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| DC Field | Value | Language |
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| dc.contributor.author | Rīga Stradiņš University | - |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-06-05T16:28:57Z | - |
| dc.date.available | 2019-06-05T16:28:57Z | - |
| dc.date.issued | 2019-04-01 | - |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-9934-563-29-4 | - |
| dc.identifier.other | XLVII, 764 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/623 | - |
| dc.description.tableofcontents | OPENING PLENARY SESSION Academia and Pharmaceutical Industry Collaboration: Advancing Drug Discovery M. Dambrova 1 Mosaic of Autoimmunity: Role of Genetics and Environmental Factors, Especially Microbiome Y. Shoenfeld 2 Opportunities of Using Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging S. Saarakkala 3 CONFERENCE SECTIONS Cardiovascular Health High Cardiac Risk Polymorbid Patient Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery D. Smirnova, R. Leibuss, B. Vilīte, I. Krustiņa, D. Bogdanovs, E. Strīķe 4 Association Between Circulating MicroRNAs and Metabolic Biomarkers in Patients with Prediabetes with and without Early Atherosclerosis E. Knoka, K. Trusinskis, M. Mazule, I. Briede, S. Jegere, I. Kumsars, Z. Narbuts, D. Sondore, A. Erglis 5 Role of Oxidative Stress in Calcific Aortic Valve Stenosis Patients J. Hofmanis, D. Hofmane, G. Gersone, S. Svirskis, V. Mackevics, P. Tretjakovs, A. Lejnieks 6 Effects of SMS Text Messaging on Chemerin and Omentin Levels in Clinically Healthy Overweight and Obese Individuals: Results from RCT V. Silina, M. K. Tessma, P. Tretjakovs, S. Senkane, G. Bahs 7 Next-Generation Sequencing for Latvian Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy Patients L. Bidiņa, D. Rots, L. Caunīte, K. Kupics, O. Kalējs, L. Gailīte 8 Gender Differences in SCORE Screening Parameters in Latvia L. Mača, S. Gintere, T. Žeņiļenko, L. Esta, C. Heaster 9 Quality of Life Changes in Patients after Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation N. Nikrus, M. Vikmane, O. Kalējs 10 Quality of Diagnostics and Treatment of Pulmonic Embolism: Two-Year Retrospective Analysis I. Holste, J. Pavlova, O. Sjomina, P. Ivanova, J. G. Voicehovska 11 Intrahospital and Long-Term Outcomes after True Bifurcation Stenting A. Laduss, I. Kumsārs, E. Čamane, K. Pičkurs, A. Ērglis, K. Trušinskis, G. Latkovskis, I. Briede, A. Rudzītis, S. Jēgere, I. Narbute 12 Tissue Biomechanical Changes in Case of Dilated Human Ascending Aorta I. Brecs, P. Stradins, M. Kalejs, U. Strazdins, I. Ozolanta, V. Kasjanovs 13 Involvement of Public Organisations and Healthcare Professionals in Identifying and Assessing Cardiovascular Risks for Residents in Liepaja, Latvia L. Ēriksone, G. Bēta 14 Effectiveness of Amiodarone, Propafenone and Synchronised Electrical Cardioversion for Conversion of Atrial Fibrillation Paroxysm to Sinus Rhythm in Emergency Department of Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital M. Tracevskis, A. Kalēja, I. Pupkeviča, N. Nikrus, K. Jubele, O. Kalējs 15 Athletes’ Heart Hypertrophy Changes Due to the Impact of Aerobic Training V. Lāriņš, J. Lācis, P. Krūmiņa 16 Venous Thromboembolism Recurrence in Latvian Population V. Ģībietis, D. Kigitoviča, S. Strautmane, V. R. Kalējs, K. Meilande, A. Skride 17 Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Outcome Review in Latvia A. Berzins, R. Leibuss, B. Mozule, V. Harlamovs, E. Strike, P. Stradins 18 Association between 4q25 Variant rs6838973 and Atrial Fibrillation in Latvian Population I. Rudaka, D. Rots, A. Uzars, O. Kalējs, L. Gailīte 19 Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing as Diagnostic Tool for Lone Atrial Fibrillation I. Rudaka, D. Rots, A. Uzars, O. Kalējs, L. Gailīte 20 Does Endovascular Embolisation Packing Density of Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms Improve Angiographic Long Term Occlusion Rates? Single Centre Experience A. Ozola, S. Ponomarjova 21 Neurological Outcomes and Neuromonitoring in Cardiac Surgery R. Leibuss, A. Klesmite, A. Reihmane, E. Oss, E. Strike, P. Stradins 22 One-Year Analysis of Femoropopliteal Revascularisation vs. Endovascular Intervention in Patients with Infrainguinal Arterial Occlusive Diseases A. Ligers, V. Liepa, J. Rozentals, K. Staudzs, I. Udris, P. Ivanova, A. Kratovska, S. Ponomarjova, V. Zvirgzdins 23 Preliminary Results of Clinical Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillations Surgical Treatment at Time of Concomitant Cardiac Surgery in Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital A. Ņikitina, D. Kalniņa, K. Kupics 24 Association between Myocardial Strain and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease L. Caunīte, G. Kamzola, K. Trušinskis 25 GPx and MDA Oxidative Stress Markers and Severity of Depression as Predictives of Recurrent Stable Coronary Heart Disease V. V. Voicehovskis, O. Kalejs, J. G. Voicehovska, A. Skesters, K. Apsite, J. Grigorjeva, T. Ivascenko 26 Results of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Treatment with Early Addition of Angiotensin-Neprylisin Inhibitor V. Grebneva, I. Kurcalte, Y. Safro, A. Kalnins, O. Kalejs, A. Lejnieks 27 Change in Use of Antithrombotic Therapy 6 Months after Electrical Cardioversion over a Period of 4 Years A. Bērziņš, I. Pupkeviča, R. Vilde, K. Apsīte, O. Kalējs 28 Preoperative Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Effect on Inotropic Support Initiation after Cardiopulmonary Bypass K. Šetlers, R. Leibuss, V. Harlamovs, E. Strīķe, O. Sabeļņikovs, I. Vanags, P. Stradiņš 29 Study Protocol for Randomised Controlled Trial of Individualised Home-Based Exercise Programme in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension L. Butāne, D. Šmite, A. Skride 30 Brugada Syndrome Patient: Case Report K. Jubele, K. Kupics, N. Ņesterovičs, O. Kalējs 31 Rare Finding with Cardiac Multislice Computer Tomography in Patient with Ventricular Tachycardia Paroxysm A. Strēlnieks, L. Zvaigzne 32 Circadian Variation in Onset of Myocardial Infarction Based on Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea A. Pekša, I. Stuķēna 33 Outcomes of Acute Cardiac Failure after Cardiac Surgery K. Rutka, R. Leibuss, B. Arklina, V. Harlamovs, P. Stradins, E. Strike 34 Comparative Effectiveness of Antiarrhythmic Drugs for Prevention of Early Relapses of Atrial Fibrillation after Electrical Cardioversion I. Pupkeviča, B. Kokina, N. Nikrus, K. Spalva, O. Kalējs 35 Clinical Characteristics and 6-Month Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation Patients after Direct Current Cardioversion A. Bērziņš, A. Strēlnieks, K. Spalva, O. Kalējs 36 Oral Anticoagulant Influence on Health-Related Quality of Life for High-Risk Atrial Fibrillation Patients: 6-Month and 12-Month Follow-up K. Apsīte, A. Tupahins, D. Stoldere, T. J. Eglītis, N. Ņesterovičs, T. Ivaščenko, V. Voicehovskis, A. Lejnieks, O. Kalējs 37 Case of Long QT Syndrome: Could be More Unrecognised than Rare N. Nikrus, S. Sakne, O. Kalējs 38 Emergency Department: Occurrence of Clinically Significant Bleeding in Patients Using Oral Anticoagulants E. Sokolova, V. Spalis, D. Balode, O. Kalējs 39 Relation of HAS-BLED Bleeding Risk Score to Major Bleeding in Anticoagulated Patients Presented to Emergency Department E. Sokolova, V. Spalis, D. Balode, O. Kalējs 40 Long-Term Results of Catheter Ablation in Supraventricular Paroxismal Tachycardias: Single Center Experience in Latvia R. Vilde, K. Jubele, K. Kupics, M. Baturevica, Z. Silina, A. Berzins, G. Kamzola, I. Cgojeva-Sproge, S. Sakne, O. Kalejs, A. Erglis 41 Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Neovascularisation Diagnostic Limitation in Unstable Atherosclerotic Plaque with Extensive Calcified Component M. Radziņa, A. Lioznovs, A. Jukna, S. Kovaļovs, A. Lācis, D. Krieviņš, K. Ķīsis, M. Gediņš, K. Jurjāns, S. Pavlovičs 42 Predictors of Effective Electrical Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation I. Pupkeviča, K. Apsīte, K. Jubele, O. Kalējs, A. Lejnieks 43 Lead-Related Infective Endocarditis in Patients after Cardiac Electrical Device Implantation in Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital N. Nesterovics, G. Nesterovics, K. Jubele, P. Stradins, M. Blumbergs, J. Ansabergs, O. Kalejs, A. Erglis 44 Masters Basketball Players Cardiovascular Parameters Changes during Training and Competition M. Bumbure, A. Vavere, O. Kalejs 45 Masters Basketball Players Heart Rate as Indicator of Training and Competition Intensity M. Bumbure, A. Vavere, O. Kalejs 46 General Framework to Manage Athletes with Arrhythmias H. Heidbuchel 47 Rare Causes of Cardiac Hypertrophy A. Rudzītis 48 Can the Type of Physical Load Lead Athlete’s Heart Hypertrophy to Involution? V. Lāriņš, J. Lācis 49 Multimodality Approach in Diagnosis of Cardiac Storage Diseases B. Barone 50 Coronary Revascularisation – How do You Improve the “Gold Standard”? M. Kalejs 51 Oncology and Haematology Maximal Strength Training for Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Adjuvant Treatment R. Cešeiko, S. Tomsone, A. Vētra, A. Srebnijs, M. Timofejevs, E. Purmalis, J. Eglītis 52 STAT5 Transcription Factor is Retained in Cytoplasm in B-cells of Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia E. Kashuba, L. Kovalevska, A. Matvieieva 53 Non-Invasive Multispectral Skin Cancer Screening Method M. Lange, E. V. Plorina, A. Derjabo, J. Spigulis 54 Expression of Dickkopf-Related Protein 1 and Evidence of Osteolysis in Multiple Myeloma Patients D. Auziņa, I. Beinaroviča, B. Janicka-Kupra, S. Lejniece, V. Groma, A. Lejnieks 55 Approaches for Patient-Derived Breast Cancer Cell Cultivation (2D and 3D Cultures) I. Čakstiņa, V. Pirsko, D. Nitiša, Z. Daneberga, J. Gardovskis 56 Effect of Chronic Mild Hypoxia on DNA Reparation and Cell Cycle Regulation in HER2-Enriched Breast Cancer Cell Line D. Nitisa, V. Pirsko, M. Priedite, S. Vorslova, I. Cakstina, Z. Daneberga 57 Telomere Length and TP53 Gene in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patients E. Zole, E. Baumanis, R. Dāle, A. Leiše, V. Lietuvietis, R. Ranka 58 Implementation and Improvement of Molecular Diagnostics of Polycythemia Vera in Latvia Z. Dobele, B. Janicka-Kupra, K. Bernate, L. Belajeva, K. Mikuda, L. Zarina, D. Rots, A. I. Tutane, S. Lejniece, L. Gailite 59 HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Gene Expression Influenced Pathway Analysis E. Kuzņecova, Z. Daneberga, M. Nakazawa-Miklaševiča, E. Berga-Švītiņa, V. Pirsko, E. Miklaševičs, A. Irmejs, J. Maksimenko 60 Willebrand Factor Multimer Assay as a More Accurate Diagnostic Tool for Distinguishing between Von Willebrand Disease Types D. Balode, M. Pikta, S. Lejniece 61 Influence of MRPS18-2 Protein Levels on Migration and Invasion of Cancerous Endometrial Cells L. Kovalevska, L. Buchynska, E. Kashuba 62 Prognostic Indicators in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia A. Rivkina, I. Holodnuka, I. Ventina, I. Spaka, M. Soloveicika, M. Murovska, S. Lejniece 63 Detection of Chemokine Receptors CCR1 and CCR2 in Peripheral Blood Lymphocyte Sub-Populations of Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Using Multi-Parameter Flow Cytometry L. Hippe, A. Rivkina, M. Soloveicika, I. Ventina, J. Pavlova, M. Murovska, S. Lejniece, I. Holodnuka 64 Impact of Hypoxia on Chemoresistance in Breast Cancer Cell Lines V. Pirsko, I. Čakstiņa, D. Nitiša, Z. Daneberga, E. Miklaševičs 65 Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Plasma Cell Disorders: 12 Years Experience in Hematology Centre of Latvia I. Trociukas, B. Janicka-Kupra, S. Lejniece 66 Fluorescent Probes in Membranes of Fibroblasts and Melanoma Cells I. Kalnina, D. Pjanova, I. Leve, J. Kirilova 67 Bladder Cancer Incidence Trends in Latvia in 1990–2017 Ē. Bitiņa-Barlote, J. Plonis, V. Cauce, E. Vjaters, J. Gardovskis, E. Miklaševičs 68 Association between Human Leukocyte Antigen Genes and Cervical Precancerous Lesions O. Plisko, J. Zodzika, D. Rezeberga, I. Jermakova, J. Eglite, D. Kasjko, I. Liepniece-Karele, D. Kunicina, D. Sivina 69 CHEK2 Pathogenic Variants do not Change Penetrance of BRCA1 Variants c.4034delA and c.5266dupC E. Berga-Švītiņa, E. Kuzņecova, M. Nakazawa-Miklaševiča, J. Maksimenko, A. Irmejs, Z. Daneberga, E. Miklaševičs 70 FAP Cases in Latvia Confirmed by Molecular Genetic Testing Z. Daneberga, D. Bērziņa, V. Borošenko, Z. Krūmiņa, A. Gardovskis, E. Miklaševičs 71 Large Patient Cohort Study of Total Vitamin B12 Blood Level in Cases with Oncologic Diagnosis in Latvia D. Gavars 72 Epidemiological Data and Treatment Patterns among Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (pNETs) in Latvia: First Report from Multi-Institutional Study M. Ptašņuka, H. Plaudis, A. Ozoliņš, M. Sperga, A. Truškovs, Z. Narbuts, I. Kudaba, A. Geriņa-Bērziņa 73 Oncolytic Virus Immunotherapy in Melanoma S. Donina 74 Breast Cancer: Change of Paradigms A. Irmejs 75 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage III Patients Diagnostic and Treatment Data Comparison with Central Europe Patients Data S. Hasnere 76 Frequency and Diagnostic Value of Positive Manchester Score to Identify BRCA1/2 Gene Mutation Positive Breast Cancer Cases in Latvia E. Tauvēna, A. Irmejs, G. Trofimovičs, J. Maksimenko, P. Loža, J. Gardovskis, Z. Daneberga 77 Impact Factors on 2-Year and 5-Year Survival Rate in Patients Operated with Oral Cancer in Advanced Stage K. Pastars, J. Zarins, A. Ivanova, A. Skagers 78 Paediatric Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma: Case Report E. Dručka, R. Dzalbs, J. Tārs, Z. Liepa, S. Isajevs, A. Ivanova, G. Rose, I. Franckeviča, E. Cebure, S. Valeiņa 79 ADAM 10 Expression in Primary Uveal Melanoma as Prognostic Factor for Risk of Metastasis R. Caltabiano, G. Broggi, V. Rapisarda, C. Ledda, V. Baylon, V. Filetti, C. Loreto 80 Bladder Cancer Mortality Trends in Latvia in 1990–2017 Ē. Bitiņa-Barlote, J. Plonis, V. Cauce, E. Vjaters, J. Gardovskis, E. Miklaševičs 81 Metastatic Thyroid Cancer R. Ničiporuka, A. Ozoliņš, Z. Narbuts, I. Štrumfa, J. Gardovskis 82 Thyroid Gland Morphology and Management Differences A. Didrihsone, R. Ničiporuka, A. Ozolins, Z. Narbuts, J. Gardovskis 83 Outcomes of Sporadic Resected Non-Functional Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours (NF-pNETs) – 11-Year Experience in Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Latvia M. Ptašņuka, H. Plaudis, A. Ozoliņš, M. Sperga, A. Truškovs, Z. Narbuts, I. Kudaba, A. Geriņa-Bērziņa 84 Association between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Papillary Thyroid Cancer Aggressiveness R. Ničiporuka, A. Ozoliņš, Z. Narbuts, I. Štrumfa, J. Gardovskis 85 Epidemiology and Genetic Features of Prostate Cancer J. Plonis, Ē. Bitiņa-Barlote, V. Cauce, E. Vjaters, J. Gardovskis, E. Miklaševičs 86 Clinicopathological Features of Follicular Variant of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma R. Ničiporuka, A. Ozoliņš, Z. Narbuts, I. Štrumfa, J. Gardovskis 87 Quality Assurance Aspects of Colposcopy Service in Latvia I. Jermakova, D. Rezeberga, J. Žodžika, M. Pilmane, O. Plisko, I. Liepniece-Karele, U. Kojalo 88 Pathological Correlation between Needle Biopsy and Radical Prostatectomy Specimen in Patients with Localised Prostate Cancer G. Sperga, M. Jakubovskis, L. Rēdmanis, V. Lietuvietis 89 Role of Percutaneous Ultrasound Guided Needle Biopsy of Axilla to Restage Node Positive Breast Cancer after Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy B. Līcīte, A. Irmejs, J. Maksimenko, P. Loža, G. Trofimovičs, E. Miklaševičs, J. Nazarovs, M. Romanovska, J. Deičmane, G. Purkalne, J. Gardovskis 90 Combined Forms of Basal Cell Carcinoma in Head and Neck Region J. Moisejenko-Golubovica, V. Groma, A. Ivanova, J. Muceniece, O. Volkovs 91 Risk of Contralateral Breast Cancer in BRCA1 Gene Mutation Carriers with Primary Breast Cancer in Latvian Population P. Loza, A. Irmejs, J. Maksimenko, A. Ģīlis, G. Trofimovičs, J. Gardovskis, E. Miklaševičs, Z. Daneberga 93 Thyroid Surgery Influence on Calcium Metabolism: Hospital Experience A. Didrihsone, R. Ničiporuka, Z. Narbuts, A. Ozoliņš, J. Gardovskis 94 Multparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and 68-Gallium-PSMA Positron Emission Tomography in patients with Biochemical Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Single Centre Study M. Radzina, M. Tirane, L. Zemniece, M. Kalnina, L. Roznere, E. Vjaters, V. Lietuvietis, A. Freimanis, A. Strazdina 95 Chromothripsis as a Prognostic Marker in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer E. Skuja, D. Kalniete, M. Nakazawa-Miklaševiča, Z. Daneberga, G. Purkalne, E. Miklaševičs 96 Microcell Formation in Various Cell Lines Due to Stress Z. Simsone, T. Freivalds, R. Petrovska, L. Harju, I. Buiķis 97 Downregulation of Mismatch Repair Proteins Correlated with Increased CD9a Expression in High Grade Prostate Cancer K. Folkmanis, S. Isajevs, M. Jakubovskis, J. Eglitis, V. Folkmanis, V. Lietuvietis 98 Targeted Therapy against Cancer G. Purkalne 99 Cell Responses to Ionizing Radiation: Current Research at Lithuania University of Health Sciences and Future Perspectives with “Inspire” Project E. Juozaityte, A. Bartnykaite, D. Laukaitiene, R. Ugenskiene 100 Accuracy of Imaging Methods in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer after Thyroidectomy for Evaluation of Residual Thyroid Tissue before and after Radioiodine Therapy N. Šenterjakova, M. Radziņa, A. Bērziņa 101 Glasgow Prognostic Score by TNM Burden and Overall Survival in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma A. Šilovs, R. Riekstiņš, D. Orlovs, I. Štrumfa, Z. Simtniece 102 Results of Autologous Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Kaunas – International Telemedicine Project D. Vaitiekus, V. Svetickiene, M. Beitneriene, M. Rudžianskiene, R. Gerbutavičius, E. Juozaityte 103 Histology of Cervical Precancerous Lesions and Ki-67 Biomarker Expression I. Jermakova, D. Rezeberga, M. Pilmane, I. Liepniece-Karele, J. Žodžika, O. Plisko 104 Genetic Markers of Thrombosis in Patients with Chronic Myeloproliferative Diseases R. Dambrauskiene, R. Ugenskiene, R. Simoliuniene, E. Juozaityte, R. Gerbutavičius 105 Effects of Chronic Mild Hypoxia on Proteome of HER2+ Breast Cancer Cell Line SK-BR-3 S. Vorslova, V. Pirsko, D. Nitiša, I. Čakstiņa, Z. Daneberga, E. Miklaševičs 106 Quality of Transuretral Resection of Bladder Tumour in First Time Diagnosed Bladder Cancer K. Leonenko, M. Jakubovskis, V. Lietuvietis 107 Rare Solitary Fibrous Tumour of Pleura Growing More than 16 Years K. Grigorovica, A. Spaks, D. Breiva, A. Bistrova, R. Mikijanskis, J. Ositis 108 Personalised Multidisciplinary Management of Patient with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Clinical Case Report J. Maksimenko 109 Childhood Cancers – from Biobanking to Sequencing Projects L. O. Baumbusch 110 Children’s and Women’s Health Sexual Education Issues among Adolescents with Hearing and Visual Impairments L. Esta, K. Čačka, E. Korsaka, L. Muceniece, D. Balodis 111 Nurse as Interdisciplinary Team Member for Health Care of Children with Development Disorders D. Voita, A. Bukulite, A. Nastevica 112 Effects of Urban Violence and Crime on Youth Access to HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare in Cape Town, South Africa D. Cooper, G. Green, D. Tembo, S. Christie 113 Timing of Conception and Neonatal Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery in National Cohort of Women L. Malakauskiene, L. Maleckiene 114 Impact of Bariatric Surgery-To-Conception Interval on Maternal Outcomes in National Cohort of Women L. Malakauskiene, L. Maleckiene, D. Ramašauskaitė 115 Next Generation Sequencing Identifies Pathogenic Variants in Genes Involved in Collagen Production in Patients with Preterm Birth Due to Precocious Cervical Ripening L. Voložonoka, L. Gailīte, A. Miskova, I. Kempa 116 Precocious Cervical Ripening – Management in Riga Maternity Hospital, Latvia A. Miskova, L. Voložonoka, D. Rezeberga 117 Family-Centered Care and Satisfaction of Parents of Children Receiving Inpatient Rehabilitation Services at Children’s Clinical University Hospital D. Bērtule, A. Vētra, G. Kristapsone 118 Serological Evidence of Toxoplasma Gondii in Latvian Population with Emphasis on Women’s and Children’s Health G. Deksne, V. Veisa, D. Rezeberga, L. Vīksna, A. Krūmiņa 119 Identification of Cost Effective Model for Detection of Cystic Fibrosis Causative Alleles in Latvia L. Gailite, A. I. Tutane, I. Nartisa, I. Kempa, M. Kreile, G. Taurina, E. Aleksejeva, I. Pukite, L. Korņejeva, I. Grinfelde, I. Kaze, S. Vilne, Z. Krūmina, V. Svabe 120 Retrospective Cohort Study of Cesarean Scar Influence on Placental Implantation Site, Umbilical Cord Insertion and Length D. Bokučava, N. Vedmedovska, V. Fodina, V. Margevičus, S. Ūdre 121 Characteristics of Paediatric Trauma Patients in Latvia: Retrospective Single Center Study S. Karkle, A. Zviedre, A. Eņģelis, A. Pētersons 122 Risk Factors and Antenatal Suspicion for Placenta Previa and Abnormally Invasive Placenta E. Savukyne, I. Vasilaviciute, E. Machtejeviene 123 Influence of Genetic Variants Involved in Thrombophilia Pathogenesis and Folic Acid Metabolism on Embryo Implantation and Pregnancy Outcome B. Alkšere, D. Bērziņa, D. Legzdiņa, L. Voložonoka, A. Dzalbs, I. Pupko, L. Korņejeva, L. Ņikitina-Zaķe, V. Fodina, N. Vedmedovska 124 Is MRE ADC-DWIBS an Appropiate Diagnostic Method for a Disease? D. Berzina, I. Apine 125 Prenatal Invasive Testing in Single Center: Indications and Results N. Vedmedovska, D. Bokučava, P. Domaševs, I. Bičevska, L. Korņejeva, S. Tenberga, J. Rilika 126 Gestational Weight Gain Effects on Delivery and Newborn Outcomes Ž. Bojarune, N. Vedmedovska 127 Differentiating Criteria for Acute Simple and Complicated Appendicitis in Patients Under the Age of Seven P. Plūme, A. Zviedre, A. Laduss, K. Pētersons, A. Pētersons, A. Eņģelis 128 Knowledge about Contraception among Latvian High School Students L. Esta, L. Kozlovska 129 Inflammatory Cytokine Levels as Possible Diagnostic and Prognostic Aid in Hospitalised Children with Fever and Suspected Serious Bacterial Infection L. Rautiainena, J. Pavāre, I. Grope, S. Ince, P. Tretjakovs, D. Gardovska 130 Iron Deficiency Anemia and Dietary Habits During Pregnancy in Latvia K. Klaramunta-Antila, B. Lindemane, L. Ušpele, S. Krama, V. Cauce, L. Meija 131 Association of Genetic Variants in TLR2 (Arg753Gln) and TLR4 (Thr399Ile) with Risk of Acute Rheumatic Fever in Latvia M. Visnevska, V. Rovite, V. Stanevica, Z. Dāvidsone, A. Scegolevs, R. Santere 132 Extended Genetic Testing in Patients from Infertility Clinics Using New Genotyping Method: Preliminary Results L. Gailite, Z. Dobele, L. Laivina, Z. Vitina, V. Magomedova, J. Erenpreiss, I. Kempa 133 Assessment of Children with Febrile Illness Visiting Emergency Department According to “Precautionary Level” System U. N. Urbāne, Z. Līkopa, I. Kravale, A. Silova, D. Gardovska, J. Pavāre 134 Diagnostic Values of Parental Concern and Clinician’s “Gut Feeling” in Identifying Serious Bacterial Infections in Children with Fever U. N. Urbāne, M. Marčuks, M. Katvare, D. Gaidule-Logina, D. Zavadska, D. Gardovska, J. Pavāre 135 DENND1A Gene Variations in Adolescent PCOS Patients – Clinical and Genetical Associations L. Līdaka, G. Lazdāne, I. Dzīvīte-Krišāne, A. Grasmane, L. Gailīte 136 Prior Miscarriage and Preterm Delivery in Assisted Reproductive Technology Pregnancies S. Ūdre, V. Margevičus, N. Vedmedovska, V. Fodina 137 Paediatric Acute Pericarditis in University Hospital within 2008–2017 (10-Year Review) E. Ligere, I. Bergmane, B. Matsate-Matsone, I. Lubaua, I. Lāce, N. Sikora, L. Šmits, V. Ozoliņš 138 Sleep Quality, Sleep Hygiene and Daytime Sleepiness in Adolescents in Latvia – Differences between Boys and Girls M. Celmiņa, E. Mičule, A. Romanova, I. Daugule 139 Evaluation af Possible Diagnosting Tool Distinguishing Acute Appendicitis from Acute Mesenteric Lymphadenitis in Children A. Zviedre, A. Eņģelis, P. Tretjakovs, V. Titans, A. Pētersons 140 Risk Factors and Prognostic Indicators for Rescue Outcome of Children with Airway Foreign Body Obstructions G. Di Mizio, A. Montana, F. Casella, D. G. Albano, F. Amico, V. Baylon, P. Malandrino, F. Patanè, I. Russo, M. Salerno 141 Preliminary Results on Use of Oral Rehydration Solution in Form of Gelato for Rehydration of Children with Acute Gastroenteritis G. Zvigule Neidere, A. Bārzdiņa, G. Laizane, I. Sviestina, K. Gross 142 Patient and Their Family Needs in Paediatric Palliative Care:Results of Pilot Study I. Kalnina, L. Deklava 143 Microbiological Etiological Spectrum of Acute Complicated and Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Preliminary Results M. Kakar, M. M. Butnere, A. Reinis, J. Kroiča, A. Eņģelis, A. Saxena, R. Broks, V. Jansins, A. 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Kakar, M. M. Butnere, A. Reinis, J. Kroiča, A. Eņģelis, A. Saxena, R. Broks, V. Jansins, A. Pētersons 149 Role of Yersinia Enterocolitica Antibody Serum Level in Paediatric Acute Complicated and Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Preliminary Results M. Kakar, M. M. Butnere, A. Reinis, J. Kroiča, A. Eņģelis, A. Saxena, A. Pētersons 150 Positive Group B Streptococcus and Outcome of Early Neonatal Period G. Jansone, M. Koka, E. Pumpure, V. Veisa, D. Rezeberga, I. Morozova, Ļ. Lapidus, S. Markova 151 External Anal Sphincter Muscle Recovery Detected with Surface EMG after Perineal Tear: Case Study V. Zacesta, L. Rācene, H. Plaudis, D. Rezeberga 152 Up-Regulation of FOXP3 T Regulatory Lymphocytes in Patients with High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions A. Mitildzans, S. Isajevs, D. Rezeberga 153 Analysis of Submitted Complaints in Field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia Health Inspectorate M. Pukite 154 Time Critical Paediatric Neurosurgery in Latvia P. Kļaviņa, D. Pētersone, A. Buza, R. Balmaks 155 Assessment of Competence Components in Infant Floating to Increase Parents’ Competence Level A. Kurmeleva 156 Influence of RV Vaccination on Course of Disease in Patients Diagnosed with Rota Virus Gastroenteritis at Children’s Clinical University Hospital E. Grudule, D. Zavadska 157 How to Distinguish Abusive Head Trauma P. Kļaviņa, A. Bārzdiņa 158 Efforts to Control CS Rate: Lithuanian Experience R. Nadišauskiene 159 Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Gestational Weight Gains Correlation with Pregnancy Outcome I. Dupuža, N. Vedmedovska, K. Buķe 160 Role of Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths Analysis in Decrease of Maternal Mortality in Latvia D. Rezeberga, M. Jansone, I. Blodniece, E. Lapiņš, V. Bathena-Krastina, S. Irša, G. Lazdāne 161 Implementation of ICD-10 (ICD-PM) Perinatal Mortality Audit Tool: Analysis of Maternal Condition at Time of Perinatal Death I. Blodniece, D. Rezeberga, G. Lazdāne, S. Markova 162 Cesarean Section Rates in Latvia Using Robson Classification System I. Zile, L. Rācene, D. Rezeberga 163 Massive Rectal Bleeding in Child Due to Rectal Venous Malformation: Case Report J. Karlsons, Z. Ābola, A. Eņģelis, P. Laizāns, A. Pētersons 164 Ability to Turn a Breech Baby with Particular Exercises I. Kanneniece, M. Hoferte 165 Association between Infant’s Feeding Habits and Iron Metabolism in Latvia I. Sirina, I. Strēle, I. Siksna, D. Gardovska 166 Incidence and Risk Factors of Late Onset Neonatal Sepsis in Newborns Treated at Children’s Clinical University Hospital (BKUS) Neonatology Clinic in 2017 O. Loginova 167 Comparison of Tactics in Conservatively Treated Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children’s Clinical University Hospital for Children Aged 7–16 Years in 2015 and 2018 S. Ozoliņa, A. Rozentālberga, T. Zurmutaī, A. Pētersons 168 Endometritis Aspects after Caesarean Section, Risk Factors K. Rimaido 169 Impact of Disability on Sexual Health of Women I. Briedīte, Z. Rostoka, G. Saulīte, I. Pitkēviča 170 Implementing Safety and Quality Improvement into Medical Practice E. Minevich 171 Growth Hormone-IGF-1 Axis in Diagnosis and Treatment of Growth Disorders M. Savage 172 Human Bocavirus 1 Infection in Hospitalised Children with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection I. Ziemele, A. Vilmane, S. Rasa, M. Xu, K. Hedman, M. Söderlund-Venermo, D. Gardovska, Z. Nora-Krukle, M. Murovska 173 Prognostic Importance of Complications after Primary or Interval Cytoreductive Surgery in Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer I. Siliņš 174 Possibility of Nutrition Deficiency and Alteration of Anthropometric Data in Children with Food Allergy Z. Melluma, L. Meija 175 Self-Assessment of Changes of Sexual Life in Women after Vaginal Delivery I. Briedīte, M. Ūdre, A. Pentjugova 176 Microbiological Peritoneal Fluid Analysis in Paediatric Patients with Surgically Treated Appendicitis J. Protasa, Z. Ābola, A. Zviedre, A. Eņģelis, P. Laizāns 177 Postpartum Endometritis – Clinical Challenge from Microbiological Point of View L. Rācene, K. Rācenis, Z. Rūsa, J. Kroiča, D. Rezeberga 178 Spontaneous Rupture of Spleen During Pregnancy: Diagnostic Challenge A. Kornete, A. Miskova, D. Rezeberga, M. Puksta 179 Treatment Options in Children with Perianal Abscess A. Rozentalberga, A. Zviedre, A. Engelis, A. Pētersons 180 Influencing Factors on 24-Hour Blood Pressure Measurements in Childhood Coarctation of Aorta P. Silis, I. Lubaua, I. Lāce, S. Sendzikaite 181 Positive Group B Streptococcus and Perinatal Use of Antibiotics M. Koka, G. Jansone, E. Pumpure, I. Morozova, Ļ. Lapidus, V. Veisa, D. Rezeberga, S. Markova 182 Where is “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” in Curriculum of Medical Faculty Students? G. Lazdāne, H. Karro, R. Nadišauskiene, D. Rezeberga 183 Caesarean Section for Nulliparous Women with Single Cephalic Full-Term Pregnancy in Spontaneous Labor L. Rācene, L. Ušpele, D. Rezeberga 184 Prediction of Poor Outcome in Critically Ill Children Using Clinical Evaluation, Scoring Systems and Biomarkers R. Gobergs, D. Pētersone, C. Rey Galan, R. Balmaks 185 Low Carbohydrate Nutritional Plan for Autistic Spectrum Children S. Abele, L. Meija, L. Tzivian, V. Folkmanis 186 Insulin Resitance and Leptin Levels in Children I. Justamente, D. Reihmane, L. Ozoliņa-Molla 187 Significant Diagnostic Tools for Blunt Abdominal Trauma in Children O. Mežale, A. Zviedre, A. Eņģelis, A. Pētersons 188 Postpartum Endometritis: Prevalence of Childbirth-Related Risk Factors in Riga Maternity Hospital A. Ungure, S. Semenistaja, E. Pumpure, I. Briedīte 189 Management of Labor for HIV Positive Patients in Latvia: Type of Labor Depending on Viral Load, Vertical Transmission Prevention E. Gelderiņa, L. Timule, G. Jansone, D. Rezeberga 190 High-Risk Pregnancy Outcome: Case Report on Maternal Mortality K. Kalniņa, M. Jansone, A. Prutkova 191 Improving Outcomes in Paediatric Neurocritical Care M. Goldsmith 192 Newborn Surgery – Way from Survival to Quality of Life-Long-Term Developmental Follow-up U. Rolle, A. Allendorf 193 Infectious Diseases Hepatitis A Virus Genotypes Detection by Sequencing for Outbreaks and Sporadic Case Investigations in Latvia between 2008 and 2018 O. Savicka, R. Zeltmatis, A. Aniscenko, J. Storozenko, B. Rozentale, R. Korotinska, J. Perevoscikovs 194 Human Leukocyte Antigens Class II Alleles Impacting Response to 5–7-Year Antiretroviral Therapy in Latvian Cohort V. Jasinskis, J. Eglite, O. Kolesova, D. Kasjko, I. Azina, B. Rozentale, L. Viksna 195 Epidemiology of Invasive S. pneumoniae Disease in Latvian Children over the Period of Seven Years (2012–2018) H. Čupeca, I. Grope, A. Krūmiņa, L. Savrasova, I. Zeltiņa, A. Villeruša, J. Galajeva 196 Parvoviruses and Inflammatory Neurological Disorders Z. Nora-Krūkle, A. Vilmane, A. Terentjeva, N. Sūna, S. Roga, S. Skuja, S. Rasa, M. Murovska 197 Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Latvia in PVC10 Vaccination Era, 2012–2017 L. Savrasova, A. Villeruša, H. Čupeca, I. Grope, A. Krūmiņa, J. Galajeva, I. Zeltiņa 198 Understanding How Targeting Annexin A1 May Control Inflammation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus K. Oleinika, H. Bradford, S. Crichton, F. Dempsey, D. A. Isenberg, C. Mauri 199 Review of Current Nanoparticle-Based Approaches for Combating Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria I. Čakstiņa 200 Use of Spectrophotometry in Differentiation of Bacteria R. Lozins, D. Ozoliņš 201 Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration (CVVH) May Improve Long-Term Survival in Sepsis Patients G. Moisejevs, J. Seilis, A. Počs, E. Bormane, A. Grigāne, D. Trumpika, R. Baufāle, I. Bušmane, O. Šuba, A. Silova, L. Gailīte, Ģ. Briģis 202 Frequency of Malaria Incidence and Laboratory Diagnostic Possibilities in Latvian Center of Infectology Z. Zalgaucka, O. Konstantinova, T. Atrohova, T. Romanova, J. Storozenko, B. Rozentale 203 Novel Marker Enabling Diagnosis of Autoimmune Thyroiditis K. Todorova, A. Sultanova, M. Cistjakovs, R. Milcheva, R. Spasov, Z. Petrova, E. Pavlova, E. Shikova, M. Murovska 204 Relationship between N-Acetyltransferase Phenotype and Hepatotoxicity of Antituberculosis Drugs in Latvian Tuberculosis Patients A. Vīksna, V. Igumnova, I. Pole, G. Balode, I. Ozere, R. Ranka 205 Measles Virus Genotypes Circulating in Latvia, 2011–2018 O. Savicka, T. Kolupajeva, A. Aniscenko, D. Dusacka, R. Zeltmatis, M. Petrova, E. Bleidele, N. Repuscenko, S. Kuzmane, L. Firstova, N. Zamjatina, J. Storozenko, J. Perevoscikovs 206 Biocompability of Biomaterials In Vivo and Antibacterial Efficiency In Vitro I. Skadiņš, J. Kroiča, I. Šalma 207 Whole-Genome Sequencing for Prediction of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Drug Resistance in Comparison with Phenotypic Drug Susceptibility Testing D. Aļeiņikova, I. Pole, J. Ķimsis, I. Ozere, I. Norvaiša, R. Ranka 208 Distribution of HCV and HBV Genotypes in Latvia, 2017–2018 J. Storozenko, L. Guseva, O. Vasins, T. Kolupajeva, G. Muzje, J. Ancerevica, B. Rozentale 209 Fournier Gangrene: Single-Centre Experience J. Bērziņš 210 Expression of Chemokine Receptors CCR1 and CCR2 in EBV Latency III Burkitt Lymphoma and Lymphoblastoid Cell Lines S. Kozireva, Z. Rudevica, A. Leonciks, M. Murovska, I. Holodnuka 211 Experience of Pertussis Laboratory Diagnosis J. Storozenko, G. Muzje, J. Ancerevica, T. Kolupajeva, I. Davidjuka, S. Kuzmane, B. Rozentale 212 Diversity and Factors Associated with Occurrence of Legionella Pneumophila in Drinking Water Supply Systems O. Valcina, D. Pule, A. Malisevs, S. Makarova, L. Grantina-Ievina, A. Berzins, A. Krumina 213 HIV-1 Integrase Inhibitors Resistance among Antiretroviral Treatment-Experienced Patients in Latvia O. Savicka, D. Dusacka, A. Aniscenko, T. Kolupajeva, J. Storozenko, A. Sangirejeva, B. Rozentale 214 Assessment of Biofilm Production by Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Tonsillar Crypts of Patients with Chronic Tonsillitis R. Klagisa, A. O. Balode, R. Broks, J. Kroica, L. Kise 215 Human Papillomaviruses in Eastern Europe: Issues and Tendencies M. Cistjakovs, A. Sultanova, O. Jermakova, L. Sokolovska, S. Capenko, B. Lesina-Korne, M. Murovska, I. Ziedina 216 Early Diagnostic Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Infections A. Reinis, M. Kakars, J. Kroiča, A. Eņģelis, A. Pētersons, I. Skadiņš, D. Rostoka, R. Rugājs 217 First Application of Next Generation Sequencing in Human Donor Cornea Preservation Medium: New Method in Pathogen Detection D. Borroni, M. Parekh, C. Rocha de Lossada, S. Ferrari 218 Vaccination Against Influenza among Health Care Staff and Medical Students in 2017–2018 A. Leidere-Reine, A. Medne, L. Vīksna, I. Zeltiņa 219 Markers of Genetic Predisposition in Tuberculous Pneumonia Patients in Latgale, Latvia K. Kramica, J. Eglite, O. Kolesova, A. Kolesovs, T. Kramica, G. Titovica, D. Dzerina, G. Nikolajeva, L. Viksna 220 Microbial Translocation Markers in HIV and HCV Patients M. Madelāne, Ģ. Šķenders, D. Rudzīte, A. Ivanovs, L. Vīksna 221 Purification of Recombinant Hepatitis E virus Capsid Protein VLPs and Assessment of Their Immunogenicity in Common Marmosets E. Bayurova, I. Gordeychuk, A. Chumakov, K. Kyuregyan, O. Isaeva, A. Tukhvatulin, D. Logunov, M. Mikhaylov 222 Evaluation of Laboratory Diagnostics of Scabies –Noteworthy Reminder K. Liepiņa, L. Maule, G. Pakarna, V. Bondareva, S. Selderiņa, J. Storoženko 223 Infectious Keratitis – Frequent Indication for Penetrating Keratoplasty G. Laganovska, A. Kursite, K. Cacka, E. Sapale Salmane 224 May Some Viruses be Beneficial? S. Donina 225 Patient-Reported Outcomes in Evaluation of Socio-Economic Impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome to Society D. Arāja, D. Pheby, R. Hunter, E. Brenna, L. Gitto, U. Berķis, A. Lunga, A. Ivanovs, M. Murovska 226 Liver Echinococcosis – How Immunogenetic Tests Can Improve Diagnosis and Management Tactics S. Laivacuma, L. Viksna, J. Eglite 227 Characterisation of High Risk HPV Variants Circulating in HIV-Infected Women with Squamous Cell Cervical Carcinomas in North-West Region of the Russian Federation M. Issagouliantis, A. Runov, T. Savostjanov, E. Kurchakova, M. Demenkova, L. Albegova, A. Karlsen, M. Shabaeva, V. Ilinsky, A. Krasnenko, K. Tsukanov, M. Vonsky 228 Modern State of Vaccine Development, DNA Vaccines M. Issagouliantis 230 Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1, Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Relationship to Sepsis Clinical Severity L. Bara, J. Eglite, P. Oss, V. Cauce, S. Gintere, L. Viksna, A. Krumina 231 Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) in Latvia’s Population N. Kurjane, V. Zubkova, I. Jaunalksne, T. Prokofjeva, N. Gerula, P. Krike, I. Mihailova, V. Kenina 232 Clinical Characteristics of Urosepsis Patients Treated in Intensive Care Unit A. Freimanis, S. Siliņa, S. Laizāns, L. Rēdmanis, V. Lietuvietis 233 Comparison of Knowledge, Action and Alert Level of Parents when Their Children Experience ARVI within Different GP Practices in Different Regions in Latvia M. Latkovska, D. Raudive, D. Semjonova 234 Disease Register for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as an Opportunity to Encourage Integrated Care of Patients D. Arāja, E. Brenna, D. Pheby, U. Berķis, A. Lunga, M. Murovska 235 Viruses and Oncology: Epstein–Barr virus – Oncogenic Virus I. Holodnuka, S. Kozireva, A. Leonciks, E. Kashuba 236 Cognitive Impairment in Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) Patients Regarding Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Scale E. Gūtmane, Z. A. Litauniece, L. Mekša, G. Karelis 237 X-Linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease in Population of Latvia T. Prokofjeva, T. Sarajeva, J. Krasts, I. Grantina 238 Parvovirus B19, HHV-6 and HHV-7 Infection Markers in Synovial Fluid and Synovial Tissues of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis A. Kadiša, Z. Nora-Krūkle, P. Studers, V. Groma, A. Lejnieks, M. Murovska 239 Bacteriophage Treatment in Biofilm Associated Infections K. Rācenis, J. Kroiča, L. Mukāne, A. Pētersons 240 Current Trends in Foodborne Listeriosis A. Bērziņš 241 Adhesion and Colonisation of Microorganisms on Porous Ti2O and Ti2O-silver Biomaterials I. Skadins, L. Micko, L. Zvaigzne, J. Kroica 242 Unexpected Gram-Negative Peritonitis Associated with Previous Exit-Site Infection in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients L. Štelce, J. Baroņenko, I. Puide, G. Moisejevs, V. Kuzema, I. Mihailova, A. Pētersons 243 Crusted Scabies: Case Report E. Salputra, S. Žīgure 244 Molecular Detection of Rickettsia in Ticks from Different Regions of Latvia M. Lazovska, A. Namiņa, V. Čapligina, R. Ranka 245 Association of Different Vaginal Flora Types with High Risk Human Papillomavirus Infection O. Plisko, J. Zodzika, I. Jermakova, D. Rezeberga, J. Kroica, L. Eglite, I. Liepniece-Karele, D. Sivina, D. Kunicina, I. Senfelde 246 Adaptation Procedure as a Method to Overcome Bacteriophage Resistance and Enhance Phage Lytic Activity against Staphylococcus Aureus D. Rezevska, K. Rācenis, J. Kroiča 247 Aeromonas spp. as One of the Causes for Bacterial Gastroenteritis in Paediatric Patients I. Grāve, A. Reinis, R. Rugājs 248 Evaluation of Factors that Correlate with Disease Outcomes in Patients with Pneumonia in Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital D. Ergle, D. Zentiņa, A. Salina 249 Human Herpesviruses – Biology, Epidemiology and Disease Association R. Rizzo 250 Clinical Impact and Epidemiology of Emerging Human Parvoviruses M. 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Suba 258 Infectology – Objective Reality in the 21st Century L. Vīksna 259 Mental Health and Neuroscience Prefrontal Cortex Stroke Impairs Cerebral Blood Flow in Comorbidities of Obesity and Hyperuricemia J. Singh 260 Therapeutic Alliance and Its Relationship with Outcomes in Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Depression G. Troscenkovs, G. Ancane 261 “Open Dialog” Opportunities and Challenges at Riga Psychiatric and Narcology Centre Outpatient Mental Healthcare Centre (MHC) “Veldre” with a Hospital Facility D. Ozerska, M. Taube, D. Ziedonis 262 Surgical Treatment for Occipital Neuralgia J. Zarins, K. Pastars, A. Dzirkale 263 Children's Rights to Mental Health: Health Inspectorate of Latvia Control Results 14.02.2018–30.08.2018 D. Roze, L. Balta 264 Employees with Nonepileptic Seizures: Combined Treatment L. Balta, I. Roja 265 Changes in Depression Diagnostic Pattern among Family Physicians in Latvia Following Education Course “Depression School” within National Research Programme BIOMEDICINE 2014–2017 E. Rancāns, A. Ķīvīte-Urtāne 266 Development of a Working Model in Mindfulness-Based Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) and Its Application for Chronic Pain Patients I. Majore-Dusele, I. Millere, V. Karkou, I. Logina 267 Acute Stroke Long Term Clinical Outcome Study – Imaging Based Selection of Patients for Mechanical Thrombectomy A. Balodis, M. Radzina, K. Kupcs, E. Miglane, A. Millers, K. Jurjans, H. Kidikas, R. Skumbins 268 Cerebral Oximetry Guided Intraoperative Algorithm Relation to Postoperative Cognitive Function in Spinal Surgery Patients S. Murniece, M. Soehle, I. Vanags, B. Mamaja 269 Intervention in Early Psychosis: from Scientific Evidence to Clinical Practice in Latvia L. Bērze, S. Čivčiša, I. Krone, J. Lazovika, S. Ķikuste, I. Šapele, E. Rancāns 270 Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Hospitalised Patients Diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia after a Three-Week Course of Treatment M. Ivanovs, J. Vrubļevska 271 Outcome Difference in Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematoma Z. Lāse 272 Survey of Wellbeing and Depression in International Medical Students C. Heaster, S. Gintere, L. Mača 273 Generalised Anxiety and Autonomic Nervous System Function E. Kupats, I. Noviks, J. Vrublevska, V. Kenina, I. Logina 274 Trancranial Direct Current Stimulation : Effects on Autonomic Function and Neuropathic Pain E. Kupats, I. Noviks, V. Kenina, D. Glazunovs, J. Krastina, K. Stasinska, M. Arons, I. Logina, U. Kojalo 275 Clinical Manifestation of Pain Central Modulation Disturbances in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients D. Šmite, G. Ancāne, A. Hohlova, G. 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Arons 282 Diagnosing and Treatment Patterns of First-Time Patients with Alzheimer's Dementia in Riga Psychiatry and Narcology Centre Inpatient Setting V. Kučerova, J. Vrubļevska 283 Psychoneuroimmunological Effects of a New Evidence-based Intervention with Elements of Biodanza on Wellbeing and Health in Adults and Cildren M. Stück, A. Villegas, V. Greaves, A. Raykova, D. Sturmane, K. Bauer, H. U. Balzer, U. Sack 284 Neuropathic Pain in Hereditary Peripheral Neuropathy – Correlation with Clinical, Genetic and Neurophysiological Findings E. Millere, E. Kupats, I. Mičule, I. Kazaine, D. Rots, L. Gailīte, O. Šterna, N. Kurjāne, V. Ķēniņa 285 Spectrum of Polyneuropathies in Children – Data of the Population of Latvia E. Millere, I. Kazaine, L. Gribuste, J. Strautmanis, V. Ķēniņa 286 Theoretical Justification of Empirically Derived Dimensional Model of Personality Pathology Operationalised Latvian Clinical Personality Inventory (LCPI) V. Perepjolkina, J. Koļesņikova, K. Mārtinsone, A. Stepens 287 Physical Activity Predicts Brain Integrity in Frontal and Temporal White Matter in Seniors, but not Cognitive Functioning K. Šneidere, N. Alruwais, N. Dowell, V. Arnis, J. Harlamova, K. Kupčs, Z. Ulmane, J. Young, J. Rusted, A. Stepens 288 Rehacom “Alertness” Indicators for Primary School Age Children in Special Education I. Rugina, S. Maciase 289 Parkinsonism-Dystonia Syndrome in Methcathinone Abusers: Journey from Clinic to Functional Activation Networks in Brain J. Juurmaa, P. Ilves, A. Stepens, P. Taba 290 Screening for Symptoms of Psychological Distress in Adolescent Populations Ņ. Bezborodovs, E. Rancāns, A. Villeruša 291 Evaluation of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome by CIWA-Ar Scale and Analysis of Factors Determining Severity of Symptoms for Patients with Alcohol Dependence in Mental Hospital of Strenci, Latvia J. Lice, S. Skaida 292 Brief Systematic Review of Clinical Use and Reported Cases of Misuse of Phenibut E. Kupats, J. Vrublevska, L. Zvejniece, G. Stelfa, E. Vavers, M. Dambrova 293 10-Year Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment in Schizophrenia Patients A. Gaibišele, E. Pūcīte, N. Gaibišele 294 Clinical Results and Life Quality Evaluation in Patients after Acute Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture and Endovascular Embolisation: Single Centre Experience S. Ponomarjova, L. Šmaukstele, G. Krūmiņa 295 Self-Assessment and Attitudes to Self-Care of Patients with Chronic Back Pain I. Freimanis, A. Haduņkina, M. Māliņa, A. Teivāne, M. Mudule, A. Bjalkovskis, I. Logina 296 Development of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction after Spinal Neurosurgery R. Berezovskis, S. Mūrniece, B. Mamaja 297 Neuroablative Procedures in Chronic Pain Management M. Arons, M. Pilmane, E. Vasilevskis, I. Panihins, I. Evansa, L. Zvaune, J. Krasnika, A. Hadunkina 298 Impact of Physical Activities on Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy Development and Progression in Type 2 Diabetes K. Stirāns, L. Stirāne, J. Mednieks, S. Borisāne, S. Kalva-Vaivode, J. Sokolovska 299 Correlation of Cardiovascular Dysfunction and Parkinson’s Disease Duration and Severity R. Valante, J. Mednieks, J. Umure, A. Millers 300 Use of Ocrelizumab for Patients with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis E. Polunosika, D. Pastare, G. Karelis 301 Prevalence and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Self-Reported Mild Types of Suicidal Behaviour in General Population in Latvia K. Mieze, A. Ķīvīte-Urtāne, D. Grīnberga, B. Velika, I. Pudule, E. Rancāns 302 Clinical and Sociodemographic Characteristics among First Time Psychosis Patients in Urban and Rural Regions in Latvia K. Mieze, K. Brūna, L. Bērze, J. Zaharova, K. Bezina, E. Rancāns 303 Contemporary Approach to Cognitive Assessment in Patients with Systemic Connective Tissue Disorders J. Mednieks, V. Groma 304 Cevical Epidural Steroid Injection with Triamcinolone for Unilateral Cervical Radicular Pain M. Arons, L. Ksennikova, I. Panihins, E. Vasilevskis, A. Hadunkina, V. Sklarevics 305 Depression Development in Women after Legal or Missed Abortion at RAKUS “Gaiļezers” Hospital J. Bojarovska, M. Taube 306 Emotion Regulation Skills and Depression I. Paiča, M. Taube, K. Mārtinsone 307 Relation between Number of Magnetic Resonance Contrast Examinations and Hyperintensity in Pulvinar, Globus Pallidus, Pons and Nucleus Dentatus in Paediatric Patients R. Pitura, D. Sosārs, I. Apine, G. Krūmiņa 308 Conservative Management of Vestibular Symptoms in Cerebellar Dystopia D. Raumane 309 Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Alteplase in Patients with Mild Ischaemic Stroke D. Ziemele 310 Haemorrhagic Transformation in Acute Ischemic Stroke – Demographics, Risk Factors and Comparison with Literature Data L. Dobelniece, N. Zdanovskis, L. Belasova 311 Evaluation of Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease Patients Presenting in Riga East Clinical University Hospital G. Gulbe, O. Minibajeva, G. Karelis 312 Correlation between Mortality and Computed Tomography (CT) Identified Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) Localisation in Polytrauma Patients: Single Center Experience V. Zaiceva, G. Krumina, L. Jaunozolina, K. Rocane 313 Off-Label Use of Rituximab in Neurology: Experience in Riga East University Hospital, Department of General Neurology E. Šankova, D. Pastare, G. Karelis 314 Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and Effect of Disease Symptoms on Patients’ Activities of Daily Living O. Minibajeva, G. Gulbe, G. Karelis, N. Kurjāne, V. Ķēniņa 315 Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Alteplase in Patients with Mild Ischaemic Stroke A. Olesiks, R. Zikovs, R. Gailāne, D. Ziemele, L. Kande, Z. A. Litauniece, G. Karelis, A. Višņakovs 316 Clinical Features and Characteristics of Triple-Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis Patients in Latvia I. Glāzere, I. Kamša, N. Kurjāne, V. Ķēniņa 317 Outcome Assessment of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation of Gasserian Ganglion in Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia L. Zvaune, M. Arons, I. Logina, E. Vasilevskis, I. Panihins, L. Meksa 318 Recognition and Management of Primary Headache Disorders: Cross-Sectional Study L. Zvaune, A. Gaibisele, E. Pucite, L. Meksa, D. Pastare, I. Logina 319 Most Common Comorbidities, Stroke Etiology, Hospitalisation Length and Clinical Outcome of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Having Undergone Thrombolysis Therapy L. Dobelniece, N. Zdanovskis, L. Belasova 320 Smoking Habits in Schizophrenia Inpatients A. Gaibišele, E. Pūcīte, N. Gaibišele 321 Psychiatric Health Care Evaluation from Patients’ Perspective – What Do We Know? N. Berzina-Novikova, M. Taube 322 Relationship between Quality of Life and Perceived Social Support for Dementia Patients in Social Care Institution R. Terehova, J. Ļubenko 323 Current Clinical Research in Neuroradiology at Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia G. Krūmiņa 324 Postoperative Pain Management Strategies and Delirium after Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation B. Arklina, V. Harlamovs, E. Strike, R. Lacis 325 Prevalence of Depression Symptoms among Latvian General School Teachers and Related Factors M. Gebele, M. Taube 326 Comparison of Early Psychotherapy Dropout Prevalence between Residents and Certified Physicians in Rīga Stradiņš University Clinic of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Latvia A. Ancāns 327 Stress, its Causes and Ways to Overcome It among Students of Medicine and Health Care Study Programmes V. Sudraba, K. Vižla 328 Mental Health and Quality of Doctor–Patient Relationship G. Ancāne 329 Cardioembolic Stroke Long-Term Function Outcome in Latvian Population from 2014–2017 K. Jurjāns, E. Miglāne, O. Kalējs, Z. Priede, A. Millers 330 Impact of Participation in Quality Improvement Initiative and International Registry on Acute Stroke Care J. Vētra, K. Jurjāns, E. Miglāne, A. Fjodorovs, S. Mironovs, A. Millers 331 Comparison of Frequency and Severity Levels af Feeling Depressed and Anxious among Rīga Stradiņš University 1st and 6th Year Latvian Medical Faculty Students, Latvia L. Logina, A. Ancāns 332 Slow or Fast Music Tempo and Its Impact on Psychosomatic Reactions M. Kurpniece, L. Logina, G. Ancāne, L. Blumfelds, K. Plamše, Z. Bedikere, E. Keller 333 Cognitive Reserve in Healthy Ageing S. Mondini 334 Modifiable Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease and Glia-Driven Neuroinflammation: What are the Links? A. Klegeris 335 Psychosomatics: Expressive Style Running in Families R. J. Van der Gaag 336 Self-Management Approach in Care and Compliance Hindering Factors D. Brutane, K. Lielbikse 337 Analysis of Hyperacute Ishemic Stroke Management and Outcomes at Riga East University Hospital G. Ķauķe, L. Kande, D. Jeršova, R. Gailāne, E. Vanaga, I. Ķikule, G. Karelis 338 Efficacy of Reperfusion Therapy in Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital Neurological Clinic in 2018 and Compare Results with Year 2017 N. Predkele, K. Svilāne, K. Jurjāns, E. Miglāne, A. Millers 339 Effectiveness of Social Support on Quality of Life of People with Epilepsy A. Specking 340 Effects of Gender and Race on Perceived Trustworthiness in Modified Trust Game V. Stonko 341 Relation of Time to Treatment with Alteplase and Neurological Outcome and Mortality in Patients with Severe Stroke R. Zikovs, A. Olesiks 342 Dentistry, Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Implantation-Related Measurements in CBCT – How Trustworthy are They? L. Zamure, L. Neimane, A. Skaģers, Z. Bokvalde 343 Environmental Effects on Mechanical Properties of Dental Composite K. Priladiša, J. Siliņš, T. Glaskova-Kuzmina, J. Proskurins, S. Bērziņa, E. Jaunozola 344 Expression of Gene Proteins, Interleukins and β-defensin in Cleft-Affected Tissue I. Jankovska, M. Pilmane, I. Akota 345 Condylar Bony Changes and Signs of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in Class III Orthognathic Surgery Patients J. Podčernina, I. Urtāne, P. Pirttiniemi 346 Antibacterial Effect of Temporary Cements: In Vitro Study K. Ozoliņš, U. Soboļeva, A. Reinis 347 Patient Motivation and Education of Oral Hygiene, Treatment of their Partial and Complete Dentures A. Maksimovs, A. Keiviša 348 Interconnection between Facial Asymmetry and Occlusal Features S. Silineviča, G. Jākobsone, A. Beļaka, N. Šilova 349 Maxillary and Mandibular Reconstruction with Osteocutaneous Fibula Flap: 10-Year Experience of Single Surgeon Team J. Zariņš, K. Pastars, J. Tārs, A. Ivanova, E. Rāte, R. Dzalbs, V. Nefjodovs 350 Merkel Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck Region: Review of Two Cases E. Korņevs, I. Apse, K. Pastars, J. Tārs 351 Comparison of Intraoral Scanner and Extraoral Scanner A. Kalniņa, U. Soboļeva 352 Clinical Manifestations of Burning Mouth Syndrome V. Jankovskis, G. Selga 353 Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome – Diagnosis and Treatment J. Muceniece, A. Ivanova, J. Moisejenko-Golubovica 354 3D Nasalolabial Appearance in Patients with Unilateral Complete Cleft Lip, Alveolus and Palate and Control Group I. Bāgante, I. Akota 355 Correlation of Manual Dexterity Test Results with Average Mark of Practical Part of Preclinical Course of the Faculty of Dentistry N. Šilova, S. Bērziņa, S. Graudiņa 356 Quality of Metalceramic Crown and Soft Tissue Health E. Blūma, A. Vidžis 357 Efficiency of Revitalisation Procedures in Permanent Teeth with Incomplete Root Formation and Pulp Necrosis: Preliminary Results K. Andrejeva, A. Mindere Gūbele, A. Brinkmane 358 Cone-Beam Computer Tomographic Study of Root and Canal Morphology of Maxillary First and Second Permanet Molars K. Drava, A. Mindere Gūbele, A. Brinkmane 359 Role of Clinical and Iatrogenic Factors in Success Rate of Orthograde Endodontic Retreatment: Preliminary Results of a Follow-up Study L. Saulīte, A. Mindere-Gūbele, A. Brinkmane 360 Intercenter Study of Different Surgical Techniques in Patients with Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip Alveolus and Palate (UCLAP) I. Akota, I. Bagante, J. Lenz, L. Zaleckas, M. Soots, K. Gundlach 361 Success and Longevity of Porcelain Laminate Veneers: Retrospective Study M. Valdmane, P. Apse 362 Oral Lichen Planus Prevalence and Severity Diagnostic Using Natural Tissue Fluorescence J. Millers, G. Selga 363 Late Facial Growth Results for Patients with Complete Unilateral Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate Treated by One-Stage and Two-Stage Palatal Repair I. Zepa, I. Akota 364 Dental Implants – Peri-Implantitis and 5-Year Follow-Up after Implantation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate (HAp/βTCP) Granules V. Kļimecs 365 Osteoporotic Bone Reaction to Implantation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Bioceramics A. Grišulonoks, A. Skaģers, I. Šalma, L. Neimane, J. Ločs, V. Kļimecs 366 Impact af Education and Motivation on Oral Health J. Kalnina, A. Brinkmane, E. Senakola 367 Characteristics of a Th-POK Expression in Oral Squamous Cell Cancer R. Kleina, M. Dzudzilo, I. Čēma, A. Dabužinskiene, D. Lutinska 368 Use of Toothpastes with Optimal Fluoride Concentration in Latvia I. Maldupa, I. Viduskalne, J. Kalniņa, L. Kroniņa, S. A. Uribe Espinoza, E. Senakola, A. Brinkmane 369 Structure of Patients with Midface Fractures: Single Institution Experience J. Muceniece, Ģ. Šalms 370 Impact of Bone Mineral Density on Volume of Edentulous Jaw Bones A. Slaidina, B. Springe, E. Nikitina, U. Soboleva, A. Lejnieks 371 Assessment of Biocompatibility and Osteoinductive Potential of Amorphous Calcium Phosphate in Mice: Experimental Model E. Makarova, J. Vecstaudza, R. Vilskersts, E. Kupats, J. Kuka, D. Loca, J. Locs, M. Dambrova 372 Will Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Replace Calcium Hydroxide in Treating Carious Exposures in Adults? R. Kundziņa 373 Using Genetics to Identify Causal Risk Factors and Biological Mechanisms for Cleft Lip and Palate S. Lewis 374 Research of Bone Tissue Substitute Materials in Latvia J. Ločs 375 Research Integration in Teaching I. Maldupa 376 Translational Oral Health Research J. Meurman 377 Facial Genetics: Brief Overview S. Richmond 378 Experiences Regarding Orthodontic Treatment in Northern Norway A. Sjögren 379 Development of Biomaterial Research in Institute of Stomatology A. Skaģers 381 Modern Technologies for Orthognatic Surgery Ģ. Šalms 382 Integrating Research and Clinical Practice in Dentistry R. Skudutyte-Rysstad 383 Osteoporosis and Edentulous Jaws A. Slaidiņa 384 Paradigm Shift for Dental Ceramics P. V. Von Styern 385 Benefits and Risks of Orthodontic Treatment in Subjects with Periodontal Disease E. Zasciurinskiene 386 Towards Understanding Oral Health E. Zaura 387 Impacted Maxillary Canines Three Dimentional Positions Impact on Patients Perception and Treatment Results P. Sosārs, G. Jākobsone, M. Štekerhofa 388 Pattern of CD44 Antigen Expression in Mucosal and Submucosal Structures in Case of Oral Leukoplakia M. Dzudzilo, I. Čēma, R. Kleina, I. Franckeviča, A. Šmits 389 Applications of Average Face in Orthodontic and Genetic Studies A. Zhurov 390 Pharmacy and Pharmacology Preformulation Studies of Liquisolid Systems: Optimisation of Carrier / Coating Material Ratio B. Vraníková 391 Use of Innovative Spectroscopy Methods and Chemometrics for Rapid Authentication of Herbals A. Brangule, P. Tretjakovs 392 Research on Combinations of Substances, Found in Latvia, and their Possible Compatibility in Extemporaneous Dosage Forms for Dermatology O. Kiselova, B. Maurina, V. Sidlovska 393 Availability of Generic Medicines in Latvia M. Ceha, E. Poplavska, I. Salmane-Kuļikovska 394 Factors Affecting Hydrolysable Tannin Solvent Extraction R. Šukele, D. Bandere, R. Koka, P. Sudmalis 395 Levofloxacin Assay in Rabbit Plasma: UPLC Method Optimisation and Validation A. Sitovs, D. Kustovs, M. Giorgi, L. Kovalcuka, L. Voiko, S. Purviņa, D. Bandere 396 Use of Ethnomedicinal Plants in Latvian-Populated Territory I. Sile, E. Romane, S. Reinsone, D. Tirzite, M. Dambrova 397 Anticoagulant Use Patterns in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism in Latvian Hospital A. Prilina, A. Aitullina, L. Umnova 398 Determination of Cortisol in Human Saliva by Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method D. Kustovs, A. Sitovs, A. Skesters 399 Incidence of Colistin Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Different Renal Functional States A. Aitullina, A. Krumina, S. Svirskis, S. Purvina 400 Extraction of Active Ingredients for Pharmaceutical Use from Freshwater Sapropel in Latvia A. Kļaviņa, I. Vanadzins, L. Dobkevica, A. Auce, L. Komarovska 401 Therapy Related Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) I. Mirzajanova, J. Pokrotnieks, S. Purviņa 402 Analysis of Factors Associated with Occurrence of Bias in Studies Assessing Medication Adherence and Health Outcomes: Literature Review I. Rutkovska, E. Poplavska, I. Urtāne, D. Šmits, D. Bandere 403 Analysis of Efficacy of Food Supplements for Maintenance of Normal Blood Glucose Levels in Latvia V. Joņina, E. Romāne, I. Salmane-Kuļikovska 404 Excipients in Compounded Paediatric Drug Forms for Internal Use G. Golubs, I. Barene, I. Sviestina 405 Full Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing of MDR-TB Patients Using NGS to Clarify Polymorphisms and to Avoid Aminoglycosides Induced Ototoxicity L. Veidemane, V. Igumnova, L. Barkāne, E. Zole, A. Vīksna, R. Ranka 406 Analysis of Factors Affecting Statin Therapy Undergoing Planned Percutaneous Coronary Intervention K. Karklina, I. Urtāne, A. Lejnieks 407 Potassium Channels and Sodium Hydrogen Sulfide Relaxation of Rat Mesenteric Small Arteries S. Abramavicius, A. Petersen, N. Renaltan, M. Whiteman, E. Stankevicius, E. Hedegaard, U. Simonsen 408 Direct Oral Anticoagulants Concentration Testing in Clinical Practice for High-Risk Patients with Atrial Fibrillation K. Pukite, I. Laizane, K. Apsite, I. Pupkevica, I. Cernevska, O. Boichuk, J. Meisters, D. Straupmane, I. Urtane, O. Kalejs 409 Screening of Mitochondrial DNA Mutations Associated with Antibiotic-Induced and Non-Syndromic Deafness in Ethnic Latvian Population V. Igumnova, L. Veidemane, A. Viksna, D. Bandere, R. Ranka 410 Proportion Change of Approved and Off Label Used Oncological Medicinal Products during Clinical Studies L. Kite, I. Urtane, P. Sudmalis 411 Contribution of Molecular Structure to Self-Assembling and Biological Properties of Bifunctional Lipid-Like 4-(N-Alkylpyridinium)-1,4-Dihydropyridines P. Dimitrijevs, M. Rucins, M. Plotniece, K. Pajuste, L. Jackevica, A. Gulbe, S. Kibilda, A. Sobolevs, J. Liepins, I. Domracheva, D. Bandere, A. Plotniece 412 Search for Novel Treatment for Rare Cancers R. Vilskersts, M. Videja, L. Jackevica, D. Zicane, A. Melderis, R. Belaunieks, M. Dambrova, M. Turks 413 Analysis of Adherence to Statin Therapy in Ambulatory Practice L. Vanaga, I. Urtāne, D. Šmits, A. Duhanova 414 Conflict Management Skills among Lithuanian Pharmacists A. Stankuniene, G. Macionyte, J. Bernatoniene 415 Pharmacy Patients’ Knowledge of Safe Use of Dietary Supplements and Medicinal Plants R. Šukele, E. Ardava, I. Sīle, O. Onževs 416 Improving Prescribing and Medicines Use: Approaches from Nova Scotia, Canada related to Antimicrobials I. Sketris 417 Fractal Aspects of Pharmaceutical Powder Flow Z. Sklubalova 418 Peculiarities and Advantages of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Science N. Savickiene 419 Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Intrahospital Use Associated with Longer Hospital Stay in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients I. Mirzajanova, J. Pokrotnieks, S. Purviņa 420 Challenges for Commercialisation of Biotechnologies D. Arāja 421 Regulatory Issues and Relative Effectiveness of Borderline Herbal Products D. Arāja 422 Other Topics Extreme Hemodilution during Cardiopulmonary Bypass Effect on Neurocognitive Function in Patient after Cardiac Surgery A. Reihmane, R. Leibuss 423 Initial Experience of Therapeutical Use of Yellow Pattern Micropulse Laser in Latvia L. Muceniece, D. Markevica, K. Leimane 424 Prevalence and Manifestation of Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients S. Pilāne 425 Clinical, Dermatoscopical and Histopathological Correlation of Atypical Actinic Keratoses A. Balcere, R. Karls, M. Sperga, M. Rone-Kupfere, I. Čēma, L. Vīksna, A. Krūmiņa 426 Administration of Narrow-Band (311 nm) UVB Phototherapy as Choice Treatment Method for Plaque-Type Psoriasis I. Hartmane, I. Mikažāns, I. Ivdra, A. Dērveniece 427 Corneal Thickness and Infiltrate Change for Treated Keratitis L. Muceniece, G. Laganovska 428 Comparative Evaluation of Filtering Bleb Ultrastructure Using Anterior Segment Optical Cocherence Tomography O. Gertners, G. Laganovska 429 Dermatoscopic Description of Non-Infectious Balanitis A. Zavorins, J. Ķīsis, J. G. Voicehovska 430 Human-Animal Interaction as Research Subject M. Lotko 431 Testing Efficacy of Phototherapeutic Device FertereX for Improving the Semen Quality B. Alksere, M. Belte, E. Pimane, V. Fodina, J. Erenpreiss 432 Assessment of Rotational Thromboelastometry and Standard Coagulation Profile in Predicting Thrombosis in Microvascular Flap Surgery K. Drizlionoka, J. Stepanovs, A. Ozolina, L. Nikitina-Zake, B. Mamaja 433 Visual Acuity Association with Type of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus L. Ullase, K. Ducena, D. Markevica, G. Laganovska, K. Čačka 434 Effects of Pre-Analytical Conditions on Mannan-Binding Lectin Pathway Activity in Healthy Donors B. Šlisere, J. Serova, D. Straupmane, A. Reinis 435 Microvascular Reactivity in Psoriatic Plaque and Normal Skin I. Miķelsone, I. Hartmane, A. Paparde, A. Jurka, I. Barone, G. Gersone, M. Mežals, M. Cirse, P. Tretjakovs 436 Results of Kidney Transplantation from Living Donors I. Ziedina, K. Gritane, R. Lulle, E. Skrula, A. Malcevs, V. Suhorukovs, D. Amerika, J. Jusinskis 437 Efficacy of Epidural Injections with or without Platelet Rich Plasma in Treatment of Patients with Lumbal Back Pain A. Ozoliņa, U. Zeltiņa, J. Stīpiņš, K. Ruks, A. Gulbis, E. Skaba, I. Siliņa 438 Patients’ Profile with Open Globe Injuries: Retrospective Case Study E. Dručka, O. Gertners, M. Jurjāne, Ē. Elksnis, A. Zemītis, I. Markeviča, J. Vanags, G. Laganovska 439 Patch Test Results for Acne Vulgaris Patients in Aesthetic Dermatology Clinic of Prof. J. Kisis from 01.01.2018–01.12.2018 D. Buile, G. Pētersone, Z. Bogdanova, J. Ķīsis 440 Frequency of Contact Allergy in Children with Atopic Dermatitis G. Pētersone, A. Zavorins, E. Sālījuma, D. Buile, J. Ķīsis, I. Mikažāns, Z. Bogdanova 441 European Standard Series Patch Test Results in Dermatology Clinic in 2018 E. Sālījuma, A. Zavorins, G. Pētersone, J. Ķīsis, Z. Bogdanova 442 Ultrasound – Easy and Reliable Tool for Assessment of Airways Z. Glāzniece-Kagane, A. Kagans, J. Kraķe, S. Grigorjevs, B. Mamaja 443 Quality of Life and Pain in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa A. Vigante, I. Upeniece, Z. Činokajeva 444 Relationships between Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness and Axial Length in Young Adults: Pilot Study M. Strelnikova, G. Laganovska 445 Effect of Perioperative Ketamin Application on Postoperative Pain and Neurocognitive Function L. Solovjovs, A. Ozoliņa, A. Gulbis, K. Ruks, I. Vanags, J. Dukate 446 Evaluation of Nail Dermatoscopic Changes in Patients with Minimal Skin Psoriasis Manifestations I. Ivdra, I. Mikažāns, I. Hartmane 447 Postoperative Pain Management after Abdominal Surgery O. Gutņikovs, M. Rikmane, J. Stepanovs, J. Kraķe, B. Mamaja 448 Influence of Permanent and Fixed Term Employment on Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis in Nurses: Cross-Sectional Study C. Ledda, R. Caltabiano, A. Montana, D. Cina, A. Marconi, V. Baylon, M. Salerno, C. Loreto, V. Rapisarda 449 Families’ Perception of Health and Support in Care of Children with Limited Survival M. Mikelsone, S. Tomase 450 Low Chronic and High Acute Exposure to Phorate – Death Paradigm: Case Report and Mini Review A. Montana, A. Asmundo, V. Bylon, D. Condorelli, S. Roccuzzo, M. Esposito, M. Torrisi, G. Cocimano, G. Di Mizio, M. Salerno 451 Love and Death: Passionate Homicides and Overkilling D. Condorelli, M. Salerno, D. G. Albano, F. Amico, V. Baylon, G. Di Mizio, M. Esposito, I. Russo, M. Torrisi, A. Montana 452 Which Came First, Ischemia or Car Accident? Key to Shed Light on “Road Murder” M. Salerno, G. Di Mizio, M. Torrisi, V. Baylon, G. Cocimano, A. Musumeci, F. Patanè, P. Malandrino, A. Liberto, F. Indorato, A. Montana 453 Differential Diagnoses of Chronic Pelvic Pain A. Haduņkina, I. Evansa, V. Džabijeva, N. Zlobina, Ņ. Ivanovs 454 Optimisation of Corrections of Hemostasis Disturbances in Surgical Bleedings on Experience of Anaesthesiologist-Reanimatologist with Hemostasis Laboratory I. Surgunte 455 Effect of Donor Kidney Preceding Sclerosis on Early and Late Post-Transplant Results: 10-Year Observational Study J. Bormotovs, A. Malcevs, J. Jusinskis, I. Ziedina, V. Suhorukovs 456 Evaluation of Central Macular Thickness after Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Replacement of Dislocated IOL to Iris-Clips D. Meiers, G. Laganovska 457 Importance of Ionized Calcium Level in Serum in Ethylene Glycol Poisoning R. Stašinskis 458 Incidence Rate of Acute Appendicitis in Elderly Population in Latvia S. Lapsa, A. Ozoliņš, I. Štrumfa, J. Gardovskis 459 Innovative Knowledge Creation of Health Issues in Level of Holistic Community B. Maženytė, M. Petraite 460 Functional Capacity and Limitations Determination Assessment of Patients with Respiratory System Diseases I. Dirveika 461 Antioxidant Properties of Five Varieties of Bread-Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Grains: Latvian Selection A. Kulbacna, A. Skesters 462 Does Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score (BVAS) Influence Treatment Decisions of ANCA Associated Glomerulonephritis? Z. Munkena, V. Kuzema, D. Sila, A. Pētersons 463 Relationship betweeen 4-Hydroxynonenal and Clinical Course in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Patients J. G. Voicehovska, N. Voskresenska, A. Voicehovska, A. Silova, A. Skesters, A. Lejnieks 464 Mode of Initial Dialysis Therapy for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: Prospective Study B. Vernere, V. Kuzema, M. Motivāne, A. Popova, V. Mešečko, I. Ādamsone, I. Puide, A. Pētersons 465 Design Construction and Calibration of Self Recording Precipitation, Temperature and Relative Humidity Measurement Equipment A. Titilayo Olayinka 466 Basic Issues in Primary Education Delivery in Nigeria and West Africa O.-R. Christabel Omon 467 Power and Sample Size Calculation for Mixed Models E. Šauriņa 468 Expected Duration of Macular Surgery Depending on Best-Corrected Visual Acuity A. Balode, D. Raščevskis, J. Vanags, G. Laganovska 469 IOL Dislocation after Vitreoretinal Plus Phaco Surgery Depending on Capsulorhexis Size and Overlap D. Raščevskis, A. Balode, J. Vanags, G. Laganovska 470 New Horizons for Social Work Profession in Contemporary Socio-Environmental Dynamics: Challenges to Social Workers in Latvia L. Vilka, M. Lotko 471 Mitochondrial DNA Haplogroups and Telomere Length in Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients in Latvian Population B. Baumane, L. Grava, L. Strucinska, E. Zole, R. Ranka 472 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patient Treatment Tactics and Its Results at Emergency Medical Center (NMC) Stage M. Karpova, R. Uljanovs, D. Zentina 473 Provision of Emergency Medical Assistance for Patients with Narcotics, Hallucinogenic and Psychotropic Substances Poisoning in Prehospitality: 3-Year Experience in Latvia R. Ciekurs, D. Krievins, D. Jakubaneca 474 Polytrauma Mechanism has Impact on Outcome and Reflects Environmental and Social Hazards in Latvia L. Geibijeva, A. Caplinskis, M. Dolgusevs, A. Melderis, H. Plaudis, G. Pupelis 475 Headache in Emergency Medicine Department Workers Compared to Medical Students D. R. Vītola, I. Kalve 476 Evaluation of Anterior Gastropexy as Treatment Option for Large Hiatal Hernias (Type III, IV) in Elderly Patients with Comorbidities K. Žarkova, I. 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Lejnieks 483 Nutritional Risk Screening and Prevalence of Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients K. Klaramunta-Antila, J. Rudzīte-Rjabceva, N. Aleksīna, L. Meija 484 Activated and Non-Activated Wheat Flakes Glycaemic and Insulin Response G. Havensone, L. Meija, V. Cauce, A. Lejnieks 485 Factors Associated with Glycemic Control in Hospitalised Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Preliminary Report A. Pētersons, L. Umnova 486 Increased Tissue Expression of Th17-Related Cytokines in Hashimito’s Thyroiditis: Shift in Traditional Th1/Th2 Paradigm T. Zaķe, S. Skuja, I. Kalere, I. Konrāde, V. Groma 487 Consistency of ADC-DWI and ADC-DWIBS in Bowel Walls Depending on Measurement Area in Active Chron’s Disease I. Apine, R. Pitura, D. Bērziņa 488 Pain Management in Intensive Care Unit Patients after Cardiac Surgery with Sternotomy Approach B. Vilīte, E. Strīķe, R. Leibuss, K. Rutka 489 Increased Load of Somatic Mutation in Association with More Aggressive Growth and Recurrence of Pituitary Adenoma I. 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Rezeberga, A. Lejnieks, M. Dambrova 496 Changes in Iron Absorption in Patients with Proven Enteropathy: Single Centre Analysis O. Basina, J. Derova, A. Derovs, S. Lejniece 497 Changes in Haematological, Biochemical and Inflammatory Markers after Long Distance Running D. Sūna, S. Rozenštoka, S. Upīte 498 Traumatology and Orthopaedics Hight Frequency Ultrasound: Evaluation of B-Mode, Strain and Share Wave Elastography, Doppler Microcirculation Mode in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy I. Supe, A. Platkājis 499 Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Approach in Total Knee Replacement M. Karimov, S. Madrakhimov 500 Treatment Apparatus for External Fixation of Fractures of Femoral Neck F. Salokhiddinov, R. Jakubjanov, M. Karimov, H. Aliyev 501 Evaluation of Local and Systemic Analgesic Effects of Dexamethasone in Upper Arm Bone Fracture and Shoulder Joint Surgery J. Kucina, I. Golubovska 502 Chronic Pain Syndrome Manifestation before and after Total Hip Arthroplasty for Patients with Primary Hip Osteoarthritis A. Studere, D. Šmite 503 Medium-Term Outcome of Patients with Surgically Treated Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Injury T. Arcimovičs, R. Jakušonoka, A. Jumtiņš, G. Vinčela, Z. Pavāre, A. Lerner 504 Medium-Term Outcomes of Polytrauma Patients with Pelvic Ring and Acetabular Fractures Treated by Modified Stoppa or Combined Approach A. Vikmanis, A. Jumtiņš, R. Jakušonoka, J. Movčāns 505 Main Microvascular Thrombosis Risk Factors: Early Posttraumatic vs. Elective Reconstructive Surgery J. Stepanovs, A. Ozoliņa, L. Ņikitina-Zaķe, M. Mukans, I. Vanags, B. Mamaja 506 Patient Safe Education in Orthopaedics A. Jumtiņš, R. Jakušonoka, A. Vikmanis 507 Analysis of Revision Operations after Total Hip Replacement in Dysplastic Hip Patients S. Zebolds, A. Jumtiņš, K. Knohenfelds 508 Patient Experience after Receiving Lower Extremity Amputation Due to Diabetes and/or Peripheral Artery Disease V. Drunks 509 V-Shape Double Vascularised Fibula Growth Plate Transplantation – New Method for Long Segment Tibial Reconstruction D. Ozols, U. Bergmanis, V. Nefjodovs 510 Long-Term Evaluation of Functional and Esthetical Outcomes for the New Method of Toe-To Hand Transfer for Full-Length Thumb Reconstruction in Congenital Thumb’s Hypoplasia D. Ozols, A. Pētersons 511 Fascia Iliaca Block vs. Local Infiltration Analgesia for Postoperative Pain Control after Hip Replacement Surgery A. Bogdanovs, A. Miščuks, I. Golubovska 512 Femoral Geometry and Bone Quality Influence on Fracture Patterns of Proximal Femur A. Džeriņš, P. Studers, V. Boginskis, M. Zolmanis 513 Calcium Phosphate Bioceramic Materials General Influence on Osteoporotic Bone: Experimental Research V. Ananjevs, A. Ananjeva, J. Vētra, A. Skaģers, V. Kasjanovs 514 Challenges in Orthopaedics and Trauma in Regional Hospital I. Kolosovs, R. Preiss 515 Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty P. Studers, A. Džeriņš, M. Zolmanis, U. Bladiko 516 Syndesmotic Screw Fixation in Treatment of Trimalleolar Fractures D. Grigorjevs, I. Terjajevs, M. Malzubris 517 Postgraduate (Residensy) Training of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics in Cooperation with Universities M. Ciems, R. Vēciņa, U. Zariņš, M. Ziediņa 518 Using of Conservative Therapies to Prevent Formation of Hypertrophic Scars after Thermal Burns G. Raipalis, K. Lācis, T. Krūmiņa 519 Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms in Patients with Psoriasis without Concomitant Diagnosis Psoriatic Arthritis K. Tolocko, A. Mihailova, I. Mikažāns 520 Deformation in Elastic Panels of Smart Garment when Imitating Self-Corrective Movements of Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis A. Leimane, G. Rusovs, A. Kataševs, A. Vētra, A. Okss 521 Extended Flexor Carpi Radialis Approach: Treatment of Complex Distal Radius Fractures I. Breide 522 Can Holes in the New Implant for Osteosynthesis of Femoral Neck Contribute to Improvement of Its Mechanical Properties? A. Jafarov, Ç. Alizadeh, Z. Ozer, F. K. Erbay, A. M. Mamedov, T. Demir 523 Antibacterial Prophylaxis in Hand Trauma V. Nefjodovs, D. Ozols, J. Zarins, O. Rimdenoka 524 Ankle-Joint Arthrodesis in Patients with Chronic Suppurative Osteoarthritis C. Alizade, H. Aliev, S. Agaev 525 Reconstruction of Osteomyelitis Defects M. Malzubris, L. Raga, I. Terjajevs 526 Comparison of Volar Locking Plates vs. External Fixation and K Wires in Arthroscopically Assisted Intraarticular Distal Radius Fracture Fixation U. Krustins, J. Krustins, D. Bringina, K. Laurane, A. Jumtins 527 Arthroscopic Treatment and Bone Grafting of Scaphoid Nonunions U. Krustins 528 Challenges in Arthroscopic Knee Surgery – Medial Meniscus Posterior Root Tear E. Ozols 529 Quality of Life and Other Characteristics of Elderly Patients Six Months after Hip Fracture G. Kristapsone, S. Tomsone 530 Experience of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics A. Repnikovs, K. Briuks, R. Gibners, E. Svolaks, O. Suhorukovs, A. Puce 531 Orthopaedic Oncology – Challenge for Orthopaedic Surgeon L. Repsa 532 Choice of Implants in Shoulder Replacement Surgery Depending on Rotator Muscle Function A. Vugulis 533 Association of Interleukin-10 Gene Promoter Allelic Variants with Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Sample of Residents in Latvia A. Dorondo, E. Nagle, L. Gailīte 534 Correction of Immunosuppressive Therapy in Rheumatologic Patients during Perioperative Period A. Kadiša 535 Perioperative Nutrient Role after Hip and Knee Arthoplasty A. Zauers 536 Options for Lower Limb Length Discrepancy Correction in Children J. Upenieks, U. Bergmanis, A. Rekevica 537 Can Myotonometry Aid Goniometry in Estimation of Treatment Efficiency of Paediatric Midshaft Forearm Fractures? J. Upenieks, A. Rekevica, A. Petersons, A. Villerusa 538 Long-Term Follow-up for Calcaneal Bone Reconstruction Using Vascularised Composite Fibula Growth Plate Transplantation for 5 Years Old Boy M. Krumins, D. Ozols, K. Blums 539 University Teaching and Learning Thematic Conference “Students as Researchers” Mixed-Mode Instruction Using Flipped Classroom and Active Learning Techniques Leads to Improved Generic Problem-Solving Skills of Undergraduate Students A. Klegeris 540 Reflection on Research Integration in Study Process: Case of Psychology Branch at Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia K. Šneidere, K. Mārtinsone, T. Koķe 541 3D Printed Anatomical Models – New Visualisation Platform for Teaching and Education in Basic Study Course D. Kažoka, M. Pilmane 542 Lecturer’s Reflection on Feedback Provided in Study Course “Pharmaceutical Dosage Form Technologies” O. Kiselova, V. Sidlovska 543 Implementation of Research Experience in Study Courses at Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia I. Čakstiņa 544 DeDiWe Case Study S. Litiņa 545 When a Teacher Is a Researcher Simultaneously – What Types of Benefits are There for Students? I. Stars 546 Most Common Ways of Learning for Students I. Upeniece, V. Arnis, A. Aboliņa 547 Exploring Satisfaction Attributes of E-learning among Students of Medical Terminology Study Courses M. Karulis, I. Ābelīte, V. Vīksne, A. Zilvestre, Ņ. Zazerska, I. Fībiga 548 Worksheets as Example of Information Structuring in Chemistry Studies I. Kazuša 550 Analysis and Evaluation of Topics of Research Papers in the Context of Health Consciousness Presented in Latvian High School Learner Scientific Research Conferences on Health Science in Period of 2012–2018 A. Pastare, A. A. Krūmiņa, M. Karulis 551 Measuring of Gain for Evaluating Individual Student Growth at Science Courses of the University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry I. Cinite 552 Need of Blended Learning / Teaching in Medical Chemistry Course K. Kostrjukova, A. Brangule 553 Teaching Approach and Methods for Development of Consultation Competency in Pharmacy Studies E. Poplavska, N. Jansone-Ratinika, L. Medjānova, R. Koka 554 Changing Concepts of Teaching and Literacy in Age of New Media: Practice and Research: MIL&LAB project at Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia I. Skulte 555 Multidisciplinary Learning Approach Delivering Study Courses English for Dentistry and Medical Terminology in English T. Zakutajeva 556 Using Moodle as Formative and Summative Assessment Tool in Medical Chemistry Course: Case Study M. Halitovs, A. Brangule 557 Making Sense of Things Together: Application of Phenomenology in University Teaching U. Vēgners 558 Virtual Reality as Innovation in Healthcare Education M. Vervoorn 559 Researchers’ Careers and Inclusion in Scientific Communities G. Laudel 560 Morphology – Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Anthropology Characterisation of Cytokines in Cleft Lip Palate Affected Lip Tissue M. Pilmane, E. Sidhoma, I. Akota 561 Evaluation of Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha, Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and Human Beta-Defensin 2 in Hidradenitis Suppurativa E. Sidhoma, M. Pilmane 562 Significance of Growth Factors, Degenerating Enzymes, Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Factors in Morpho-Pathogenesis of Intraabdominal Adhesions in Infants A. Junga, M. Pilmane, Z. Ābola, O. Volrāts 563 Strontium Enriched Calcium Phosphate Ceramics Improve Bone Regenerative Properties in Constant Osteoporotic Femoral Neck Bone J. Zariņš, M. Pilmane, E. Sidhoma, I. Šalma, J. Ločs 564 Y Chromosome: Tool in Estimation of Genetic Origin of the Balts A. Puzuka, A. Krumina, S. Limborska, A. Khrunin, Z. Dobele, I. Nartisa, L. Gailite 565 Variability of Morphometric Parameters of Posterior Border of Hip Bone D. Kažoka 566 Insight into COPD Morphopathogenesis: Chronic Inflammation, Tissue Remodeling, and Antimicrobial Defense Z. Vitenberga, M. Pilmane, A. Babjoniševa 567 Embryonic Development of Haematopoietic Stem Cells in Human and Other Vertebrates: Lessons Learned from Animal Models and Xenotransplantations A. Ivanovs, S. Rybtsov, A. Medvinsky 568 Characterisation of OPG, TGF-ß, Runx2 and Wnt3a in Cleft Lip Palate (CLP) Hard Tissue from First Surgical Intervention D. Buile, M. Pilmane, I. Akota 569 Characteristics of Neuropeptide-Containing Innervation, Tissue Remodelling, Growth and Vascularity in Nasal Tissue of Cleft Lip Patients E. Balode, M. Pilmane 570 Association of Risk Factors with Posture Type and Symmetry for Children of Preschool Age in Riga Region, Latvia L. Martinsone-Bērzkalne, S. Umbraško, I. Duļevska 571 Evaluation of Waist, Hip and Upper Arm Measurements in Preschool Children with Bronchial Asthma G. Skruze-Janava, D. Kažoka 572 Children and Teenagers’ Development in Longitudinal Research S. Umbrasko, V. Cirule, I. Dulevska, L. Martinsone-Berzkalne, E. Cudars, A. Oginska, J. Stankevica 573 Anatomically-Clinical Characteristics of Glandula Suprarenalis Z. Cederstrema 574 Characterisation of Morphology in Healthy, Traumatised and Aged Knee Meniscus of Different Species: Pilot Study M. Podlesnaja, M. Pilmane, M. Ciems 575 Assessment of Obesity Using Anthropometric Indexes J. Stankeviča, L. Pļaviņa, G. Bahs, S. Umbraško 576 Evaluation of Chest-Growth Indexes for Women of Age Greater than 40 J. Stankeviča, L. Pļaviņa, G. Bahs, S. Umbraško 577 Histopathology of Rabbits Jaws with Experimental Osteoporosis and Implantation of Biphasic Calcium Phosphates (BCP) in Trochanter Major V. Ananjevs, A. Grisulonoks, A. Ananjeva, A. Abolins, I. Salma, G. Salms, J. Vetra, V. Kasjanovs, A. Skagers 578 Spatium Retroperitoneale – Anatomical and Clinical Aspects I. Dulevska, S. Umbrasko, L. Martinsone-Berzkalne, J. Stankevica, L. Gavricenkova 579 Th17 Cells and Impairment of Thyroid Follicle Integrity in Pathogenesis of Thyroid Autoimmunity: Morphological Assessment T. Zaķe, S. Skuja, I. Kalere, I. Konrāde, V. Groma 580 Common and Different Homeostasis Regulating Factors, Innervation, Ischemia and Inflammatory Markers in Right Atrial Tissue from Patients with Degenerative Aortic Valve Stenosis and Coronary Heart Disease E. Vārtiņa, M. Pilmane, R. Lācis 581 Keeping Genome in Order: Role of Nuclear Lamina in Somatic Mutations and Progression of B Cell Malignancies A. Braun 582 Variation in Facial Morphology and Biopsychosocial Factors of Facial Attractiveness J. Tutkuvienė 583 Interleukins (IL) and Antimicrobial Proteins in Healthy Nasal Mucosa Biopsies M. Vaivads, G. Sumeraga, M. Pilmane 584 Clinical Aspects of Arteria Vertebralis and Anatomic Variations A. Lacbergs 585 Testicular Injection of Autologous Stem Cells: Case Report J. Erenpreiss, E. Zandberga, J. Sorokina, N. Bozotova, V. Fodina 586 Angiogenesis in Dilated Human Ascending Aorta Wall I. Brecs, E. Beinars, P. Stradins, I. Ozolanta, M. Kalejs, S. Skuja, V. Groma 587 Rare Clinical Cases, Rare Diseases Postoperative Torsades de Pointes Induced by General Anesthesia: Case Report I. Evansa, V. Dzabijeva, N. Ivanovs, A. Hadunkina, N. Zlobina, E. Strike, I. Vanags 588 Systemic Air Embolism with Cardiac Arrest after Percutaneous Lung Biopsy A. Bogorodickis, P. Oss 589 Susac Syndrome – Rare Neurologic Disorder, Disease Manifestations and Outcomes V. Romanova, S. Mironovs, J. Mednieks, E. Miglane, A. Millers 590 Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Children With Still’s Disease – Clinical Manifestation, Laboratory Findings and Treatment: Single Centre Case Series I. Šlēziņa, Z. Dāvidsone 591 Life-Saving Pulmonary Endarterectomy in a Latvian Patient with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension K. Sablinskis, M. Sablinskis, A. Lejnieks, A. Skride 592 Possible Genetic Imitator of Wilson’s Disease Phenotype A. Zarina, D. Rots, M. Kreile, I. Tolmane, G. Cernevska, I. Pukite, Z. Krumina, L. Gailite 593 Metabolic Control and Anthropometric Parameters of Phenylketonuria Patients in Latvia in 2018 O. Lubina, R. Lugovska, N. Pronina, O. Sterna, A. Kvasova, J. Gailite, P. Vevere, M. Kreile 594 Prenatal Diagnostics of Rare Diseases in Latvia 2013–2017 I. Malniece, M. Kreile 595 Primary Immune Deficiency – Interleukin-12/Interleukin-23 Receptor Deficiency: Clinical Case from Latvia N. Kurjane, E. Aleksejeva, L. Ozola 596 Partial Duplication of the Genitourinary System with Total Colonic Duplication in a Boy after in Vitro Fertilization: Case Report M. M. Butnere, A. Engelis, A. Gilis, D. Pugacevska, A. Zviedre, M. Kakar, A. Petersons 597 Pregnant Woman with Anti-NMDAR Receptor Encephalitis S. Locane, B. Vikmane, T. Muravska, E. Miglane 598 Multidisciplinary Approach Can Save Life in Deadly Subclavian Artery Injury A. Lacis, M. Kalejs, K. Grigorovica 599 Severe Laryngeal Manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis K. Ivanova 600 Gangliosidosis: Autopsy Case Report S. Dubencovs, G. Pogule 601 Simultaneously Diagnosed Primary AL Amyloidosis and Multiple Myeloma: Case Study D. Auziņa, I. Trociukas, J. Nazarovs, O. Mahmajeva, D. Balode, S. Lejniece 602 Low LDL-C – Is It Always a Good Sign? Case of a Rare Cause I. Tonne, I. Balcere, S. Upmale, A. Lejnieks, I. Konrāde 603 Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2b (MEN2B) Syndrome in Young Men I. Tonne, I. Balcere, S. Upmale, I. Konrāde 604 Adult-Onset Bartter Syndrome: Case Report I. Tonne, S. Upmale, M. Romanovs, I. Konrāde 605 Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Still Surprise K. Ivanova, I. Stuķēna 606 Effects of Peritoneal Dialysis in Chronic Heart Failure Patient: Case Report N. Šeršņova, M. Motivāne, B. Vernere, V. Kuzema, I. Puide, A. Pētersons 607 Case Report of a Partial AZFa Region Deletion B. Alkšere, D. Bērziņa, J. Ērenpreiss, A. Dzalbs, U. Čonka, A. Dudorova, S. Andersone, L. Korņejeva, I. Grīnfelde, V. Fodina 608 Löffler’s Endocarditis: Challenging Case Report L. Kundziņa, A. Strēlnieks 609 Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy B. Vikmane, S. Locāne, N. Predkele, J. Mednieks 610 Multimodality Management of Primary Cardiac Sarcoma: 3-Year Survival with Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy: Clinical Case R. Ereminienė, D. Karčiauskas, R. Ereminas, A. Siudikas, P. Jakuška, E. Ereminienė 611 Splenic Torsion – Rare Surgical Emergency in Children A. Rozentalberga, Z. Abola, P. Laizans, M. Kraule, A. Engelis, A. Petersons 612 Perianal Crohn’s Disease in Children A. Rozentalberga, Z. Abola, A. Engelis, A. Petersons 613 Traumatic Tracheal Injury in Children: Case Series M. Klibus, R. Balmaks, I. Veģeris, I. Kārkliņa-Kravale 614 Cryptococcus Neoformans-Induced Myocarditis in Immunocompetent 13-Year-Old Boy L. Smane, G. Zvigule-Neidere, I. Lubaua, I. Lace, G. Laizane 615 CNS Manifestation as Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis I. Buliņa 616 History of Medicine “Maternal Impressions” in Latvian Folk Beliefs I. Lībiete 617 Blood Group Research and Its Importance in Latvian Anthropology R. Grāvere 618 Remarks Made by Professor Pauls Stradiņš about His Visits to Foreign Clinics E. Bērziņa 619 Look of Physical-Chemist onto Folk-Medicine Recipes in Oncology T. Borisova, I. Vegnere 620 Medicinal Plants, Collection of Stamps in Pauls Stradiņš Museum for History of Medicine E. Kabucis, E. Bērziņa, I. Vegnere, I. Lementujeva 621 Most Common Diseases and Traumas in Latvian Army in 1920–1940 I. Gīle 622 Modelling in Wax for Human Anatomy: Review of Methods in Past D. Kažoka 623 Saint Hildegard of Bingen and her VIRIDITAS as Basis for the Model for Slow Medicine M. Zelča-Čerāne 624 Latvian Medical Illustrator for a Nobel Prize Winner J. Salaks, A. Pētersons 625 Contribution of Professor Modris Melzobs to Development of Pharmacology in Latvia: Commemorating his 90th Birthday S. Purviņa, A. Skutelis, A. Ranks, J. Baltkājs 626 Different Time: Photography of Janis Rieksts within the Collection of Pauls Stradiņš Museum for History of Medicine I. Bondare 627 Distinguished Palaeontologist and Owner of Zarnikau Estate, Christian Heinrich von Pander M. Pozemkovska 628 Leutners and Professor Gaston Backman M. Pozemkovska, A. Zigmunde 629 Prizes Awarded by Latvian Red Cross (1922–1940) in the Collection of Pauls Stradiņš Museum of the History of Medicine I. Bule, L. Kostrica, M. Vesperis 630 From Cestoda to Ursus: Use of Animal Image in Medical Posters I. Vigdorčika 631 Collection of Books Owned by Riga Physician Johann Bavarus (1575–1636) D. Klešnika 632 Training in Preventive Medicine in Latvia for Nearly a Century J. I. Dundurs 633 Sexual Dissent and Categorised Soviet Citizens: Sexually Transmitted Disease Policy in Soviet Latvia from Khrushchev to Gorbachev (1958–1985) I. Lipša 634 Development of Exhibition “Anatomical Hermitage” V. Gavrilina, A. Akopov 635 Upsala Notes by Nicolaus von Himzel A. Ērglis 636 Professor Pauls Stradiņš in Arts I. Lementujeva 637 Medical Education in Liepaja – from Patient Attendants to Medical Nurses L. Gaitniece 638 3rd Baltic Sea Symposium on Simulation and Virtual Reality for Health Care Education and Patient Safety Novel Technique for Radiation Dose Visualisation in Large Space M. Piksis 639 Perception of Usefulness of Clinical Skills in Medical Students and Young Doctors M. Jurčenko, O. Sabeļņikovs 640 Patient Death in High-Fidelity Simulation – Outcomes Measuring Medical Student Self-Confidence and Emotions A. Bērziņš, J. Jagodzinska-Peškova, O. Sabeļņikovs 641 Telementoring for Simulation Instructor Training and Faculty Development R. Balmaks, L. Bidiņa, T. Whitfill, M. Auerbach, I. Gross 642 Self-Learning for Medical Professionals – Is It Good or Bad? A. Miskova, D. Rezeberga, M. Šarkele, O. Sabeļņikovs 643 Video Visit in Home Care I. Ozoliņa, I. Zariņa 644 Edutainment, Gamification and Effective Training: SIMCUP Experience P. L. Ingrassi 645 Role of Simulation-Based Medicine in Quality and Safety of Medical Care J. Lorenz 646 Humanities and Medicine Transforming the Challenge of Working with a Mixed Proficiency Class into an Educational Advantage S. Muhejeva, Ņ. Zazerska 647 Project on Intercultural Communication: Overcoming Barriers and Celebrating Diversity S. Muhejeva, L. Jermakoviča 648 Benefits of Latin in Learning Plant Taxonomy I. Fībiga, L. Bodniece 649 Communicative Approach in Latvian as a Foreign Language: Case of the Textbook “Latvian in Dentistry” I. Znotiņa, I. Laizāne 650 Age and Gender Sensitive Health-Related Habits: Case of Ozolnieki County, Latvia D. Bite 651 Anima and Animus: Towards an Integrated Self V. Sīlis 652 Challenging Aspects of Protecting Patient’s Will V. Sīle, V. Sīlis, M. Satika 653 Connection Between the Course “Medical Terminology in the Latvian Language” and Actual Communication with Patient in Clinics S. Čeirane, D. Žibala, D. Tetere 654 Pluralistic Policy of Determination of Death: Report on Public Views I. Neiders, V. Dranseika 655 Awareness of Students’ Learning Style Preferences for the Purpose of Adaption of Appropriate Instructional Methods S. Grinberga 656 International TATA Study Slice in Latvia I. Skuja, A. Puce, M. Taube, I. Stukena, A. Lejnieks, J. Y. Le Reste 657 Public Health and Management of Health Systems Body Mass Index and Nutrition Knowledge in Primary Care Practice J. Rudzite-Rjabceva, L. Meija 658 Diabetes Mellitus and Cancer Screening Uptake in Latvia: Self-Reported Data from National Health Interview Surveys 2003, 2008 and 2014 I. Strēle, U. Kojalo, S. Pildava, I. Gobiņa 659 Differences of Electronic Prescriptions in Cross-Border Healthcare in Three Selected Countries of the European Union A. Puķīte 660 Sleep Duration among Adolescents in Latvia by Age and Sex S. Klavina-Makrecka, A. Villerusa, I. Gobina 661 Patient Assessment of Nursing Care in Internal Medicine Wards Z. Baļķena, G. Bēta 662 Occupational Morbidity as Significant Occupational Health Problem in Latvia M. Eglite, I. Kalve, I. Vanadzins, T. Zvagule 663 Work Motivation of Nurses in Hospitals in Latvia D. Platace, A. Kreile, I. Millere 664 Evaluation of Functional Physical Health Status ahead of High Endurance Exercises L. Pļaviņa, S. Smagare, A. Cakstins, A. Zahare 665 Quality of Life in Patients with Cataracts O. Fokina, T. Zorina 666 Air Pollution and Respiratory Diseases in Riga, Latvia M. Avota, J. Botella 667 Is Smoking Prevalence Declining over the Decade in Latvia? Age and Cohort Analysis Ģ. Briģis 668 Newly Designed Furniture Prototype Testing and Ergonomic Evaluation by Digital Infrared Thermography J. Reste, G. Zingis, I. Vanadzins 669 Difference in Participation in Bowel Cancer Screening among Women and Men S. Perkone, M. Kirse 670 Impact of Environmental Problems on Health of the Population Living in the Region of Oil and Gas Industry A. Utepkaliyeva, B. Shagatayeva 671 Effect of Body Composition Parameters on Energy Expenditure in Walking and Running Exercises R. Lagzdiņa, M. Rumaka, L. Blumfelds 672 Experience and Needs for Cooperation between Public Health Authorities and Health IT Small-Medium Enterprises in Latvia I. Gobina, E. Millere, D. Heiberga, M. Apine, A. Balode, D. Glazitis, A. Miezitis 673 Cytokines Involvement in Workers Chronically Exposed to Asbestiform Fibers V. Rapisarda, C. Loreto, E. Vitale, R. Caltabiano, V. Filetti, V. Baylon, C. Ledda 674 Adolescent Self-Reported Lifetime Gender-Specific Suicidal Ideation in Latvia: Association with Peer-Related Factors T. Pulmanis, L. Spriņģe, M. Taube, I. Millere 675 Inter-Rater, Test-Retest and Internal Consistency Reliability for Latvian Version of WHODAS 2.0 Z. Rožkalne, A. Vētra 676 Level of Pesticide Residues in Lakes of Sapropel Deposit in Eastern Regions of Latvia I. Vanadziņš, A. Silova, A. Kļaviņa, L. Dobkevica, I. Mārtiņsone, L. Komarovska, L. Ribkinska 677 Problematic Issues in Access to Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities E. Kauliņa 678 Time Trends in Cervical Cancer Survival in Latvia U. Kojalo, I. Jermakova, J. Žodžika, S. Pildava, Ģ. Briģis, G. Lazdāne 679 Innovative Soft Drinks with High Antioxidant Capacity for Oral Health A. Skesters, A. Silova, R. Brinkis, A. Rozenblats 680 Motivation of Nurses to Control Infection in Surgery Departments D. Platace, Ž. Šedova, I. Millere 681 Determination of Muscle Fatigue in Handling Operations of Metal Processing Enterprise H. Kalkis, Z. Roja, I. Roja, K. Bokse, S. Babris 682 Towards Conceptual Model of International Competitiveness of Latvian Health Sector D. Behmane, D. Rūtītis 683 Mortality among Drug Users in Latvia D. Vanaga-Arāja, D. Mozgis, I. Gavare 684 Comparison of 30 Days Mortality Variance among Latvian Hospitals A. Dudele, Ģ. Briģis 685 Use of Short Version of Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire for Patients with Low Back Pain in Primary Care: Pilot Study M. Mežals, A. Mežals, I. Kokare, I. Logina 686 Musculoskeletal Pain and Associated Ergonomic Factors among Latvian Workers D. Kaļužnaja, Ž. Martinsone 687 What Old Age Feels Like in Latvia: Preliminary Results from the First SHARE Data Collection Wave in 2017 S. Tomsone, A. Ivanovs, D. Baltmane, L. Jansone, A. Alberte, G. Lazdane 688 Unmet Health Care Needs of Elderly: Prevalence and Situation Comparison among 27 European Countries M. Oniščuka, G. Lazdāne, A. Ivanovs, D. Baltmane 689 Activity Calculator – Method to Determine Balance between Activity and Energy Level Z. Liepiņa, K. Epalte 690 Relationship between Use of Reflectors and Use of Preventive Health Care in Latvia: Year 2016 A. Bukova-Žideļūna, A. Villeruša, D. Grīnberga, I. Pudule 691 Restrictions of Human Fundamental Rights in Interests of Public Health in Latvia A. Liepiņš 692 Relation between Sense of Coherence and Work Quality Competence among Hospital Nurses K. Circenis, S. Lakisa, A. Paparde, K. Bite 693 Correlation of Health Loss with Capacity Ability to Fulfill Existing Work Obligations for Adults With Occupational Diseases J. Civako, A. Vetra, S. Ausekle 694 From Mathematical Modeling of HIV Epidemic to Innovative Public Health Intervention for Key Populations in Latvia: Preliminary Results of HERMETIC Project A. Ķīvīte-Urtāne, L. Marty, R. Kaupe, I. Liniņa, I. Upmace, V. Supervie 695 Balance Parameters of BMX Riders in Correlation with Incidence of Fall Times E. Dubiņina, R. Virse 696 Sickness Absence Demographic Structure in Latvian Working Population S. Lakisa, I. Gobina, I. Vanadzins 697 Contributing Factors of Prolonged Hospitalisation in Malnourished Patients O. Sjomina, L. Tzivian, A. Graubergere, A. Jeniceka, Z. Dzerve, I. Gubarevs, O. Basina, A. Derovs 698 Nutrition Economics as Supportive Tool for Decision-Making in Health Economics D. Arāja 699 Psychological Impact of Changing Habits in Contemporary Society Communication on Socialisation Processes I. Griškēviča 700 30-day Mortality Rates of Acute Myocardial Infarction with ST-Elevation and Non ST-Elevation Patients J. Skrule, S. Pildava, J. Bārzdiņš, A. Luguzis, R. Konstante 701 Effect of Alcohol Trade from Latvia to Buying Habits and Consumption Pattern of Estonians T. Muistna 702 Effects of Swedish Massage Course Intensity on Blood Pressure and Heart Rates of Healthy Individuals U. Veseta, O. Onževs, A. Gulbe 703 Is Doctor Entitled to be Wrong? Conception of Iatrogeny A. Lacis 704 Armeo Spring Usability in Occupational Therapy Praxis: Patient Experience K. Zalcmane, Z. Nesterova 705 Analysis of Use of Projected Disability Status as Tool to Prevent Disability or Reduce Disability Degree L. Rozenbergs, A. Vetra 706 Subjective Self-Assessment of Foot Health Status among Military Population D. Nesterovica 707 Immune Reaction to Viral Hepatits B Vaccination in Hemodialysis Patients C. Morneau, A. Popova, V. Kuzema, I. Ādamsone, B. Vernere, A. Pētersons 708 Healthcare Tariffs – Government and Healthcare Service Providers Opinion and Evaluation A. Kaļva, Ģ. Briģis 709 Comparison of Fruit and Vegetable Intake of Vegetarians, Vegans and Omnivores as Potential Health Literacy Indicator M. Grundmane, M. Valtenberga, G. Brigis 710 Radiation-Ecological Assessment of Territories of West Kazakhstan V. Rakisheva 711 Treatment Regimen as Factor Related to Patient Adherence to Asthma Treatment in Latvian Asthma Patients in 2016 and 2017 D. Šmits, I. Urtāne, D. Bandere, I. Rutkovska 712 Food and Catering Organisation Aspects in Hospitals and Nursing Homes in Latvia S. Aleksejeva, L. V. Neimane, S. Salaka, L. Savicka, A. Vētra, G. Bērziņa, A. Vētra 713 Public Health Leaders in Lithuania: Do We Have Them? Do We Need Them? M. Stankunas, K. Tamulionytė, R. Jakaite 714 Problems Relating to Implementation of Quality Health Care Service J. Vasilevska, S. Priedite 715 Volatyle Organic Compounds Analysis Results Evaluation for Five Consequitive Years P. Sudmalis 716 Trace Element Determination in Sapropel L. Komarovska, L. Ribkinska, A. Kļaviņa, A. Silova, I. Vanadziņš, I. Mārtiņsone 717 Occupational Health Risks Caused during 3D Printing Process Ž. Martinsone, I. Pavlovska, I. Vanadziņš 718 Food Waste: Causes and Consumer Attitudes L. V. Neimane, D. Jakuboviča, O. Rajevska 719 Importance of Personal Assistance as Prerequisite for Self-Reported Wellbeing of Men and Women with Autism Spectrum Disorders I. Reine 720 Mobile Telephone Radiation and Male Fertility J. I. Dundurs, B. London 721 Discrimination of Elderly Patients in Health Care System of Lithuania K. Selli 722 Health Budget Savings from Application of PET/ CT for Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients in Latvia A. Kaļva, D. Behmane, Ģ. Briģis 723 Representation of Epilepsy in News Portal Delfi.lv and National News Agency Leta.lv between 2003–2015. Content Analysis A. Zeberga 724 Digital Pathology Implementing Digital Slides into Undergraduate Pathology Course at University of Tartu, Estonia A. Minajeva 725 Eosinophilic Gastritis: Rare Benign Differential Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer T. Tone, J. G. Pavlenko, D. Mezale, S. Jekabsone, J. Gardovskis, I. Strumfa 726 Diagnostic Value of Cytokeratin Expression Profile in Primary Small Cell Lung Carcinomas A. Jukna, I. Štrumfa, A. Vanags, J. Gardovskis 727 DNA Methylation-Based Classification of Childhood Brain Tumours: Local Case Series I. Franckeviča, I. Štrumfa, M. Lubgane 728 Prognostic and Predictive Significance of Immunohistochemically Defined Molecular Subclasses in Glioblastoma A. Jakovlevs, I. Strumfa, J. Gardovskis 729 Prognostic Role of Ki-67 Labeling Index in Diffuse Gliomas A. Jakovlevs, I. Strumfa, J. Gardovskis 730 IDH1 and ATRX Status in Childhood Gliomas by Immunohistochemistry M. Lubgane, I. Štrumfa, I. Franckeviča 731 Interaction Between Local and Systemic Inflammatory Response in Colorectal Carcinoma: Two Faces of Janus I. Driķe, S. Cipkina, F. Čukure, I. Štrumfa, J. Gardovskis 732 C-Reactive Protein and Other Sir Parameters in Relation to Lymph Node Yield in Colorectal Carcinoma I. Driķe, F. Čukure, S. Cipkina, I. Štrumfa, J. Gardovskis 733 Role of Epigenetics in Diagnostics of Brain Tumours Z. Jaunmuktane 734 Data-Driven White Matter Axonal Guidance (DWMAG) A. Paeglis 735 Expression of HIV Reverse Transcriptase in Implanted Murine Adenocarcinoma Cells Increases Burden of Liver Metastasis in BALB/C Mice: Pilot Study D. Mezale, E. Bayurova, I. Strumfa, A. Vanags, I. Fridrihsone, S. Petkov, J. Jansons, I. Gordeychuk, M. Issagouliantis 736 Juxtaglomerular Cell Tumour: Report of Unique Case M. Sperga, I. Strumfa, O. Hes 737 Childhood Pineoblastoma – Rare Brain Tumour M. Lubgane, I. Štrumfa, I. Melderis 738 Amyloid Goitre in Patient with Long-Standing Psoriasis I. Fridrihsone, M. Riekstina, A. Abolins, I. Strumfa 739 Primary Renal Lymphoma Mimicking Nephroblastoma: Rare Case of Childhood Tumour I. Franckevica, S. Nikulshin, M. Grutupa, M. Lubgane 740 Digital Pathology in Education: Experience of Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia I. Strumfa, D. Mezale, G. Bahs, A. Vanags, I. Fridrihsone, A. Jakovlevs 741 Proliferation Activity and Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Pilot Study D. Mezale, I. Strumfa, A. Vanags, I. Fridrihsone 742 Immunohistochemical Expression of Cd44 and Ki-67 in Follicular Thyroid Neoplasms I. Fridrihsone, A. Abolins, I. Strumfa 743 Severity of Acute Appendicitis in Elderly Patients: Morphological Evidence S. Lapsa, I. Štrumfa, A. Ozoliņš, J. Gardovskis 744 Chronic Vascular Stenosis: Background of Acute Appendicitis in Elderly Patients S. Lapsa, I. Štrumfa, A. Ozoliņš, J. Gardovskis 745 Digital Pathology: Overview A. Laurinavicius 746 Post Mortem Radiological Investigations S. Remmer 747 Author Index 748 | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Rīga Stradiņš University | en_US |
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| dc.subject | Opening Plenary Session; Cardiovascular Health; Oncology and Haematology; Children’s and Women’s Health; Infectious Diseases; Mental Health and Neuroscience; Dentistry, Orthodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Pharmacy and Pharmacology; Other Topics; Complementarity Principle in Metabolic Disease Research; Traumatology and Orthopaedics; University Teaching and Learning Thematic Conference “Students as Researchers”; Morphology – Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Anthropology; Rare Clinical Cases, Rare Diseases; History of Medicine; 3rd Baltic Sea Symposium on Simulation and Virtual Reality for Health Care Education and Patient Safety; Humanities and Medicine; Public Health and Management of Health Systems; Digital Pathology | en_US |
| dc.title | Rīga Stradiņš University. (2019). International Conference on Medical and Health Care Sciences Knowledge for Use in Practice (Rīga, 1–3 April 2019): Abstracts. | en_US |
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