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View article: Dental Care and Oral Health Within the Framework of Bulgarian Public Health Financing
Dental Care and Oral Health Within the Framework of Bulgarian Public Health Financing Open
Background/Objectives: Oral health is a critical component of public health, yet disparities in access and financing remain significant. In Bulgaria, dental services are financed through the National Health Insurance Fund and patient co-pa…
View article: Dental Care and Oral Health Within the Framework of Bulgarian Public Health Financing
Dental Care and Oral Health Within the Framework of Bulgarian Public Health Financing Open
Background/Objectives: Oral health is a critical component of public health, yet disparities in access and financing remain significant. In Bulgaria, dental services are financed through the National Health Insurance Fund and patient co-pa…
View article: Influence of Ordinary Cigarettes and Their Substitute IQOS® on Secretory Immunoglobulin A in Unstimulated Saliva
Influence of Ordinary Cigarettes and Their Substitute IQOS® on Secretory Immunoglobulin A in Unstimulated Saliva Open
Background: Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) plays a key role in oral and mucosal immunity, serving as a first-line defense against pathogens. Smoking is known to negatively affect immune function, but data on the impact of heated tobacco…
View article: Availability and Access to Orphan Drugs for Rare Cancers in Bulgaria: Analysis of Delays and Public Expenditures
Availability and Access to Orphan Drugs for Rare Cancers in Bulgaria: Analysis of Delays and Public Expenditures Open
Rare cancers are defined by an annual incidence of fewer than 6 per 100,000. Bearing similarities to rare diseases, they are associated with substantial health inequalities due to diagnostic complexity and delayed access to innovative ther…