Specificity of Researches of Accidents of Electric Effect on Human Body

Egidijus Radzevičius, Lionginas Radzevičius Abstract This article discusses legal and technical aspects of electric effect on human body. Electric effect on a living human being is analyzed by looking at the legal and electrotechnical aspects. Issues are examined on the basis of new scientific developments and international standards, taking into account safety requirements for electrotechnical…

A New Evaluation and Management Options of Noise Exposure Effect in Working Environment

Kazys Algirdas Kaminskas, Aleksandras Jagniatinskis Abstract Noise in industry is a big problem that affects occupational accidents and diseases. Noise analysis and a detailed assessment in the industry rather is complicated, expensive job that requires diligence and expertise. In this paper, experimental study was carry out to clarify the level of noise exposure evaluation from…

Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemiology, Monitoring, Treatment and Outcomes

Alina Vilkė, Paulius Kondrotas, Diana Bilskienė, Andrius Macas, Arimantas Tamašauskas, Rimantas Vilcinis Abstract The purpose of this article is to provide information for medical personnel with a comprehensive review of traumatic brain injury epidemiology, treatment and outcomes. At present, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern and a leading cause of disability…

The Evaluation of Peculiarities in Staff Organization in General Hospitals in Lithuania

Mindaugas Stankūnas, Donata Gelčienė, Mark Avery Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate peculiarities of staff organizational systems in general hospitals in Lithuania. A cross sectional survey was carried out in 2009. Questionnaires were sent to all general hospitals in Lithuania with requests to chief executive officers or other senior managers in charge…

Psychoemotional Stress of Seafarers and Measures for Prevention

Lolita Rapolienė, Jonas Sąlyga Abstract Stress as a psichophysiological phenomenon inextricably linked with human occupation and strongly influence its effectiveness, often by reducing performance. Investigations in Europe Union shows, that more than 50% of workers are affected by work- related stress. Experts estimated up to 70% of cases associated with emotional stress and it influences…

Trends in the Spread of Burns in Lithuania 2001-2010

Darius Kubilius, Rytis Rimdeika, Mindaugas Kazanavičius Abstract Background and objective. The article presents the main Lithuanian burns epidemiological data, assesses raw and standardized data trends. The burns data is compared with particular data of other casualties of external causes of the Lithuanian population and also compared with international data. Material and methods. The non-experimental descriptive…

Mind as Epigenetic Modifier in Mood Disorders

Danielius Serapinas, Anna Serapinienė, Andrius Narbekovas, Jonas Juškevičius Abstract Epigenetic modifications of DNA might be crucial for understanding the molecular basis of mood disorders. One reason for this is that epigenetic factors are sometimes plastic enough to react the external and internal environments. New scientific studies suggest, that these environmental factors can be not only…

Economical and Psychosocial Impact on Bullying in Schools of Kaunas Region

Viktorija Grigaliūnienė, Aušrinė Kontrimienė, Aušra Račkauskienė, Renata Stacevičienė, Viktoras Šaferis Abstract Bullying among young people is one of the biggest problems in nowadays life. Children who undergo bullying, harassment and social abuse at schools allways experience a lot of stress factors: fear, helplessness, sadness and problems of self–confidence. The objective of the study was to…

The Influence of Tobacco Smoke on Changes of Volumetric Activities of Indoor Radon Short-Lived Decay Products

Dainius Jasaitis, Aloyzas Girgždys Abstract The influence of tobacco smoke on changes of volumetric activities of radon and its short-lived decay products was investigated. An increase of radon short-lived decay products atoms attached to aerosol particles was obtained during in smokefilled compartments. In this case larger volumetric activity of the alpha particles was registered. Therefore…

Students’ Attitude to Ethics of Artificial Fertilization

Andrius Narbekovas, Birutė Obelenienė, Ramunė Jacobsen, Zita Liubarskienė, Dalia Bieliauskaitė Abstract In the article there are analyzed the students’ points of view concerning artificial fertilization ethics in the EU countries. There was completed a questionnaire for a comparative research. There were asked 767 students. (LUHS (Lithuanian University of Health and Sciences) and VMU (Vytautas Magnus…

Children Care in Lithuania’s Hospitals Emergency Departments: Patient Flows and Consumption Tendencies of Medical Services

Sigita Burokienė, Juozas Raistenskis, Marius Strička, Vytautas Usonis Abstract Over the past decade for Emergency Department (ED) service volumes increased significantly in many countries around the world. The main point of research was to evaluate the ED volumes of services for children in 2001 – 2010, according to the provided aid and patient‘s age in…

Relation Between Functional and Emotional Status for Persons with Sci During Rehabilitation

Sigita Kilkutė, Neringa Marčiulynaitė Abstract Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) typicallly leads to severe functional loss and disability. Stressful life events put people at higher risk for depression and anxiety. Functional independence level after the injury may be related to the level of depression and anxiety. Aim: to examine relation between functional and emotional status…