Neringa Guobytė, Andrius Jurėnas, Tadas Raudonis, Rita Buivydaitė, Jūratė Grigaitienė Abstract Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are the infections which can be caught during all types of sexual intercourse. Althought, some of the infections can be transmitted without sexual contact: by sharing infected syringes and needles, through the infected blood and its products, during pregnancy and…
Jesus-Manuel Barragan-Ferrer, Diana Barragan-Ferrer, Rene Lopez-Flores, Guillermo Cortes-Robles, Ingrida Viliušienė, Jolita Kirvaitienė Abstract In this article, a knowledge management framework is proposed as a strategy to improve the new product development (NPD) process through the integration and application of scientific knowledge and experience of biomedicine. The framework provides efficient management of the knowledge developed through…
Rima Dambauskienė, Judita Daratienė, Loreta Gavelienė Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) often leads to disability, severe stress and long-term adaptation process, that affect psychological wellbeing. The objective of this study was to assess emotional status and possible demands in mental health services of SCI patients after primary rehabilitation. The study was done in Palanga Rehabilitation…
Eleonora Norkuvienė, Mykolas Petraitis, Indrė Apanavičienė, Dalia Virvičiūtė, Asta Baranauskaitė Abstract For the first time, the new ACR/EULAR gout classification criteria incorporate ultrasound (US) evidence of double contour sign (DC), an articular cartilage abnormality related to the deposition of crystals on the surface of the hyaline cartilage, as a sign specific to gout. US recently…
Donata Petronytė, Giedrė Trakinienė Abstract Objectives. Key motivating factors for getting an orthodontic consultation of orthodontic patients up to 18 years old together with their parents, as well as fears, relating to orthodontic treatment, were evaluated during the research study. A subjective evaluation of aesthetic component was performed by parents, children and the orthodontist. Material…
Algimantas Čebatorius, Aleksej Lebedev, Justinas Stučinskas, Simonas Laukaitis, Donatas Senkanec Abstract Total knee arthroplasty procedure is one of the most commonly performed orthopeadic procedures in Lithuania. A number of factors have a certain influence on treatment results. The aim of this study was to assess patient‘s sex, age, and operating approach affect on revision surgery…
Algimantas Čebatorius, Aleksej Lebedev, Justinas Stučinskas, Donatas Senkanec, Andrius Stasiulis Abstract Every year about 4000 hip replacement surgeries are performed in Lithuania. It is a main method for the osteoarthritis treatment. In 2011 a Lithuanian register of arthroplasty was started aiming to analyse the results of the hip and knee replacement surgery as well as…
Rūta Kinderytė, Martynas Špečkauskas, Janina Kučinskienė Abstract Knowledge of proper administration of the anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs therapy in oculoplastic surgeries is essential in order to avoid haemorrhagic complications during the surgeries and early postoperative period. Majority of the patients, to whom antiglaucoma, cataract or other eye surgeries are performed, are of elderly age and…
Liuda Brogienė, Agnė Klimaitė, Arnas Lukošiūnas, Martynas Paliokas, Andrius Macas Abstract Background and Goal of study. Pain after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is underestimated problem, which has a lack of attention. In this study we report the prevalence, pain intensity and predisposing factors of acute and chronic pain after PCI procedure. Material and methods. The…
Žilvinas Dambrauskas, Lina Pankratjevaitė, Vaidotas Bogusevičius, Antanas Mickevičius Abstract Background and objective. Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common general surgery procedures. Laparoscopic repair is technically more demanding, though it has been shown to be superior in terms of pain and discomfort, however, there is no apparent difference in recurrence between laparoscopic and…
Lilija Rusakevič, Renata Šturienė, Jonas Kairys, Miglė Lamanauskaitė Abstract The objective of the thesis is to assess the knowledge about cardiovascular disease prevention program in men aged 40 – 55 and women aged 50 – 65 years old. 29 closed – question questionnaire was prepared to carry out the study. The survey carried out from…
Žymantas Žandaras, Rimantas Stukas Abstract The aim of the study to compare eating habits of pupils of primary schools in two schools in Vilnius city in a time period between 2010 and 2014.. Material and methods: In 2010 in two primary schools in Vilnius city 460 parents of pupils’ forms 1-4 were questioned in a…
