ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ХРИСТИЯНСЬКОЇ РЕАБІЛІТАЦІЇ УЗАЛЕЖНЕНИХ ЛЮДЕЙ. (Psychological aspects of the Christian rehabilitation of the addicted people.)

Стаття висвітлює проблеми ресоціалізації людей із узалеж-неною поведінкою. Презентовано дослідження в галузі наркоза-лежності, а також представлено програму християнських центрів реабілітації. (The article highlights the issues of social rehabilitation ofpeople with addictive behavior. The research on addiction is presented as well as the program of Christian rehabilitation Centers.

МЕТОДИКО-ПРАКТИЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ПРОЦЕСУ РЕСОЦІАЛІЗАЦІЇ НАРКО- ТА АЛКОЗАЛЕЖНИХ У ХРИСТИЯНСЬКИХ РЕАБІЛІТАЦІЙНИХ ЦЕНТРАХ (Methodological and practical aspects of resocialization of addicts in Christian rehab centers)

Стаття презентує методико-практичні аспекти ресоціалізації людей із залежною поведінкою. Зокрема представлено програму християнського центру реабілітації, основні напрями її роботи. (The article presents the methodology and the practical aspects of social rehabilitation of people addicted behavior. In particular, article presents the program of Christian rehabilitation Centers and the main directions of its work.

Buserelin treatment to rats causes enteric neurodegeneration with moderate effects on CRF-immunoreactive neurons and Enterobacteriaceae in colon, and in acetylcholine-mediated permeability in ileum

The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog buserelin causes enteric neuronal loss. Acute stress or injection of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) affects motility, secretion, and barrier function of the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of the study was to characterize the CRF immunoreactivity in enteric neurons after buserelin treatment, and to evaluate possible effects of enteric neuropathy on gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and stress response behavior

Examen de los cambios en el estado psicológico de los militares durante el despliegue de larga duración en la zona militar

Examining military personnel’s psychological states is an effective way to prevent negative mental health consequences during their deployment in a war zone. The present study identifies changes in the psychological states of military personnel (n = 192) during a 6-month deployment in a war zone in eastern Ukraine. The results confirmed both of our proposed hypotheses. First, with regard to time limits on military personnel’s deployment on the front lines in eastern Ukraine on the basis of examined psychological states, the estimated recommended deployment duration was three months. Second, we found significant differences in the dynamics of the psychological states of service members with versus without previous deployment experience. The results also substantiate that military personnel’s psychological states should be monitored during deployment in order to prevent negative mental health consequences and to ensure that military units successfully accomplish their tasks.Una de las formas más eficaces para prevenir las consecuencias negativas del despliegue en la zona militar para la salud mental de los militares es diagnosticar su estado psicológico. En el presente estudio se determinan las particularidades de los cambios en el estado psicológico de los militares (n = 192) durante el despliegue de seis meses en la zona militar en el este de Ucrania. Los resultados obtenidos confirmaron ambas hipótesis formuladas: en cuanto a la posibilidad de determinar, sobre la base del diagnóstico del estado psicológico, el plazo recomendado para el despliegue de los militares en la línea de demarcación en el este de Ucrania, que es de tres meses. Así como también sobre las posibles diferencias significativas en la dinámica del estado psicológico de los militares que tienen y no tienen experiencia en el despliegue. Asimismo, se argumenta la necesidad de monitorear el estado psicológico de los militares durante el despliegue con el propósito de prevenir oportunamente las consecuencias negativas para su salud mental y para la ejecución exitosa de las tareas de la subunidad militar

The inappropriateness of left ventricular mass and echoreflectivity in males with essential hypertension and different CYP11B2 gene polymorphisms

Background. The CYP11B2 gene as the main controller of aldosterone plasma activity is likely to be responsible as for the BP level as for the expression of different traits of hypertensive cardiac remodeling such as increased left ventricular mass and myocardial fibrosis. The main objective of our study was to define the differences in myocardial remodeling depending on CYP11B2 gene polymorphism. It was shown that some special techniques of echocardiography such as the assessment of inappropriate left ventricular mass and myocardial echoreflectivity proved additional information in patients with hypertensive heart disease. That’s why these techniques were used for a more precise assessment of hypertensive cardiac remodeling. Material and methods. Our study involved 150 males aged 45–60 years. They were divided into three groups: Group 1–50 patients with normal BP without any echocardiographic abnormalities, Group 2–52 patients with essential hypertension without left ventricular hypertrophy, and Group 3–48 patients with essential hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. Results. It was found that in patients with inappropriate LVM the prevalence of CC genotype was almost twice higher than among those with appropriate LVM. On the other hand, hypertensive patients with CC genotype and LVH demonstrated higher echoreflectivity parameters. Conclusions. We assume that CC polymorphism of CYP11B2 may be an indicator of more expressed signs of hypertensive cardiac remodeling, in particular myocardial hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis, in males with essential hypertension

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНІ АСПЕКТИ ХРИСТИЯНСЬКОЇ РЕАБІЛІТАЦІЇ У ЗАЛЕЖНЕНИХ ЛЮДЕЙ

The article highlights the issues of social rehabilitation of people with addictive behavior. The research on addiction is presented as well as the program of Christian rehabilitation Centers.Стаття висвітлює проблеми ресоціалізації людей із у залежненою поведінкою. Презентовано дослідження в галузі наркозалежності, а також представлено програму християнських центрів реабілітації

Helsefare med kosmetiske produkter som inneholder endokrin-aktive ingredienser samt hvordan forurensninger fra tungmetaller kan være helseskadelig Potensielt helseskadelig ingredienser som omhandler: parabener, sulfater, ftalater, østrogen, butylfenylmetylpropional

Tema for denne rapporten er potensiell helsefare forbundet med utvalgte ingredienser som benyttes i kosmetiske produkter, samt helsefare fra mulige forurensninger. Ingrediensene som har blitt valgt ut er: parabener, sulfater, ftalater, østrogen, butylfenylmetylpropional samt tungmetaller. I kosmetiske produker hemmer parabener veksten av mikroorganismer. Sulfater er rense- og skummemidler. Ftalater kan både brukes direkte i kosmetikk som binde- og løsningsmiddel, men disse er også å finne som forurensninger da de brukes i plastikk og kan lett migrere. Østrogen, derifra fytoøstrogen som tilføres kosmetikk øker fuktigheten i huden. Butylfenylmetylpropional er et liljekonvall luktende duftstoff. Tungmetaller er fargepigmenter samt finnes som forurensninger. Ingredienser som parabener, sulfater, ftalater, østrogen og butylfenylmetylpropional er antydet å ha endokrin aktive egenskaper og dermed forstyrre det normalfungerende hormonsystemet og tungmetaller er antydet å være giftige. I enkeltvise produkter utgjør ikke østrogen-mimikerende ingredienser (parabener, ftalater, østrogen og butylfenylmetylpropional) noe helserisiko . På en annen side, gjør kumulativ og langvarig eksponering til disse ingredienser det. Sulfater i høye konsentrasjoner er anbefalt å unngå i daglig renseprodukter grunnet hudirriterende egenskaper. Butylfenylmetylpropional er ikke et nødvendig ingrediens som kun bidrar til den kumulative eksponeringen av endokrin-aktive ingredienser. Tungmetaller i dag finnes hovedsakelig som ufarlig forurensninger og å velge sikre kosmetikkprodusenter kan begrense dette. Å hente kosmetikkunnskapen fra internett-media er ikke informativt nok da de ikke oppgir referanser og heller ikke stiller seg kritisk til tematikken.The topic of this report is potential health hazards associated with ingredients used in cosmetic products, as well as health hazards from possible contaminants. The ingredients that have been selected are parabens, sulfates, phthalates, estrogen, butyl phenyl methyl propional and heavy metals. In cosmetic products, parabens inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Sulfates are cleaning and foaming agents. Phthalates can be used directly in cosmetics as a binder and solvent, but these can also be found as contaminants as they are used in plastics and can easily migrate. Estrogen, hence, phytoestrogen added to cosmetics increases the moisture in the skin. Butyl phenyl methyl propional is a lily of the valley like fragrance. Heavy metals are color pigments and are found as impurities. Ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, estrogen and butyl phenyl methyl propional are suggested to have endocrine active properties and thus interfere with the normal functioning hormonal system and heavy metals are suggested to be toxic. In individual products, estrogen-mimicking ingredients (parabens, phthalates, estrogen and butyl phenyl methyl propional) do not pose a health risk. On the other hand, cumulative and prolonged exposure to these ingredients does. Sulphates in high concentrations are recommended to be avoided in daily cleansing products due to skin irritating properties. Butyl phenyl methyl propional is not a necessary ingredient that only contributes to the cumulative exposure of endocrine-active ingredients. Heavy metals today are mainly found as harmless pollutants and choosing safe cosmetics manufacturers can limit this. Too receive cosmetics knowledge from the internet media is not informative enough as they do not provide references and are not critical of the topic

Personality and Health in Military Context: A Study of Combatants and Injured Servicemen

Introduction: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has placed significant mental and physical health burdens on military personnel, including both elite combat troops and injured servicemen in rehabilitation. Understanding the factors that influence their health outcomes is crucial for developing effective support and intervention strategies. Purpose: This study aims to analyse the relationships between negative indicators of mental and physical health (PTSD symptoms and somatic complaints) and personal characteristics (resilience, self-efficacy, and Big Five personality traits) in two distinct samples of military personnel: elite combat troops and injured servicemen in rehabilitation. By comparing these groups, the study seeks to understand how personal characteristics influence health outcomes and whether the impact differs based on the context of military service. Methodology: The study involved 180 Ukrainian military personnel (all men) divided into two groups: 149 elite combat troops and 31 injured combatants in rehabilitation. Participants completed self-report measures assessing PTSD symptoms, physical complaints, resilience, self-efficacy, and personality traits. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations, ranges, skewness, and kurtosis) were computed, and independent samples t-tests and Cohen’s d were calculated to determine differences between the groups. Pearson's bivariate correlations and Z-tests were conducted to examine relationships between health indicators and personal characteristics. Multiple linear regression analysis (using the forward method) was performed to construct prognostic models for mental and physical health outcomes. Results: Injured combatants exhibited significantly higher levels of PTSD symptoms, exhaustion, and various physical complaints compared to elite combat troops. In contrast, elite combat troops showed higher levels of resilience, self-efficacy, extraversion, and emotional stability. Regression models highlighted self-efficacy, resilience, and emotional stability as key predictors of reduced PTSD symptoms and physical complaints, with varying predictive values across the two groups. Conclusion: The study underscores the importance of personal characteristics in mitigating the negative health impacts of combat exposure within the global mental health landscape. Tailored interventions enhancing resilience, self-efficacy, and emotional stability are crucial, particularly for injured combatants. Future research should employ longitudinal designs and larger samples to further understand the dynamics of these relationships and support the well-being of military personnel on a global scale. By addressing these critical areas, we can develop more effective strategies to support the mental health and recovery of those affected by combat and conflict worldwide