World Sepsis Day 2016: The News In Diagnostics Of Sepsis And Septic Shock By The Third International Consensus Definitions For Sepsis And Septic Shock (Sepsis-3)

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Dalia Adukauskienė, Jovita Stankūnaitė, Sandra Navickaitė Abstract The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis – 3) newly reviewed the aspects of sepsis as a polymorphous and clinically specific syndrome caused by infection and presented new diagnostic criteria for sepsis and septic shock. According to these criteria changes in definitions were also…

New Oral Anticoagulant – Dabigatran – Safety And Efficiency In Patients Receiving Electrical Cardioversion

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Pranas Šerpytis, Rasa Palšauskaitė, Giedrius Navickas, Tomas Tamošiūnas, Rokas Šerpytis, Viktoras Skromovas, Dimitrijus Kačiūrinas, Eglė Butkutė Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia. One of the AF medical treatment option is electrical cardiovertion. This procedure may cause ischaemic thromboembolic complications, therefore patients have to use anticoagulants. The main aim of our study was…

Experimental Studies Of The Antioxidant Activity And Phenolic Content Of Stinging Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Leaf Extracts

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Aušra Adomėnienė, Kristina Gaivelytė, Romualda Gaurylienė Abstract The body’s exposure to oxidative stress is associated with severe health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune nervous system disorders, and immune suppression. The use of botanical preparations is one of the measures of oxidative stress reduction. The botanical material of the stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.) –…

The Qualitative Evaluation Of Herbal Teas By Phenolic Compounds And Antiradical Activity

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Diana Barragan Ferrer, Jesus Manuel Barragan Ferrer, Inga Aukštikalnė, Ingrida Viliušienė Abstract The interest in natural antioxidants as an alternative for inhibiting the oxidation processes that cause various human diseases has led to an increase in the analysis of natural antioxidant sources, particularly in herbal teas. The herbal tea is a valuable source of phenolic…

Assistance For Dentists In Lithuania

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Vilija Berlin, Alina Pūrienė, Greta Dulkė Abstract The study objectives were to investigate the preference of Lithuanian dentists to work with or without an assistant and to identify the most significant predictors for the preference. As well, we aimed to explore the education of practicing dental assistants in Lithuania. The information was collected by a…

Medical Staff Knowledge About Infection Control In Healthcare Institutions

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Jonas Kairys, Renata Šturienė, Miglė Lamanauskaitė, Valerij Dobrovolskij Abstract The aim of study – to evaluate medical staff knowledge about infection control, to clarify scope of vaccination against hepatitis B and to establish prevalence of sharps injury among medical staff in public institution Šeškinės Clinic. It was carried out medical staff questionnaire survey. The Questionnaire…

The Experiences Of Lithuanian Obstetrician Gynaecologists In Assessment Of Pregnant Patients‘ Health Status Related To Their Working Conditions

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Aušra Tartilaitė-Paulauskienė, Ramunė Miežanskienė Abstract The international research of scientists confirms, that proper identification of hazardous labour conditions during the visit to the obstetrician gynaecologist is exceptionally important to a pregnant woman the same as the foetus. The aim of the research. The research is aimed at revealing the experiences of Lithuanian obstetrician gynaecologists in…

Long-Term Effects Of Dolphin Assisted Therapy: Parent Survey Results

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Mindaugas Rugevičius, Jonas Sąlyga, Brigita Kreivinienė, Lina Birutė Bortkevičiūtė Abstract The focus of this article is based on measurement of longterm effects of Dolphin Assisted Therapy (DAT) for children with developmental disorders. The use of different DAT activities are spread worldwide. They are suggested as therapeutic programs in zoos, aquariums, theme parks, marine mammal parks,…

Prevalence Of Sexually Transmitted Infections In Vilnius From 2009 To 2015

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Kęstutis Štaras, Audronė Juodaitė-Račkauskienė, Daiva Čepuraitė Abstract The aim of the research is to find out the morbidity of sexually transmitted infections in Vilnius city among women aged 18 – 50. The article presents 2009 – 2015 public health measure’s, financed by the Vilnius city municipality public health support funds of the special programme “Prevention…

Changes In Mortality Trends Of Road Traffic Injuries In Lithuania Over 1971-2014

Volume 26, Number 6 (2016)

Birutė Strukčinskienė, Robert Bauer, Vaiva Strukčinskaitė, Sigutė Norkiene Abstract The goal of this study was to analyze the changes in mortality trends of road traffic injuries for the whole population in transitional Lithuania over 1971 to 2014. Special attention was paid to the potential effect of the activities at macro and micro-level, and the socio-economic…