Vol 59, No 1 (1978)

Abstract. The division of techniques for introducing a special metal needle during acupuncture into stimulating and inhibitory methods, depending on the depth of needle insertion and the length of time it remains in the tissues, does not correspond to the complexity of the physiological processes of excitation and inhibition.

Abstract. When studying the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in the CASSR, a significant frequency of its detection in young people and even in children was noted.

Abstract. Based on the analysis of clinical and electrophysiological studies of 116 patients with cerebral arachnoiditis of traumatic and infectious etiology, the phasing of the clinical course of the disease was revealed. There are 4 clinical phases: compensation, subcompensation, moderate decompensation, gross decompensation. Their importance in differentiated treatment tactics is shown.

Abstract. In patients with lumbar osteochondrosis and residual inflammatory symptoms (gynecological diseases, an increased readiness for muscular-tonic reactions in the pelvic floor area was revealed, more pronounced on the side of combined pathology.

Abstract. The case histories of 157 patients treated in ENT clinics in Kazan for combined forms of otogenic sepsis were analyzed (data for 45 years). A comparative assessment of the clinical course of the disease and the applied methods of treatment was carried out.

Abstract. A method is proposed for drug modification of the microstructures of the anterior chamber angle (sinusolation) by papain when performing microsurgical pathogenetically oriented operations in patients with uncompensated open-angle glaucoma.

Abstract. Fluorescence angiography facilitates the differential diagnosis of degenerative, inflammatory and tumor processes in the fundus.

Abstract. Comprehensive treatment of 996 patients with different forms of pulmonary tuberculosis in a sanatorium gave positive results in 93%. At the sanatorium stage of treatment, cavities closed in 35.3% of newly diagnosed patients and in 15.4% of patients with a disease more than 2 years old. In the group of patients admitted to the sanatorium with pulmonary tuberculosis in the infiltration phase, at discharge, the resorption phase was ascertained in 90% of newly diagnosed patients and in half of patients with a process older than 2 years.

Abstract. The results of complex treatment of 119 patients with gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer with the use of novocaine blockade of celiac nerves and borderline sympathetic trunks are summarized. This type of complex therapy is quite feasible in the conditions of the district and local hospitals. In addition, it is at the same time a differential diagnostic test for selecting patients with irreversible organic changes for surgical treatment.

Abstract. Examination of 55 patients using infrared photography revealed changes in the saphenous veins, and in a number of patients the place of occlusion in the deep veins was determined. The objectivity of registration and clarity of the image, the simplicity, safety and information content of the infrared photography method allow us to recommend it for widespread use both in surgical practice and in medical and labor expertise.

Abstract. The analysis of the life expectancy of 56 patients after palliative resections and extirpations of the stomach was carried out. The results obtained indicate the advisability of palliative subtotal resections in patients with gastric cancer in the presence of distant single metastases in the liver, pancreas, and mesenteric root.

Abstract. The analysis of the course of pregnancy and childbirth in 12 women with uterine malformations was carried out. The main complication of pregnancy was the threat of its termination, in childbirth - the transverse position of the fetus, untimely discharge of water, weakness of labor forces, bleeding, which required operative delivery in 4 women in labor. Timely recognition of this pathology and treatment of complications help to avoid perinatal death of newborns.

The body's response to trauma is very complex and diverse in its manifestations. It is necessary to distinguish between the concepts of "stress" and "extreme" impacts. The former occur very often and cause a definite, well-defined reaction. The latter are much less common, are destructive, and the possibilities of adaptation to them are sharply limited [9].

A number of works have noted the special role of parental alcoholism in the occurrence of neuropathies, neuroses, psychopathies and psychopathic states in children. However, not all authors share this point of view.

We have developed a contact prism for direct examination of the processes of the ciliary body of the eye. With its help, a study was made in 63 patients with central retinal vein thrombosis and in 13 patients with post-thrombotic glaucoma. In the latter, in the acute stage of the disease, examination was usually difficult due to corneal edema.

Using a rotary microviscometer, a comparative study of the blood viscosity of healthy men (30) and women (30) at blood flow rates close to physiological (see table) was carried out. The age of men and women was approximately the same: 25.1 ± 1.4 years and 25.5 ± 0.9 years, respectively.

We have studied the coagulation and platelet-vascular mechanisms of hemostasis in 57 patients suffering from chronic hematogenous osteomyelitis of the bones of the upper and lower extremities, suppurative processes in the lungs and pleura, diffuse purulent peritonitis, subphrenic and interintestinal abscesses, small fistulas and colonic fistulas.

In recent years, the attention of epidemiologists, microbiologists and clinicians has been attracted by vibrios that do not agglutinate with cholera O-serum (NAG vibrios). According to the description of a number of authors, NAG-infection often proceeds as gastroenteritis and enteritis. Mild and moderate forms prevail, with nausea, vomiting, loose stools from 2 to 10 times a day, moderate intoxication. However, in 3-5% of patients, the infection takes on severe forms, with signs of dehydration, which requires intensive rehydration therapy.

The technique of demucosation of the graft and the entire course of the ureteral plastics operation is as follows. Under anesthesia, the abdominal cavity of the dog was opened with a right perrectal incision and the ileocecal angle was removed into the wound over a length of 35-50 cm. The selected section of the intestine was delimited with napkins from the abdominal cavity and a 10-15 cm section with preserved mesentery was resected.

Allergenic properties of 4% aqueous solution of sodium salt of n-toluenesulfinic acid, 4% alcoholic solution of sodium salt of toluenesulfonic acid and 4% alcoholic solution of nitrostyrene were studied. The irritant properties of the preparations were checked by the application method.

Severe varicose veins of the vulva are a serious complication of pregnancy. This pathology is often combined with anomalies of placenta attachment, multiple pregnancy.

Based on the archives of a number of medical institutions for 1951-1970. analyzed the case histories of 29 women aged 20 to 46 years, in whom pregnancy was combined with malignant neoplasms of various localization (see table). 23 women (79.3%) had cancerous tumors and 6 (20.7%) had sarcomas.

Abstract. Storage of furniture made of polymeric materials leads to chemical pollution of the air environment not only in the working rooms, but also in the residential apartments located above them.

Abstract. The phagocytic activity of leukocytes in female workers of isoprene rubber production during pregnancy and in their newborn children is higher than in the control group, and depends on the length of service.

The congress was attended by about 3 thousand neurologists from all over the world. The Soviet Union was represented by 11 delegates - from Moscow, Leningrad, Minsk, Kazan, Kharkov. 4 main problems were discussed: neuroimmunology, neuromuscular diseases, disorders of consciousness and cognition, geographical factors in neurology. A special session was devoted to epilepsy.

The problems of radiobiology were discussed at the plenary and sectional sessions of the congress. general and special issues of X-ray diagnostics, radioisotope diagnostics, radiation therapy and physical and technical issues.

January 8, 1978 marked the 60th anniversary of the head of the Department of Nervous Diseases of the Kazan Order of the Red Banner of Labor of the Medical Institute named after V.I. S. V. Kurashov, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Yakov Yurievich Popelyansky.

Employees of the Kazan GIDUV named after VI Lenin developed the following methods and adaptations. In the field of surgery, in the field of radiology, in the field of hygiene.

Nina Petrovna Kudryavtseva was awarded with the Certificate of Honor of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Tatar ASSR for merits in scientific and pedagogical work, active social activity and in connection with the sixtieth anniversary of the birth