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Diffuse interstitial lung diseases, in the strict sense, are immunologically mediated inflam­mations accounting for up to 5% of all pulmonary diseases, while diffuse interstitial lung diseases in the broader sense (infections, toxic damage, radiation injury, cardiovascular and metabolic dis­eases) account for up to 20% of lung diseases. Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of middle-aged … Preberite več >>

The author describes a modified oper­ative technique for treating spastic equinovarus deformity, the aim of the modification being to prevent secondary deformity, which may devel­op after the initial operation. The results two years after the operation were excellent in all patients while those assessed 10 and 20 years postop­eratively were good or satisfactory only in hemi­plegic children. The outcome of … Preberite več >>

We studied the incidence of intraar- ticular injury in acutely injured stable knee with hemarthrosis. Our prospective study included 50 consecutive patients presenting at the Accidents and Emergency Centre, Ljubljana with acute traumatic knee hemarthrosis, stable knee joint and with no radiographic evidence of intraarticular fracture. Patients with a history of previous injuries or a diagnosis of hemorrhag­ic disorders were … Preberite več >>

The genus Candida includes over 100 species, most of which are not human par­asites. Infections with Candida albicans account for 90% of all infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida which are pathogenic for men. Candida albicans is commonly part of the normal flora of the intestinal tract in animals including man. The majority of fungi are dimor­phic: they … Preberite več >>

The main features of functional anato­my, physiology, pathophysiology and coronary angiography are presented and the clinical importance of coronary artery collaterals in pa­tients with ischemic heart disease is discussed. Coronary artery collaterals can provide perfu­sion of the regions compromised by the signif­icantly narrowed or occluded coronary arteries. The collaterals appear to reduce the extent and the degree of myocardial ischemia, … Preberite več >>

Infection with certain types of human papillomaviruses is intimately linked with benign and malignant squamous epithelial cell lesions of the lower genital tract in both sexes. This rela­tionship can be appreciated at many levels, as demonstrated by a wealth of molecular, exper­imental, morphological and clinical data. Despite extensive research, the role of human papillo­mavirus infection in the etiology of similar … Preberite več >>

The aim of the study was to find out whether hypertensive reaction induced by exer­cise test, as well as the patient’s body weight and heart rate can predict the development of hyper­tension. In order to test this hypothesis we stud­ied two groups of subjects who underwent their first submaximal stress test using a bicycle in the years 1984–1987. One group … Preberite več >>

Somatosensory evoked potentials have been used in paediatrics in Slovenia for many years. In our study we measured the somatosensory evoked potentials on stimulation of the median nerve. The normal values for latencies and amplitudes of the main peaks were set in comparison to body height or/and age. The measurements were made on 24 neurologically free children, aged 2 to … Preberite več >>

Non-invasive ultrasound methods have been increasingly used for detecting morpho­logical and functional changes in the arterial wall, indicating the beginning of atherosclerotic process. Early detection of atherosclerosis is of utmost importance for timely deceleration of its further progression. The aim of this study was to determine the association of risk factors for atherosclerosis and intimal thickening (IMT) of the carotid … Preberite več >>