In the present study the effects of either H1 antagonist chloropyramine or H2 antagonist famotidine were investigated in isolated Langendorff's rat hearts. Ischemia lasted 60 minutes. Perfusion with either 10…

We present a patient with acute myocardial infarction, by whom recurrent attacks of ventricular fibrillation 15 days after the infarction appeared. All attacks had to be terminated by defibrillation. Various…

The histomorphometric analysis represents invasive diagnostic method for osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases. The manual, semiautomatic and automatic histomorphometric method were compared by analysing the undecalcified bone samples. Validity…

Cancer of the ovary is the major killer among gynaecologic cancers. Early diagnosis is generally made by chance rather than by making use of refined scientific methods. Early detection of…

Quantitative sensory tests constitute an important complement to physical examination. Perception is evoked by modality-specific stimuli and sensory thresholds are examined by psychophysical methods. Sensory disturbances are defined in terms…

Prion diseases are rare degenerative diseases of the central nervous system in humans and some other mammals. Three different etiopatogenetical forms of these diseases are recognised in humans, being, as…

Malignant melanoma is a highly malignant tumor, and its response to treatment is poor. Its incidence is on an increase world-wide. Amplified surface microscopy is a new non-invasive diagnostic method…

Atherosclerosis is a slowly progressing degenerative disease of the arterial wall. Several risk factors, including cigarette smoking, precipitate its development. The purpose of the study was to investigate atherosclerotic morphologic…

The gastrinoma was first described by the surgeons Zollinger and Ellison in 1955. The basic characteristics of this disease include an endocrine gastrin-secreting tumor of the gastrointestinal tract, gastric hypersecretion…

In medical circles of Slovenia, emergency medical services are regarded as services provided exclusively by health care professionals. This concept, which excludes any participation of lay public and lay institutions,…

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is rare, but potentially fatal complication of treatment with neuroleptics and other psychotropic drugs. The authors review the relevant literature and discuss the incidence and possible etiology…

Sensory examination is a part of the routine neurologic examination. It depends on both the patient and the examiner. Conventional sensibility tests are neither quantitative nor selective with regard to…

Biomechanics of the hip joint is a discipline which deals with loads and stresses exerted on the hip joint surface. It provides an insight into the pathogenesis of some hip…

The etiology of ovarian cancer is unknown. Some women, however, seem to be at great risk for the development of this serious disease, which is the major killer among gynaecologic…

Violence is becoming increasingly present in modern society. Its consequences are manifested in a large number of injuries and premature deaths and thus violence is becoming a great problem for…

Distinguishing between motor and sensory fascicles is essential to successful peripheral nerve reconstruction. Acetyltiocholine staining methods based on the Karnovsky procedure have been increasingly used for the purpose. Our aim…

The purpose of this study was to determine some geometrical parameters of the human hip and pelvis which importantly influence the articular stress in the hip joint. Standard anterior-posterior radiographs…

The authors report on a 40-year-old female patient with pain, paresthesias and hypesthesias involving the distal parts of the lower extremities. Standard electromyography revealed no abnormalities, while the assessment of…

Subarachnoid blockade is defined as a temporary interruption of nerve impulse transmission produced by injecting of a local anesthetic into the subarachnoid space. The only reason for the clinical effects…

Extracorporeal circulation used in aor­tocoronary bypass graft operations for the past 30 years has several adverse effects, including ARDS, coagulation disturbances, embolism and neurologic deficits. These operations have become very…

Detecting early stages of ovarian cancer is a difficult task because of the absence of characteristic signs in this phase of the dis­ease. The tumor is most frequently found on…

Down syndrome is the most common individual cause of mental retardation in children. Prenatal screening for Down syndrome, based on the maternal age, has been practised in Slovenia since 1981.…

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) belongs to the family Retroviridae and subfamily Oncovirinae. HTLV-I has an outer envelope consisting of a lipid bilayer and two types of glycoproteins –…

The patient with acute myocardial infarction must receive oxygen, Aspirin® and analgesia with morphine as soon as possible. In most patients, gliceryl trinitrate is also indi­cated. The doctor should reassure…