MMSL, 2016 (vol. 85), issue 4
EDITORIALAnnouncement
Kamil Kuča
MMSL 2016, 85(4):138 
Dear Military Medical Science Letters readers,For the last 7 years I have served as an editor of our journal - Military Medical Science Letters (MMSL, formerly Vojenske Zdravotnicke Listy). This journal is a unique open access periodical which covers all aspects of military health research. For years, lots of Czech scientists and also foreigners have published numerous original or review articles in our journal. All published articles were well reader-accepted and several of them have already been cited on Web of Knowledge. Therefore I dare assume thatour journal has attracted attention of many scientists from the community of military health world-wide....
IMPACT OF EXTREME PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON HUMAN BODYReview article
Martin Jakl, Pavel Skořepa, Jan M. Horáček
MMSL 2016, 85(4):139-146 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2016.026
Extreme physical exercise is potentially harmful or even lethal activity. It is associated with several compensatory mechanisms focused on increasing functional capacity. Hormonal and metabolic pathways rearrange to maintain glucose supply in working tissue. Cardiovascular system substantially increases cardiac output and redistributes blood flow in working muscles. Respiratory system increases tidal volume and respiratory rate. Immune system and other systems are also affected.If capacity of these mechanisms is exceeded, organism can be severely damaged. Frequently observed disturbances include hypoglycemia, mineral level disorders, bronchoconstriction,...
LEAD EXPOSURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHReview article
Jiří Patočka, Kamil Kuča
MMSL 2016, 85(4):147-163 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2016.027
Lead (Pb), which is widely used in industry, is a common element found in low concentrations in the Earth's crust. Lead has been used since prehistoric times. As a highly toxic heavy metal, the pollution and exposure risks of lead are of widespread concern for human health. This environmental contaminant causing irreversible health effects mainly in children. Especially children under the age of six are most at risk for lead poisoning. Lead toxicity causes hematological, gastrointestinal, and neurological dysfunction. Symptoms are usually noted with blood lead greater than 2 μmol/litre. Severe or prolonged exposure may also cause chronic nephropathy,...
CHARACTERISTICS OF VARICELLA ZOSTER (VZV) VIRUSReview article
Vanda Boštíková, Radek Sleha, Miloslav Salavec, Sylva Janovská, Roman Chlíbek, Pavel Blažek, Hana Střítecká, Vladislav Hytych, Kamil Kuča, Irena Hanovcová, Renáta Šošovičková, Jan Smetana, Miroslav Špliňo, Jan Marek, Pavel Boštík
MMSL 2016, 85(4):164-170 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2016.028
The evolution of varicella zoster virus lasts more than 400 million years. While primates were the original reservoirs of the virus, subsequently VZV started to circulate in human population and humans have been the exclusive hosts for VZV for more than 45 000 years. VZV is a highly contagious and neurotropic herpetic virus a member of the herpesviridae family.Its primary infection results in typical signs of varicella (chickenpox). After that, the virus establishes lifelong latency in trigeminal and dorsal root ganglia. Endogenous viral reactivation, thought to be associated with waning VZV specific T cell mediated imunity, leads to herpes...
TOXIC ALCOHOLS: ALIPHATIC UNSATURATED ALCOHOLSReview article
Jiří Patočka, Eugenie Nepovímová, Kamil Kuča
MMSL 2016, 85(4):171-181 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2016.029
Short-chain unsaturated aliphatic alcohols exist as volatile liquids, some of them are used in both industrial and non-industrial environments, and some of them are natural products of different organisms. These alcohols very often work as semiochemicals, including acting as pheromones, attractants, repellents, etc.. Long-chain poly-unsaturated alcohols are often toxic principals of certain plants, thereby presenting a risk to humans.
8th SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PROTECTION AGAINST TOXIC SUBSTANCES, 21-23 MARCH 2017Announcement
Weng Keong
MMSL 2016, 85(4):182-185
The 8th Singapore International Symposium for Protection Against Toxic Substances (SISPAT) is a technical forum that aims to share the latest knowledge and technology with regards to defence against unconventional threats amongst scientists and operations managers (military and public health) from the academia, government and other relevant industries. Asymmetrical threats posed by the use of unconventional agents transcend international boundaries and is constantly evolving to circumvent existing defence measures. Henceforth, defence measures against CBRN threats must leverage on bilateral and multi-lateral cooperation to remain effective....
THE 2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CBRNE - RESEARCH & INNOVATION, LYON FRANCE, MAY 29th TO JUNE 1st 2017Announcement
Denis Josse
MMSL 2016, 85(4):186-187
MEDICAL COUNTER MEASURESE pidemiology, Health surveillance, Drug development, Comprehensive approachesDETECTION - IDENTIFICATION - DIAGNOSISHome-made explosives (HME), Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Field sampling & analysis, Skin biomarkers, Bioindicators & sensorsPROTECTION - DECONTAMINATIONHuman & environmental, Infrastructure, Smart surfaces & textiles, Skin, wounds, hair & eyes