Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e136138
Amila Huremović, Amela Dervišević, Orhan Lepara, Amina Valjevac, Asija Začiragić
{"title":"Gender differences in weight-adjusted waist index in elderly inhabitants of a geriatric center.","authors":"Amila Huremović, Amela Dervišević, Orhan Lepara, Amina Valjevac, Asija Začiragić","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e136138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e136138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and aim: </strong>Weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) represents a novel anthropometric measure for assessing obesity. Bearing in mind that there is insufficient data in the literature regarding gender differences in WWI values, the aim of the current study was to examine gender differences in WWI values among older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"692-698"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e132829
Margarita A Todorova, Antoniya H Yaneva, Desislava R Bakova, Stanislava N Harizanova
{"title":"Investigating the types of eating behavior among shift workers in the machine-building industry.","authors":"Margarita A Todorova, Antoniya H Yaneva, Desislava R Bakova, Stanislava N Harizanova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e132829","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e132829","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Shift work has become the norm and an absolute necessity in various sectors of public life. Different production processes, technologies, and the nature of certain jobs lead to various health risks. Unhealthy eating behaviors remain common among shift workers across all economic sectors.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"699-706"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Giant cystic lymphangioma as a rare cause of acute abdomen in infancy: a case report and literature review.","authors":"Chrysovalantis Mariorakis, Eleni Boutouridou, Athanasios Pegios, Vasilki Magaliou, Marianna Polydoridou, Ioannis Georgakis, Elpis Chochliourou, Ilias Chatziioannidis, Elissavet Anestiadou, Georgios Papouis","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e124560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e124560","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lymphangioma, a benign mass of lymphatic origin, primarily affects the head, neck, and oral cavity, with the abdomen being an uncommon location. Clinical presentation is defined by site of origin and size. We present the case of a 10-month-old male infant with no previous medical history, admitted to our department with diffuse abdominal pain and distension. Physical examination revealed a huge, palpable mass arising from the left abdomen, abdominal tenderness, guarding, and rigidity. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a multilocular, non-measurable mass with both cystic and solid components that were suggestive of a giant cystic lymphangioma. Multidetector computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to estimate the size and extension of the tumor for preoperative planning. Moreover, an elevated alpha-fetoprotein level further supported the neoplastic origin of the tumor. Exploratory laparotomy was performed, and a mass measuring approximately 13.9×16.7×15.4 cm was identified and completely excised in negative margins. Histopathological findings confirmed the initial diagnosis. Our patient had an uncomplicated postoperative course and recovery, with no signs of recurrence on a 6-month follow-up. Giant abdominal lymphangiomas in infants are extremely rare and close attention for complications is vital. Surgical intervention with complete resection is considered the optimal management.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"737-742"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Iatrogenic coronary artery dissection extending into the ascending aorta.","authors":"Dzhem Farandzha, Iva Gasharova-Petrova, Dobri Hazarbasanov","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e121658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e121658","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One of the most feared complications of percutaneous coronary interventions is coronary artery dissection. Rarely, such dissections can propagate into the ascending aorta, which may then require surgical intervention. We present the case of a 50-year-old patient with new-onset angina and two-vessel coronary artery disease who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention on the right coronary artery, complicated by an iatrogenic coronary dissection extending into the ascending aorta. A decision was taken to perform emergent cardiac surgery due to ongoing chest pain and the extent of the dissection. Computed tomography after surgery revealed no signs of aortic dissection with normal dimensions in all aortic segments. The patient was discharged home in a stable condition.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"731-736"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e135838
Trupti B Mehta, Amit Sharma
{"title":"Lower cross syndrome: specific treatment protocol versus generalized treatment protocol. A randomized single-blinded trial.","authors":"Trupti B Mehta, Amit Sharma","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e135838","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e135838","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Lower crossed syndrome (LCS) is a biomechanical muscle imbalance causing low back pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"662-672"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e131632
Gancho Kostov, Mladen Doykov, Bozhidar Hristov, Georgi Amaliev, Krasimir Kraev, Daniel Doykov, Eduard Tilkiyan, Lyuboslav Dimov, Rosen Dimov
{"title":"Risk factors related to amputation in diabetic foot patients: single center outcomes.","authors":"Gancho Kostov, Mladen Doykov, Bozhidar Hristov, Georgi Amaliev, Krasimir Kraev, Daniel Doykov, Eduard Tilkiyan, Lyuboslav Dimov, Rosen Dimov","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e131632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e131632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed at identifying factors that worsen the prognosis of diabetic foot, one of the most common complications seen in patients with diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"629-636"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e135893
Radostina Ilieva, Elena Kinova, Boris Slavchev, Petar Kalaydzhiev, Desislava Somleva, Assen Goudev
{"title":"Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics of patients with atrial cardiomyopathy and their impact on prognosis.","authors":"Radostina Ilieva, Elena Kinova, Boris Slavchev, Petar Kalaydzhiev, Desislava Somleva, Assen Goudev","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e135893","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e135893","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Patients with diverse demographic and clinical characteristics and comorbidities are included in the category of atrial cardiomyopathy (ACM).</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"608-617"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implementing 3D printing in alveolar ridge augmentation procedure - a case report.","authors":"Krikor Giragosyan, Lyubomir Chenchev, Vasilena Ivanova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e123762","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e123762","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Reduction of the bone dimensions after tooth loss leads to complications during dental implant placement and prosthetic rehabilitation of the patient. Ridge augmentation procedures aim to increase the available bone volume and provide adequate surface area for the following treatment. Different methods and materials are suggested for the purposes of guided bone regeneration. This case report represents the management of a severe bone atrophy with a 3D printed titanium mesh.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"721-725"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e128267
Spas Kitov, Lyudmila Vladimirova-Kitova
{"title":"A review of alternative measurements in strain imaging for ventricular arrhythmia prediction.","authors":"Spas Kitov, Lyudmila Vladimirova-Kitova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e128267","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e128267","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Global longitudinal strain has been established as a reliable tool to assess global left ventricular function and a marker of subclinical left ventricular dysfunction unrecognized by the ejection fraction. On the other hand, ventricular arrhythmias are the most common cause of sudden cardiac death. Their early detection is a challenge. Possible prognostic markers for the risk of ventricular arrhythmias are discussed in the literature - electrocardiographic, cardiac magnetic resonance, computed tomography, radionuclide imaging, and markers from new echocardiographic techniques. Of the latter, at this stage of knowledge, several markers have been discussed as informative for predicting ventricular arrhythmias - global longitudinal strain, radial strain and mechanical dispersion, and most recently, myocardial work. As far as we are informed, global longitudinal strain is particularly useful in patients with normal echocardiographic parameters such as left ventricular ejection fraction, left atrial diameter, left ventricular wall thickness, and aortic root. The relationship between mechanical dispersion and ventricular arrhythmias has been widely studied. The relationship has been studied more in some patient populations - heart failure, ischemic heart disease, long QT syndrome and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease. The role of mechanical dispersion as a predictor of ventricular arrhythmias in metabolic syndrome is scarce.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"599-607"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SARS-CoV-2-associated encephalitis: a case report.","authors":"Petya Argirova, Angel Todev, Yordan Kalchev, Simona Zlatanova, Mariyana Stoycheva-Vartigova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e124015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e124015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>COVID-19 presents with respiratory symptoms and signs in the majority of cases. The central nervous system can be affected directly or indirectly, which is demonstrated by a number of neurological abnormalities and complications. The aim of this study is to present a clinical case of SARS-CoV-2-associated encephalitis and highlight the severity of this neurological illness over the course of COVID-19. Etiological diagnosis methods include examination of the nasopharyngeal swab and cerebrospinal fluid by PCR.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 5","pages":"743-748"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142604161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}