MMSL, 2021 (vol. 90), issue 3
PHYSICAL, MOTORIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR STATUS IN SELECTED GROUPS OF FIREFIGHTERS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC - CASE STUDYOriginal article
Martina Hrušková, Štěpán Kavan, Petra Mráčková, Veronika Bublíková
MMSL 2021, 90(3):110-119 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2021.007 
The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the physical, motoric and cardiovascular status of selected Czech professional and volunteer firefighters aged 25 to 35 years. Firefighters (especially professionals) were chosen as a template for Czech male population because they are considered the most physically fit among the adult population. Moreover, physical training is a part of the job description for professionals, their motoric performance is regularly checked, and a decline in fitness is grounds for termination of employment. Since volunteer firefighters assist professionals in emergencies, they tend to be under the same physical and mental...
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF ALCOHOL–ETHER EXTRACT FROM BOVINE TISSUEOriginal article
Klara Kubelkova, Martin Hubalek, Pavel Rehulka, Helena Rehulkova, David Friedecky, Jitka Zakova, Ales Macela
MMSL 2021, 90(3):120-136 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2021.012
It is usual for information to be unavailable regarding the molecular composition of extracts from herbs or animal tissues that are popular in folk medicine. Here, we present analysis of the alcohol–ether extract from bovine tissue analogous to the basic substance used in such commercial products as Retisin, Imuregen, Actovegin, and Solcoseryl. The tested extract contains a whole spectrum of free amino acids, small proteins and oligopeptides of molecular weight up to 10 kDa, various nucleotides, and a small amount of phospholipids. Among the molecules that can explain some biological activities of the extract were identified those of taurine...
ASSESSMENT OF THE TOURNIQUETS APPLICATION TIME, EFFECTIVENESS AND SIMPLICITYOriginal article
Michal Potac, Vojtech Humlicek, Jaroslav Zdara, Milan Ruzicka, Pavel Blazek, Jana Vankova
MMSL 2021, 90(3):137-145 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2021.013
BACKGROUND: Damaged arteries bleeding can cause a life-threatening condition and it is one the main causes of death which can be prevented both on the battlefield and in the civilian environment. In case when severe external bleeding in a limb cannot be controlled by direct pressure a tourniquet should be used. The purpose of this study was to test four different types of tourniquets and to determine which type of tourniquet is effective to be used in the Army of the Czech Republic. METHODS: Four different types of tourniquets were tested: SOFTT, C-A-T Generation 6, C-A-T Generation 7 and the CZ Tactical tourniquet. 59 students of military medicine...
THE ROLE OF EPIDEMIC MODELLING IN POLICYMAKING AND THE CASES OF SARS AND COVID-19Review article
Chiara Artico, Vanda Bostik
MMSL 2021, 90(3):146-153 | DOI: 10.31482/mmsl.2021.016
Over the past two decades, the world has witnessed the onset of three different coronaviruses: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and the current severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Each of these has resulted in features that have made it in some ways stronger than the previous one. Predictive epidemic models are widely recognised as one of the most reliable and valuable tools to help policymakers take decisions regarding the management of sanitary crises and have been helping governments by calculating potential consequences and benefits of related...
MILITARY DOCTORS´ AID IN HOSPITAL CHEB DURING COVID - 19 PANDEMICLetter to the editor
Blanka Kupsová, Vladimír Pavlík
MMSL 2021, 90(3):154-156
Two empolyees from the Faculty of Military Health Sciences University of Defence, military doctors with speciality in the internal medicine reinforced medical stuff of the hospital in Cheb. Medical care was provided by lieutenant colonel Vladimír Pavlík in the period from 12th February to 7th March 2021 and captain Blanka Kupsová in the period from 12th to 28th February 2021. The request for doctors´ dispatch was sent from the Ministry of Health in a regular way to the Central Crisis Staff that afterwards asked the Faculty of Military Health Sciences for support. Both doctors had to be released from their...