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View article: Frequency and characteristics of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women – screening of 547 women in Bulgaria
Frequency and characteristics of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women – screening of 547 women in Bulgaria Open
The Recommendations of the European Thyroid Association’2014 have been widespread among the medical community for many years. In them as well as in the latest Recommendations of the American Thyroid Association’2017 the first recommendatio…
View article: A 5-year Follow-up of Subjects with Fasting Plasma Glucose Above 5.6 mmol/l Found in a Screening Study of the Bulgarian Population
A 5-year Follow-up of Subjects with Fasting Plasma Glucose Above 5.6 mmol/l Found in a Screening Study of the Bulgarian Population Open
The WHO and many other diabetes organizations recommend performing OGTT at fasting plasma glucose ≥ 6.1 ÷ 6.9 mmol/L mmol/L, but ADA indicates a lower cut-off for this parameter - ≥ 5.6 ÷ 6.0 mmol/L mmol/L. Aim: We decided to evaluate the …
View article: Cross-sectional Study of Glucose Disturbances of Pregnant Women in Bulgaria
Cross-sectional Study of Glucose Disturbances of Pregnant Women in Bulgaria Open
Hyperglycemia is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimates that one in six live births (16.8%) are in women with some form of Hyperglycemia during pregnancy. The aim is to ana…
View article: Hyperglycemia During Pregnancy Depends on Numerous Factors (Hypertension During Pregnancy, Previous Birth of a Fetus over 4 kg, Hirsutism - Bulgarian Screening, 2019)
Hyperglycemia During Pregnancy Depends on Numerous Factors (Hypertension During Pregnancy, Previous Birth of a Fetus over 4 kg, Hirsutism - Bulgarian Screening, 2019) Open
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) starts during pregnancy and can increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as be the cause of a number of diseases in the years after birth in both the mother and the fetus. The aim is to s…
View article: Diabetes and Hypothyroidism Alone and Simultaneously in Bulgarian Pregnant Women - Frequency and Features of Various Risk Factors
Diabetes and Hypothyroidism Alone and Simultaneously in Bulgarian Pregnant Women - Frequency and Features of Various Risk Factors Open
Gestational hypothyroidism affects the maturation and function of the beta cell, which can influence glucose metabolism. The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between Hypothyroidism and Hyperglycemia in Bulgarian pregnant…
View article: Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in a Bulgarian Population of Patients with Dyslipidaemia and Diabetes: An Observational Study
Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in a Bulgarian Population of Patients with Dyslipidaemia and Diabetes: An Observational Study Open
To our knowledge, this is the first study to specifically explore lipid target achievement in diabetic patients with FH. In this preselected Bulgarian population, < 1% of patients achieved the 2016 European guideline-defined LDL-C target. …
View article: Vitamin D Supplementation for Pregnant Women in Bulgaria
Vitamin D Supplementation for Pregnant Women in Bulgaria Open
The aim: of our study was to evaluate the levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25 (OH) D] in pregnant Bulgarian women with and without vitamin D supplementation. Material and methods: We investigated 547 pregnant Bulgarian women, mean age 30±5 …
View article: Vitamin D Level in Pregnant Women Depends on Age and Weight Before and During Pregnancy
Vitamin D Level in Pregnant Women Depends on Age and Weight Before and During Pregnancy Open
The AIM of our study was to evaluate the association between vitamin D levels and age, body weight before pregnancy and during the screening and the term of pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We investigated 547 unselected pregnant Bulgaria…
View article: The Difficult Diagnosis of Hypophosphatemic Rickets-A Review of 8 Clinical Cases
The Difficult Diagnosis of Hypophosphatemic Rickets-A Review of 8 Clinical Cases Open
Hypophosphatemic rickets is a rare, usually genetic disease associated with decreased phosphate reabsorption in the proximal renal tubule and vitamin D resistance. Several genetic mutations have been discovered, the most common being the X…
View article: Role of Supplementations of Combined Vitamins with Minerals on Iodine Status in Pregnant Women in Bulgaria
Role of Supplementations of Combined Vitamins with Minerals on Iodine Status in Pregnant Women in Bulgaria Open
Underestimating the risk of iodine deficiency among the population and its impact on high risk groups such as pregnant women and children creates a serious problem for the health care system. The aim of the present study is to establish th…
View article: Iodine Status of Pregnant Women in Bulgaria
Iodine Status of Pregnant Women in Bulgaria Open
Universal iodization of salt on the whole territory in Bulgaria was introduced in 1994. The external evaluation of an International expert group conducted in 2005, placed the country among those who successfully overcame the problem of iod…
View article: Factors Determining Thyroid Status in Pregnant Women in Bulgaria
Factors Determining Thyroid Status in Pregnant Women in Bulgaria Open
Thyroid dysfunction occurs in 5-18% of pregnant women and is associated with a higher risk of various gynecological and obstetric complications and these differences are due to the specific characteristic of the study population. The aim o…
View article: Differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and hip fractures in nursing home residents and independently living elderly
Differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and hip fractures in nursing home residents and independently living elderly Open
Objective To compare the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and fracture history in nursing home residents and community-dwelling elderly subjects and to explore the association of vitamin D levels with various characteristics. Materials a…
View article: Comparison of thyroid nodule prevalence in two population-based studies in Bulgaria: 2006 and 2012
Comparison of thyroid nodule prevalence in two population-based studies in Bulgaria: 2006 and 2012 Open
Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology ISSN 1470-3947 (print) | ISSN 1479-6848 (online)
View article: Higher Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance Among the Rural Population in Bulgaria
Higher Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance Among the Rural Population in Bulgaria Open
Background: The socio-economic level is probably among the central risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) along with obesity, decreased physical activity and smoking. The International Diabetes Federation notes in particular tha…
View article: Differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and hip fractures in nursing home residents and independently living elderly
Differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and hip fractures in nursing home residents and independently living elderly Open
The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism was high in the institutionalized subjects. Hip fracture risk was associated with elevated PTH and not directly with vitamin D levels or the residency status.
View article: Higher Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance Among the Rural Population in Bulgaria
Higher Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance Among the Rural Population in Bulgaria Open
Background: The socio-economic level is probably among the central risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) along with obesity, decreased physical activity and smoking. The International Diabetes Federation notes in particular that…
View article: Dynamic of the seasonal levels of 25(OH)D in Bulgaria according to sex, age and winter status of vitamin D
Dynamic of the seasonal levels of 25(OH)D in Bulgaria according to sex, age and winter status of vitamin D Open
Bulgaria is situated in the temperate climactic zone between 41 • and 44 • north.Between November and March the sun is low at the horizon and the skin production of vitamin D is very low.The aim of the study was to investigate the seasonal…
View article: Changes in the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Bulgaria (2006–2012)
Changes in the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Bulgaria (2006–2012) Open
Aim The aim of this study was to compare two nationwide cross-sectional studies of diabetes prevalence in Bulgaria (2006 and 2012) and to assess its dynamics. Material and Methods The two studies included 2396 and 2033 subjects, respective…