Main description:

This book focuses on defence against biological warfare with an emphasis on applications of modern technologies and advanced materials in detection, health protection and medical treatment of the population. Specific topics include high-throughput sensitive detection methods, advanced nanostructured materials and techniques for external and internal protection of human health, as well as extracorporeal methods, adsorptive materials and bacteriophages decontaminating the human organism, and neutralising incorporated CBRN agents. The contributions describe recent developments in the field of biodefence aimed at protecting population against terrorism and terror related events. Broader approaches to reducing the impact of environmental pollution on human health and improving efficiency of medical treatment of patients with viral infections, poisoning and organ failure are also discussed.

Contents:

Preface. Acknowledgements. Nanomaterials and Nanostructured Adsorbents. Solvothermal Synthesis of Photocatalic TiO2 Nanoparticles capable of Killing Escherichia coli; B-Y. Lee.- Carbon Nanotubes: Biorisks and Biodefence; M.T. Kartel et al.- Toxicology of Nano-Objects - Nanoparticles, Nanostructures and Nanophases; A. Kharlamov et al.- Carbon Adsorbents with Adjustable Porous Structure Formed in the Chemical Dehydrohalogenation of Halogenated Polymers; Yu. G. Kryazhev.- Application of Small Angle X-Ray Scattering Techniques for Characterizing High Surface Area Carbons; E. Geissler and K. Laszlo.- Methods of Detection and Analysis. Sensors for Breath Analysis: An Advanced Approach to Express and Monitorning of Human Diseases; I.G. Kushch et al.- Express Instrumental Diagnostics of Diseases Caused by Retroviral Infections; N.F. Starodub.- Nanostructured Silicon and Its Applications as the Transducer in Immune Biosensors; N.F. Starodub et al.- New Method of Testing Blood Cells in Native Smears in Reflected Light; A.A. Paiziev et al.- The Crystallografic Method of Identification of Microorganisms; L.G. Bajenov.- Biological and Chemical Methods of Protection. Drug Delivery Systems and Their Potential for Use in Battlefield Situations; J.D. Smart.- Biological Menas against Bio-Terrorism: Phage Therapy and Prophylaxis against Pathogenic Bacteria; N. Chanishvili.- Enzyme Stabilization in Nanostructured Materials, for Use in Organophophorus Nerve Agent Detoxification and Prophylaxis; R.J. Kernchen.- The Investigation of Relationship between the Poly-Morphism in Exon 5 of Glutathione S-Transferase P1 (GSTP1) Gene and Breast Cancer; E. Akbas et al.- The New Biotechnological Medication "FarGALS" and Its Antimicrobial Properties; L.G. Bajenov et al.- Design and adsorption Cartridges forPersonal Protection from Toxic Gases; G. Grevillt and C. Vallieres.- Using Silver Nanoparticles as an Antimicrobial Agent; R.R. Khaydarov et al.- Immobilization and Controlled Release of Bioactive Substances from Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels; S.E. Kudaibergenov et al.- Medical Treatment. Critical Care Organization during Mass Hospitalization; A.N. Kosenkov et al.- Enterosgel - a Novel Organosilicon Enterosorbent with a Wide Range of Medical Applications: V.G. Nikolaev.- Rehabilitation Methods for Exposure to Heavy Metals under Environmental Conditions; A.R. Gutnikova et al.- Clinical Signs of the Development of Acute Hepatocellular Insufficiency and Ways to Prevent it, in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis after Porto-Systemic Shunting; R.A. Ibadov et al.- Applications of Innovative Technologies in Diagnostics and Treatment of Acute Pancreatitis; A.M. Khadjibaev et al.- Novel Skin Substitute Biomaterial to Treat Full-Thickness Wounds in a Burns Emergency Care; R.V. Shevchenko et al.- New Anti-Microbial Treatment of Purulent-Inflammatory Lung Diseases in Patients Supported by Long-Term Artificial Ventilation of Lungs; F.G.Nazirov et al.- Oxidant and Antioxidant Status of Patients with Chronic Leg Ulcer before and After Low Intensity Laser Therapy; M.E.E. Batanouny et al.- Extracorporeal Methods of Treatment. Advances and Problems of Biospecific Hemosorption; V.V. Kirkovsky and D.V. Vvedenski.- Deliganding Carbonic Adsorbents for Simultaneous Removal of Protein-Bound Toxins, Bacterial Toxins and Inflammatory Cytokines; V.G. Nikolaev et al.- Plasmapheresis and Laser Therapy in Complex Treatment of Myasthenia and Their Influence on Erythrocytes and Endothelium; I.M. Baybekov et al.- Efficacy of Modified Hemosorbents Used for Treatments of Patients with Multi-Organ Insufficiency; B.A. Saidkhanov et al.