosclerosis., Ingrida Pepalyte, Zita Aušrele Kučinskiene, Kristina Grigalioniene, Žaneta Petrulioniene, Vilma Dženkevičiute, Loreta Bagdonaite, Vaidutis Kučinskas, and Literatura
Od objavenia mimobunkovej fetálnej DNA v krvi matky uplynulo už 16 rokov. Avšak až v priebehu posledných 5 rokoch prebieha čoraz viac výskumov za účelom stanovenia jej presnej charakteristiky, koncentrácie a molekulárnej veľkosti, ktoré sa neskôr premietli do jednotlivých testov. Tie sú ale dostupné len v posledných 2 rokoch. Pri aktuálnom trende preferovania neinvazívnych metód prenatálnej diagnostiky a ich posúvania do obdobia prvého trimestra sa stanovenie mimobunkovej fetálnej DNA v krvi matky ukazuje ako veľmi perspektívnou metódou diagnostiky chromozómových aberácií u plodov. Jej širšie uplatnenie je limitované malým počtom štúdií na nerizikových skupinách pacientok a v nemalej miere aj ekonomickou náročnosťou vyšetrenia. Aj napriek tomu sa však táto metóda čoraz viac rozširuje zo Spojených Štátov Amerických do celého sveta, čo znižuje náklady na ňu, a stáva sa dostupnejšou pre čoraz väčší počet pacientok. Ukazuje sa, že táto metóda by v rámci podrobnejšieho vyšetrovania u rizikových pacientok mohla perspektívne minimalizovať riziko fetálnych strát, ktoré sú závažnou komplikáciou invazívnych metód prenatálnej diagnostiky., It has been 16 years since there has been a discovery of cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) in mother‘s blood. However in the last 5 years there has been more researching done in the purpose of its specific diagnosis, concentration and molecular size, which have later on reflected into particular tests. These have been available only in the past 2 years. Within the actual trend in preference of non-invasive methods of prenatal diagnosis and its shifting into first trimester the examination of mother’s blood has been showing as a very perspective method for early cell-free fetal DNA discovering of chromosome aberration diagnosis of fetus. Its wider enforcement is unfortunatelly limited by a small amount of studies within non-risk pregnancy groups of patients as well as its higher financial cost. Despite of this information this method is extending further more from United States of America into whole world which lowers its costs and its becoming more accesible for a wider amount of patients. Within detailed researching in a group of risk pregnancy patients this method could perspectively minimize a risk of fetus loss which is main complication of invasive methods of prenatal diagnosis., Rastislav Sysák, Peter Štencl, Barbora Izrael Vlková, Katarína Greksová, Viera Oroszová, Marcel Hrebenár, and Literatura
Background: Despite the fact that the genetic basis of schizophrenia has been intensively studied for more than two decades, our contemporary knowledge in this field is rather fractional, and a substantial part of it is still missing. The aim of this review article is to sum up the data coming from genome‑wide association genetic studies in schizophrenia, and indicate prospective directions of further scientific endeavour. Methods: We searched the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Catalog of genome‑wide association studies for schizophrenia to identify all papers related to this topic. In consequence, we looked up the possible relevancy of these findings for etiology and pathogenesis of schizophrenia using the computer gene and PubMed databases. Results: Eighteen genome‑wide association studies in schizophrenia have been published till now, referring to fifty‑seven genes supposedly involved into schizophrenia’s etiopathogenesis. Most of these genes are related to neurodevelopment, neuroendocrinology, and immunology. Conclusions: It is reasonable to predict that complex studies of sufficiently large samples, involving detection of copy number variants and assessment of endophenotypes, will produce definitive discoveries of genetic risk factors for schizophrenia in the future., Ladislav Hosák, Petr Šilhan, Jiřina Hosáková, and Literatura 48
Fyziologická gravidita je sprevádzaná zmenami v lokálnej a systémovej koagulácii a fibrinolýze. Hemostáza zasahuje do procesu implantácie blastocysty a placentácie. Udržiava optimálne prekrvenie placenty, zabezpečuje rýchle a adekvátne zrážanie počas pôrodu. Mnohé koagulačné proteíny sú exprimované na začiatku embryonálneho vývoja a hrajú úlohu mimo koaguláciu v proliferácii a diferenciácii buniek. Mechanizmus regulácie v placente nie je dostatočne chápaný. Poruchy hemostázy sa podieľajú na peripartálnom krvácaní, gestačnom tromboembolizme a považujú sa za rizikový faktor neúspešnej reprodukcie a tehotenských komplikácií., Physiological pregnancy is accompanied by changes in local and systemic coagulation and fibrinolysis. Haemostasis interferes with the implantation of the blastocyst and placentation. Maintain optimal blood flow placenta, ensures prompt and adequate clotting during the labour. Many coagulation proteins are expressed early in embryonic development and play roles outside of coagulation in cells proliferation and differentiation. Mechanism regulating haemostasis within the placenta remain poorly understood. Disorders of haemostasis are involved in peripatum hemorrhage, gestational thromboembolism and are considered a risk factor for unsuccessful reproduction and pregnancy complications., Mária Hulíková, and Literatura
Infantilní hemangiomy jsou nejčastějšími benigními vaskulárními nádory novorozeneckého a kojeneckého věku. Jedná se o nádory s velmi dobrou prognózou. Většina infantilních hemangiomů spontánně zcela regreduje v prvních deseti letech života. Jen deset procent infantilních hemangiomů vyžaduje nějakou terapii. V současné době je preferováno použití b-blokátoru propranololu. Ostatní typy benigních cévních nádorů je zapotřebí diferenciálně diagnosticky odlišit pro zahájení vhodné terapie a určení prognózy. Předložený článek shrnuje základní poznatky o hemangiomech u novorozenců. V závěru článku je zmíněna krátká kazuistika, kdy byla léčba rozsáhlého hemangiomu zahajována po konzultacích na našem pracovišti za kontroly kardiology., Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign vascular tumors of neonatal and infancy. These are tumors with a good prognosis. Most infantile hemangiomas spontaneously regress completely in the first decade of life. Only ten percent of infantile hemangiomas require some therapy. Currently it is preferred to use b-blocker propranolol. Other types of benign vascular tumors are needed to distinguish the differential diagnosis for initiation of appropriate therapy and prognosis. The present article summarizes the main findings of hemangiomas in infants. In conclusion, the article mentions a short case study, in which treatment was initiated extensive hemangioma after consultations at our clinic for checks cardiologists., Martin Pánek, and Literatura
The results of morphological ivestigation of prostate tissue after vaporization prostatectomy by Laser Dornier Medilas D UroBeam and transurethral prostate resection in patients with benigh prostatic hyperplasia is shown. We found that the successive use laser Dornier Medilas D Urobeam at power 175-250 W and transurethral resectionof prostate provides diminishing of area of coagulative necrosis which prevents formation of massive scab. At the same time the photoselective to haemoglobin as a result of vaporization draws coagulative necrosis of content of vessels in areas with unchanged stroma and prevents bleeding., Michail Diachuk, Sergey Pasechnikov, Olena Kuryk, Andriy Zhuravchak, and Literatura