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To determine the features of visualization of papillar thyroid cancer (PTC) in presence of autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) according to sonoelastography data. ⋯ Sonoelastography data can be used as additional criteria in the differential diagnosis of focal thyroid formations.
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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a common complication of both benign and malignant diseases of the pancreas, as well as a consequence of radical surgical operations on the pancreas and a whole range of other variable extra-pancreatic causes. In clinical practice in the adult population, most cases of EPI are associated with chronic pancreatitis, while in the pediatric population with cystic fibrosis. ⋯ At the same time, the development of nutritional deficiency is not just a complication of EPI, but also has an important effect on the course of the underlying causative disease, worsening the prognosis and quality of life of the patient, and is also a proven risk factor for osteoporosis and sarcopenia. To date, compensation for the absolute deficiency of pancreatic enzymes using enzyme replacement therapy is the only possible way to correct the EPI and prevent nutritional deficiency.
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In this review, we discussed the epidemiological and pathogenetic aspects of mixed steatohepatitis (SH), developed due to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic associated fatty liver disease, drug-induced liver injury. We discussed the mechanisms of the mutually aggravating influence of etiological factors. ⋯ The issues of interaction of pathogenetic factors, peculiarities of diagnostics and perspectives of pathogenetic and symptomatic treatment are considered. Therapy of mixed SH is based on avoidance of hepatotoxic drugs and lifestyle modification, medications with demonstrated efficacy (such as ademetionine) in certain SH might be used.
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The article provides an overview of an innovative software product for a comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular risk in cardiac patients in the Russian Federation. Based on the new recommendations of the Russian National Atherosclerosis Society (2020), the Aterostop application allows to assess cardiovascular risk, determine the patients achievement of target levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and also provides recommendations for correcting lipid-lowering therapy. The calculator is implemented as a web browser version, as well as a mobile application for Android and iOS platforms.
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The assessment of the effectiveness, safety and tolerance of the drug Riamilovir for emergency drug prevention in the foci of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). ⋯ The effectiveness and safety of the preventive use of the drug Riamilovir allow to recommend it for emergency drug prophylaxis in contact persons in the foci of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19).