Educational institutions in several countries state that the education sector should be modernized to ensure a contemporary, individualized, and more open learning process by introducing developing advance digital solutions tools. Visualization along with 3D printing have already found their implementation different medical fields Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital, Rīga University, where models are being used for prosthetic manufacturing, surgery planning, simulation of procedures,...

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly through machine learning (ML) and deep (DL) algorithms, marks a transformative progression in medical imaging diagnostics. This technical note elucidates novel methodology for semantic segmentation the vertebral column CT scans, exemplified by dataset 250 patients from Riga East Clinical University Hospital. Our approach centers on accurate identification labeling individual vertebrae, ranging C1 to sacrum–coccyx complex. Patient...

Background and objectives: Cleft lip palate takes the second place among all anomalies. The complex appearance of cytokines proliferation markers has still not been clarified despite their possible crucial role in cleft tissue. Therefore, aim work was detection pro- anti-inflammatory marker Ki67, inter-correlations affected (CAL). Materials Methods: material obtained from 16 children aged before primary dentition during plastic surgery. Control 7 non-CAL oral Tissues were stained for IL-1,...

The choice of technique for the creation a 3D digital human bone model from natural specimens has critical impact on final result and usability obtained model. cornerstone factor in modeling is number faces polygon mesh, along with topological accuracy, as well resolution level detail texture map. Three different techniques (3D scanning, photogrammetry, micro-computed tomography) have been used to create zygomatic bone. As implementation use models can be divided into three main...

Knowledge of the anatomy pulmonary arteries is essential in many invasive procedures concerning circulation. In diagnosis and treatment chronic thromboembolic hypertension (CTEPH), two-dimensional (2D) angiography used. Recognizing topographic course understanding status three dimensions (3D) paramount. This study aimed to evaluate describe branching variant a single case, as well morphological parameters segmental arteries, like length, diameter angles.

Combining classical educational methods with interactive three-dimensional (3D) visualization technology has great power to support and provide students a unique opportunity use them in the study process, training, and/or simulation of different medical procedures terms Human Anatomy course. In 2016, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) offered 3D Virtual Dissection Table “Anatomage” possibilities virtual dissection digital images at Department Morphology. The first models were printed 2018 new...

Cleft palate is one of the most common and well-studied congenital anomalies; however, role protective tissue factors in its pathophysiology still debated. The aim our study was to evaluate interleukin antimicrobial peptide appearance distribution cleft palate. Eight soft samples were obtained during veloplasty procedures. Immunohistochemical staining applied detect HBD-2-, HBD-3-, HBD-4-, LL-37-, IL-10-, CD-163-positive cells via light microscopy. For statistical evaluation, Mann-Whitney U...

The main aim of this study is to present the usage and importance 3D dissection tools in teaching learning Anatomy describe explain our experience with Anatomage Table Human studies at Rıga Stradiņš University. In 2017–2018 two (scalpels) were used every week work during practical classes. As methods for collecting data discussions between students teachers. Together 200 Faculty Medicine Dentistry involved study. It was possible create incisions cuts order remove uncover different layers...

This data is a part from the study ordered by Ministry of Education to assess physical development pre-school children in Latvia. Various somatometric measurements were determined – height (cm), body mass (kg), circumference head, chest, waist, hips vital lung capacity (ml), blood pressure (mm/Hg) and other parameters. evaluates index (BMI), overweight obesity prevalence children. Comparing with European countries, we can conclude how high our country what are potential activities reduce prevalence.

With the emerging presence of IT based technologies in medical education, virtual anatomy has become a part teaching, learning and healthcare. Building on foundation strong basic sciences, teaching learning, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) offers its students Anatomage Table. The Department Morphology enabled new possibilities allowed to learn through high-quality interactive 3D tool.The aim this study was investigate usefulness Table (Virtual Dissection Table) overall satisfaction among...

At the Department of Morphology, integrating Anatomage Table (AT) into medical education is a supplementary resource to teach virtual Human Anatomy students and their future professional clinical careers. This study aimed examine test an AT in teaching Physical Anthropology course assess tutors’ beliefs perceptions regarding using technology for teaching. Two tutors participated from autumn 2022 until 2023. Data were collected by who followed specific methods identify measure...

Background: Knowledge of the anatomy pulmonary arteries is essential in many invasive procedures concerning circulation. In diagnosis and treatment chronic thromboembolic hypertension (CTEPH), two-dimensional (2D) angiography used. Recognizing topographic course understanding status three-dimensions (3D) paramount. The study aimed to evaluate describe branching variant a single case, as well morphological parameters segmental arteries, like length, diameter angles. Methods: One pair embalmed...

Craniofacial development is a critical aspect of pediatric growth, influencing fields such as physical anthropology, pediatrics, forensic sciences, and clinical practice. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the trends in craniofacial measurements indices Latvian children aged 1–15. Methods: The anthropometrical (head circumference, length, width, facial width) were conducted on 375 according guidelines by R. Martin, K. Saller, J. Prīmanis at Anthropology laboratory Institute Anatomy...

The aims of this study were to describe and compare the recent literature data anthropometric nutritional measurements in children with bronchial asthma from researches published last 10 years. 46 studies year 2003 2014 reviewed analyzed along information before. include body height, weight, mass index composition.The severity duration asthma, inhaled corticosteroid treatment, negatively correlate height children. Also, fat free is decreased increased. Due more robust build usually increased...

Although inclusion of ethics as a study course in medical students’ curricula is common practice, special approaches teaching the context genetics should be considered. In realm genomics, there are several ethically sensitive topics such diagnosis genetic diseases, vitro fertilization, and identification susceptibility to diseases. addition, communication with general public, terms used caution. Demonstration phenotypes affected individuals regarded particular aspect genetics. description...

The respiratory system is one of the main entrance gates for infection. aim this work was to compare appearance specific mucosal pro-inflammatory and common anti-microbial defence factors in healthy lung tissue, from an ontogenetic point view.Healthy tissues were collected 15 patients (three females 12 males) age range 18 86. Immunohistochemistry human β defensin 2 (HBD-2), 3 (HBD-3), 4 (HBD-4), cathelicidine (LL-37) interleukine 17A (IL-17A) performed.The tissue material contained bronchial...

The aim of this study was to confirm the variations between women with different iris color in their anthropometrical parameters. sample subjects consisted 873 from Latvia. Twelve measurements were taken, all which covered area longitudinal, transversal, circular dimensionality and subcutaneous fatty tissue. differences parameters determined by means t-test for independent samples. In 51.8% blue as most prevalent color, 7.1% brown least color. many found intra-group differences, signaled...

The aims of this study were to determine and compare the differences between regional adiposity some indexes central body fat distribution women according age group categories in urban population Latvia. For purpose 373 anthropometrically examined during period 2001–2005. height, weight, three circumferences (chest, waist, hip) four skinfolds (biceps, triceps, subscapular, suprailiac) measured. calculated studied: subscapular/triceps (STSR) skinfold ratio centripetal (CPFR) ratio, waist-hip...

Human Anatomy tutors had to adapt Covid-19 reality by restructuring their methods teaching in spring – autumn 2020 at the Department of Morphology. The aims this study were identify and understand variety solutions being utilized clarify new challenges directions. open-ended interviews used collect data from 15 tutors. Thematic analysis, analyze qualitative data, emphasized tutors’ perceptions remote practical anatomy classes’ efficiency. Tutors developed action plans for online highlighted...

Abstract In medical education and preclinical, clinical transdisciplinary studies, tutors should be able to perform offer qualitative study courses with more articulated perspective on higher educational sustainable development in education. Digital images have found their direct way different areas. The aims of the are assess verify impact cross-sectional process Human Anatomy. 2018, two randomly selected groups 200 students from 2 nd year, Faculty Medicine (Rīga Stradiņš University) were...

Patients with chronic renal failure and vascular diseases require the access for hemodialysis procedure to be performed most possible comfort patient. Native vein graft has a longer-lasting term in patients’ limb, lower risk of infection price. is constructed from great saphenous vein, if diameter vessel smaller than diameters vessels (brachial artery, cephalic vein) it connected cubital fossa region due folding, that might occur, bigger one or both vessels, on which anastomosis...

The study of 199 (26 to 45 years) women Latvia was undertaken the anthropometric predictors blood pressure between age groups. data were collected in years 2001–2005. divided into two agegroups: I (26–35 and II (36–45 for making even sample analysis. Anthropometric variables each woman including height, weight, waist hip circumferences (WC, HC), (BP) measured. Mean arterial (MBP), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height (WHtR) body mass index (BMI) also calculated through standard...

This research seeks to develop population-specific standards for skeletal sex determination, focusing on the medieval Kurdish population of Girê Kortikê and mandible, a skull component presenting highest degree sexual dimorphism. is first study its kind this population. The research's primary objectives were conduct anthropometric evaluations several mandibular characteristics within population, assess sex-based variations, determine relationships between various sizes, contrast these...