scholarly journals High-Tech Equipment for Moxibustion in Modern Medicine

10.5772/53802 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Seki ◽  
Junnosuke Okajima ◽  
Akiko Kikuchi ◽  
Shin Takayama ◽  
Masashi Watanabe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Modern Medicine ◽  
High Tech

The development of complications of community-acquired pneumonia of a severe course against the background of parenteral poisoning with a mixture of narcotic substances

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
I. N. Gayvoronskiy ◽  
Yu. Sh Khalimov ◽  
S. V. Gayduk ◽  
T. V. Lyanginen ◽  
A. S. Partsernyak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Patient ◽  
Severe Pneumonia ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Antibacterial Drug ◽  
Toxic Substances ◽  
Military Medical Academy ◽  
Vital Functions

Doctors of the clinic of military field therapy of the Military Medical Academy named after S.M. Kirov, the experience of successful treatment of community-acquired pneumonia of a severe course with the development of complications against the background of parenteral poisoning with a mixture of narcotic substances in a young patient was obtained. An important feature in the treatment tactics of this patient was the impossibility of antidote therapy with naloxone (a competitive opioid receptor antagonist) due to the presence of signs of respiratory failure, hypoxic and tissue hypoxia. As a result of the systemic treatment in the young patient, it was possible to arrest a significant septic process and multiple organ disorders of vital functions that arose due to severe endotoxic damage. An important factor in ensuring the survival of patients with severe pneumonia against a background of immune depression due to the use of toxic substances is the rational selection of an antibacterial drug or combinations of antibiotic therapy, constant monitoring of vital functions with prompt correction of emerging disorders, as well as the need to use modern high-tech treatment methods. This example clearly shows the need for urgent, systematic and complex intensive care in a number of manipulations performed in people with complications of community-acquired pneumonia, suffering from drug addiction. In addition, it is important to minimize the time from the detection of a poisoned person to the start of emergency measures, as well as their further evacuation to the stage of providing qualified and specialized medical care. Thus, modern medicine continues to face an extremely urgent problem of drug use by the population. A significant number of people with drug dependence syndrome do not seek medical help for various reasons, continuing to use illegal drugs.

IS THERE A "RIGHT" OF PARENTHOOD?

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 93 (4) ◽  
pp. 646-646
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Health Insurance Company ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Vitro Fertilization ◽  
Infertility Treatments ◽  
The Right ◽  
Mass Starvation

A woman was enraged (recently) because her health insurance company, after paying for two unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization, had refused to reimburse her for further infertility treatments. "They're depriving me of my right to become a mother," she said, "and I'm going to sue them." But where is it written that our society owes everyone the "right" to become a parent, regardless of the financial or ethical cost?... Almost no one has questioned the notion of parenthood as a right and infertility as a disaster that must be fought with all the high-tech tools of modern medicine . . . but when infertility is viewed simply as one misfortune on a scale of sorrows—less horrible, say, than mind destroying diseases or mass starvation—the ethical balance looks quite different.

scholarly journals Peculiarities of Legal Regulation of the Use of Genomic Technologies in Embryology and Artificial Fertilization in the UK

Lex Russica ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
S. A. Vasiliev ◽  
S. Kh. Sarmanaev ◽  
S. S. Zenin ◽  
A. Yu. Shirokov
Keyword(s):  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Genomic Research ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Human Fertilisation ◽  
Genomic Technologies ◽  
Human Fertilization ◽  
Artificial Fertilization ◽  
Genomic Editing ◽  
The Uk

The development of modern medicine is based on the development of high-tech treatment methods. One of such methods includes the application of genomic research that in Russia is not inferior, but in many ways superior to the achievements of Western scientists. However, legal regulation, or rather lack of such regulation in our state prevents comprehensive application of advanced techniques in practice. In order to solve this issue, it becomes relevant to study the experience of foreign countries in order to take into account their flaws and gaps in legal regulation to deal with the debate over problems that may be associated with the application of advanced techniques. The paper considers the use of genomic technologies in the UK in the field of embryology and artificial fertilization as one of the most open areas for genomic editing in modern medicine. The paper elucidates the issue of obtaining and withdrawal (revoking or suspending) of the license by organizations that provide medical services in the field of embryology and artificial human fertilization. The authors also deal with the issue of the formation of specialized bodies, e.g. appeals committees in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Department, dealing with narrow issues. The authors have chosen legal regulation of the issue under consideration in Britain because it appears to be the most liberal regulation as compared with the regulation applied in the other States and even under international law. This, in turn, creates grounds for fears, disputes and discussions in the expert community, which is also of particular interest to the forthcoming Russian law-making and law enforcement. For the purposes of the study, the authors analyze the provisions of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act in terms of their applicability both in the UK and in Russia and examine expert opinions regarding the issues under consideration. Based on the work done, the authors propose to implement the model of legal regulation under which both children who appeared as a result of genomic editing and donors are to be informed of the application of this method.

Application of Biological Glue in Orthopedics and Traumatology

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 51-55
Author(s):  
O. M. Tarasenko ◽  
◽  
V. I. Zaborovskyi
Keyword(s):  
Bone Cement ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Operating Table ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Articular Fractures ◽  
Inorganic Substances ◽  
Biological Glue ◽  
Biological Glues

The purpose of the study was to investigate the method of osteosynthesis using glues. Materials and methods. The simplest and most effective method in the treatment of traumatological patients is a plaster fixing bandage of different variations. This is a conservative type of treatment. Also, a very common method in the treatment of orthopedic and traumatological patients is the surgical method. Modern high-tech methods of osteosynthesis require a thorough preoperative examination of the patient, conducting a 3D tomographic examination for intra-articular fractures, clear planning of the course of surgical intervention, electro optical probing techniques during the operation, the availability of tool kits for installing retainers, the ability to choose a retainer intraoperative in the size range. An orthopedic-traumatologist and the entire operating team need appropriate training. All operational fixation methods must provide adequate stability to maintain axis length and rotation. Results and discussion. In the world practice, biological glues are used in such areas as abdominal surgery, neuro- and cardiac surgery, plastic and pediatric surgery, orthopedics and traumatology. Cyanocrylate glues have undergone extensive experimental clinical testing. Positive characteristics of cyanoacrylate glues are the ability to glue living tissues in a humid environment, polymerization rate, autosterility, bactericidal, absence of histotoxicity, hemostatic effect. Another glue in the review is sulfacrylate. It can be used in patients of any age, starting from newborns, regardless of the pathogenesis of the disease. Venaseal glue, used by many authors to treat fistulas of the gastrointestinal tract. Widely used fibrin glues, such as Evicel, are used to achieve hemostasis and sealing in surgery, for example, in vascular operations, kidney resection and neurosurgical interventions, in the surgical treatment of distal hypospadias in children. BioGlue glue is designed to seal surgical sutures, thereby preventing fluids (exudate, lymph, urine, gastric juice) and / or air from leaking through them. It is also used in liver surgery. At the moment, the use of bone cement is the most common auxiliary method for surgical interventions. But its side effects are very clear. Bone cement can cause the patient to die on the operating table or, in the postoperative period, in intensive care. This is due to an immediate or rapid allergic reaction. This situation is dangerous for humans. Biological glues are not so toxic and do not cause such allergic reactions Conclusion. The search for new materials and techniques for consolidating bone fragments is one of the most important problems of modern medical science, namely orthopedics and traumatology. Substances that are included in the biological glue must be bioinert, contain elements of strength (for holding fragments), looseness of the structure (for germination of capillaries between fragments), natural antibiotic (for antibiotic prevention), activators of hematopoiesis processes (for the fastest callus), organic and inorganic substances (for the building material of bone tissue). Therefore, the desire to improve treatment and improve its results, in particular in orthopedics and traumatology, is the key to the development of modern medicine

The application of three-dimensional prototyping and printing in reconstructive neurosurgery and vertebrology (literature review and own results)

2021 ◽  
pp. 534-556
Author(s):  
Anton Viktorovich Yarikov ◽  
Roman Olegovich Gorbatov ◽  
Maksim Vladimirovich Shpagin ◽  
Ilya Igorevich Stolyarov ◽  
Anton Andreevich Denisov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Additive Technologies ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Specific Patient ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Surgical Interventions ◽  
Spine Deformities

This article is devoted to the analysis of the possibility of using additive technologies in clinical practice. The number of medical specialties that use 3D printing technologies to treat patients is increasing every year. Thanks to the emergence of high-tech qualified medical care, it is possible to carry out the most complex surgical interventions and give a person who is faced with serious diseases a high-quality and fulfilling life. The creation of a 3D model using the data of a specific patient, the use of 3D computer modeling and additive technologies have become a real breakthrough in many areas of surgery. Today, such an approach in planning reconstructive and restorative operations occupies an important position in modern medicine. The authors of the article presented their experience of using additive 3D printing technologies in clinical practice. The researchers paid special attention to the results of the use of additive technologies in the treatment of diseases of the spine: deformities, degenerative-dystrophic and oncological diseases.

scholarly journals Application of computer-aided design systems and additive technologies in reconstructive surgery

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Вячеслав Внук ◽  
Vyacheslav Vnuk ◽  
Евгений Ипполитов ◽  
Evgeniy Ippolitov ◽  
Михаил Новиков ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Reconstructive Operations ◽  
Serious Injury ◽  
Medicine Today ◽  
Aided Design ◽  
Surgical Operations

This work summarizes the experience of using modern methods of radiation diagnostics in combination with computer and telecommunication technologies in planning reconstructive operations in neurosurgical and maxillofacial practice. Modern medicine does not stand still, it is constantly developing and improving. Thanks to the emergence of high-tech medicine today, it is possible to carry out complex surgical operations and to give a person who has faced serious injury, to continue a fairly high-quality and full life. The creation of a digital model and the use of computer simulation using the data of a particular patient, was a real breakthrough in medicine, because this technology is very quickly found its practical use in many areas of surgery. To date, this approach in the planning of reconstructive surgery has already been tested in many medical institutions and makes a significant contribution to the development of modern medicine.

scholarly journals Endovascular Embolization of the Uterine Arteries in Giant Uterine Fibroids

2021 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-177
Author(s):  
B. M. Sharafutdinov ◽  
E. Yu. Antropova ◽  
S. A. Ryzhkin ◽  
A. F. Khalirakhmanov ◽  
I. V. Klyucharov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Option ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Reproductive Function ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Reproductive Organ ◽  
Endovascular Embolization ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Uterine Arteries ◽  
Organ Sparing

Choosing a treatment option for uterine fibroids is today one of the most relevant problems in gynecological practice. Thanks to the success of modern medicine and the increased level of the population’s culture, female patients seek medical help without waiting for the tumor to acquire significant sizes. However, in practice, there are cases when fibroids reach gigantic sizes. Hysterectomy is a traditional approach to treating uterine fibroids of these sizes according to the current clinical guidelines. The introduction of new high-tech treatments, such as uterine artery embolization, has led to a revision of radical surgery, by giving preference to alternative approaches especially in cases where the patient desires to preserve the reproductive organ. The paper describes a clinical case that confirms an individual approach to choosing a treatment option towards organ-sparing surgery for giant uterine fibroids. The use of endovascular embolization of the uterine arteries as a treatment for giant uterine fibroids is shown to be justified as an organ-sparing surgery if the patient desires to preserve reproductive function.

scholarly journals Distribution and Utilisation of Radiotherapy Units in Greece

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Aris Dermitzakis
Keyword(s):  
Medical Devices ◽  
Biomedical Engineering ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Clinical Engineering ◽  
World Health ◽  
Current Status ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Management Procedures

Biomedical Engineering is playing a leading role in the development of medical technology which is one of the pillars of Modern medicine, or as differently expressed at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) opinion paper: “Biomedical Engineering is not simply a subset of modern medicine. Modern medicine predominantly secures important advances through the use of the products of biomedical engineering”1. Health technology, according to World Health Organization (WHO), refers to the application of organized knowledge and skills in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures and systems developed to solve a health problem and improve quality of lives. Therefore, Medical Devices (MDs) belong to the Health Technologies, and Radiotherapy (RT) is an important subgroup of them. Radiotherapy refers to high-tech medical devices that are of high capital value both in terms of initial investment and operation, requiring specially trained personnel for its use and needs regular quality control, preventive maintenance and management procedures, to function properly and safely. Clinical Engineering plays a major role in facing of the afore mentioned challenges. The present paper provides an overview of the results of a study under the WHO action on Strengthening Capacity for Universal Coverage Greece/Phase 2 (SCUC2)2aiming to: Assess the sufficiency and equity in the distribution of RT and its use in Greece Identify eventual inequalities in terms of geographical coverage, specific needs and lack of RT Asses the current status of staffing in RT units Estimate the costs for the use of High Value Capital Medical Equipment (HVCME) Since a country-wide medical equipment inventory for Greece does not exist, various sources were used to obtain a clear picture of the installed units in public Greek hospitals and private clinics. As a result, it came out that, in terms of number of units the per million population the number of RT units rose by 23% from 4.3 in 2009 to 5.3 in 2017. In terms of number of acts, a general increasing trend is noticed, resulting to a total cost increase of 25% from 2013 to 2016. The study revealed that in Greece, there are quite pronounced inequalities in terms of availability of RT technologies in different regions. Long term strategic planning is needed based on evidence, such as updated inventory of MDs, acts performed, associate costs etc , which are unfortunately lacking in Greece. Additionally, the role of clinical engineers in the effective management and safe use of this technology should be widely recognised and regulated.

Determinants of health

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blánaid Daly ◽  
Paul Batchelor ◽  
Elizabeth Treasure ◽  
Richard Watt
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Whooping Cough ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Public Health Research ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Causes Of Disease

For health services to deliver effective prevention and treatment, a detailed understanding of the factors influencing health is critical. These factors are known as the determinants of health. Failure to address the underlying causes of disease in society will mean that sustainable improvements in the health of the population and a reduction in health inequalities will never be achieved. Tackling the contemporary determinants of health across society is a core function of public health and has now become the focus of government health policy in many parts of the world (WHO 2008). Many clinicians often feel frustrated when their advice to patients on ways of staying healthy is apparently ignored. Why don’t people stop smoking when they know the serious health risks of the habit? Why do some parents continue to give their children sweets when they have been given clear advice on the harmful effects on the child’s oral health? It is important for all health professionals to understand the factors influencing their patients’ choices and actions. Clinicians equipped with this knowledge are more likely to be effective at supporting their patients and enjoying their professional work. When asked what factors determine health, many people would probably highlight the importance of modern medicine. The use of antibiotics, high-tech equipment, and surgical advances might all be given as the most important reasons for improvements in health that have been achieved in the last hundred years. Why is modern medicine credited with such achievements and is this a true reflection of reality? Professor Thomas McKeown, a pioneer in public health research, conducted a detailed historical analysis of the reasons for the steady reduction in mortality rates that occurred in westernized countries during the last century (McKeown 1979). In his classic analysis he investigated changes in mortality rates for different conditions. As can be seen in Figure 2.1, with infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, whooping cough, and measles, significant reductions in mortality rates occurred long before treatments and vaccination programmes were even introduced.

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