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View article: The Role of Inflammatory Markers NLR and PLR in Predicting Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis
The Role of Inflammatory Markers NLR and PLR in Predicting Pelvic Pain in Endometriosis Open
Background/Objectives: Chronic inflammation plays a critical role in pelvic pain among endometriosis patients. This study examines the association between inflammatory markers—specifically the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and plate…
View article: Placental pathology in early-onset fetal growth restriction: insights into fetal growth restriction mechanisms
Placental pathology in early-onset fetal growth restriction: insights into fetal growth restriction mechanisms Open
Maternal malperfusion emerged as a pivotal determinant linked to placental lesions in pregnancies affected by early-onset FGR. Remarkably, the occurrence of infarctions, specifically delayed infarctions, exhibited a noteworthy correlation …
View article: Appropriate Delivery Timing in Fetuses with Fetal Growth Restriction to Reduce Neonatal Complications: A Case—Control Study in Romania
Appropriate Delivery Timing in Fetuses with Fetal Growth Restriction to Reduce Neonatal Complications: A Case—Control Study in Romania Open
(1) Background: The main challenge in cases of early onset fetal growth restriction is management (i.e., timing of delivery), trying to determine the optimal balance between the opposing risks of stillbirth and prematurity. The aim of this…
View article: Development of a Framework for On-Demand Caesarean Section in Romania
Development of a Framework for On-Demand Caesarean Section in Romania Open
Background: Caesarean section rates have continued to trend upward in most countries, including Romania, creating a number of economic challenges. In the public health system, there is no regulation for performing Caesarean sections on dem…
View article: Clinical features and management of trophoblastic epithelioid tumors: A systematic review
Clinical features and management of trophoblastic epithelioid tumors: A systematic review Open
Background: This study aimed to systematically review the existing literature on epithelioid trophoblastic tumors (ETTs), the rarest type of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Methods: A systematic review according to PRISMA guidelines w…
View article: Correlation of Lung Damage on CT Scan with Laboratory Inflammatory Markers in COVID-19 Patients: A Single-Center Study from Romania
Correlation of Lung Damage on CT Scan with Laboratory Inflammatory Markers in COVID-19 Patients: A Single-Center Study from Romania Open
(1) Background: This study aims to evaluate the association of CRP, NLR, IL-6, and Procalcitonin with lung damage observed on CT scans; (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed among 106 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Timisoar…
View article: Appraisal of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance in the Romanian Pregnant Population
Appraisal of COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance in the Romanian Pregnant Population Open
Widespread COVID-19 vaccination is crucial for limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and minimizing the risk of novel variants arising in the general population, especially in pregnant women. According to the publicly available research data, …
View article: Predictive Value of SOFA and qSOFA for In-Hospital Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: A Single-Center Study in Romania
Predictive Value of SOFA and qSOFA for In-Hospital Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: A Single-Center Study in Romania Open
Two years after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disease continues to claim victims worldwide. Assessing the disease’s severity on admission may be useful in reducing mortality among patients with COVID-19. The present study was …
View article: Predictive Value of Blood Coagulation Parameters in Poor Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study in Romania
Predictive Value of Blood Coagulation Parameters in Poor Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study in Romania Open
SARS-CoV-2 infection produces alterations in blood clotting, especially in severe cases of COVID-19. Abnormal coagulation parameters in patients with COVID-19 are important prognostic factors of disease severity. The objective of this stud…
View article: Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc Supplementation during Pregnancy: The Additive Value of Micronutrients on Maternal Immune Response after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc Supplementation during Pregnancy: The Additive Value of Micronutrients on Maternal Immune Response after SARS-CoV-2 Infection Open
Magnesium may contribute to the immune response during and after SARS-CoV-2 infection by acting as a cofactor for immunoglobulin production and other processes required for T and B cell activity. Considering magnesium as a recommended diet…
View article: The Utility of Laboratory Parameters for Cardiac Inflammation in Heart Failure Patients Hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The Utility of Laboratory Parameters for Cardiac Inflammation in Heart Failure Patients Hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Open
COVID-19 has been associated with cardiovascular consequences, including myocardial infarction, thromboembolic events, arrhythmia, and heart failure. Numerous overlapping mechanisms, such as the IL-6 dependent cytokine storm and unopposed …
View article: The Risk of Spontaneous Abortion Does Not Increase Following First Trimester mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
The Risk of Spontaneous Abortion Does Not Increase Following First Trimester mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Open
Clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines initially excluded pregnant women due to safety concerns, and when the vaccines were authorized for emergency use, they were not recommended for this population. However, observational studies discover…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression in Romanian Women during Two Periods of COVID-19 Pandemic
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression in Romanian Women during Two Periods of COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Postpartum depression is a major mental health disorder that can negatively affect both mother and baby. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic associated with extreme measures of the lockdown had profound effects on humanity, increasing the r…
View article: Evaluation and Comparison of the Predictive Value of 4C Mortality Score, NEWS, and CURB-65 in Poor Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study from a Single Center in Romania
Evaluation and Comparison of the Predictive Value of 4C Mortality Score, NEWS, and CURB-65 in Poor Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study from a Single Center in Romania Open
To date, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused millions of deaths across the world. Prognostic scores can improve the clinical management of COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to assess the predictive role of 4C M…
View article: Using the NYHA Classification as Forecasting Tool for Hospital Readmission and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients with COVID-19
Using the NYHA Classification as Forecasting Tool for Hospital Readmission and Mortality in Heart Failure Patients with COVID-19 Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was observed that patients with heart disease are more likely to be hospitalized and develop severe COVID-19. Cardiac disease takes the top position among patient comorbidities, heart failure (HF) prevalenc…
View article: Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy among Romanian Pregnant Women
Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy among Romanian Pregnant Women Open
Universal COVID-19 immunization is seen as a critical approach for limiting the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and reducing the danger of new variations emerging in the general population, especially in pregnant women. The literature and accessible …
View article: Immunogenicity Following Administration of BNT162b2 and Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pregnant Population during the Third Trimester
Immunogenicity Following Administration of BNT162b2 and Ad26.COV2.S COVID-19 Vaccines in the Pregnant Population during the Third Trimester Open
Globally, COVID-19 vaccines are currently being used to prevent transmission and to reduce morbidity and death associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Current research reveals that vaccines such as BNT162b2 and Ad26.COV2.S are highly immunog…
View article: The Predictive Role of NLR, d-NLR, MLR, and SIRI in COVID-19 Mortality
The Predictive Role of NLR, d-NLR, MLR, and SIRI in COVID-19 Mortality Open
(1) Background: Since its discovery, COVID-19 has caused more than 256 million cases, with a cumulative death toll of more than 5.1 million, worldwide. Early identification of patients at high risk of mortality is of great importance in sa…
View article: Assessing SARS-CoV-2 Vertical Transmission and Neonatal Complications
Assessing SARS-CoV-2 Vertical Transmission and Neonatal Complications Open
We designed and implemented a prospective study to analyze the maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with COVID-19 and determine the likelihood of viral transmission to the fetus and newborn by collecting samples from amniotic fluid, p…
View article: Hysteroscopy as a Primary Tool in Exploration and Treatment of Infertility: Single Center Experience in Western Romania
Hysteroscopy as a Primary Tool in Exploration and Treatment of Infertility: Single Center Experience in Western Romania Open
(1) Background: Infertility is a disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Intrauterine lesions are common in infertile women, hysteroscopy being considered the gold standard for assessing them, even if in routine clinical pr…