Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias in Lithuania: the Incidence and Trends

Aldona Gružienė, Gintautas Vaitiekaitis, Aleksandras Vitkus, Raimundas Lekas, Tomas Kazakevičius, Algimantas Kirkutis, Algis Noreika, Darijus Skaudickas, Donatas Vasiliauskas, Greta Pečiulytė Abstract Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is minimally invasivetreatment based on a thermal tissue destruction.Having reviewed the application of RFA method ina global context, we can state that it is widely usedmodern procedure in many economically developedcountries.…

Clinical Study of Adaptive Prostate Brachytherapy with I-125 Implants Based on Radiological Findings. Results on Early and Late Toxicity and Ongoing Challenges

Andrius Ivanauskas, Eduardas Aleknavičius, Ernestas Janulionis, Arvydas Burneckis, Simona Letautienė, Albertas Ulys, Mantas Trakymas Abstract Introduction. It’s about three decades when prostatebrachytherapy with radioactive implants has beenperformed in cancer treatment practice. The transrectalultrasound guidance let this method to developand to become more and more usable. AccordingESTRO/EAU/EORTC recommendations – dose tothe target (prostate) must be 145…

New Not Invasive Method of Colorectal Cancer Diagnostic

Bernardas Rimkus, Dileta Rutkauskaitė, Saulius Mikalauskas, Algirdas Edvardas Tamošiūnas, Kęstutis Strupas Abstract This year Israelian scientists presented the new diagnostic test- Check Cap (Mount Carmel, Israel) – in Digestive Disease Week2014 in Chicago. Check Cap test combines capsule endoscopy andvirtual colonoscopy. It generates high definition three dimensionpictures, utilizes a novel ultra-low dose (0.03 mSv) low…

Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases and Benefit of Vaccination

Inesa Arštikytė, Giedrė Kaplerytė, Irena Butrimienė Abstract There are twenty eight infections, which might be prevented byvaccination [1]. Lithuania’s National vaccination program startedin 1992, and the calendar for children prophylactic vaccinationwas approved in 2007. At this moment, the important question isabout vaccination in adults [2]. The usefulness of vaccinationsin adult patients at increased risk are…

Investigation of Lipophilic Phase Influence on the Stability of Emulsions Made Using Polymeric Emulsifiers of Poly Acrylic Acid

Edita Babonienė, Laimutė Jonaitienė, Rimantas Pečiūra Abstract In order to develop new methodologies that enable theproduction of physiologically more efficient multiple emulsionsystems, first we have set the aim to evaluate the variation in thecapacity of poly acrylic acid polymeric emulsifiers when usingthem in the production of emulsions including different lipophilicphase agents– non-drying, semi-drying and mineral…

Quality of Life in Patients with Liver Transplants

Arida Buivydienė, Viktorija Basytė, Andrej Kolosov, Jonas Valantinas Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate viral hepatitis C andliver disease complications before liver transplantation influenceon quality of life after liver transplantation and assess quality oflife after liver transplantation compared with the general population.The survey was conducted in 2013-2014 at Vilnius UniversityHospital “Santariškių klinikos”.…

Evaluation of Accessibility to Primary Health Care Services Among Šeškinės Outpatient Clinic – According to Education Level and to the Age of Patient

Jonas Kairys, Rimantas Stukas, Algirdas Juozulynas, Renata Šturienė, Miglė Lamanauskaitė Abstract The study was conducted during the 2014.05 – 2014.06 period.It was questioned respondents 18 years of age. Initially, 450questionnaires were distributed to the registries of the 442 questionnairesreturned (98.2 percent reversibility.). The questionnairewas administered to every tenth referring a patient for the firsttime. More…

Adapted Physical Activity Program of Disabled Athletes of Physical Education Features

Laimutė Samsonienė, Lukas Šverčiauskas Abstract Research has shown that physical activity regardless ofdisabled, enhances a person‘s physical characteristics, increaseindependence and improve quality of life. The aim – to evaluate theapplication of physical activities (TFVP) on the sciatic volleyballathletes physical properties development. Analyzes were carriedout in 2014 February – April. Participated in Vilnius Phoenix„sheltered seating 8…

Coherence of the Body Mass Index and Physical Activity in the Classroom Among Physical Education Teacher‘S in the City and in Region

Audronė Astrauskienė, Jovita Vilkienė, Ieva Cesevičiūtė, Irina Klizienė Abstract The Aim of the Research – to establish physical activitydetermination of the physical education teachers, their’s age andbody mass index.Materials and Methods of this Research. The Researchwas conducted during January of year 2013 in the schools andgymansiums of Kaišiadorys Town. The Research was executed.The Participants of…

Eating Habits of Different Gender Adolescents Comparison in Utena Region

Žydra Kuprėnaitė, Jolita Lubienė, Ramunė Ubeikienė Abstract Recently a prevalence of the eating disorders – anorexia, bulimiaand binge eating can be observed. Manifestation of these disordersin adolescence worries a lot. It is important to compare eating habitsof the different teen gender, in order to discern possible trendsand predict potential problems of preventive measures, becauseinadequate eating…

The Expecience and Psichological Weel-Beeing of Adolescens After Parental Emigration

Regina Motienė, Jurgita Daukšienė, Žaneta Šerkšnienė Abstract Background: The Increased Lithuanian emigration had a significantimpact on the demographic,economic and social processes.Families and children are largely influenced by the emigration factor.Seeking economic benefits, emigrants often ignore social effectsof emigration on their family.It is often the case that parents,whoare about to emigrate either singly or together, leave…