Vojenské Zdravotnické Listy, 2001 (vol. 70), issue 6
MEDICAL SUPPORT IN FIELD CONDITIONS ACCORDING TO NATO STANDARDS
Svatopluk Býma, Josef Fusek
VZL 2001, 70(6):221-233 
The 1st Conference of the Society Of Military Physicians was held on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Czechoslovak military medical educational System and the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Purkyně Military Medical Academy in Hradec Králové. The aim of this conference was to present to the military medical public and other people interested the principles of carrying out medical care in field conditions according to NATO standards. The main specialists of the Czech Army Medical Service presented their contributions from the fields of military medical service organization and management,...
CELEBRATIONS AT THE PURKYNĚ MILITARY MEDICAL ACADEMY
František Dohnal, Vladimír Měrka
VZL 2001, 70(6):234-239
On the occasion of the celebration of 75 years of the military medical school system and 50 years since the foundation of the Military Medical Academy in Hradec Králové some important events with the participation of eminent personalities from our country and abroad took place. The first conference of the Association of Czech Military Surgeons, two COMEDS workshops and a festive assembly were arranged at the end of October 2001. The main speech at this assembly was given by rector-commander Colonel Ass. Prof. Býma. He dealt with the history and the present state of the Academy. The essential points of this speech are provided in the article.
STOMATOLOGICKÁ PÉČE V ZAHRANIČNÍ MISI SFOR
Jaroslav Větrovec
VZL 2001, 70(6):240
EPIDEMIC OUTBREAK OF CRIMEN-CONGO HAEMORRHAGIC FEVER IN KOSOVO
Miroslav Špliňo, Jiří Beran
VZL 2001, 70(6):241-243
A topical epidemic outbreak of CCHF in Kosovo has been described to inform the Czech Army Medical Corps personnel. The basic epidemiological and clinical features and preventive measures have been presented.
THE INFLUENCE OF L-CARNITINE ON THE CENTRAL REACTIVATING EFFICACY OF THE OXIME HI-6 DURING THE ANTIDOTAL TREATMENT OF POISONING WITH SOMAN IN RATS
Jiří Kassa, Josef Herink
VZL 2001, 70(6):244-249
The influence of L-carnitine, which is known to enhance the penetration of some chemical compounds through the biological barrier, on the central reactivating efficacy of the oxime HI-6 was studied in rats poisoned with highly toxic organophosphate soman.The influence of L-carnitine on the central reactivating effects of the oxime HI-6 was evaluated through a comparison of acetylcholinesterase activity in erythrocytes, the diaphragm and various parts of the brain in rats poisoned with soman and treated with the oxime HI-6 and atropine that were perorally or intraperitoneally pretreated with L-carnitine at various doses with the non-pretreated...
THE ROLE OF ADHESION MOLECULES IN INFLAMMATORY POSTRADIATION CHANGE DEVELOPMENT MECHANISMS PART II - INTEGRINS
Jan Österreicher, Viktor Meineke, Pavel Petýrek, Aleš Macela, Dirk van Beuningen
VZL 2001, 70(6):250-253
This paper presents current knowledge about classification, general functions, and interactions of integrin superfamily molecules. Since the initial characterization of the integrin family in the late 1980s, there have been numerous reports of integrin modulation during such processes as the development of wound healing, inflammation, carcinogenesis, and metastasis. The possible ways of integrin expression changes and the present and future role of integrins in radiobiology are described herein.
THE APPARATUS AND MATERIAL EQUIPMENT OF MILITARY PHARMACIES
Karel Král
VZL 2001, 70(6):254-259
One of the neglected aspects of military pharmacy historical investigation is the apparatus and furniture equipment necessary for the activity of a military pharmacy. For many centuries the equipment of a military pharmacy depended on the experience of pharmacists who were called up to establish field pharmacies. The establishment of a professional military pharmacy in 1794, however, did not lead to the approval of appropriate standards. In the 19th century the equipment of public, hospital, monastery and military pharmacies was optionally defined by the so-called Ehrman’s standard from 1828-1832. The first lawful standard in the Austro-Hungarian...
ROZLOUČENÍ S PROF. MUDr. IVANEM VODIČKOU, CSc.
Pavel Kuna, Leoš Navrátil
VZL 2001, 70(6):260