Vol 334, No 4 (2013)

Causes and mechanisms of barometeorosensitivity progression in servicemen, serving in the Arctic Circle, are described in this article. The authors proved conclusively the necessity of active detection of barometeorosensitive servicemen and case follow-up. The authors came to conclusion that it is necessary to include neurocirculatory asthenia into the list of medical contraindications to active service for servicemen, doing military service under contract in the Arctic Circle. Value of detected disadaptive risk factors was assessed. Prophylaxis and barometeorosensitivity control measures were suggested.

Computer tomography was prescribed for 56 patients. The most frequent fractures were — Schatzker II (n=23; 31,5%) and III (n=18; 24,7%) types of fractures. A comparative expert analysis of the results of radiographic, MRI and CT was performed in 56 patients. CT was «the golden standart». X-ray sensitivity in identifying the type of fracture was 80,3%, specificity — 66,7%, accuracy — 79,6%. In identifying the displacement of bone fragments X-ray sensitivity was 70,4%, specificity — 81,2%, accuracy — 73,3%. Sensitivity of radiography in detecting depth of impressions was 72,3%, specificity — 80%, accuracy — 74,1%. CT and MRI have the same results.

Study on health status of 156 Vietnamese military pilots on Russian modern jet planes (Su-22, Su-27, Su-30, MiG-21B). The results showed that unprofitable factors in working environment (acceleration, radiation, high temperature, humidity, noise) have an impact on the health of pilots during the flight, leading to deterioration of professional health and physiological functions (cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous system) and obesity of pilots after 35 years old. Basing on the studies, we suggested some measures for health protecting, safety of flight and prolonging flight-activity of pilots (training in decompression chamber, vestibular training) and balance in food ration for prevention of professional diseases.

The current article is dedicated to the modern aspects of combat maxillofacial trauma as they have been presented in 2012—2013 scientific publications. It has been shown that due to employment of more and more powerful explosive devices the facial trauma over the last decade has occurred more frequently and become more severe. Some new methods of facial injuries treatment are being tested now, among them KSL-W antimicrobial decapeptide, new bone regenerative biocompatible materials, scar-healing mesenchymal and adipose-derived stem cells, and a custom automated face dressing platform.

The formation and development of hygiene in the country is associated with activity of many prominent scientists-hygienists, and among them a place of honor justly belongs to Alexei Petrovich Dobroslavin — PhD, full professor, State Councillor, who in October 2012 would have been 170 years since the birth. He is the founder of the science of domestic hygiene and self-discipline. Hygienist talented researcher, a pioneer of military hygiene in Russia and known public figure, in 18 years of activity of A.P.Dobroslavin performed herculean research, educational, social, and practical work. Creatively continuing and developing the noble humanist traditions and ideas of professor A.P.Dobroslavin and he created the original and largest school of russian hygienists , modern military hygiene adds and multiplies them in order to preserve and promote the health of population and military.