MedEspera 2024: Recent submissions

  • The importance of melatonin in the development of idiopathic scoliosis 
    Robu, Daniela (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a common disease, with a 0.47–5.2% prevalence. The female-to-male ratio ranges from 1.5:1 to 3:1 and is increasing with age. Untreated scoliosis can cause muscle imbalances, ...
  • The role of dysfunctional breathing in the pain syndrome. respiratory biofeedback and other guided breathing techniques in pain treatment 
    Lefter, Gheorghe (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Chronic pain syndrome is a global health concern that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. It stems from various conditions, including degenerative joint diseases, neurological disorders, autoimmune ...
  • The importance of the circadian rhythm in the musculoskeletal development of children 
    Stratu, Teodora (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Bone and muscle cells have the same circadian rhythm as the rest of the body's cells, with 24-hour oscillations governed by the primary clock. This review aimed to determine if there is a correlation between ...
  • Respiratory biofeedback for anxiety reduction through visualization of the chest movements 
    Gaidarlî, Loredana (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Anxiety causes significant distress to patients and remains one of the most common complaints in primary healthcare. Family physicians often find themselves seeking the most effective treatment for patients, ...
  • Maternal circadian rhythm and sleep disorders as a risk factor for autism spectrum disorder 
    Lugassy, Lior (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
  • Substance use disorder in individuals with schizophrenia 
    Bivol, Mădălina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Schizophrenia can be defined as a mental disorder that affects a person’s thoughts, actions, expression of the emotions, perception of reality, and relations with other people. Schizophrenia is one of the ...
  • Virtual reality in psychiatry 
    Stitiuc, Irina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Virtual reality (VR) is a computer simulation, a collection of images and sounds that form a real place or situation with which a person can interact using special electronic equipment. It allows to create ...
  • Risk factors for vascular dementia 
    Toporeț, Valeria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Vascular dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder that occurs due to cerebrovascular disease and hypoperfusion. This can range from large vessel stroke to microvascular disease. The symptoms and presentation ...
  • Video games in psychosocial rehabilitation for schizophrenia patients 
    Covalenco, Diana (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Schizophrenia is a lifelong and vigorously disabling condition, described by mental decline, positive and negative symptoms. While antipsychotic drugs and psycho-social interventions have shown efficacy in ...
  • Therapeutic interventions in hypochondria 
    Titorog, Tudor (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The prevalence of hypochondria in the society isn’t well elucidated. AMP data assumes between 0.8 - 4.5%, covers a percentage considerable for a study based on treatment of the poorly elucidated condition. ...
  • The importance of early diagnosis in autism spectrum disorders 
    Zincenco, Cornelia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause social, communication and behavioral impairments. Around 75 million people have autism spectrum disorder, that's 1% ...
  • Side effects of benzodiazepine use 
    Buga, Ina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. BZDs are a class of psychoactive drugs known for their depressing effect on the central nervous system (CNS). Given the continuous increase in anxiety and sleep disorders over decades, BZDs remain the most ...
  • The main risk factors in vascular dementia 
    Pahomea Mironov, Olga (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Worldwide, approximately 47 million people are living with a diagnosis of dementia. By the year 2050, this figure will increase approximately 3 times, the number being 134 million people. Vascular dementia ...
  • The placebo effect in the treatment of mental disorders 
    Stoeva, Tatiana (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. In the modern world, there are high placebo response rates in various diseases, in particular in the field of psychiatry. Accordingly, there is an increasing demand from medical professionals for the ...
  • Healthcare-associated infections in pediatric patients- an underestimated problem of humanity 
    Marga, Irina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are the most frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in children, contributing to prolonged hospitalization and increased healthcare costs. Aim of study. The aim ...
  • Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding hepatitis B and C among students at "Nicolae Testemițanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy 
    Călugăreanu, Valentin (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Viral hepatitis B and C represent significant global public health challenges with a profound impact on the population. Students at the "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USMF) ...
  • Legal instruments for the protection of children's rights against acts of violence 
    Suman, Lidia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Violence against children is still a widespread phenomenon in the Republic of Moldova, as only in 2020, 26% of girls and 35% of boys were subjected to physical violence by the age of 18. In the 2020-2021 ...
  • Nosocomial infections in surgical practice 
    Micșanschi, Dina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Nosocomial infections (NIs), also referred to as healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), are presently a major concern in surgical practice. The rates of nosocomial infections serve as a crucial indicator ...
  • Historical reflections on drinking water: hygienic and social significance 
    Curteanu, Maria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Drinking water has always been a vital resource for the survival and development of human societies. Historically, access to clean water has significantly influenced the health, culture, and social structures ...
  • Microbial resistance to antibiotics 
    Tabarcea, Corneliu (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The use of antibiotics (ABs) in the treatment of pathologies caused by microorganisms has saved many human lives, but subsequently, bacterial infections have again become a severe threat due to antimicrobial ...

Search DSpace


Advanced Search

Browse

My Account