Saratov State Medical University

The article stated the history of department of general surgery since its foundation. It pointed out the actual issues of the present work of department, the main directions in research interests and development prospects

The article presents biographic data about professor V.A. Arnoldov, highlighting his scientific and practical contribution to the development of hygiene and sanitation in Russia; foundation of department of hygiene in Imperial Nickolay University (Saratov city)

Aim. Development of technical devices and means of motor memory study in humans as well as their use in process of medical professionals training are considered to be one of the most important factors in educating applied training at medical schools and universities. The purpose of this research was the development of device for study of precision motion playback. Material and methods. The study included more than 1600 volunteers. In the result of the research it was established that persistent change in accuracy of playback parameters of movement for persons engaged in physical exercises in various educational departments of physical education are not homogeneous

The article considers innovative methods used in the pre-university education at Saratov State Medical University and directed to the modernization of educational program. It points out that competence-based approach includes the following components — problem teaching and adaptive system, heuristic teaching, personal approach to teaching, computerization, distant education technologies and integration-module technology

The effectiveness of different surgical techniques in patients with cystic lesions of spleen is considered in the article. The results of treatment of 9 children aged from 9 to 16 years old during the period from 1998 till 2009 have been analyzed. The examination included ultrasound computerized tomography and MRT Differential diagnosis was made between lymphangiomas, hemangiomas and true cystic growths of spleen. The proper diagnosis was made after his-tological examination. The invasive procedures preserving spleen were preferred. But despite the surgical technique the possibility of cystic recurrence was remained. Percutaneus puncture with draining and long term sclerotherapy performed by laparoscopy control was considered to be a safe procedure

The current aspects of ultrasonic diagnostics and monitoring in treatment of urolithiasis and obstructive syndrome were considered on the basis of the analysis of native and foreign literature. The reaction of hemodynamic parameters of the kidney to obstruction of the upper urinary tract and the impact of the shock waves on renal parenchyma were under the study. The potential of Doppler in the evaluation of renal blood flow both before and after surgery were highlighted in the article

Aim: The article considers the results of research of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in blood serum in patients with kidney and bladder tumors after surgical intervention. Materials and methods: The total of investigated patients consisted of 75 primary patients with kidney cancer (stages pT1-pT3N0M0), 75 patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), stages pTa-1NxMoG1-3, 25 patients with cysts of kidneys and 30 healthy patients. Results of research of content of VEGF in patients with kidney cancer and NMIBC in the postoperative period confirmed the role of angiogenesis processes both in the development of tumoral tissue and relapses of disease. Conclusion: Investigations of VEGF in blood serum may be additional method of revealing kidney cancer and NMIBC after surgical treatment of relapses of disease and may influence on the duration of recurrence-free period

In the literature review of modern data concerning mechanisms of formation and progression process of hip dysplasia in children is represented. The questions concerning classification, processes of morphological and functional (biochemical) change of osteocartilaginous components of hip in children with connective tissue dysplasia, changes of content of remodeling and skeletal system degradation markers, angiogenesis in the process of progression of pathological changes in joint are taken up

Aim: In spite of recent achievements in public health, average lifetime in the Volga region as in whole Russia is rather short. Issues of longevity in the region produce scientific interest by clinical, epidemiological and social characteristics of long-lived persons. Material and methods: In total 167 long-lived persons were examined. Medical, social, psychic, emotional and epidemiological characteristics were assessed. Results: The typical long-lived person of the Volga region was brought out. The high quality of life was revealed. The negative influence of smoking and alcoholism on the longevity was shown. Most of the patients needed communication. Lack of complaints was revealed, patients mentioned only the general weakness. Conclusion: The study has explained new social and demographic features of the Volga region long-livers

The article deals with the analysis of the principal factors influencing sexual activity of elderly persons. Data of foreign study and sociologic research carried out in Saratov region (2010) were used as the base for the analysis. It was revealed that the primary determinants of sexual activity in old age are the following: state of health, presence or absence of a partner, active lifestyle