Inga Mikutavičiene, Rasa Šulskienė Abstract Methadone maintenance is effective in reducing injection drug use, needle sharing, and the overall mortality associated with opioide abuse. Scientific literature describes that efficiency of methadone maintenance program depends not only on methadone dose, but also on ancillary services which helps to achieve the positive patients life quality changes. The…
Rimantas Stukas, Genė Šurkienė, Samanta Grubytė, Valerij Dobrovolskij Abstract Sources of information about nutrition are very important because our nutrition has a great impact on our health. Popular mass media has a great influence on people of young age group as well as their nutrition. It is important to evaluate the information about nutrition, presented…
Laura Rutkauskienė, Viktorija Pisčalkienė, Brigita Zachovajevienė, Milda Gintilienė, Aušra Kavaliauskienė Abstract This article presents the data on balance assessment among the subjects aged 60 years and more. Balance assessment was conducted using assessment platform „Sigma Balance Pad“. Quantitative indicators were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA, and correlation analysis. The sample comprised 70 subjects aged…
Žaneta Maželienė, Albina Vaičiulevičienė, Žaneta Mickienė, Jolita Kirvaitienė Abstract Evaluated prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus among students of Kauno kolegija/University of Applied Sciences in 2003-2012 years and susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to antimicrobial agents. Investigated 426 students during 2003-2006 and 2011-2012 years. Were detected 426 S. aureus strains. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) identification and antibiotic susceptibility…
Viktorija Piscalkiene, Egle Stasiunaitiene Abstract Student involvement in scientific applied research is regulated by international and national normative documents. Teachers participating in scientific research develop their competence as researchers, and employ the results of their research for the development of study process and professional practice. In the context of modern studies a significant role should…
Viktorija Piscalkienė, Ausra Kavaliauskiene, Brigita Zachovajeviene, Milda Gintiliene, Laura Rutkauskiene Abstract Proper balance and mobility are essential conditions for successful daily activities and hobbies. The most important aspect of mobility is the ability to walk safely without falling. However, falls are frequent among older adults and may lead to severe health disorders and loss of…
Vaida Batulevičienė, Jolita Kirvaitienė, Irena Leščinskienė, Žaneta Mickienė, Albina Vaičiulevičienė Abstract The prevalence of anemia varies in different countries and becomes a relevant public health problem. Students belong to the group of increased risk of health problems because of their life rhythm changes, high mental work and continual studies-related stress during first years of high…
Dalia Verbylė Abstract The article presents the scientific research: cognitive level of values of those who are studing the social work. According to the theoretical and empirical resarch there few indicators of conseptional level of values such as: the attitude to the values, their meanings, the knowing the essence of values and the factors of…
Pranas Šerpytis, Romualdas Gurevičius, Rita Gaidelytė, Aistė Žebrauskaitė, Vida Žvironaitė, Egidijus Berūkštis, Dmitrijus Kačiurinas Abstract The Aim of the Research: This study aims to analyse the cases of myocardial infarction and hospital mortality from it in Lithuania during the period 2001-2011. Methodology: We used data of Lithuania Institute of Hygiene data base SVEIDRA. Were collected…
Daiva Mockevičienė, Tatjana Bakanovienė, Agnė Savenkovienė, Jūra Vladas Vaitkevičius, Lina Miliūnienė Abstract Scientific research show that contemporary society consists of an increasing number of persons complaining about back pains. According to recent data, even 80 per cent of persons have experienced severe back pains at least once throughout their lives. Therefore, research works allowing indication…
Šarūnas Klizas, Rasa Šulnienė Abstract In the context of social changes and ongoing education reforms, teachers’ work found itself in the midst of continuous turnover. All those processes strongly affect and influence teachers’ professional activities, their quality and work efficiency, as well as their experienced stress. The aim of the research was to analyze stress…
