Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e111038
Zahra Panahi, Mina Owrang, Hamid Reza Goli
{"title":"Significant role of pyocyanin and exotoxin A in the pathogenesis of <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> isolated from hospitalized patients.","authors":"Zahra Panahi, Mina Owrang, Hamid Reza Goli","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e111038","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e111038","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Due to the importance of exotoxin A and pyocyanin in the pathogenicity of this bacterium, we decided to evaluate the prevalence of genes encoding these virulence factors in clinical isolates of P.aeruginosa.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"88-96"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996091","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e115800
Natalia Vilmosh, Maria Georgieva-Kotetarova, Ilin Kandilarov, Hristina Zlatanova-Tenisheva, Mariana Murdjeva, Veselina Kirina, Stela Dimitrova, Mariana Katsarova, Petko Denev, Ivanka Kostadinova
{"title":"Anti-inflammatory and in vitro antioxidant activities of <i>Satureja montana</i> dry extract.","authors":"Natalia Vilmosh, Maria Georgieva-Kotetarova, Ilin Kandilarov, Hristina Zlatanova-Tenisheva, Mariana Murdjeva, Veselina Kirina, Stela Dimitrova, Mariana Katsarova, Petko Denev, Ivanka Kostadinova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115800","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115800","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Many chronic somatic and psychiatric diseases are associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which have detrimental effects on human health.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"114-122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996061","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e114369
Yavuz Güler
{"title":"Effects of body mass index on urinary lithogenic factors in urinary system stone patients.","authors":"Yavuz Güler","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e114369","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e114369","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Obesity and metabolic syndrome are becoming more prevalent these days. In addition, we know that urinary stone disease is also on the rise. In this study, we wanted to examine if body mass index (BMI) had a negative effect on the stone disease by evaluating 24-hour urinalysis in stone patients and recurrence rates in our region.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"80-87"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996064","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e113356
Steliyan Petrov, Hristo Taskov, Marianna Murdjeva
{"title":"Guardians of immunity: NK cell-mediated defense in COVID-19 and post-COVID scenarios.","authors":"Steliyan Petrov, Hristo Taskov, Marianna Murdjeva","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e113356","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e113356","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on global health, challenging communities, healthcare systems, and researchers worldwide. As we navigate this unprecedented crisis, this paper embarks on a multifaceted exploration of the pivotal role played by natural killer (NK) cells in the context of COVID-19. A significant portion of this paper is devoted to dissecting the nuanced role that NK cells assume in the context of COVID-19. From the initial acute infection to post-recovery immunity, NK cells emerge as critical players. We scrutinize the activation and dysregulation of NK cells during SARS-CoV-2 infection, shedding light on their potential contribution to disease severity. Moreover, we explore the fascinating landscape of post-COVID immunity, where NK cells are known to interact with adaptive immune responses, providing a foundation for long-term protection. In light of their central role, we investigate therapeutic strategies targeting NK cells in COVID-19 management, presenting an overview of current research efforts and their promise in mitigating disease progression. Lastly, we draw attention to research gaps, emphasizing the need for further investigation into NK cell dynamics during COVID-19. These gaps represent opportunities for advancing our understanding of NK cell biology and, by extension, enhancing our strategies for combating this global health crisis. This comprehensive exploration not only highlights the intricate interplay between NK cells and the COVID-19 pandemic but also underscores the importance of these innate immune warriors in shaping both the acute response and long-term immunity, ultimately contributing to the broader discourse surrounding the pandemic's pathophysiology and therapeutic approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"12-18"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996067","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e117165
Atanas Panev, Georgi Lukanov, Georgi Luchev, Slaveyko Dzhambazov, Stoyan Ivanov, Jean-Alain Epinette, Plamen Kinov
{"title":"Initial experience with Bulgarian Arthroplasty Register.","authors":"Atanas Panev, Georgi Lukanov, Georgi Luchev, Slaveyko Dzhambazov, Stoyan Ivanov, Jean-Alain Epinette, Plamen Kinov","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e117165","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e117165","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>National arthroplasty registries date back to 1975, when the Swedish Knee Arthroplasty Register was founded. This method of database collecting has since been employed for both patient follow-up and the creation of annual statistical reports. In Bulgaria, there is currently no state-approved software that offers these features.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"41-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996068","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e115645
Nikola Boyanov, Vladimir Andonov
{"title":"Non-invasive stress estimation in simulative endoscopy setting: literature review.","authors":"Nikola Boyanov, Vladimir Andonov","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115645","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115645","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One of the most common stressors is so-called \"occupational stress.\" It is defined as the sum of physical, mental and physiological responses to work in situations where the workload or stress associated with it intensifies for an extended period of time. It is a gradual process in which individual cognitive assessments of occupational stressors generate adverse health events and may lead to burnout. Since it has become a major problem in the medical field, studying, measuring and limiting it have been set as goals for the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"7-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996070","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e115484
Tsvetana I Abadjieva, Lidiya N Todorova, Petya A Gardjeva, Mariana A Murdjeva
{"title":"Platelet-rich plasma efficacy in alopecia areata patients with normal and elevated levels of antibodies against thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase.","authors":"Tsvetana I Abadjieva, Lidiya N Todorova, Petya A Gardjeva, Mariana A Murdjeva","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115484","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate and compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in alopecia areata (AA) patients with normal and with elevated levels of anti-thyroglobulin antibodies and/or anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"66-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996072","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e115239
Aqyl Hanif Abdillah, Ahmad Aziz Multazam Rangkuti, Dimas Pangestu, Salsabila Az-Zahra, Supiono Supiono
{"title":"Efficacy and safety of quinolones as potential first line therapy in pulmonary tuberculosis: a meta-analysis.","authors":"Aqyl Hanif Abdillah, Ahmad Aziz Multazam Rangkuti, Dimas Pangestu, Salsabila Az-Zahra, Supiono Supiono","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115239","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e115239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that continues to plague the world today, causing concerns due to its high mortality rate. The therapy regimens used for the treatment of tuberculosis today have demonstrated high efficacy and safety, potentially reducing the disease's burden, but the use of some standardized medications has caused many resistances to emerge. Over the last decade, researchers have been looking for suitable alternatives, with quinolones emerging as the most promising candidate due to their efficacy, safety, and availability. However, their efficacy as a first-line treatment remains debatable.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"26-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996065","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e111124
Vesela Blagoeva, Vladimir Hodzhev, Rositsa Dimova, Rumyana Stoyanova, Dimitar Bahariev
{"title":"Predictors of a severe course and mortality in patients with COVID-19-associated pneumonia.","authors":"Vesela Blagoeva, Vladimir Hodzhev, Rositsa Dimova, Rumyana Stoyanova, Dimitar Bahariev","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e111124","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e111124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Severe and critical forms of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Numerous research studies have been conducted around the world to investigate various variables (demographic, clinical, laboratory, etc.) in an attempt to understand the relationships between them and the course and outcome of patients with COVID-19 infection and pneumonia.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"59-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996073","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 : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e118377
Mariya Dimitrova, Angelina Vlahova, Raycho Raychev, Bozhana Chuchulska, Rada Kazakova
{"title":"A 3D-simulation study of the deformation, tension, and stress of 3D-printed and conventional denture base materials after immersion in artificial saliva.","authors":"Mariya Dimitrova, Angelina Vlahova, Raycho Raychev, Bozhana Chuchulska, Rada Kazakova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e118377","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e118377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The worldwide application of digital technology has presented dentistry with transformative opportunities. The concept of digital dentures, incorporating computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) techniques, holds the promise of improved precision, customization, and overall patient satisfaction. However, the shift from traditional dentures to their digital counterparts should not be taken lightly, as the intricate interplay between oral physiology, patient comfort, and long-term durability requires thorough examination.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 1","pages":"104-113"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139996060","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}