Robertas Adomaitis Abstract Summary Objective of the study – to examine participation of Lithuanian men in early prostate cancer diagnosis program with regard to their age, as age is known to be an important indicator predicting the likelihood of men to suffer from prostate cancer and the opportunity to benefit from the early detection and…
Erikas Mačiūnas Abstract SummaryOdours as such may possess pleasant and unpleasant properties. Unpleasant and annoying odours belong to one the most complex issues of air pollution, public health and quality of life. Odor control within living environment along with development and validation of odor regulatory documentation is considered as currently emerging approach lacking attention from…
Žilvinas Stepanavičius Abstract Summary Alzheimer‘s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia. As the population ages, more resources are need for the care of patients with Alzheimer‘s disease. Alzheimer‘s disease is usually diagnosed in its late stages. The advantages of an early diagnosis of Alzheimer‘s disease are the following: without diagnosis the patient‘s behaviour…
Andrius Macas Abstract Summary Tissue hypoxia emerges as a result of inadequate tissue oxygenation due to disbalance between oxygen delivery and oxygen consumption, and is one of the key factors in development of organ dysfunction. Hemodynamic parameters, conventionally used to assess tissue and organ perfusion, may show normal values in early tissue hypoxia and cannot…
Jūratė Rimkuvienė Abstract Summary Dental practitioners are exposed occupationally to infectious materials. The aim of the study was to obtain comprehensive information about attitudes and practices of Lithuanian general dental practitioners (GDPs) regarding infection control and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Material and methods: A confidential, self administered questionnaire was send to all 2235…
Viktorija Piščalkienė Abstract Summary The aim of this research was to reveal the tendencies of labour exchange of nurses using triangulation strategy of the research. The dynamism and opportunities of job for the nurses in 2011 are introduced in this article according the data of Lithuanian labour exchange. It is possible to draw a conclusion…
Erikas Mačiūnas Abstract Summary Entire article covers process of the Public Health risk management development in Lithuania in 1994. The year of 1994 – is actually a milestone when Ministry of Health of Lithuania had changed categories of hygiene service, hygiene control, hygiene surveillance, hygiene expertise, sanitary control, etc., for the concept of public health…
Vaida Valuntaitė Abstract Summary The paper deals with the analysis of indices of human mortality causes in the EU member states. The analytical approximating functions, their parameters and the corresponding Pearson’s correlation coefficients varying between 0,907 and 0,998 (mean r = 0,976±0,042) have been found. An evolutionary 4th-order ordinary differential equation has been obtained, the proposed class…
Algirdas Juozulynas Abstract Summary The international CHANGE project model was based on the intervention ideas of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP). The main idea of this program and our project (which was implemented in five different European countries Lithuania, Italy, Spain, Austria and Poland) was to provide elderly more knowledge, new skills and keep them…
