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View article: Lack of Significant Associations Between Hematological Parameters, Salivary Gland Histopathology and Fatigue in Sjögren’s Disease
Lack of Significant Associations Between Hematological Parameters, Salivary Gland Histopathology and Fatigue in Sjögren’s Disease Open
Fatigue is a common and disabling symptom in Sjögren’s disease (SjD), yet its links with hematologic parameters and salivary gland histopathology are not well established. This study aimed to investigate associations between complete blood…
View article: In the search for the perfect prompt in medical AI queries
In the search for the perfect prompt in medical AI queries Open
The evaluation of medical Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems presents significant challenges, with performance often varying drastically across studies. This narrative review identifies prompt quality—the way questions are formulated for…
View article: Spices, herbs and allergic reactions in children: myth or reality — a narrative review with scoping elements
Spices, herbs and allergic reactions in children: myth or reality — a narrative review with scoping elements Open
Spices and herbs are widely used for their flavor and therapeutic properties. This narrative review explores current evidence on spice and herb allergies in children, using a scoping approach to synthesize data from case reports, clinical,…
View article: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Risk Appetite in Medical Decisions in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Risk Appetite in Medical Decisions in Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
With Generative AI (GenAI) entering medicine, understanding its decision-making under uncertainty is important. It is well known that human subjective risk appetite influences medical decisions. This study investigated whether the risk app…
View article: Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry—A Novel Tool in the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis and Prediction of Fragility Fractures: A Systematic Review
Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry—A Novel Tool in the Diagnosis of Osteoporosis and Prediction of Fragility Fractures: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Objectives: Given the significant economic and social burden of osteoporosis, there is growing interest in developing an efficient alternative to the traditional dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Radiofrequency Echographic…
View article: Analyzing postoperative complications in colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review enhanced by artificial intelligence
Analyzing postoperative complications in colorectal cancer surgery: a systematic review enhanced by artificial intelligence Open
Introduction Colorectal cancer stands as a predominant cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite progressive strides in surgical methodologies, the specter of postoperative complications is very large, significantly impacting bo…
View article: The Romanian Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Early Arthritis for Psoriatic Patients (EARP) Questionnaire, Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST), and Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screen 2 (ToPAS 2)
The Romanian Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Early Arthritis for Psoriatic Patients (EARP) Questionnaire, Psoriasis Epidemiology Screening Tool (PEST), and Toronto Psoriatic Arthritis Screen 2 (ToPAS 2) Open
Background/Objectives: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition mediated by the immune system with various manifestations. The increased prevalence of subclinical joint involvement has led to the development of early diagnostic method…
View article: Unraveling the Impact of COVID-19 on Rheumatoid Arthritis: Insights from Two Romanian Hospitals—Preliminary Results
Unraveling the Impact of COVID-19 on Rheumatoid Arthritis: Insights from Two Romanian Hospitals—Preliminary Results Open
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at heightened risk of Coronavirus Disease—19 (COVID-19) complications due to immune dysregulation, chronic inflammation, and treatment with immunosuppressive therapies. This study aims to …
View article: Calcinosis in Rheumatic Disease Is Still an Unmet Need: A Retrospective Single-Center Study
Calcinosis in Rheumatic Disease Is Still an Unmet Need: A Retrospective Single-Center Study Open
Patients with immune-mediated rheumatic disease-related calcinosis comprise a subgroup at risk of encountering a more severe clinical outcome. Early assessment is pivotal for preventing overall disease progression, as calcinosis is commonl…
View article: The Physical and Psychosocial Impact of Fatigue among Patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome: A Systematic Review
The Physical and Psychosocial Impact of Fatigue among Patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is a complex autoimmune disorder characterized by organ-specific symptoms in the salivary and lacrimal glands, as well as systemic manifestations. Fatigue, a prominent aspect, significantly infl…
View article: Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Healthcare: Parental Perceptions and Ethical Implications
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Pediatric Healthcare: Parental Perceptions and Ethical Implications Open
Background: Our study aimed to explore the way artificial intelligence (AI) utilization is perceived in pediatric medicine, examining its acceptance among patients (in this case represented by their adult parents), and identify the challen…
View article: The Translation, Validation and Cultural Adaptation of Questionnaires Assessing the Quality of Life and Fatigue among Patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome for the Romanian Context
The Translation, Validation and Cultural Adaptation of Questionnaires Assessing the Quality of Life and Fatigue among Patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome for the Romanian Context Open
About 70% of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome suffer from fatigue, and for a large proportion of patients, it is one of the most noticeable manifestations leading to disability. To date, no study has been conducted in Romania to determine …
View article: The Role of Mannose-Binding Lectin and Inflammatory Markers in Establishing the Course and Prognosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children
The Role of Mannose-Binding Lectin and Inflammatory Markers in Establishing the Course and Prognosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children Open
Background: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the most significant childhood diseases worldwide and a leading infectious cause of death in children. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the inflammatory markers—C…
View article: Maternal Bonding as a Protective Factor for Orthorexia Nervosa Risk in Dietetics Students
Maternal Bonding as a Protective Factor for Orthorexia Nervosa Risk in Dietetics Students Open
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the risk of orthorexia nervosa (ON) in dietetics students in Greece, and its relationship with diet, risk of eating disorder (ED), body mass index (BMI), body image flexibility, and parental …
View article: “50 shades of groin pain” in an unusual case of osteomyelitis pubis following surgery
“50 shades of groin pain” in an unusual case of osteomyelitis pubis following surgery Open
Osteomyelitis pubis (OP) is a rare type of infection involving the pubic bones that often poses diagnostic and consecutive therapeutic problems. The infection can be mono or polymicrobial, bacterial, mycotic or bacillary with Staphylococcu…
View article: Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus – screening, diagnosis and treatment methods
Secondary antiphospholipid syndrome in systemic lupus erythematosus – screening, diagnosis and treatment methods Open
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the hallmark of autoimmune diseases, being characterized by multiple organ involvements and immune abnormalities, amongst which the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies with or without specific clinical m…
View article: Residual Pain in the Context of Selecting and Switching Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Residual Pain in the Context of Selecting and Switching Biologic Therapy in Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases Open
For many years, inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) represented a source of disappointment in medical care caused by the mediocre efficacy of the available treatments. Some of these diseases, like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or Ankylosing…
View article: The role of lung ultrasonography in predicting the clinical outcome of complicated community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized children
The role of lung ultrasonography in predicting the clinical outcome of complicated community-acquired pneumonia in hospitalized children Open
Aims: This study’s objective was to analyze lung ultrasonography (LUS) characteristics in hospitalized pediatric patients with complicated community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We hypothesized that LUS could be correlated with the clinical o…
View article: Gender differences in organ involvement and survival in systemic sclerosis – experience of a EUSTAR center
Gender differences in organ involvement and survival in systemic sclerosis – experience of a EUSTAR center Open
Introduction. The low overall prevalence of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and the low proportion of male patients have resulted in a scarcity of studies assessing sex differences in SSc patients, and contradictory results have often been observ…
View article: Oxidative Stress – An Update and Insight in the Romanian Family Physician’s Adoption of the Concept
Oxidative Stress – An Update and Insight in the Romanian Family Physician’s Adoption of the Concept Open
Our investigation sought to understand what the family physicians think about the oxidative stress (OS) and its role in various medical pathologies. Using a structured interview the concept was evaluated on six domains: general interest in…
View article: “The Return of the Prodigal Son” Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Solutions and their Place in the Modern Medical Practice
“The Return of the Prodigal Son” Oxidative Stress, Antioxidant Solutions and their Place in the Modern Medical Practice Open
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View article: Willingness to Pay for a for a Potential Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Among Adult Persons
Willingness to Pay for a for a Potential Vaccine Against SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Among Adult Persons Open
Background: This study aims to investigate willingness to pay for a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 among adult persons in Romania. The study was conducted during the peak period of the pandemic curve in Europe and Romania,…
View article: Immunological findings in relatives of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Immunological findings in relatives of patients with rheumatoid arthritis Open
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and systemic inflammatory disease, with a very complex genetic component, being the most common rheumatic inflammatory disease. Family aggregation and the presence of autoantibodies in patients with R…