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Medicina, Volume 59, Issue 11

November 2023 - 159 articles

Cover Story: Membranous Nephropathy is one of the most common causes of nephrotic syndrome. If not treated, its complications may be life-threatening, and up to 35% of affected patients may develop kidney failure. The treatment of such diseases may range from supportive therapy, including RAAS blockers, diuretics, statins, or anticoagulants, to immunosuppressive agents, such as cyclophosphamide, steroid, calcineurin inhibitors, or B-cell depleting agents. View this paper
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Articles (159)

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,386 Views
13 Pages

Three-Dimensional Scanning Accuracy of Intraoral Scanners for Dental Implant Scan Bodies—An Original Study

  • Cristian Rotaru,
  • Elena Adina Bica,
  • Cristian Butnărașu and
  • Mihai Săndulescu

19 November 2023

Background and Objectives: With the increased trend towards digitalization in dentistry, intraoral scanning has, to a certain extent, replaced conventional impressions in particular clinical settings. Trueness and precision are essential traits for o...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,978 Views
10 Pages

Results of a 4-Year Follow Up of Patients with Paroxysmal and Persistent Atrial Fibrillation after Cryoablation

  • Greta Radauskaite,
  • Gediminas Račkauskas,
  • Svetlana Danilenko,
  • Germanas Marinskis and
  • Audrius Aidietis

19 November 2023

Background and Objectives: Cryoablation is an established treatment method for atrial fibrillation (AF). We present the long-term results of cryoablation in 94 patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF treated in our center. Materials and Methods: T...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,216 Views
5 Pages

Prevention of Migration of Esophageal Self-Expandable Metallic Stents Using Endoscopic Clips

  • Nikola Boyanov,
  • Katina Shtereva,
  • Katerina Madzharova,
  • Liuben Kirkov,
  • Neno Shopov and
  • Vladimir Andonov

17 November 2023

Background and Objectives: Esophageal stenting with self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS), for both benign and malignant reasons, has been widely practiced for decades, but migration still remains the most common complication of the procedure. In th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,421 Views
9 Pages

Postoperative Cognitive Impairment and Pain Perception after Abdominal Surgery—Could Immersive Virtual Reality Bring More? A Clinical Approach

  • Gabriela Droc,
  • Sebastian Isac,
  • Elisabeta Nita,
  • Cristina Martac,
  • Miruna Jipa,
  • Diana Irene Mihai,
  • Cristian Cobilinschi,
  • Andrada-Georgiana Badea,
  • Damiana Ojog and
  • Bogdan Pavel
  • + 2 authors

17 November 2023

Background and Objectives: Impaired cognition and pain after surgery contribute to prolonged hospital stays and increased mortality rates. Thus, the development of preemptive algorithms for reducing their impact should be prioritized. The main object...

  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,191 Views
11 Pages

The Role of miRNA in Testicular Cancer: Current Insights and Future Perspectives

  • Francesco Ditonno,
  • Antonio Franco,
  • Celeste Manfredi,
  • Daniela Fasanella,
  • Marco Abate,
  • Roberto La Rocca,
  • Fabio Crocerossa,
  • Vincenzo Iossa,
  • Ugo Giovanni Falagario and
  • Luigi Cirillo
  • + 11 authors

17 November 2023

Background and Objectives: Despite advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of testicular germ cell tumours (TGTCs), challenges persist in identifying reliable biomarkers for early detection and precise disease management. This narrative review ad...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,201 Views
20 Pages

17 November 2023

Background: The risk of palatally displaced canines (PDCs) rises in patients with tooth agenesis. The orthodontic extrusion and alignment of PDCs require adequate anchorage to enable tooth movement and control the side effects. There is no paper pres...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,127 Views
11 Pages

17 November 2023

Background and Objectives: Diverticulosis affects a significant portion of the elderly population, with age and lifestyle being established risk factors. Additionally, genetic predisposition is gaining recognition as a contributing factor. This pilot...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,212 Views
11 Pages

Impact of Assisted Reproduction Techniques on Adverse Maternal Outcomes and on the Rate of Hospitalization in Maternal Intensive Care

  • Julie Collée,
  • Laure Noel,
  • Laurence Seidel,
  • Frédéric Chantraine,
  • Michelle Nisolle and
  • Laurie Henry

17 November 2023

Background and Objective: The aim of this retrospective cohort study is to evaluate the impact of assisted reproductive treatment (ART) on adverse maternal outcomes and the rate of hospitalization in maternal intensive care (MIC) in a tertiary univer...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,742 Views
14 Pages

Differences between Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusion vs. Stenosis and Predictors of Successful Endovascular Interventions

  • Damianos G. Kokkinidis,
  • Dimitrios Schizas,
  • Sumant Pargaonkar,
  • Dimitrios Karamanis,
  • Konstantinos S. Mylonas,
  • Natasha Hasemaki,
  • Leonidas Palaiodimos,
  • Dimitrios Varrias,
  • Georgios Tzavellas and
  • Gerasimos Siasos
  • + 5 authors

17 November 2023

Background and Objectives: In patients with peripheral artery disease, there is insufficient understanding of characteristics that predict successful revascularization of the lower extremity (LE) chronic total occlusions (CTOs) and baseline differenc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,189 Views
20 Pages

17 November 2023

Background and Objectives: This study evaluated the in vitro anti-adipogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) seed extract (BCS extract) as a potential candidate for developing herbal formulations targeting metaboli...

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