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View article: New Frontiers in Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions for Obesity Phenotypes
New Frontiers in Nutritional and Therapeutic Interventions for Obesity Phenotypes Open
The heterogeneity among patients with obesity is particularly evident in the weight loss response to interventions such as diets, drugs, devices and surgery. Obesity can be “catalogued” into four phenotypes: hungry brain (abnormal satiety …
View article: From Sedentary to Success: How Physical Activity Transforms Diabetes Management: A Systematic Review
From Sedentary to Success: How Physical Activity Transforms Diabetes Management: A Systematic Review Open
The global rise in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) calls for an urgent focus on lifestyle interventions, particularly physical activity, as a critical factor in its management and prevention. This systematic review evaluates the impact of …
View article: Evaluating the Impact of Novel Incretin Therapies on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: An Early Systematic Review
Evaluating the Impact of Novel Incretin Therapies on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes: An Early Systematic Review Open
Background This systematic review is registered with CRD42024507397 protocol number and aims to compare the known data about retatrutide on long-term cardiovascular (CV) protection with tirzepatide, an incretin with recent proven CV benefi…
View article: Assessing Cardiovascular Target Attainment in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Tertiary Diabetes Center in Romania
Assessing Cardiovascular Target Attainment in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Tertiary Diabetes Center in Romania Open
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) share a bidirectional link, and the innovative antidiabetic molecules GLP-1 Ras and SGLT-2is have proven cardiac and renal benefits, respectively. This study ai…
View article: Retrospective Study Regarding the Correlation between Dental Anxiety and Color Preferences in Children with Severe Early Childhood Caries
Retrospective Study Regarding the Correlation between Dental Anxiety and Color Preferences in Children with Severe Early Childhood Caries Open
Background: Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is recognized as a significant chronic disease which affects the quality of life starting at very young ages and has a very rapid evolution towards pulp complication and loss of dental tiss…
View article: The Effect of Mental Health Conditions on Dental Implants
The Effect of Mental Health Conditions on Dental Implants Open
The use of dental implants as a treatment for replacing missing teeth has been increasingly prevalent. Historical evidence suggests that the Mayans were among the first to create implants around 600 AD. Over time, this technique has evolve…
View article: Correction to: New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in COVID-19: A Scoping Review
Correction to: New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in COVID-19: A Scoping Review Open
View article: New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in COVID-19: A Scoping Review
New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus in COVID-19: A Scoping Review Open
This link operates as a pathophysiological mechanism supported by epidemiological data and also by the clinical and biological findings obtained from the affected individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic raised the incidence of DM through differ…
View article: Antidiabetic Molecule Efficacy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—A Real-Life Clinical Practice Study
Antidiabetic Molecule Efficacy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—A Real-Life Clinical Practice Study Open
In this paper, we aim to evaluate the efficacy of antidiabetic cardioprotective molecules such as Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors (SGLT-2i) and Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs) when used with other glucose-lo…
View article: The Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2-Inhibitors on Steatosis and Fibrosis in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or Steatohepatitis and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
The Effects of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2-Inhibitors on Steatosis and Fibrosis in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease or Steatohepatitis and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are part of metabolic syndrome and share multiple causal associations. Both conditions have an alarmingly increasing incidence and lead to multiple complications…
View article: A Critical View over the Newest Antidiabetic Molecules in Light of Efficacy—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A Critical View over the Newest Antidiabetic Molecules in Light of Efficacy—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The increase in life expectancy without a decrease in the years lived without disability leads to the rise of the population aged over 65 years prone to polypharmacy. The novel antidiabetic drugs can improve this global therapeutic and hea…
View article: Evaluating the Adipose Tissue Depth as a Predictor Factor for Gestational Diabetes in Later Pregnancy—A Systematic Review
Evaluating the Adipose Tissue Depth as a Predictor Factor for Gestational Diabetes in Later Pregnancy—A Systematic Review Open
The increasing prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) requires non-invasive and precise techniques for evaluating the predisposing risk factors such as visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT). Accordi…
View article: The Effects of Cardioprotective Antidiabetic Therapy on Microbiota in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—A Systematic Review
The Effects of Cardioprotective Antidiabetic Therapy on Microbiota in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—A Systematic Review Open
As the pathophysiologic mechanisms of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are discovered, there is a switch from glucocentric to a more comprehensive, patient-centered management. The holistic approach considers the interlink between T2DM and …
View article: The Safety Profile of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists in the Standard of Care Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Safety Profile of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists in the Standard of Care Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Aim: We evaluated the safety of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) for their use with other glucose-lowering drugs and drugs for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mel…
View article: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in diabetes mellitus patients on chronic hemodialysis – A case series addressing cardiovascular and mortality risks
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in diabetes mellitus patients on chronic hemodialysis – A case series addressing cardiovascular and mortality risks Open
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases in the population with diabetes and it is highly prevalent in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. This case series describe…
View article: Bruxism in Children and Adolescents and its Association with Some Possible Aetiological Factors.
Bruxism in Children and Adolescents and its Association with Some Possible Aetiological Factors. Open
Bruxism is a nocturnal parafunctional activity represented by grinding and clenching of the teeth. Bruxism is considered to be the most harmful of the parafunctional activities of the stomatognathic system, being responsible for tooth wear…
View article: Non-Insulin Novel Antidiabetic Drugs Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of COVID-19
Non-Insulin Novel Antidiabetic Drugs Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of COVID-19 Open
The present study aimed to analyse the published data and to realize an update about the use and pathogenesis of the novel antidiabetic drugs, respectively, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agoni…
View article: Prevalence and Manifestations of Dental Ankylosis in Primary Molars Using Panoramic X-rays: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Manifestations of Dental Ankylosis in Primary Molars Using Panoramic X-rays: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Dental ankylosis is a serious condition defined as the process that causes the fusion between the dentin or the cementum of the root and the alveolar bone, with the obliteration of the periodontal ligament becoming progressively replaced b…
View article: The Outcome of Surgical Treatment for the Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Lesions—A Single-Center Study
The Outcome of Surgical Treatment for the Neuropathic Diabetic Foot Lesions—A Single-Center Study Open
The prevalence of diabetic foot complications is continuously increasing as diabetes has become one of the most important “epidemics” of our time. The main objective of this study was to describe the appropriate surgical intervention for t…
View article: The implications of chronic psychological stress in the development of diabetes mellitus type 2
The implications of chronic psychological stress in the development of diabetes mellitus type 2 Open
Indroduction:Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a systemic disease with major negative effects on every organ and this is why the risk factors should be known and limited. In the past, in the majority perception, diabetes was associated especiall…
View article: Evaluation of Dental Maturity Using the Demirjian’s Method in Romanian Children
Evaluation of Dental Maturity Using the Demirjian’s Method in Romanian Children Open
Demirjian’s method is the most frequently used method of dental maturity estimation. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of the method in a sample of Romanian children. The study was conducted on X-rays of 126 children with ag…
View article: Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study on the Incidence of Endodontic Filling Biomaterials Resorption in Patients With/Without Orthodontic Treatment
Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study on the Incidence of Endodontic Filling Biomaterials Resorption in Patients With/Without Orthodontic Treatment Open
Background: The differential diagnosis of endodontic and periodontal diseases can sometimes be clinically difficult, but it is vital to establish a correct diagnosis so that predictable treatment can be offered. Aim: The aim of this study …
View article: Behavioural Etiological Factors that Contribute to the Occurrence of Severe Early Childhood Caries
Behavioural Etiological Factors that Contribute to the Occurrence of Severe Early Childhood Caries Open
Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is one of the most common pathologies affecting primary dentition. The complex etiology is the result of the interaction of microbial factors and also of dietary factors. For this study a group of 40 c…
View article: Gestational diabetes ‑ modern management and therapeutic approach (Review)
Gestational diabetes ‑ modern management and therapeutic approach (Review) Open
Gestational diabetes mellitus is an important healthcare problem with serious implications both to the mother and to the foetus. The necessity of clear screening criteria for the pregnant woman and also identifying from an early stage the …
View article: Non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease: A major challenge in type�2 diabetes mellitus (Review)
Non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease: A major challenge in type�2 diabetes mellitus (Review) Open
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a high prevalence in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, being one of the disorders with a relevant global burden. Cross-sectional studies have shown that patients with T2DM and NAFLD hav…
View article: Diabetes mellitus and necrotizing fasciitis – a deadly combination; case report
Diabetes mellitus and necrotizing fasciitis – a deadly combination; case report Open
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly destructive affliction of soft tissues, with a mortality rate that may reach 73% of the cases. It is characterized by a progressive inflammation and extended necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and the fa…
View article: Prevalence of primary and secondary dental dystrophies on a group of preschool and school-age children from Tîrgu-Mureş
Prevalence of primary and secondary dental dystrophies on a group of preschool and school-age children from Tîrgu-Mureş Open
Introduction: Pediatric Dentistry offers a completely different approach compared to that of adults especially in terms of patient cooperation, problems with growth and development and problems related to dental restoration in the context …
View article: Stress Variation in the Orthodontic Tipping Phenomenon Analysis through the finite element method
Stress Variation in the Orthodontic Tipping Phenomenon Analysis through the finite element method Open
The purpose of the study is to assess through a FEM (Finite Element Method analysis), the behavior of a complex structure (enamel-tooth-alveolar bone-periodontal ligament-pulp), subjected to an external load through an orthodontic bracket-…
View article: Finite element method study: determination of the center of rotation in the phenomenon of orthodontic tipping depending on the position of the bracket
Finite element method study: determination of the center of rotation in the phenomenon of orthodontic tipping depending on the position of the bracket Open
The purpose of the study is to determine through a FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis, the position of the center of rotation of a tooth belonging to a complex structure made of enamel – tooth – pulp – periodontal ligament – alveolar bon…
View article: Gender Differences in the Association of Ferritin and 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Gender Differences in the Association of Ferritin and 25-hydroxyvitamin D Open
This study aimed to investigate gender differences in the relationship between ferritin levels and 25(OH)vitamin D deficiency in overweight persons and whether this relationship is mediated by total and visceral adiposity and fatty liver i…