MMSL, 2019 (vol. 88), issue 1
THE OCCURENCE AND DETECTION OF HEMODYNAMICALLY SIGNIFICANT BLEEDING INTO THE RETROPERITONEUM IN PATIENTS DYING DUE TO BLUNT TRAUMATIC-HAEMORRHAGIC SHOCKOriginal article
Jan Šimek, Karel Smejkal, Martin Frank, Jan Trlica, Tomáš Holeček, Milan Kaška, Jaromír Kočí, Jiří Páral, Tomáš Dědek
MMSL 2019, 88(1):2-10 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2018.034 
Background: The occurrence of retroperitoneal bleeding and the manner of detection was retrospectively evaluated in patients with life-threatening traumatic bleeding.Methods: The cohort included patients who died in the Trauma Centre of the University Hospital Hradec Kralove in Czech Republic between 2008 and 2012 due to traumatic hemorrhagic shock. Findings of retroperitoneal bleeding and the findings found for life (i.e., CT, FAST, pre-operative findings) were compared.Results: During the five-year period, deaths due to the post-mortem diagnosis of traumatic hemorrhagic shock were recorded in 75 patients, 26 of which (35%) were verified by post-mortem...
THE ROLE OF THE MILITARY SECTOR DURING EBOLA EPIDEMIC IN WEST AFRICAReview article
Vanda Boštíková
MMSL 2019, 88(1):11-18 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2018.031
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa was the 25th known epidemic of this highly dangerous viral agent since its first capture in 1976. The former Soviet Union explored the Ebola virus as a possible biological weapon during the Cold War. In the 1990s, the Japanese sect AumShinrikyo attempted to acquire and exploit this virus for bioterrorist purposes.The Ebola epidemic in West Africa, which took place between 2013 and 2016, has become a major burden on the world health system. The outbreak has again highlighted the possible role of specialized army components (as well as Haiti earthquake in 2010, disaster recovery after the typhoon in the Philippines...
PREGNANCY RELATED MATERNAL MORTALITY - CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVESReview article
Iva Holmquist, Vanda Bostik
MMSL 2019, 88(1):19-25 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2018.033
Pregnancy related maternal mortality defines the state of maternal health. The increasing incidence of maternal death in the U.S indicates that this complex issue is not unique only to developing countries. It is obvious that improvements are needed to reinsure appropriate healthcare for all pregnant women. Without precise methodical data collection and data evaluation advancement of this important determinant of maternal health can’t be achieved.The aim of this paper is to provide contemporary perspective on pregnancy related maternal mortality. In addition, this paper will discuss common ethnical disparities that underline maternal deaths. ...
KENYA - IT'S NOT JUST „MALARIA“ FROM THE DOCTOR'S POINT OF VIEWPoint of view, Perspective, opinion and commentary
Kateřina Vinklerová
MMSL 2019, 88(1):26-32 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2018.041
Kenya is a coastal equatorial state in the eastern part of the African continent with a typically tropical climate. Before visiting of this country (according to the length, character and place of stay), yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and typhoid, or rabies, should be inoculated. Another problem is brucellosis or endemic malaria, with a typical occurrence in areas over 2 500 m above sea level, around the capital city of Mombasa and along the coast. Endemic occurrence is also reported for cholera. In standing freshwaters, parasitic infestation with schistosomosis is a threat. Tropical species of invasive mosquitoes are not only vectors for yellow...
GLANCE BACK AND LOOK AHEAD: 9th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TULAREMIALetter to the editor
Klára Kubelková
MMSL 2019, 88(1):33-36
The interest and the increasing need for communication, exchange of experience and materials, training in diagnostics and research methods has led to the idea of creating an international scientific society focusing on tularemia. Tularemia meetings focus on fundamental, clinical, and applied research regarding any aspect of Francisella tularensis. Research uncovers not only the biology of this fascinating bacterium, but also provides the basis for future development of treatments, preventive interventions, and disease diagnosis. Under the umbrella and with active participation of WHO, a group of scientists has met to develop this idea.
CONFERENCE REPORT: FUTURE FORCES FORUM PRAGUE, WORLD MEDICAL CONGRESS (CEBIRAM) 2018Short communication
John M Quinn, Vladimir Bencko, Vratislav Osvald, Peter Majovsky, Petr Kral, Zoltan Bubenik, Laszlo Fazekas
MMSL 2019, 88(1):37-40
The Future Forces Forum in Prague occurs biennially and offers a premier venue to exchange best practices, ideas, academic and technical debate with key military decision makers on the future of military medicine. In the over 13 events in modern times, all sectors of military and defense forces have shared experiences, strategies of deterrence, common defense structures and modalities to mitigate human suffering and reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with conflict, war and disaster. Czech Republic Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Bubenik has taken the lead with this event to drive future innovation and all things battlefield medicine,...
IN MEMORIAM: Professor JAROSLAV BLAHOŠ, MD, DrSc.Letter to the editor
Leo Klein
MMSL 2019, 88(1):41-43
Professor Jaroslav Blahoš, MD, DrSc. was born June 30, 1930, and died November 27, 2018. Prof. Blahoš was an exceptional personality in Czech medicine, primarily in endocrinology and osteology. He authored about 380 articles in domestic and international journals as well as 10 monographies. Between 1990 and 2015 he served as Chairman, and later on as Honorary Chairman of the Purkinje Czech Medical Society. Aside from being a highly distinguished physician and scientist, Prof. Blahoš was a leader in organized medicine who helped to reconnect the medical community in the former communist countries with the World Medical Association. In recognition...
XIX. KONFERENCE VOJENSKÉ ZDRAVOTNICKÉ SLUŽBYAnnouncement
Jaroslav Žďára
MMSL 2019, 88(1):44