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View article: Clinical Relevance of Trace-Positive Results in Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in a High-Burden Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Clinical Relevance of Trace-Positive Results in Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in a High-Burden Setting: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: The introduction of the “trace” category in the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay has significantly improved the sensitivity of molecular tuberculosis diagnostics. While it enhances sensitivity, especially in paucibacillary and extrapu…
View article: Antibiotic Use in Pediatrics: Perceptions and Practices of Romanian Physicians
Antibiotic Use in Pediatrics: Perceptions and Practices of Romanian Physicians Open
Background/Objectives: The global threat of antimicrobial resistance is a significant public health challenge, leading to prolonged hospitalizations, increased costs, and elevated mortality. Romania faces one of Europe’s highest burdens of…
View article: Translating Guidelines into Practice: A Prospective Real-World Study of a Romanian Cohort Treated with GLP-1 RAs
Translating Guidelines into Practice: A Prospective Real-World Study of a Romanian Cohort Treated with GLP-1 RAs Open
Background/Objectives: Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have a continuously increasing prevalence and often co-exist, exacerbating cardiometabolic risk. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are recommended as first-line therapy f…
View article: Proximal vs. Distal LAD Lesions in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Insights from ECG and Coronary Angiography
Proximal vs. Distal LAD Lesions in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Insights from ECG and Coronary Angiography Open
Background: The identification of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery as the culprit vessel in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is critical for rapid decision-making and targeted reperfusion. Electrocardiography (EC…
View article: Misconceptions and Behavioral Risks in Parental Antibiotic Use on Romanian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices
Misconceptions and Behavioral Risks in Parental Antibiotic Use on Romanian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health threat, with antibiotic misuse in pediatric populations being a significant contributing factor. In Romania, antibiotic consumption and resistance rates are among the highest …
View article: Exploring the Connection Between Depression, Inflammatory Biomarkers, and Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
Exploring the Connection Between Depression, Inflammatory Biomarkers, and Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease Open
Background/Objectives: Depression is associated with an increased risk for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. This research investigated the association between depressive symptoms and inflammation in the developmen…
View article: The Association Between Periodontal Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome—A Clinical Analysis
The Association Between Periodontal Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome—A Clinical Analysis Open
Background: This study investigated the association between periodontal disease and acute coronary syndrome (ACS), while examining periodontitis as an independent predictor of STEMI. Materials and Methods: This study included 166 patients …
View article: Assessment of Pain, Diet, and Analgesic Use in Orthodontic Patients: An Observational Study
Assessment of Pain, Diet, and Analgesic Use in Orthodontic Patients: An Observational Study Open
Background/Objectives: Orthodontic treatment offers significant functional and aesthetic benefits, but it often causes discomfort, impacting patients’ daily activities, including diet and medication use. The primary aim of this observation…
View article: Complex Left Main Trifurcation: A Case Study of Successful Treatment
Complex Left Main Trifurcation: A Case Study of Successful Treatment Open
Objectives: True trifurcation disease of the left main coronary artery is a rare situation encountered in clinical practice. To date, there is no evidence for a standardized strategy of percutaneous coronary intervention in this type of le…
View article: From ECG to Imaging: Challenges in the Diagnosis of Adult Congenital Heart Diseases
From ECG to Imaging: Challenges in the Diagnosis of Adult Congenital Heart Diseases Open
Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are one of the most common birth defects and the main leading cause of death in children. Many patients with CHD are reaching adulthood due to the success of improved contemporary surgical procedures. Unders…
View article: B-Type Natriuretic Peptide—A Paradox in the Diagnosis of Acute Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Obese Patients
B-Type Natriuretic Peptide—A Paradox in the Diagnosis of Acute Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction in Obese Patients Open
Background and objectives: B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) represents a clinical tool for the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of acute and chronic heart failure patients. The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate BNP val…
View article: Assessing the Benefits of Lifestyle Influences on Cardiovascu-lar Health After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Assessing the Benefits of Lifestyle Influences on Cardiovascu-lar Health After Acute Coronary Syndrome Open
The objective of our study was to explore the potential benefits of combining moderate alcohol consumption with regular vigorous physical activity on HDL-cholesterol levels and its potential positive impact on cardiovascular health. Materi…
View article: The role of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in the diagnosis of malignant tumors
The role of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in the diagnosis of malignant tumors Open
Cytopathology and histopathology play a key role in the process of diagnosing oncological diseases and premalignant conditions. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is one of the techniques used for obtaining biopsy of a wide variety of body tissu…
View article: Orthodontic Pain and Dietary Impact Considering Age Groups: A Comparative Study
Orthodontic Pain and Dietary Impact Considering Age Groups: A Comparative Study Open
(1) Background: orthodontic treatment can frequently be associated with discomfort and pain, a significant factor contributing to treatment discontinuation. (2) Methods: This study, conducted on 160 orthodontic patients across different ag…
View article: Optimizing Atrial Fibrillation Care: Comparative Assessment of Anticoagulant Therapies and Risk Factors
Optimizing Atrial Fibrillation Care: Comparative Assessment of Anticoagulant Therapies and Risk Factors Open
Background and objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with various risk factors and significant morbidity and mortality. Materials and methods: This article presents findings from a study involving 345 patie…
View article: Acute Myocardial Infarction during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Long-Term Outcomes and Prognosis—A Systematic Review
Acute Myocardial Infarction during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Long-Term Outcomes and Prognosis—A Systematic Review Open
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was a global pandemic with high mortality and morbidity that led to an increased health burden all over the world. Although the virus mostly affects the pulmonary tract, cardiovascular implications are o…
View article: Prevalence of Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prevalence of Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Background and Objectives: The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is two times higher compared to the general population. The objective of this retrospective study was to d…
View article: The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Comorbidities In Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Prevalence of Cardiovascular Comorbidities In Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Background and Objectives: The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is two times higher compared to the general population. The objective of this retrospective study was to d…
View article: Assessing the Benefits of Lifestyle Influences on Cardiovascular Health After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Assessing the Benefits of Lifestyle Influences on Cardiovascular Health After Acute Coronary Syndrome Open
Objective: The objective of our study was to explore the potential benefits of combining moderate alcohol consumption with regular vigorous physical activity on HDL-cholesterol levels and its potential positive impact on cardiovascular hea…
View article: The Impact of Moderate Alcohol Consumption Combined with Physical Activity on Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction Survival and Recovery
The Impact of Moderate Alcohol Consumption Combined with Physical Activity on Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction Survival and Recovery Open
Objective: The objective of our study was to explore the potential benefits of combining moderate alcohol consumption with regular vigorous physical activity on HDL-cholesterol levels and its potential positive impact on cardiovascular hea…
View article: Long-Term Outcomes and Prognosis of Patients with Myocardial Infarction During Covid Pandemic
Long-Term Outcomes and Prognosis of Patients with Myocardial Infarction During Covid Pandemic Open
Coronavirus infection disease -2019 (COVID-19) was a global pandemic with high mortality and morbidity, that lead to an increased health burned all over the world. Although the virus affects mostly pulmonary tract, cardiovascular implicati…
View article: The Involvement of Neuroinflammation in the Onset and Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
The Involvement of Neuroinflammation in the Onset and Progression of Parkinson’s Disease Open
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease exhibiting the fastest growth in incidence in recent years. As with most neurodegenerative diseases, the pathophysiology is incompletely elucidated, but compelling evidence implicates infl…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health Open
Background and objectives: This article highlights the relationship between metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, providing a comprehensive overview of its risk factors and prevalence. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by a cluste…
View article: Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Open
The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is 1.5 times higher compared to the general population. The objective of this retrospective study was to determine the type of cardio…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome: A Prospective Study on Cardiovascular Health Open
This article explores the relationship between metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, providing a comprehensive overview of its risk factors and prevalence. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by a cluster of interconnected risk fact…
View article: Management and Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation
Management and Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with various risk factors and significant morbidity and mortality. This article presents findings from a study involving 115 patients with permanent AF. The study examined demograp…
View article: Management and Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation
Management and Risk Factors of Atrial Fibrillation Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with various risk factors and significant morbidity and mortality. This article presents findings from a study involving 115 patients with permanent AF. The study examined demograp…
View article: T and Small Protrusion (TAP) Technique in Bifurcations: Coronary Artery Disease in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients after COVID-19 Pneumonia
T and Small Protrusion (TAP) Technique in Bifurcations: Coronary Artery Disease in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients after COVID-19 Pneumonia Open
Ischemic coronary artery disease in all its forms remains the main cause of death worldwide. Coronary artery bifurcation lesions are a challenge because of their complexity and possible complications. The goal of treating bifurcation lesio…
View article: The Level of Qualitative Perception in Two Public General Hos-Pitals in North-West of Romania
The Level of Qualitative Perception in Two Public General Hos-Pitals in North-West of Romania Open
The patient's satisfaction level concerning hospitalization has certain particularities, related to the geographical area, medical/non-medical assistance, the age, incomes, morbidity and mortality of the population. The objective of t…
View article: Myocardial Viability Testing in the Management of Ischemic Heart Failure
Myocardial Viability Testing in the Management of Ischemic Heart Failure Open
Although major advances have occurred lately in medical therapy, ischemic heart failure remains an important cause of death and disability. Viable myocardium represents a cause of reversible ischemic left ventricular dysfunction. Coronary …