Vol 11, No 4 (2012)

This paper reports the results of estimation of the anticonvulsive action of rhythmical transcranial magnetic stimulation obtained in the maximum electroshock test depending on the frequency and strength of pulsed magnetic fields and the number of their applications.

The results of the study on compressive-ischemic (entrapment) neuropathy of the facial nerve are presented. The effect of light-emitting diode (LED) radiation on the clinical features of facial nerve neuropathy has been estimated in the acute phase of the disease. It was demonstrated that the therapeutic efficacy of LED radiation was especially pronounced when applied at a wavelength of 540 nm (green light). At the same time, the inclusion of LED radiation at a wavelength of 470 nm (blue light) in the phototherapy produced a well-apparent analgesic effect.

An original septal stent with the integrated electrode has been developed to be used for endonasal electrophoresis. This device makes the electrophoretic procedure less injurious and thereby significantly enhances its therapeutic efficacy. Moreover, the application of the new stent reduces the period of rehabilitation of the patients who had undergone intranasal surgical intervention in the preceding period.

The use of laser therapy for the treatment of the patients presenting with intervertebral disk herniation has been shown to decrease the severity of diskogenic neurological disorders, have beneficial effect on the postoperative course of the disease following diskectomy, reduce the risk of residual pain syndrome, normalize the functional state of the neuromotor apparatus and peripheral hemodynamics. The combination of laser therapy and vibrotraction produced a pronounced analgesic effect, improved the functional state of spinal musculature, eliminated neuro-orthopedic disturbances and thereby decreased the severity of vascular compression in the spinal nerve roots of the patients with clinical manifestations of diskogenic neurological disorders.

The objective of the present study was to estimate the influence of Melkovodnenskaya sulfide silt peloid on the secretion of adiponectin, leptin, and tumour necrosis factor-alpha in the patients presenting with abdominal obesity. It was shown that repeated applications of therapeutic peloids reduces the severity of the inflammatory process in the adipose tissue as evidenced by a decrease in the levels of proinflammatory cytokine NMF-alpha and adiponectin hyperproduction.

The concise analysis of the data on the possible unfavourable action of electromagnetic fields on human health is presented. Special emphasis is laid on the hygienic estimation of electromagnetic radiation levels at the work places of the physiotherapy room medical staff as the possible health risk factor of occupational exposure. The optimal measures for the reduction and prevention of potential risks of electromagnetic radiation are recommended.