The purpose of this study was to increase the effectiveness of tobacco control by improving the treatment of tobacco dependence. The article presents the data results of different methods of treatments of tobacco dependence among 135 patients with digestive diseases. As the most effective is a comprehensive approach combining psychotherapy and physiotherapy methods is designated. The possible reasons of due treatment effect absence are separately analysed: a sharp severity of tobacco withdrawal syndrome, inadequate primary motivation of smoking refusal, premorbid personality characteristics, a pathological variant of response to disease.

The purpose of this study was to increase the effectiveness of tobacco control by improving the treatment of tobacco dependence. The article presents the data results of different methods of treatments of tobacco dependence among 135 patients with digestive diseases. As the most effective is a comprehensive approach combining psychotherapy and physiotherapy methods is designated. The possible reasons of due treatment effect absence are separately analysed: a sharp severity of tobacco withdrawal syndrome, inadequate primary motivation of smoking refusal, premorbid personality characteristics, a pathological variant of response to disease.

Article presents a case of anorexia in 29 years old patient. Described the clinical symptoms of anorexia, the manifestations of the disease in patient; the premorbid characteristics of personality, the formation of which influences on relationships with parents.

Article presents a case of anorexia in 29 years old patient. Described the clinical symptoms of anorexia, the manifestations of the disease in patient; the premorbid characteristics of personality, the formation of which influences on relationships with parents. Keywords: anorexia, premorbid characteristics.

The purpose of this study was to examine the features of smoking in elderly patients with chronic diseases of the digestive system. Results are based on an analysis of 762 questionnaires of patients were receiving hospital treatment in the Central Research Institute of Gastroenterology. The article presents data on the frequency and intensity of smoking in patients with digestive diseases in the age and gender. To increase the effectiveness of tobacco dependence treatment in elderly patients suggested treatment strategy targeting the early stages to reduce the daily dose of nicotine, rather than a one-time and full cessation of smoking tobacco.

This paper deals with the problem of tobacco dependence and its medical treatment. Various methods available for this purpose are considered with special reference to their clinical efficiency. A scheme for combined treatment of the given pathology is proposed.

Was conducted a muIticenter study VIA APIA, in which the impact of gaviscon forte (suspension) on symptoms, general state and quality of life of 148 patients (male 53, female 95, age 42.9 +/- 15.6) with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were investigated. The patients had undergone clinical evaluation of dynamics of GERD symptoms (Likert scale), general state (Visual Analogue Scale, questionnaire SAN) and quality of life (SF-36). It was shown that 14-days treatment with gaviscon forte provided symptoms relief in 84.5% patients and conducted improvement of general state and quality of life. Gaviscon forte recommended as drug of choice in initial treatment for the first time visited patient with heartburn before endoscopy and for pathogenetic treatment of typical reflux syndrome.

Was made an investigation of the effectiveness of pantoprazole (sanpraz, SanFarma, India) at gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 53 patients with GERD, including 20--with reflux esophagitis, received a daily dose of pantoprazole 40 mg to 28 days. To the 7 day of treatment heartburn was broke in 63.3%, regurgitation--in 65% of patients initially experiencing these symptoms. The 14-th day of treatment heartburn was broke in 83.7%, regurgitation--in 90%. Endoscopic remission in 28-th day of treatment was obtained in 85% of patients with reflux esophagitis. Broking of symptoms was accompanied by significant improvement in well-being and quality of life of patients. Treatment of a standard dose of pantoprazole was ineffective in 16.3% of patients. The reasons for the conservation of heartburn in 4.1% of the cases was an individual characteristics of the pharmacokinetics drug, in 12.2%--non-reflux mechanisms of symptoms in the face of mental status.

We conducted a crossover study, in which the efficacy and the onset of action of a single dose of Gaviscon (suspension) and Gaviscon forte (suspension) in 52 patients with heartburn of moderate intensity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been investigated. The average age of the patients was 44.0 +/- 17.3-years-old. The patients have undergone clinical evaluation of intensity of GERD symptoms and psychological assessment (questionnaires SF-36, SMOL, LOBI). Alginates' effects and qualities were evaluated using stopwatch technique, clinical examination, and organoleptic assessment. Primary sensation of a cooling (soothing) effect after use of a single dose of Gaviscon has been reported in 65.7 seconds (on average), and Gaviscon forte--in 66.1 seconds. Fourty three (82.7%) patients with heartburn have described the effects of both medications as "instant" cooling effects. Heartburn was relieved in 3.3 minutes in all patients after a single dose of Gaviscon, and in 3.6 minutes in 51 (98.1%) patients who have received a single dose of Gaviscon forte. Organoleptic qualities averaged at 3.6 points (on a scale of 1-5) for Gaviscon, and at 3.5 points for Gaviscon forte. Assessment of mental status of the patients suggested that a "delayed" effect of the medications in relieving heartburn in some patients may have occurred due to possible physical disadaptation.