Lack of sleep not only dangerous to human health, but also for other

Scientists have shown that lack of sleep is bad for the execution of the work and is potentially dangerous. Experts have noted that. Even after sleep deprivation, people periods of normal functioning of the brain, where they may have completed the necessary work But those days are followed by periods of low attention and visual perception. The study was published in the journal Neuroscience. In the study, the researchers investigated the people who work the night shift, for example, the doctor on duty, as well as truck drivers who will be day and night driving need. According to Professor Michael Chee, are periods of normal functioning of the brain, a false perception of competence and security actions that can ultimately have very bad consequences. Scientists have found that the human brain, the work or enough sleep at night, process visual information, but can not always respond quickly and give signals to perform the desired action. According to the research team, occupation, forced to work at night, and for days, what damage. Not only human health, but also pose a threat to others at the time of execution of the work Scientists believe that you get the necessary dose of sleep for the professional execution of the work, otherwise it can lead to confusion.

5 myths about men's sexual longevity

This is the age when a certain social status and a major effort spent on the care achieved. This period with concealed anxiety expect not only the men, but many women whose husbands older in the 10 to 15 years. Spouse can maintain sexual activity at the same level? Misunderstanding one: a man over 40 years, the dream of a position of responsibility and does the work of the majority of his life can only have sexual longevity. Sexologists say just the opposite: the higher the social status of people, the more he is in sexual life. He does not think only of themselves (which obviously supports sexuality), but in general, lead a healthy lifestyle. Error two: for sexual stimulation mature men should frequently change partners. Science has shown that new connections bring mature men in trouble. A man, a particular model of relations, the style of sexual communication used. Change your partner for the body of this man - a real stress. Novelty, exciting in his youth, is now a subconscious fear of failure with a new partner. Misunderstanding three: the duration of the sexual life of a man can be judged by the size of his genitals. Sexual constitution, which may, as long as a person is determined to maintain sexual activity does not depend on the size of the intimate organs. It is important, above all, the hormonal system. And no relationship between the work and the amount of hormones of the male genitalia is not.

The world's first pregnant man shared his feelings

34-year-old Thomas Beato, a T-shirt, peaceful with a beard is mowing the lawn of his home in Oregon. "For me and my neighbors wife -. Ordinary people want to have a child - it's not male or female, is a human desire," - he said. Despite the shock, curiosity, and even disgust, which has caused the world, the fact of pregnancy, says that a transsexual. Pregnancy takes exactly the same as that of all women "All the time I feel so fat and I are food like pulled soybeans and artichokes." - Says a black belt in karate. Thomas was born a woman. His name was Tracy Lagondino. At one time he even in a beauty contest in Hawaii. Ten years ago, he underwent a partial sex change: Remove the breast and injected hormones. But the female genital organs survived, Thomas, so he and his 45-year-old wife, Nancy, in which the uterus is removed, could have a baby. Thomas, fertilized with sperm anonymous donor, should a girl on 3 July by caesarean section.

Music and even breathing can normalize high blood pressure

Slowly, slowly help breathing and relaxing music for a half hour each day, can cope with the problem of high blood pressure, researchers say. Italian scientists conducted a study, which was attended by 28 people. Participants were to medicines, assigned to a slight increase in blood pressure (mild hypertension) to control. All patients were measured by special devices blood pressure for 24 hours. Then distributed to all wheels with classical, Celtic or Indian music. The discs had music in a measured and calm pace, according to Professor Pietro Modesty (Pietro A. Modesti), doctor of medicine and philosophy of the Italian University of Florence. Patients listened to music for 30 minutes every day, try to time to breathe slowly and exhale twice as long as inhalation. After 1 month, the participants again a 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. It turned out that this month blood pressure significantly improved. The control group included 20 other patients who did not hear the music and not to practice slow breathing. Blood pressure did not change in these patients. According to experts, the reason why this happens is still not exactly clear. It also remains unclear what effect stabilize more pressure: soothing music, or respiratory system. Modesty professor believes that the antihypertensive effect of the combination of these two treatment groups does factors.

Family violence against men - often the case

Abused almost three out of ten men are his partner was in the period of cohabitation, the scientists said. In fact, many men experience violence in the family, even though we rarely hear about it. Usually men do not talk about it, said Dr. Robert J. Reid of the University of Washington. The study included 420 men. Men asked how often they need to hear the risks to their health, and also suffer from violence. It is a really serious threat and violence, not emotionally little arguments, explained Reid. It was found that among the male respondents who are in the age group 18-54 years, 14.2% said it in the hands of the partners for a period of five years and 6.1% of reported cases of domestic violence were abused in the previous year. In total, 30.5% said the men under 55, and 26.5% of older men who experience domestic violence in certain periods of family life. Had almost half of men's violence were physically. According to researchers, this study is not to facilitate in any way to the problem of violence against women in the family, but the results of the experiment show that a victim of domestic violence may be a man. Scientists urge not to hide the problem, regardless of gender and access to specialists for help in case of need.

Sudden weight loss can be a sign of dementia

Fast and powerful weight loss may be an early sign of dementia (dementia), according to U.S. scientists. Scientists at the University of South Florida (USA), the cause of rapid weight loss significant changes in the brain, and does not interfere with digestion. Thus, scientists have an association with a low weight for the formation of neurological diseases. Doctors believe that dramatic weight loss can be a symptom of early forms of cognitive decline in brain function that leads a decade later, in any case, be the development of Alzheimer's disease. When identifying in the early stages of these important changes in the brain, it may be possible to prevent the execution and prevent disease. In this case, doctors are not cognitive dysfunction associated with food restriction or special diets.

Hormone therapy for menopause - for or against?

Women who have started the menopause, do not have the risk of hormone-replacement care, say researchers from the international group. Message that every woman should discuss their health status should not scare and risk factors in early postmenopausal women, say experts from the medical center in Tel Aviv. Hormone replacement therapy (VGT) was popular until 2002, until such time as a result of the study. Risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and other major diseases by the use of VGT This prompted millions of women taking VGT. But to study, an international team of experts, the menopause, which is involved in the manufacture of drugs, says VGT assumes no liability and the risk of breast cancer is minimal in comparison with other factors, such as smoking. The team of experts recommends that VGT time. However, Valerie Beral of Oxford University warns that although drugs may the occurrence of serious health problems affecting when taken continuously. Therefore, the researchers recommend at VGT for short periods.

Sexual dysfunction in men with diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases

Men with diabetes who have problems with erection are at risk of cardiovascular disease, the researchers said. The cause of sexual dysfunction and heart disease can be caused by damage to blood vessels, high blood sugar levels, according to scientists from the University of Hong Kong. According to experts, men with sexual dysfunction should always consult a doctor. Scientists conducted an experiment. Men with diabetes were recruited in 2306, a quarter of them had had problems with erectile dysfunction, but not one of the men there were no signs of heart disease at the time. But faced over the next 4 years, 123 men with the problem of cardiovascular disease: one had a heart attack, died from heart disease, while some of them have a variety of cardiovascular diseases. The study found that men with sexual dysfunction doubled risk of cardiovascular disease compared with diabetics who will have no problems with sexual function. According to scientists, this should serve as a signal for patients and physicians. Since the presence of sexual dysfunction in men can be a predictor of cardiovascular disease. If you encounter this problem, you must consult a doctor and discuss prevention, experts say.

Google opened a medical practice

He began work online service Google Health, designed to obtain medical records and histories of users. It enables you to online data such as medical history, information about medical conditions, allergies, medications, and shown to be stored in laboratory studies. First, Google Health will be useful hospital. In this case the doctor will log into the system in order to get complete information about the incoming patient. The service is useful for treatment in various hospitals and simultaneous observation of some doctors. All user data will be protected by a user name and password. Google Health supports the security standards of HIPAA medical data, adopted in 1996. To facilitate the work of the doctors with the Google Health system support for the export of data from the off-line applications. Development service Google Health Google search engine is more than two years. Testing Google Health was launched in February in 2008. Then the service has connected 10,000 patients Cleveland Clinic. They are a half months health information to your virtual card. Currently running a beta version of Google Health, which has no advertising. Google representatives emphasized that, although. In the future and plan to use the service as an advertising platform, but the ads appear minimal Google Health is not the first online medical service. Earlier projects Microsoft HealthVault and Revolution Health were launched, allowing users to store their medical records online.

Ability of immune cells to attack the tumor returned

British scientists have found a way to make up for lost cancer activity of macrophages recovered - immune cells, a function that the suppression of cancer is to EurekAlert! Normally, macrophages cancer cells by inflammatory proteins that destroy toxic to the tumor. With the development of cancer, macrophages, which penetrate into the tumor, lose the ability to produce these proteins and other proteins synthesized in fact, to promote tumor growth. British researchers found that persons responsible for such a change in the function of macrophages protein IKK-beta (kappaB kinase inhibitor of beta, IKK

Diabetics have a life expectancy affects the quality

According to scientists. For older people who may have diabetes type II, life expectancy depend not only on factors such as blood glucose, but also on the quality of life Scientists have the study, which was attended by more than 1,100 people with diabetes of the second type. It was found that over the next 6 years, the mortality of participants is, physical limitations that affect the quality of their lives, was more than the others. During the study, the interviews, which included questions on physical condition and daily activities (climbing stairs, shopping, etc.) were. They found that patients who took up the sum of the points below the average, the probability of dying in the next 6 years, twice that of patients whose total score was higher was. Good quality of life should be the goal of the treatment of disease, as it improves the outcome of many diseases, scientists say. According to Dr. Nana Klifstra (Dr. Nanne Kleefstra) of clinic Zwolle (Netherlands), the reason for this effect is still unclear. But the doctors to assess the prognosis of patients with diabetes of the second type, it is now necessary to pay attention not only to the standard "data", but the parameters characterizing the quality of human life.

Tooth loss increases the risk of cancer

Tooth loss narrow. With an increased risk of three types of cancers that are associated with the connected esophagus, throat and lungs, said Japanese doctors According to experts, the inflammatory processes of bacterial infections of the mouth, not only to the destruction of the tooth lead, but also contribute to the formation of cancerous tumors. Periodontal and dental disease are important for the development of cancer, according to oncologists. Experts conducted the study, which was attended by five thousand cancer patients and 10 thousand people without oncological diagnosis. Found that people with diseases of the teeth 136% higher risk for the occurrence of esophageal cancer by 68% -. Neck cancer and 54% - of lung cancer The researchers also noted that the accuracy of diagnosis of a dangerous increase in proportion to the number of teeth, lost of the patients. According to doctors, the mouth - the boundary between the external environment and the gastrointestinal tract. Oral hygiene potentially involve the gastro-intestinal flora and is therefore in the prevention of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract is important. In addition, as we reported earlier, the effects of pesticides increases the risk of cancer.

In Ukraine, opened the first center for HIV-infected children and adolescents

In Kiev, opened the first and still the only Ukrainian Center for HIV-infected children and adolescents, UNIAN reports. For the maintenance of the center city government spend 500 thousand UAH. annually. This device can help adults and children since birth, said Mayor L. Chernovetsky. He also said that the fourth Kiev Among cities-millionaires by the number of HIV-positive people and drug addicts. But the death rate from this zabolevniya autumn, as the capital of a high level of diagnosis and treatment of HIV, according to the chairman of the city. According to L. Chernovetskyi until 2008 on drug addiction, alcoholism and AIDS city will spend 9 million, -. Is 7.5 mln. more than in 2005. The mayor said that last year in the capital, two offices of trust city AIDS center opens. For a long time in Kiev, only two of the Cabinet confidence of the entire city.

Of pesticides increases the risk of cancer

Of pesticides can lead to changes in the DNA and the appearance of predisposition to cancer in people who lead exercise in agricultural activity, reports the BBC. Indian scientists in a study examined a group of farmers in a few months. The study takes into account not take factors such as age, alcohol consumption and smoking. The research experts have determined that the use of pesticides by farmers has led to changes in the DNA, so that the risk of cancer is greatly increased. In turn, argued members of the Association of Industry and Commerce that it can not cause any pesticides cancer. This is the warning signs of potential risks to human health in agriculture, experts say. This question remains open at present, but it is necessary to understand exactly and carry out further studies on the effects of pesticides on the body during frequent contact with members of the agricultural activity, scientists say.

Grape juice and apples prevents atherosclerosis

Grapes, apples and juice of this fruit can prevent atherosclerosis, say French scientists. Dr. Kelly Decorde and colleagues from the University of Montpellier (France) argue that the juices of fruits stronger protection against atherosclerosis as it is fresh fruit. This discovery was accepted for the first time since that fresh fruit provide the richest source of vitamins and the greatest health benefits. Scientists conducted an experiment in which a group of hamsters fed later grape, apple, grape and apple juice, high-calorie diet, which leads to the formation of fatty plaques in the arteries and heart attacks. A control group of hamsters eat a normal diet, without too much fat, and drinking water. Number of fruit was consumed by hamster equivalent of three apples or three grapes daily for a person. A hamster juice drank the equivalent of $ 4 for a man glasses. The study found that grapes and apples have the same phenol, while the juice of black grapes contain 2.5 times more phenols than apple juice. As a result, the group of animals that drank juice and ate fruit, cholesterol levels were lower. Black grape juice was the most powerful antioxidant. These results suggest that the food must contain the required number of phenols, as these antioxidants and protect the body against heart disease.

Stress during pregnancy increases the risk of allergies in children

Women in financial and other problems during pregnancy are at increased risk for a child with a predisposition to various allergies and asthma, according to U.S. scientists. Scientists believe that stress during pregnancy can have negative consequences for the child in the future. Stress contributes. To changes in the immune system of the child during pregnancy IgE changes, even at low load, the researchers reported. For this reason, much more likely that women who were in a state of stress during pregnancy give birth to babies with a predisposition to allergies. Scientists conducted a study on animals has shown that the stress state of the mother influenced the development of the immune system of the offspring. Experts from Harvard suggested that people develop the same trend. The researchers then measured the levels of immunoglobulin E in the blood taken from the umbilical cord at 387 newborns. It was found that the babies of mothers exposed to stress during pregnancy is high enough immunoglobulin E,. Although the mother minimal contact with the allergen This regularity is observed irrespective of the mother's race, social status, education, and the presence of harmful habits such as smoking.

Anesthesiologist headed the list of the highest paid professions in the U.S.

Nine medical specialties occupied a leading position in the ranking of the highest paid professions in the U.S. magazine Forbes. The majority - about 193 thousand dollars per year - earn anesthesiologist according to the magazine. Second and third place in the annual ranking of the highest paid professions occupied accordingly surgeons ($ 191,400) and orthodontists - specialists involved correction of the deformity ($ 185,300). Followed by obstetricians ($ 183,600), oral and maxillofacial surgeons ($ 178,400), prosthetic ($ 169,300), internists, family physicians, specialty etc., non-medical - manager manager and the pilot - each took tenth and eleventh Place in the ranking of the highest paid professions. Place 12 to 16 were held back by representatives of the healthcare industry. According to Forbes, the U.S. has about 31 thousand anesthesiologists. At the same time, the number of cheapest rabsily - 2.6 million people - a cook and waiter ($ 16,700), the two professions in one person. The country has about three million members 25 highest paid professions, and 15.6 million members of 25 highest paid professions. The average wage in the United States about $ 40,690 per year, according to the magazine.

Shyness can now be cured

Scientists have a special medicine to help to deal with these people with their shyness and developed more self-confidence. Oxytocin - a natural "hormone hug", which is released in the brain during sex. For a long time, doctors have used it to induce labor and stimulate the formation of milk in new mothers. Now scientists believe that this hormone can be used as a drug that helps to change some character traits. It can not be used to treat very shy people, but can also help with depression and children with autism. Scientists believe that oxytocin may be very useful in the early stages of autism. But it is very difficult to be allowed to get used this medication for children.

In the UK would no measles vaccination not the children to school

Preschool children must be vaccinated against measles and the evidence before the parents submit their file at the elementary school. The British government hopes to increase the number of children vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella. After work, parents must protect their children, including infectious diseases, and science provides all the necessary tools. But the problem is that if this plan is adopted, about 100 thousand children a year will not start in time, with the training. Under the program, children under two years, an annual flu shot, and beyond - the varicella and so-called "winter vomiting disease" (seasonal infection caused by noroviruses family caliciviruses). The British Medical Association, on the contrary, the plan morally questionable calls, and considers that the possible introduction of a program may well have the opposite effect. The analysis of the results of the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) identified the link between vaccines and autism, which also undermine confidence in vaccines. Their parents refused to vaccinate their children are likely to be punished. The same children who miss the reason for the school must attend additional classes before the start of school. In Ukraine, as we already reported, were brought in after measles vaccination of 18 children in a hospital.

Pregnancy makes women fast and energetic

Pregnancy makes women more rapidly and forcefully, even after ten years after the birth, according to U.S. scientists. Specialists from the University of Richmond, to explain this phenomenon is simple. In fact, during pregnancy and at birth the female body a significant amount of hormones that cause certain changes in the brain produces. For this reason, women who are mothers, have better vision, coordination and memory. Similar methods are characteristic of animals. According to experts, so nature has to be respected, that the mother was easier, take care of their offspring to take. Scientists have also made sure that these benefits do remain for a long time. You appreciate a woman can enjoy the "bonus" of pregnancy to 80 years. It is assumed that the operation to improve the ratio of hormonal changes after pregnancy and the level of brain activity, and improve the effectiveness of traditional hormone replacement therapy.

Were after measles vaccination of 18 children admitted to hospital

On a day in Kramatorsk (Donetsk region). Went to the hospital complaining of deteriorating health of 18 children who undergo a vaccine against measles and rubella vaccine (ZA 26-X), UNIAN reports. Vaccinating children held territorial medical associations. Currently in clinical settings in Donetsk and Kramatorsk under the supervision of doctors are 18 children. Causes of disease are well established. The situation is under control of the central administration of the MES in the Donetsk region. As UNIAN reported on 12 May at the high school student from Kramatorsk 3 hours after inoculation a fever, and he was hospitalized. At 3:00 on the 13th May guy died in the ICU. According to previous findings of the Commission of the Ministry of Health, which is investigating the case, the death of a student is not following vaccination associated with the quality of the vaccine.

Chemotherapy is ineffective in the treatment of 'asbestos' cancer

Chemotherapy, for the life of the "asbestos" ineffective to prolong cancer, scientists say. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos influence is usually not curable. But experts hope a little to slow the progression of the disease and improve quality of life for patients. The results are published in the current issue of the journal Lancet. Despite the legal regulation of the use of asbestos each year in the UK around 2000 deaths reported by mesothelioma. Between the influence of asbestos and the onset of the disease long enough, for this reason, scientists believe that the incidence of the disease for at least 10 years away. According to American scientists, is the moment of mesothelioma treatment to reduce the symptoms of the disease from, but requires a different combination of chemotherapy drugs in order to get positive results from this medication.

In Japan, the machine determine the age of smoking

The Japanese company has developed a machine that can be defined by the curves and folds of skin aging smoking, reports the BBC. These machines are used in stores to sellers could not sell tobacco products to minors teenagers. Of July in Japan by the court offenses in connection with the sale of cigarettes to minors will be prosecuted. Buyers who have in relation to the age of the machine do not reach adulthood, are required to produce documents proving their identity, are for age verification. Japanese experts hope that this will significantly reduce the number of young people smoking. There is a regular and active smoking. The results of the survey in 2004 showed that the rate of smoking among men declined by 14%, and by 4% in girls. Age of the respondents was 17-18 years.

The level of education affects life expectancy

A team of U.S. scientists from several universities and institutes in the United States examined the mortality data of its 3.5 million citizens between 1993 and 2001. It was found that the difference in life expectancy between the educated and uneducated people is growing every year. Dunno still sing: "In the world of books written thousands, perhaps a million, and perhaps trilony Read it and you're really old, decrepit old man, gray-haired .." How so? Researchers considered the annual mortality among different groups of men and women and found that significantly. The number of deaths in each age group among black (36%) and white (25%) of the men who reduced at least finished college And the main causes of death were previously HIV infection, cancer and heart disease, and now they are relegated to the background. Have mastered for those who (do or not able) the only grammar school, then their death rate is on the contrary increased (for various reasons). The largest annual "growth" (3.2%) were white women who did not graduate from high school. But even among white women who were in a position, the high school away, the death rate increased from 0.7% per year. "This study is the presence of socio-economic inequalities between the educated and uneducated people confirmed, over the years, the gap in mortality rates, but more and more increasing." - Said Dr. Otis Brawley (Otis Brawley), chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society).

Protects vitamin D prior to the progression of breast cancer

In patients with breast cancer and low levels of vitamin D in the body significantly increased risk of tumor progression, including death, compared with women whose vitamin D levels are normal, scientists say. Scientists have the study, which was attended by 512 women, whose average age was 50 years. The study lasted 12 years. It turned out that more than three quarters of women with breast cancer suffer from a lack of vitamin D. Researchers found that women die with vitamin D and breast cancer by 94% higher risk of tumor progression and 73% greater chance of the disease. According to Dr. Pamela Goodwin of the hospital in Toronto, although there is a clear correlation of vitamin and extent of the disease can, but vitamin D is simply a marker for a healthy lifestyle. The scientists pointed out that the production of vitamin D is in tan or with food is an important factor in maintaining strong bones, and thus prevents the development of osteoporosis.

Of the abdomen 9-year-old girl learned undeveloped parasitic twin

Hospital surgeons removed the Greek city of Larissa twin parasites from the body of a 9-year-old girl in medical treatment complain of abdominal pain. On examination the patient's abdominal tumor was found, similar to a malignant tumor, so doctors decided an emergency. As it turned out, the resected tumor was an underdeveloped embryo about six centimeters long. According to Head of the Pediatrics Department clinics Mark Andreas (Andreas Markou) parasitic twin facial skeleton and eyes had been formed, but it is completely absent from the brain. The so-called parasitic twins are a rare breed of Siamese twins. From the violation of the fission process egg In most cases, both fused embryos develop evenly, but sometimes the development of one of them is terminated. In this case, an under-developed embryo on the surface and inside the body normally developing fetus can be arranged.

Ginseng helps in the fight against schizophrenia

Canadian researchers on the basis of animal studies and laboratory tests have shown that Panax Ginseng the same area of the brain that drugs in the treatment of both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia affects target. Scientists have the effect of Panax ginseng in 42 patients, negative symptoms further investigated, despite continued drug therapy. Within 8 weeks of these patients 1 or 2 doses of ginseng or placebo were given. Then the patient is started on placebo, ginseng, and vice versa, before ginseng were switched placebo for an additional 8 weeks. During the study, all patients continued to receive antipsychotics. The study found that patients who received 200 mg of ginseng, are suffering from the negative effects of 50% fewer of those who took a placebo. Scientists believe that it is too early to advise people to take ginseng for schizophrenia. But ginseng can be a good addition to standard therapy. Researchers believe that alternative medicine in the science gets very little attention, and sometimes it's very promising.

Chocolate helps to prevent complications during pregnancy

Beneficial for pregnant women to eat chocolate, because it has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. This statement was made by scientists at Yale University in Connecticut in order to analyze the properties of more than two thousand mothers. Women are not harmful to treat themselves during pregnancy chocolate - This product helps prevent serious complications during childbirth. Chocolate, especially dark, rich element called zeobromin (theobromine), which stimulates the heart relaxes the muscles, dilates the blood vessels, reduces pain in the chest, strengthens the arteries and reduces blood pressure. It was found that women who consumed the first and third trimesters of five or more bars of chocolate per week, the highest concentration of zeobromina had in the body and a 69% lower risk of complications during and after childbirth. According to the doctors, zeobromin also improves blood circulation in the placenta. However, it should be noted that according to the doctors often chocolate in women during and after pregnancy (after the pregnancy when the baby is breastfed) can cause allergies in children.

Excessive consumption of alcohol leads to a disruption of the cardiovascular system

Excessive consumption of alcohol leads to increased blood pressure and thickening of the arteries in men, and an increase in heart size in women, researchers say. Scientists have identified a dose of alcohol, the use of which is harmful for the body - that's 21 servings of alcohol per week for men and 14 - women. According to Dr. Azra Mahmud of the hospital in Dublin, pursued a very harmful effect of alcohol on the human body. The dangerous consequences of the progressive to the woman's body, because the female body is not able to cope with large doses of alcohol. According to doctors, especially cardiovascular system, the fair sex, and increases the risk of heart attacks. According to scientists, the moderate consumption of alcohol has a beneficial effect on the heart, but their abuse leads to serious disturbances in the cardiovascular system, as well as structural changes of the heart. Experts advise of alcohol in large quantities, do not forget about your health.

By the strike of nurses in Sweden moved more than five thousand operations

In Sweden, about the fourth week continues the nurses strike demanding higher wages. Moved in this connection indefinitely at least 5,500 operations and 20,500 interviews, reports ITAR-TASS. To date, the strike involved more than seven thousand doctors. The members of the Medical Association of employers to increase the minimum wage to 22 thousand Swedish crowns (€ 2,300) a month salary increase from next year to SEK (180 Euro) 1700th If the parties could not agree to raise the number of strikers: union warns of possible expansion of the stock of 20 May Currently, the average salary of the Swedish nurses over 24 thousand Swedish kronor (2,534 euros) per month. Last nurses strike was carried out in 1995: Then, the campaign will last for seven weeks.

Even the most powerful drugs are not able to resist the flu virus alone

With only one drug is not able to resist the flu virus, according to British scientists. Scientists have carried out tests on the ability of the opposition bird flu that has spread to Southeast Asia. It was found that the virus develops resistance to even the most powerful drugs when used in isolation. The study found that not only the bird flu virus develops resistance to the drugs quickly, but the seasonal flu virus. Experts believe that it is necessary to look for new approaches to the treatment of influenza viruses. The researchers concluded that the efficacy of treatment is not enough exposure to a drug, and must act on the virus of several drugs. So as a result of the study showed that the virus can be a resistance to a drug, but it is prone to other. Therefore, experts tend to combination therapy of influenza.

Plastic products lead to obesity

Even in the womb, the child is exposed to chemicals used in the plastic contained in the food industry. U.S. researchers have found that these substances affect the predisposition to obesity in the future. Scientists conducted a study in mice. The results demonstrated that exposure to even very small amounts of the substance contained in the plastic, during fetal development leads to obesity in the future. According to Jerry Heindel, during development of the fetus in the womb is the most sensitive and external influences can help to change the baby tissue and the appearance of a predisposition to obesity. According to WHO, about 400 million people suffer from obesity. The problem of obesity is on a par with the problems of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Further studies are needed to find out what exactly widespread impact plastic and plastic windows in the houses on the human body, such as plastic products are used in people's daily lives, experts say.

Laughter can get pregnant

The Israeli hospital Assaf Rofe conducted curious study reported Ynet. Gynecologists found that laughter increases the chances of a healthy woman is pregnant after in vitro fertilization nearly doubled - from 20% to 38%, according www.sana-med.com.ua survey methodology was extremely easy. 200 women in treatment at the clinic for infertility, in two equal split large groups of 100 patients. For women, the first hundred fertilized egg immediately after the procedure replanting led hospital clowns who entertain and amuse. Patients in the control group refrained clowns. As a result, the first group of 38 women have become pregnant successfully, and in the second - only 20 The average age of patients in both groups was 34 years, there was not any significant difference between them on medical parameters. The only problem with this study is that it is carried out by his doctor Shevach Friedler, deputy director of the Department of In-vitro fertilization hospital Assaf Rofe itself to education is not only a doctor but also a certified medical product clown - he completed a special mime school in Paris. The doctor and the study was to believe in the healing of laughter and humor. However, the conviction of Dr. Friedler on a sound scientific basis: Previous studies have shown that humor and laughter are the positive people on the immune and cardiovascular system, and are able to relieve pain.

Scientists have the link between smoking and lung cancer, said

U.S. scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that found an important role in the development of malignant tumors in the lung under the influence of tobacco smoke. According to researchers, the most likely cause of malignant transformation of bronchial epithelial cells a disabling FANCD2 gene, responsible for the destruction of cancer cells and repair damaged DNA. The conditions in the development of the smoker reproduce lungs, bronchial epithelial cells, the researchers placed in a hollow tube, through which the smoke. As it turned out, decreased the effects of tobacco smoke condensate, the activity of the gene in the cells of FANCD2. Protein, which is encoded by this gene is a component of the protein complex for the maintenance of the structure of DNA and cell killing mutants. With a lack of FANCD2 into cells, the number of chromosomal mutations, and then dissolved in normal cells to programmed cell death - apoptosis. Under the influence of tobacco smoke, and increased the number of mutations in the cell lines of malignant lung tumors, but this does not lead to self-destruction of cells, and they continue to actively proliferate. According to the authors, smoking can have a similar effect on the synthesis of other proteins. For the maintenance of DNA However, the compelling evidence for the key role of FANCD2 in the development of lung cancer in smokers is protected by the fact that the cells with a high content of proteins completely from the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.

Sushi: calories, a lot of fun!

It replaces the attempt only exotic dish come to good sushi to understand nutrition. And restaurateurs look forward to note the steady increase in repeat customers. Experts in the field of dietetics consider sushi and rolls well-balanced, healthy diet as they are. A lot of nutrients, such as minerals and vitamins, which typically contain partially lost during cooking Strange but true - despite the fact that sushi is very nutritious, they are low in calories. On average, a piece of land (50 oz.) 62-90 calories. For comparison - in a piece of chocolate (10 oz.) - 78 calories, and it does not have a fifth of the vitamins and minerals that are in the land. The average life expectancy in Japan - 79 and 86 years for men and women. A sensible and healthy diet - life expectancy is influenced by many factors, of which. The traditional food from Japan - a rice and seafood. Sushi Diet - is a perfectly balanced diet. Sushi mental strength, improve digestion, increase sex drive (due to their content of aphrodisiacs), improve immunity. The famous sex symbol Robbie Williams at a sushi diet sees salvation of pounds, he was "disappointed" recently. "Golden Boy" is sure: Japanese cuisine will return it to its former elegance, energy and attraction. And justice confirmed by the example of his hopes singer Nikolai Baskov. Get rid of the star of the show business weight issues, sometimes sitting on a sushi diet.

Ovulation can be more than once a month

Canadian scientists have put into question the traditional view that a woman's ovulation occurs once per month. They argue that this phenomenon can be repeated more than once per month. Scientists have the study, which was attended by 63 women with normal menstrual cycle. The study lasted for 6 weeks. All women took daily vaginal ultrasound. By measurement of the follicles. In a study of 50 women ovulate once, twice occurred in 6, and 7, there was absolutely none. According to the scientist Roger Pearson, until now it was assumed that during the menstrual cycle, there is only a wave of growth, which moved to a ovulation, but a detailed analysis yet. In fact, of all the women surveyed had two waves, and 30% - three said Pearson. According to experts, should their findings are of particular interest trailer natural methods of contraception because ovulate more than once a month could be the cause of their low efficiency. Therefore, women should really in need of a reliable long-term protection, consider a more efficient means.

Russia tightened anti-abortion

In Russia, more and more energy is spent on the fight against abortion, because abortion rate in the country is very high. The state plans activities such as discussions with experts, women and their signing of papers to question them informed of the consequences of abortion. Currently in Russia there is a list of social indications for abortion, except incest and rape, and reduced the list of medical evidence on abortion clear. Proposed ban on abortions in private clinics. Do not stay away from a serious issue and the State Duma, the delegates adopted a draft law banning advertising of abortion in any form. According to experts, should focus on the fight against polio modern Russian society, because most people do not see, is not nothing wrong with abortion and infanticide considering it, it is in the core. Experts also believe that these problems in a situation that has been developed, has the power of the State, should direct its action to support young families, and solve measures connected with the values of motherhood promotion.

Energy drinks are serious harm to the health

Energy drinks mixed with alcohol can be very dangerous for your health. They can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, and kidney failure, said experts from the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany. Already several fatalities. A man died for the arrival of an ambulance after a cocktail of alcohol and energy drinks. Another 18-year old in preparation to focus on the test for the license for a couple of days drank much energy drink cans. Thereafter had occurred due to swelling of the brain and lungs collapse. According to German journalists have poison control centers in Germany information about adverse indirect effects of these drinks. However, it must be said that so far discovered what may be called an assault, and it's really energy drinks are the cause of death. Experts advise not to mix energy drinks with alcohol, and to stop their use for children and pregnant women.

The problem of failed IVF cases solved

Scientists have genetic analysis techniques to identify embryos for in vitro fertilization, which result in a successful pregnancy reported the BBC. According to Australian researchers, this approach could be made to enter into the womb of a woman more than one embryo to increase the probability of success of the procedure to be freed. If you select only the viable embryos, we can reduce the number of repeated attempts to get pregnant, experts say. The study was published in the current issue of the journal Human Reproduction. After in vitro fertilization, embryo in the woman's uterus can be embedded for about five days to reach the blastocyst stage. However, it is difficult to determine which embryos are healthy and which ones die. Results of the latest work of scientists from the University of Monash, can solve this problem. Researchers pointed out not only what the blastocyst developed normally after entering, but also identified the genetic material, which gave them the opportunity. In theory this would allow embryos IVF clinics, select the likely survive before. In the womb Scientists are working to reduce the number of failed pregnancies. If it is, it is possible to determine the viability of the embryo, prior to entering into the uterus, is the problem of failed pregnancies remain in the past, experts say.

Exercise may protect against breast cancer

Active lifestyle and exercise help reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to U.S. scientists. Experts conducted the study, which was attended by about 65 million women aged 24 to 42 years. They completed detailed questionnaires about their physical activity in relation to the age of 12. For six years after study entry in 550 women were diagnosed with breast cancer before menopause. Period prior to the menopause is the most dangerous in terms of the risk of breast cancer. The study found that the exercise 12 to 22 years, age had the most positive impact on reducing the risk of breast cancer. According to researchers, women who. Physical activity in adolescence and adulthood, a 23% lower risk of breast cancer than those who should lead a sedentary lifestyle Experts advise women to train all ages. In their view, it is in any case be protective against breast cancer.

Gene therapy can help children with incurable neurological diseases

Scientists conducted an experimental gene therapy that has helped eight children with incurable neurological diseases (infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis), but may have also caused the death of a child, according to the BBC. Scientists believe that this treatment is safe and can be tried out on a large number of children. The treatment consists in the fact that the virus carrying the corrective gene injected directly into the brain and slows the development of the disease in 8 of 10 children, said researchers from the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Children with LINCL first signs of the disease in about 4 years. Children lose coordination, vision and speech and usually die from what is not breathing on her own at the age of 10-12 years. A study of a child experienced seizures during the week after treatment and died and another child died of unknown causes two years after treatment. Eight children, the disease is no longer a normal speed and slow progress in development. Scientists think this is a very good result and can help to save the lives of sick children.

Stavropol residents died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever

In the Stavropol region recorded this year's first case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever with fatal REGNUM reported. After the Territorial Rospotrebnadzor just in the region had 10 cases of this dangerous infection, which three times higher than the same period last year. As indicated in the management of cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) were registered in eight districts of the Stavropol region. Most disease is a severe and moderate forms. Crimea (Crimean-Congo) hemorrhagic fever -. Viral natural focal infections, which are the reservoir of small mammals Human beings are a disease, usually transmitted through the bites of ticks. Previously warned the Federal Service of the natural foci of activation and growth of the seasonal occurrence of CHF in some regions of the Southern Federal District of Russia. According to the federal agency, in 2007, in Russia, there were 234 cases of CCHF, the 17% more than the year before.

Doctors often misdiagnosed as manic-depressive psychosis

Doctors often incorrectly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, an interview with a standard psychiatric diagnosis. Scientists came to this conclusion when. Status of 700 adult psychiatric outpatient clinic Experts found out from the Medical School in Providence (USA), that 20% of patients who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, only 13% to confirm the diagnosis of the disease. Scientists have not been able to confirm a diagnosis of bipolar disorder in half of the patients. These trends point to the over-diagnosis of this disease, which leads to unnecessary administration of drugs to stabilize mood, and therefore the risk of them pretty serious side effects. Bipolar disorder (BD), or so-called manic-depressive illness (psychosis) is the periodic occurrence of emotional disorder phase of different polarity. Zimmerman believes that patients be confused with non-constant aggression, irritability, and fatigue is often diagnosed with bipolar disorder. According to scientists, if you believe that you are correctly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it is best to consult with your doctor and make sure you understand the reasons for the diagnosis. If the doctor did not believe you will see another specialist and listen to a second opinion on the subject. But not always stop to your assigned products.

Scientists have created an antidote to botulism toxin

Scientists closer to the successful completion of an effective antidote for botulinum toxin - one of the most dangerous biological agents in the world. According to experts, one gram of this poison to kill hundreds of thousands of people. Each year, more people will die because. Of botulism, which occurs as a result of food poisoning Toxin used in cosmetics Botox to smooth under the skin, wrinkles injected. American scientists from Maryland were able to overcome the barrier and an effective antidote against the most powerful form of the toxin. Experts have a protein that is created, the effect of the toxin blocked, and it does not get into the cells of the body. This protein acts as a decoy. As a result, no toxin affects the nerve cells when added. This effect can prevent paralysis. The protein developed by scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory and tested for the most powerful toxins against which there is no antidote. The scientists hope that in a few years, the drug in the general availability will be published and will be able to save the lives of many people, the true face of the problem of botulism.

Marijuana increases the risk of stroke and heart attack

Frequent use of marijuana helps a particular protein in the blood, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke in people improve according to U.S. researchers. Dr. Jean Lud Cadet of the International Institute for Alcohol Abuse herbs reported that. During the study, the researchers measured the levels of the protein in 18 people, the long-term regular use marijuana, and 24 people who did not use drugs The study found that people who have used marijuana, the level of the protein was 30% higher compared to the other participants. These proteins are involved in the metabolism of triglycerides, which carry a high degree of strengthening and thickening of the arteries, reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks, and the risk of cardiovascular disease in general. The study participants who consume marijuana smoked an average of 78 to 350 marijuana cigarettes a week. Scientists believe that the drug stimulates THC contained in marijuana receptors in the liver, which. To an excessive production of proteins According to experts, the constant use of marijuana caused very serious damage, both physical and mental health.

American for the second time made a tracheotomy with a kitchen knife

55-year-old American Steve Wilder (Steve Wilder) makes escaped death himself a tracheotomy - Cut the front wall of the trachea, which you take control of air into the lungs, in violation of the respiratory tract. To this end, a man used an ordinary kitchen knife. Four years ago, Steve Wilder suffered throat cancer. The results of the radiation therapy of malignant tumors, the formation of many scars and a significant reduction of the lumen of the tube. Since that time, pursuing the American private bouts of acute respiratory failure, probably caused by an allergic reaction. The last such incident on 30 Held April. Waking up at home, Wilder realized that chokes and asked his wife to call an ambulance. Then the feeling that he could not live up to the arrival of the doctors, the man grabbed a kitchen knife and cut his own windpipe. Doctors found was that the patient acted absolutely correctly. After Wilder, the last four years he had suffered four tracheotomy, and once, in similar circumstances, it is necessary to perform this operation on their own.

Breastfeeding reduces the risk of rheumatoid arthritis female

Women who are breastfed for over a year, reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis by half, according to scientists. The researchers conducted a study of the Swedish Hospital, compared 136 women with rheumatoid arthritis with 544 healthy women. They found that women who breastfed for more than 13 months, that the risk of developing or worsening of rheumatoid arthritis less than half who had never breastfed. And those who are fed between 1-12 months reduces the risk of the disease by 25%. The researchers note that women increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis twice as compared to men. It is known that breast-feeding to the production of the hormone oxytocin, which stimulates the smooth muscles of the uterus, increases the contractile activity and the tone of the myometrium, and is able to remove the stress hormone and reduce high blood pressure is associated. According to scientists, the practice of breastfeeding, unfortunately, is increasingly reduced to a few weeks or up to 6 months. Experts advise mothers not to breastfeed stop prematurely, as it has a positive effect on children's health and their health in the future. Also, as we previously reported, increased breastfeeding the intellectual capacity of the child.

Neurogenic bladder dysfunction should be treated with psychotherapy

Women who have a weak bladder problem, suffer depression, scientists say. According to Dr. Alex TL Lin Hospital in Taipei (Taiwan) in the last few years, the problem of urinary incontinence has become even more urgent. Experts are trying to find the relationship of depression and neurogenic bladder disorders in women, as well as reasons for the increase in cases. The experts conducted a study, which was attended by 32 women with symptoms and 31 without. The average age of participants was 48 years. The results showed that women with bladder control problems harder and more often suffer depression as a second group of women. Scientists found that the busy lifestyle of modern society could contribute to the increased risk of bladder dysfunction. According to experts, should be carried out for the effective treatment of bladder problems in parallel, and psychological treatment. Scientists plan to study in the following study how such a treatment is effective.

Salt doubles the risk of stomach cancer in men

Regular consumption of salty foods doubled the risk of gastric cancer, Japanese researchers say. And this trend is seen most clearly in the people. Specialists in oncology for 11 years observed lifestyle around 40,000 middle-aged Japanese. Particular attention is paid doctors daily diet of these people, their binding to some beverages, and bad habits have a direct impact on health, such as smoking. The results showed that men who prefer salty foods, was the risk of gastric cancer to one of the 500 submitted. This is twice as high as for those trying refrain from the use of salt enrolled. Of the total number of men of a research program (these were little more than 18 500), was cancer patients 358th Among the more than 20 thousand women, the figure was 128th And the threat of stomach cancer in women who prefer salty foods are much lower, 1-2000.

Identifying the cause of the dangerous pregnancy complications

Pregnancy complications that killed each year in more than 60,000 women and hundreds of thousands of babies - U.S. scientists have discovered a gene pre-eclampsia. The discovery could lead to a diagnostic test, and new methods of treatment for the disease, reports the journal Nature. Preeclampsia occurs in the second half of pregnancy, is a manifestation of late toxemia of pregnancy. Causes of the disease, the 5% of women are affected insecure, and the only effective treatment is to stimulate his premature birth. Scientists found the medicine that, based preeklamsii may be defective gene COMT, encoding the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase. This enzyme is important for the formation of protein-2-methoxyestradiol (2-ME), which regulates the process of formation of new vessels in the placenta. Normally, in the last three months of pregnancy, the concentration of this protein increases, but in patients with preeclampsia its level remains low, the study found. The head of the team of scientists Kallur Raghu (Raghu Kalluri) with genetic deficiency of the protein 2-ME in pregnant mice are classic signs of preeclampsia: the increase in blood pressure, the presence of protein in urine and hypoxia by an injury to the formation of vessels of the placenta caused. The introduction of the missing protein led to the disappearance of most of the symptoms, wherein Kallur. In the future, scientists have confirmed the role of the COMT gene in the development of preeclampsia in clinical trials.

Founded why men pay for sex

Some men believe that sex addiction is the practice of buying. To shed light on the reasons throw why men seek the services of selling love, interviewed a team of scientists, most of them young women, more than 100 boys in the U.S. who have experience with the priestesses of love, reports ANI have. The survey found that the majority of men believe that prostitution is not bad, while 83% said,. An appeal to the oldest profession with representatives of the dependence It turned out that a lot of men think that women do it voluntarily. Only a few representatives of the stronger sex feel that human trafficking affects women working in this industry. 57% of respondents reported that a prostitute for whose service they paid were abused in childhood. About 40% of men said they applied for paid sex while intoxicated. Many boys have a relationship with a prostitute exclusively in the business plan. The service fee, which they consider to do with women, something, and they have no right to refuse. Woman, this profession is as a product that can be purchased during the trip to the store can be perceived. The goal was to attract lobbying laws against men who use the services of prostitutes, since 90% of respondents indicated that stop with paid sex when it will face for administrative or criminal penalties.

Diabetics are at increased risk of traffic accidents?

According to researchers, people with diabetes, the insulin to treat, often get into car accidents. Scientists suggest that diabetics are at increased risk on the roads. People with diabetes may be a state of hypoglycemia (sudden drop in blood sugar levels), which can lead to confusion and loss of consciousness. And even though this group of people in the UK, there are limitations for the management of large vehicles and a passenger, the risk to people who are involved in an accident is high, experts say. It is not yet known whether the effects of insulin on ensure safe driving. However, in the study of the statistics of the police for accident experts see a clear difference between the number of accidents taken by diabetics, and people who do not suffer from this disease. Experts believe that perhaps other drugs used to treat diabetes may give greater confidence in the security. Further studies are planned.

Children continue to die of enterovirus

In China, 34 children have died of foot-and-mouth disease, said the authorities. It infection infected 25 thousand children. Of enterovirus no vaccine yet, and the infection causes severe complications. The U.S. government has offered its support to China in the fight against the disease. Next week, the Minister of Health in Beijing will be. Also suffered from foot-and-mouth disease in Vietnam. More than three thousand children infected with HIV, and at least ten have died.

Thanks PSA level decreased deaths due to prostate cancer

Significantly the number of deaths from prostate cancer decreased within 10 years after in Austria transurethral ultrasound and a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in men aged 45-75 years are used began, according to Reuters. Scientists have shown that with the beginning of the program of free PSA and of the treatment of prostate cancer in 1993, the mortality rate of 54% in comparison with the rest of Austria, where the program is not performed reduced. The study was published in the journal BJU International. Scientists believe that the passage of regular PSA helps to detect cancer at an early stage. At this stage of the disease to cure experience. But still a contentious issue, as far as the positive effect of PSA diagnostics about the risk of possible side effects of treatment. Prostate cancer spreads very slowly, and it could lead to the treatment of tumors that have never life threatening. A drug can have side effects and serious overall health. For this reason, experts recommend that physicians for each patient in person to talk about the potential risk and the positive impact of PSA diagnostics. The American Cancer Society recommends that doctors most men PSA test every year to offer for 50 years.

Essential oils have no effect on the psyche

Serious studies of the effects of odors and flavors on the human nervous system in Russia is almost none. Overseas research in this area (published in professional journals, and not in the glamor magazines) do not confirm the validity of the national aromatherapy boom. The Research Institute of Human Morphology with the effects of odors and flavors to the people in a senior fellow Victoria Gulimova who told us involved the following: "Despite the fact that the aromatic oils in the treatment of diseases since ancient times used to credible studies support its effectiveness, little. Evidence suggests that the proven effects of essential oils can provide moderate sedation. Practice with them in the care of cancer patients, to facilitate the delivery. Proven diuretic, antispasmodic and bactericidal action of some oils, but their ability , influence the mind and human behavior is left to the dealers and advertisers. "Of course refuse to breathe fragrance of ylang-ylang and patchouli is not necessary, especially if you want to. If you use your favorite, and believe that they want to help - please. But a few tips from the experts save you from some mistakes. To start with, at least acquired a great book on aromatherapy. The fact that worry the authors of cheap leaflets, usually not (translated almost all of them from foreign languages) to the accuracy of the translation and can one and the same oil is described under different names and with different same properties.

The truth about female contraception

This statement was doctor of the University of Pavia (northern Italy) Rosella Nappa. The effect of the single pill is that it acts within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. The young Italian women actively use because they believe that the inclusion of contraceptives cause permanent normal abundance. "However, the 72-hour method of contraception will reduce the chances of the girls even have children in the future, as to overestimate the negative effects of these drugs on the body is difficult," the report said. "Young people - is a growing market for the companies that produce contraceptives - added Nappa leather - and they totally indifferent to the consequences that the girl can be expected in the future." According Nappa quotes, "In 2006, more than half of the 320,000 sold disposable pill was purchased girls younger than 20 years." "Young people often underestimate the effects of the drug that is strong enough to hormonal effect is, - she added -. Side effects of taking a pill -. Nausea, dizziness and abdominal pain" Nappa, believes that normal, "the myths dose contraceptives be taken continuously, restricting women from using them. " "Fear put on weight - one of the reasons that young people are less reliable and harmful methods of birth control with push - said Nappa -. But today, thanks to the appearance on the market of the fourth generation of contraceptives, the risk of excess pounds unfounded". "We need the time to take in the women spread positive information about safe, neodnorazovyh drugs" - said the doctor.

Doctor sentenced to amputation of the hand the child

Magistrate found Harabalinskogo region Astrakhan region guilty of lack of medical care, which causes a serious injury, the district hospital doctor Paul Belozerova, and sentenced him to three years of probation, the press service of the Prosecutor of the Astrakhan region. For three years, the offender will be banned from medical practice. According to prosecutors, the doctor refused the boy with a complex fracture of the arm stationary due to lack of insurance. Then the child's hand had to be amputated. According to the file, 22 April 2007 Harabalinskogo territory was admitted to the hospital the child has. Arm after a fall from a fence The injured boy with his parents came to Russia from Uzbekistan. Surgeon in the service Paul Belozerov diagnosed patients presented a compound fracture of both bones of the left arm, with an offset, stitched the wound and plaster. Learning that your child is not a medical Belozerov policy, in violation of existing laws required parents to pay for the treatment. Since the required amount - 4,500 rubles - the newcomers do not have the question of hospitalization Belozerov not discuss. 4 days after the injury, the parents of the boy turned back at the local health center, where they were informed of the need for emergency room visits. At this time, the boy's condition worsened: He went from gas gangrene, due to which the arm was eventually amputated. The Court considers that the cause of the incident was the negligence of the surgeon, without a valid reason to deny an injured child be hospitalized.

Smoking almost immediately improves health

Smoking immediately improves human health and the risk of death is reduced in the next five years by 13%, say scientists from the Medical School in Boston. Scientists conducted a study on 100 women during 1980-2004. Specialists of those women to stop smoking but, with women who never started or compared to smoking. Even at the same time, the researchers examined their lifestyle and diet. Experts have found that women who quit smoking at age 17 began earlier during the study period than those who have acquired the habit of dying at the age of 26 and later. And those who were smoked 35 or more cigarettes per day 115 times more susceptible. Risk for chronic bronchitis and emphysema, the risk of lung cancer in smokers 40 times more than those who have never smoked In addition, the study confirmed that smoking is a possible cause of many diseases. For example, 64% of smokers cause of death was somehow linked to nicotine, while former smokers, the figure is 28%. According to scientists, for it was a big surprise to learn that the positive effect of smoking cessation is very fast. For example, in relation to cardiovascular disease affects a positive effect for the first five years after the failure in 61% of cases, in 42% of cases - in terms of stroke, and in 21% of cases - in terms of lung cancer.

Scientists have found a way to prevent the reproduction of the HIV virus in the human body

Examine the human genome, scientists have proposed a new approach for the treatment of viral infections. Article about it was published in the latest issue of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Currently there is no cure, with full cure for HIV infection. By existing drugs attack fragments immunodeficiency virus, but the virus continually creating new mutated form resistant to the drug. U.S. researchers have studied human immune cells and found that HIV replicates very poorly when the pre-treatment of cells leads to inhibition of the kinase enzyme. Kinase inhibitor affects multiple processes in the viral life cycle - in its penetration of immune cells, the gene expression and the emergence of a new virus. Result, it was confirmed not only on the cellular level - mutant mice lacking a kinase in immune cells showed a significantly higher resistance to HIV. Dr. Henderson said in clinical trials, it will be possible to observe a similar effect. Medications that suppress the action of kinases in human immune cells and were able to have serious side effects, researchers have suggested, but in the opinion of Henderson, for large pharmaceutical companies is not a problem, they already have a number of similar products, and we have only select the most efficient and secure. Researchers emphasize that their method has nothing to do with the development of a vaccine against HIV is not a preventive measure, and aims to prevent the virus from multiplying in the body.

Lip gloss increases the risk of skin cancer lips

Shiny lip balms and glosses attract ultraviolet rays increases the risk of skin cancer, warns a dermatologist at the Medical Center at the University of Baylorovskom, Dallas, USA. According to dermatologists, skin, lips more sensitive to the harmful rays of the sun and are more susceptible to cancer. If there is a cancer of the lower lip, it takes a more aggressive and spread to the surrounding lymph nodes. Shiny lip balms and lip glosses do not offer protection. Instead, they draw the rays of the sun. Many people do not realize that by the lip something clear and shiny, they can increase the penetration of sunlight, says Dr. Brown. Women can be applied only in the sun in a clear gloss layer of cream or lipstick, recommend dermatologist. If you go on the road for more than 20 minutes, you must apply sunscreen on your lips with SPF 30th The protection should be applied in the morning under lipstick or gloss, and then a few times a day. Scientists advise as often as possible to examine your mouth for cancer. This applies not only in cases where commonly used lip gloss and other cosmetics, but also, especially after plastic surgery on her lips (eg lip augmentation in Moscow has become quite popular mode). If there are any changes in the skin of the lips (she was white or matte, or she is constantly cracks and peels), you should see your doctor immediately.

Today is World Red Cross Day

Since 1953, every year on the 8th May the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It is the birthday of the founder of the International Society of the "Red Cross", Swiss humanist, social activist and Nobel Prize winner Henri Dunant (1828-1910), according to RIA Novosti. They were organized to help the wounded in the Battle of Solferino in 1859, one of the bloodiest battles of the nineteenth century in the Austro-Italian-French war. In the book "Memories of Solferino", he pitched the idea of the organization of the International Society of the wounded in the war. On his initiative, in 1863, a conference that marked the beginning of the International Red Cross. The official name - the International Red Cross - was in 1928 on the 13th International conference in The Hague, where he was received of the organization charter, approved the changes later in the years 1952 and 1965. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent - At the 25th QC International Conference, held in October 1986, was approved by the new name of the organization. ICRC job - providing assistance to the wounded, sick and prisoners of war during the conflict, aid to victims of natural disasters. The basic principles of the movement - the unconditional humanity, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Impact on suicide genes

Suicide you have genetic changes that affect brain activity, said Canadian researchers found. Scientists from the University of Montreal studied 18 brains of people who committed suicide and who were humiliated or ignored their opinions. Then specialists examined the brain 12 men who died for other reasons, and not experiencing abuse and humiliation. Researchers found changes in the genome of all 18 suicide victims. The changes were. Not in the genes themselves, but in the ribosomal RNA, which is responsible for the production of proteins on the basis of genetic material The study was published in the journal PLoS. According to the researchers, the results of the experiment for new ways to people at high risk of suicide and its prevention are used to identify. Timely psychological help in this case plays a very important role, experts say.

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease in men and women - different

Factors that increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease are different in both sexes. The women - is depression, and the men - a stroke, according to French researchers. Scientists have the study of 6892 participants aged 65 years and older visited. The study found that obese men with diabetes and an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer's disease. Men who have had a stroke to. Almost threefold risk of dementia, according to specialists At the same time, scientists have found other factors that affect the risk of disease. In women with a weak general health, insomnia, and an inability to perform daily tasks, increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, the 3.5-fold through. And for those who have suffered from depression, the risk of disease was increased two-fold. Stroke was not a factor that affects the occurrence of dementia in women, experts have found. According to the scientists, based on the research results, we can conclude that the occurrence of dementia in men and women are completely different factors. This is the signal for doctors to a different treatment and prevention methods to select the patients.

Plants in the office to "get rid" of the hospital

Scientists at the Agricultural University of Norway claim that the plants are in the office,. A positive effect on the health of employees The researchers observed for 305 employees from three different offices, which differed from each other by the number of rooms of the house plants. The researchers compared the number of hospitals that married employees, with the number of indoor plants, could see the employee from the workplace. Comparing these data, the researchers concluded that the plant could see more office workers, the less sick they had to take. Potted plants and microbes have to neutralize special excavation particular characteristic volatile organic compounds that affect health. Scientists also say that ". Bestsvetochnoy zone" employee who is working in the "flower zone" much better able to attach to their work activities as those employees cope with their jobs

How often should I have a mammogram?

Percent of women breast cancer doubled in size during the months leading to the need to say more breast mammogram this Norwegian researchers. The researchers conducted a study to find out how quickly the tumor is detected in the breast by mammography, enters the stage of the cancer. The study was published in the journal Breast Cancer Research. The study of 400 thousand women aged 50-69 years participated. Scientists have found that 5 percent of women in the last month of the tumor increased from 10 mm to 20 mm. This is mainly observed in the younger group of participants. At the same time another group of participants was 6 years, in order to reach the tumor of the same size in this group of women were aged. According to the scientist Harald Weedon-Fekjaer, changes in the size of the tumor, some women have surpassed all expectations. The results may be good reasons for women to do as often as possible mammography, because the intensity of tumor growth is difficult to predict, and diseases are best treated in the early stages of their development.

In the UK, cannabis recognize a dangerous drug

British authorities announced their intention to make marijuana list of dangerous drugs by strengthening criminal penalties for the storage and distribution. This was announced today. By the Minister of Internal Affairs of the UK Jacqui Smith Smith said the government believes in the necessity of this step, despite the conclusion of the expert committee, found no reason not to check the relationship with cannabis and its derivatives. Depending on the damage to the health and social risks narcotics in the UK in three classes: A, B and C. In 2004, the Blair government cannabis class C substances, storage and distribution of those punished British law is considered less severe. Softening of sanctions against marijuana hoped rid the government, drug police to fight more serious drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Now the Home Office wants cannabis Class B back to which he belonged until 2004. The reason for this shift in government policy was to increase the use of marijuana in the UK, which some researchers have linked directly to significant increases in the number of diagnosed mental disorders among young Britons. But in his conclusion the experts of the Advisory Council on Drug Abuse of the Government of the United Kingdom, the currently identified an increased incidence of schizophrenia among young cannabis users is very low and requires further confirmation document.

Coke increases the risk of osteoporosis

According to American scientists, the consumption of soda and carbonated beverages is associated with an increased loss of bone mass in children together. Yet know the exact mechanism of action of Coca-Cola on the structure of the bones, but the researchers believe that some of these mechanisms. You all for the development of osteoporosis in. The first reason for its occurrence is that soft drinks are increasingly replacing the use of milk and juice, calcium, which the body is not fed enough calcium and vitamin D. In addition, Coca-Cola contains caffeine, which promotes the development of osteoporosis. A third possible explanation could be the existence of a coke phosphoric acid. The body tries to neutralize the acid washed with calcium, which is from the bones. Low calcium content in the body leads to osteoporosis - a disease which is characterized by the breakdown of bone and risk of pathological fractures. According to scientists, amateurs sodas did not completely give up their use, but you should limit the intake to 1-2 glasses per day. To protect the skeletal system, you need to eat enough calcium and vitamin D, and exercise for at least half an hour daily.

Treatment of leukemia kindergarten?

Children who attend daycare or play groups, the risk of the most common childhood leukemia 30% lower than in those who developed only in the home. It is not known how much of an impact on the development of leukemia social contact. There is a theory that children who are sick with all of the most common childhood infections, certain baggage are protected from the disease. As you know, in nurseries probably spread these infectious diseases is highest. Many scientists believe that if a child's immune system does not interfere with infectious agents, it is not able to complete the form and age is not sufficient for a pathological factor, in turn, can respond to the development of leukemia. Leukemia - is the most common cancer in children, especially in industrialized countries. The incidence of leukemia is about 1 in 2000 children. In recent decades, the frequency of this disease is greatly increased. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) - a type of leukemia, who led the study, 89% of all cases of leukemia in children is most common between the ages of 2 and 5 years. The researchers analyzed 14 studies, the 6108 children with leukemia and 13,704 children are involved without the disease. The results showed that the kindergarten reduces the risk of leukemia by 30%. In a separate report, the relationship between infectious diseases and leukemia showed.

Breastfeeding increases the intellectual capacity of the child

Increasingly by the fact that babies are breastfed support, intellectually developed in the future, than babies who are fed with milk powder, according to the BBC. Scientists at the Canadian university trying to figure out how different the level of intellectual development in children who were breastfed and those infant formula. The experts studied 14 thousand children. The researchers found that children who were breastfed 3 to 12 months, an average of 5.9 points show. Up on tests of intelligence Continued breastfeeding improves children's mental development, said Professor Michael Kramer. But according to Professor unclear - on the positive effect of the child or the mother's milk because of the physical and social interaction with the mother during lactation. Further studies are planned in this area.

Life expectancy depends on the view?

Experts have found that the death rate has been increased three times for those who have vision problems. This relationship remained unchanged after the analysis of the age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, heart attack and stroke. Experts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology suggested that visual problems can help the incidence of falls from serious bodily injury and other accidents and reduces the quality of life. But, as doctors say is obvious reason for this relationship in the eye diseases such as glaucoma, the. On the cellular aging process

Tomatoes protect the skin from UV rays

Increase according to British scientists, dishes that include with tomatoes or tomato paste, the resistance of the skin to UV rays that can cause premature aging and skin cancer. Scientists tightened in the experiment two groups of ten volunteers participate. The first group of three months daily (prone to cook tomatoes heat treatment) for 55 grams of tomato paste, and added 10 grams of oil. The second group was given only olive oil. After three months of the experiment, scientists examined skin samples from the participants. They found that those who ate tomato paste 33% prokolagena more to protect against sunburn and had supplemented the elasticity of the skin. Scientists admit that the main component of tomatoes, the improved protection of the skin, is an antioxidant lycopene. Its concentration increases during thermal processing of tomatoes. Tomato diet significantly increased content prokolagena. According to dermatologists Leslie Rhodes, this indicates the possibility of suspending obrateniya and reversing the aging process of the skin. Although the protection of lycopene, created a weak, the study shows that a diet high in antioxidant-rich tomatoes could provide an additional means of protection from the sun, according to Dr. Lap Holden of the British Association of Dermatologists. The specialists at the same time recognize that since the study by the number of volunteers and time was limited, the results need to be tested.

The new test detects 15 virus ARD

Scientists have transferred a new diagnostic tests for the detection of up to fifteen virus by droplet infection, accelerates the diagnosis and treatment of potentially life-threatening respiratory infections in children and adults created around the world. For acute respiratory infections (ARI) with a high morbidity and mortality associated worldwide. In about half of these cases the exact pathogen is unknown. To the test researchers test a study of 144 clinical samples with the cell cultures, respiratory syncytial virusospetsificheskoy immunochromatography (ICA) and by the new test. Scientists say that in comparison with respiratory syncytial virusospetsificheskoy immunochromatography (ICA), established a new test sensitivity and precise identification of the virus in 80% of cases.

Short legs may indicate a problem with the memory of the future

People with short limbs, increased risk of memory problems in the future, according to U.S. researchers. Scientists have found that women who increased the shortest length of the hands of a 50% risk of Alzheimer's disease than women with longer arms. Experts also found that the longer a woman's leg from foot to knee, the lower the risk of dementia. In men, the researchers found a relationship only in the length of the hands. The study was published in the journal Neurology. Scientists believe that short limbs may be the result of malnutrition at a young age, which eventually play an important role in the development and function of the brain in the future. According to Tina Huang of the University of Boston, the size of the body, such as the proportions of the arms and legs, the biological indicators of nutrient deficiency in youth, and forecast risk of various diseases in the future. We have previously reported that analgesics to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (dementia).

Opened the world's first facility for people with allergies

8th Scheduled May the world's first anti-allergy Resort is open, reports UkrIndustrial.Com As you know, know foreign hospitals (in Germany, Munich and Bavaria), and are increasingly in demand. And this with the fact that prices for medical treatment in Germany Krankenhaus.ru connected high enough to justify the results of the treatment of cancer, leukemia, infertility, allergies and other diseases. Now foreign patients are the latest spa treatments are offered. The resort is in Baabe on the island of Rügen (Germany), and it will have several functions. Among them - the special mattresses, anti against ticks. In the restaurants, supermarkets and bakeries special products for people with allergies will sell (for example, bread that does not contain vegetable protein, and ice without adding milk). In addition, the hairdressers offer products and services that are not dangerous for people with allergies, and make the cleaning of the premises a special vacuum cleaner. Rügen in the Baltic Sea and is the largest in Germany. Rügen is an archipelago of 18 islands and peninsulas, and the sunniest place in Germany.

Geneticists have found seven subtypes of chronic fatigue syndrome

Geneticists have identified seven biological subtypes of chronic fatigue syndrome, according to the BBC. One of the most common symptoms experienced by people going to the doctor, it's fatigue, which is different: weakness, fatigue, lethargy, lack of energy. If the normal activity that you exhausted, you suffer fatigue it causes can be very diverse. Scientists from St George's Hospital, University of London hope to work with different subtypes and blood tests to dispel beliefs of many physicians that chronic fatigue syndrome - a problem of the psychological. The results of the research will provide scientists at a conference in Cambridge. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a wide range of different symptoms appear, they are often as strong muscle fatigue after exercise. With the most severe form (CFS) People can even bedridden. There is currently no accurate diagnosis and treatment of this disease. According to statistics, one out of 200 people suffer from chronic fatigue. Scientists conducted a study in which 55 patients in the United States and Great Britain participated with the disease and 75 healthy people. The study found that it is possible to distinguish to seven subtypes in which symptoms are very different. For this reason, the experts believe that the treatment must be achieved for each subtype greater efficacy in the treatment of this disease.

Analgesics reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Prolonged use of analgesics to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, say U.S. researchers. The researchers examined data on analgesics, 250 thousand veterans. They found that the painkiller, the risk of Alzheimer's disease used was 40% lower. Experts examined the effect of various drugs on the risk of dementia. According to experts, the results are very controversial because not all pain medications have the same effect in terms of reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Doctors also warn that you should not use this medicine for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, as only examined the effect of these drugs on the brain, and it is possible that they have serious side effects.

In China, the enterovirus-71 killed 22 children

In the Chinese city of Fuyang of Enterovirus-71 killed 22 children, reports the BBC. Declared a nationwide alert in the country the prevalence of enterovirus-71. In the hearth outbreaks - Fuyang city, according to official figures, there are 3,763 patients. Everything in fifteen cities of the province enterovirus-71 infected more than 4,500 children, mostly - to 6 years. China's Health Ministry says the subsequent spread of the infection in June and July. In addition, experts are concerned that enterovirus-71 was already in several other parts of the country, which have spread also recorded hundreds of cases of infection. Deals with the provinces of Henan, Hubei, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Shensi. In the latter region, the disease was caused by enteroviruses killed three children.

A common mutation increases the risk of obesity

During the large-scale study international team of scientists a genetic sequence to promote weight gain has discovered. Carriers of the mutated gene is quite common: in particular, it is recognized in almost half of the people in the UK, reports the journal Nature Genetics. The discovery has been by experts from the University of Oxford,. In collaboration with scientists from the U.S., France, Italy, Germany and Finland Total DNA was analyzed 90,000 people. Scientists in a chromosome is next to the gene MC4R that is involved in the regulation of appetite and energy consumption interested. It was found that the support of two copies of a particular gene sequence in the average. Two to three pounds more than those that are not susceptible to weigh overweight With the combination of this genetic variant of the FTO gene carriers previously opened nearly four pounds more than people who do not weigh more than a genetic predisposition to obesity, the researchers reported. MC4R mutations in the gene that are rarely cause serious hereditary obesity. Gene sequences that have been discovered by scientists are located in the vicinity of the gene. It is believed that they affect its activity - in particular, contribute to weight gain. New data explain why some people gain weight more easily and more difficult to get rid of extra pounds. In the future, this discovery can be used in the development of new treatments for obesity, researchers believe.

Scientists have dispelled the myth of absinthe

The favorite drink of French Bohemia early XX century, absinthe, not a specific psychoactive effects, it is assumed to German researchers. According to them, thujone, long "drug" is considered the traditional absinthe contained in very low concentrations. Fashion for absinthe or absinthe, came to Europe in the second half of the XIX century. This strong alcoholic drink is a source of inspiration and premature death of many prominent artists and poets. In the 10-20s of last century, absinthe was banned in most of Europe and in the U.S. as a powerful and dangerous drug. For a long time, psychosis and hallucinations were caused by the abuse of absinthe, are made to explain the effect of thujone - containing organic compound in wormwood. In the 80 years of XX century, was when the manufacture and sale of absinthe in Europe continued, thujone content in the drink legally limited to 35 milligrams per liter. After studying 13 samples of authentic absinthe, produced before the ban in the past century, the researchers concluded that the destructive effects of absinthe is unlikely because of the high concentrations of thujone. As it turned out, in the old absinthe that the substance no more than a modern, legal and "safe" absinthe was. Thus, the content in the samples of thujone was 0.5 to 48.3 mg / l, on average - is 33.3 mg / l. Methanol, antimony, copper, and some other components of samples of authentic absinthe therein is isolated in very small amounts, and it is unlikely that any additional effects can cause the background of the main component - 70 percent solution of ethyl alcohol.

Schizophrenia parents increases the risk of autism in children

Children whose parents suffer from schizophrenia have. An increased risk of autism by half, according to U.S. scientists According to the scientist Julie Daniels of the University of North Carolina, the study shows that children whose parents increased diagnosed with schizophrenia, two risk of autism, as well as the same risk in children whose mothers suffer from depression and mental disorders. Scientists conducted a study to examine the children of Swedish households born between 1977 - 2003. The study included 1,227 children diagnosed with autism. Experts compared it to 31 thousand families in which children are not autistic. It turned out that. The very clear relationship of autism in families in which one parent schizophrenic or where mothers have often observed depression and mental disturbances I still do not know the exact origin of autism, but researchers suspect that several genes and environmental factors have a big impact. For professionals, it remains a mystery why the presence of depression and some psychiatric disorders in mothers affects only the appearance of autism in children. The scientists are planning further research to clarify this relationship.

Protects whether echinacea for colds?

Echinacea is from the flower Rudbeckia, the derived long as immune stimulant and a powerful tool in the prevention of colds. But recent studies have raised doubts about the effectiveness of this drug. Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, USA, found no conclusive evidence that echinacea nasal congestion, sore throat and other cold symptoms reduced. Scientists have the study, which was attended by 58 people over 8 weeks. Participants received in random order echinacea and placebo capsules twice daily received during the study period. The study found that the difference in the health of those who echinacea and placebo was statistically significant. Although echinacea is considered to be immune-stimulating and primarily sold in health food stores and pharmacies, the study on par with many others, are not recommended for the prevention of colds. Harm, of course, will not involve the use of this drug, but on a cold, is not likely to protect.

Mate - way to health!

Instead of breakfast can be eaten green tea with honey. Green tea detoxifies perfect and honey, which in turn attracts fine. Drinking green tea before meals helps to digest food, say nutritionists. According to doctors, unfortunately not very popular mate tea. As to the material, which also called the Paraguayan tea helps people to overcome hunger. This tea contains about the same amount of caffeine in coffee, tea, rich in potassium, which regulate the quantity of fluid in the body, and the bitter taste inhibits appetite. Nutritionists recommend drinking this tea, always, when you wake up hungry. Preparation of the drink will not cause too much trouble. Need a teaspoon of leaf material on a cup of hot, not boiling water fill. Recommended materials in a special container in preparation for the preparation of this drink called kalabasa. It should be noted that the beverage material should be prepared fresh.

Brits clean teeth screwdriver and wrench

These are the results of a survey conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation Dental organization have been ordered. Among the items that will be used to clean the mouth were, respondents were also mentioned clips, keys, nail files, fasteners for earrings, pins, forks and magnetic cards. The survey also showed that 23% of British people do not prefer to disturb the remains stuck between the teeth of food, so. The risk of gum disease and bad breath Commenting on the results of the survey showed the dentist Nigel Carter, that the regular use of such a tool for oral care, such as dental floss. For the immediate removal of food debris stuck in between your teeth, use only specially made for this toothpick, reminded Dr. Carter.

Dogs protect children against allergies

Children from birth to suffer in contact with domestic dogs, much less likely, hay fever and other allergies. These conclusions, the National Center for Environmental Health in Munich were after a long study of more than three thousand children. Participant observation began with the birth and lasted six years. Parents of children regularly filled out questionnaires that. The frequency and severity of the symptoms of allergic reactions, and the presence of pets in the house In addition, the dust samples measured from the levels of potential participants apartments allergens. At the age of six, measured the blood levels of immunoglobulin E - markers of allergic reactions to pollen, dust mites, molds, etc.. According to the authors of the study, the presence of a dog in the house was associated with a 50 percent reduction in the likelihood of developing allergies in children. As the author of the study revealed regularities through the early contact of the immune system of the child with a variety of allergens may be the house on their paws and coat pet explained. The researchers plan to continue monitoring the participants to get them at least 10 years old. The report on the study published in the European Respiratory Journal.

UN proposes the Russian system of compulsory treatment of alcoholics revive

The UN mission in Moscow to revive the system of closed type. Institutions for compulsory treatment of alcoholics, the radio station Echo of Moscow Relevant recommendations in the report of the Expert Mission prepared contained "Demographic Policy in Russia: From reflection to action." According to UN data, the proportion of alcohol-related mortality in the overall mortality of the Russian population is 30% male and 17% female. Every year, for these reasons, Russia is losing up to half a million able-bodied citizens. According to experts, you change the current situation, a complex medical and social measures, including the restoration of the system of compulsory treatment of alcoholics in institutions (LTP), and develop the network of hospitals for anonymous and free support. In addition, the report recommended to limit the sale of alcohol by time and age, and to promote the district police, social workers and doctors to identify people who abused alcohol. The system of medical work pharmacies was legalized in the Soviet Union in 1974, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet "On compulsory treatment and education through labor chronic alcoholics." Regime in these institutions was in the vicinity of the regime serve sentences. In 1990, the Committee recognized for Constitutional Supervision of the USSR on the involuntary treatment provisions illegally. Therapeutic and preventive labor market policy in Russia were fully from 1 June 1994 repealed.

Gene therapy restores vision partially blind patients

Transplanting genes led to a partial recovery of vision in nearly blind, four patients with congenital eye disease. These results were obtained in two independent teams of scientists from the U.S. and the UK, according to New England Journal of Medicine. Altogether the study, six adult patients with liver amaurosis. This is a disease that occurs due to genetic defects, manifested progressive degeneration of the retina. For 20 or 30 years, patients lose almost all of his eyes. In tests by ophthalmologists Murfilds hospitals and researchers at the University of Pennsylvania conducted patients were involved with a defect in the RPE65 gene. This gene encodes a protein that is responsible for the normal function of the retina. During surgery, patients received a copy of the damaged gene runs in the back of the eye. "Delivery" gene in the DNA of the pigment cells was carried out with a harmless adenovirus. After four to six months after surgery, U.S. researchers reported that gene therapy was successful in all three of the study participants - women aged 19 and 26 years old and 26-year-old male. Previously, only patients to distinguish hand movements, and are now able to see the lines on the eye test table, the head of research Albert Maguire (Albert M. Maguire). A British team of scientists led by Robin Ali was able to achieve success in one patient out of three. A 17-year-old boy has improved night vision: through gene therapy, he could safely walk the half-dark labyrinth.

Announced the main cause of alcoholism in Ukraine

Is the main cause of prosperity alcoholism in Ukraine that the citizens do not see the outlook for the future, said Prof. Oleg Chaban. The professor is concerned very concerned about the problem of alcoholism future generations of Ukrainians. Since the proportion of young people who abused alcohol, it is very high, and these young couples have children born with alcohol dependence. Also, if alcoholic beverages, leading culture of drinking, they are. Short term dependency and bring diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver, inflammation of the colon, cancer of the mouth and mucous membranes According to the professor, in the Ukraine, alcoholism is different. In rural areas, widespread alcoholism among women and children, and has in the big cities alcohol to a sedative, communication, and communication between young people -. The reason for the meetings This phenomenon is so dominant that is at the level of culture, and that's the worst. Completely absent in Ukraine Culture and Ethics of alcohol consumption, says Professor Shepherd.

Uninteresting work leads to the degradation of

Scientists have found that boring tasks the brain begins to work in the autopilot lead, so that the person is always stupid and even simple tasks take him trouble. The study found that the errors in the actions of people can be predicted for 30 seconds before he made them. Experts note, at the time when a person is making a wrong move, his brain working to economically makes less work for the same task begins to fulfill that. This increases the activity in other areas of the brain that is activated normally in the idle state. Scientists believe the discovery could help in the creation of a special system of early warning pilots. As for the artists, the scientists from the University of Texas at Austin that they keep us healthy person.

Drugs to treat hyperactivity can cause problems with the heart

Prior to the appointment of child medicines to treat the symptoms of hyperactivity and attention span should for heart disease by electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for the American Heart Association (American Heart Association). Drugs to treat hyperactivity are stimulants that can raise blood pressure and heart rate. For the vast majority of children it has no clinical significance, but in children with disorders of the cardiovascular system, this can lead to heart failure. According to a pediatric cardiologist from medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, the recommendations did not prevent the treatment of this disease, and do it the safest treatment. According to some reports from 1999 to 2003, 19 deaths registered has dealt with sudden cardiac arrest in children with stimulants and 26 other pathological conditions, including stroke and tachycardia. Research Group now recommends cardiac disease before prescribing these drugs to children, ask for a thorough investigation, including a family history, and ECG.