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Revista de Științe ale Sănătății din Moldova : Moldovan Journal of Health Sciences 2025 Vol. 12, Issue 3

Revista de Științe ale Sănătății din Moldova : Moldovan Journal of Health Sciences 2025 Vol. 12, Issue 3

 

Recent Submissions

  • Comparative assessment of active compounds in Solidago species from the flora of the Republic of Moldova 
    Fursenco, Cornelia; Ion, Violeta Alexandra; Calalb, Tatiana; Uncu, Livia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Solidago virgaurea (European goldenrod) and Solidago canadensis (Canadian goldenrod) are two plant species that have been extensively investigated for their complex phytochemical profiles, particularly ...
  • Tuberculosis in new cases: the impact of HIV status on clinical manifestations 
    Ivanes, Igor; Ustian, Aurelia; Iavorschi, Constantin; Corlăteanu, Alexandru (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Tuberculosis continues to be the primary cause of death among individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus, with co-infection significantly influencing the clinical course, severity, and outcomes of ...
  • Identifying core stigmatizing beliefs about depression: results from an item-level statistical approach 
    Chihai, Jana; Esanu, Andrei; Nastas, Igor; Deliv, Inga; Bologan, Alina; Adeola, Cornelia; Coșulean, Radislav; Bivol, Madalina; Belous, Mihaela; Jelaga, Dorin; Popescu, Romil (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Stigma surrounding depression continues to be a major barrier to treatment, social inclusion, and recovery. While general attitudes toward mental illness have been widely studied, fewer investigations have ...
  • The effectiveness of using a checklist in prehospital stroke interventions in the Republic of Moldova 
    Catanoi, Natalia; Peștereanu, Mihail; Rezneac, Larisa; Mocanu, Natalia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Stroke remains a major cause of mortality and disability in Moldova and globally. Rapid prehospital intervention is critical for improving outcomes. The adoption of standardized protocols and checklists has ...
  • Targeting redox balance: antioxidant effects of thiosemicarbazones on human peripheral blood 
    Pantea, Valeriana; Pavlovschi, Ecaterina; Stratulat, Silvia; Gulea, Aurelian; Tagadiuc, Olga; Gudumac, Valentin (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Thiosemicarbazones represent a class of organic compounds with well-documented pharmacological properties, including antitumor, antimicrobial, and antiviral activities. Contemporary research highlights their ...
  • Evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors in juvenile idiopathic arthritis 
    Bogonovschi, Livia; Cracea, Angela; Revenco, Ninel (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a persistent type of arthritis with no defined cause that develops before the age of 16 years and lasts for at least 6 weeks. The aim of the study was to evaluate cardiovascular ...
  • Osteocalcin and metabolic dysfunction in young women with obesity 
    Piterschi, Carolina; Vudu, Lorina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction Osteocalcin, a bone-derived hormone, has emerged as a potential regulator of energy metabolism, with roles in insulin sensitivity, glucose homeostasis, and lipid metabolism. Although an inverse association ...
  • Sarcopenia and frailty: risk profiles in patients with chronic heart failure 
    Ivanes, Anastasia; Mazur-Nicorici, Lucia; Șalaru, Virginia; Grib, Livi; Vetrilă, Snejana (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Patients with heart failure frequently present with varying degrees of skeletal muscle dysfunction, from early fatigue to sarcopenia and cachexia. Sarcopenia, defined as the loss of muscle mass and/or function, ...
  • Acute kidney injury – a severe complication secondary to COVID-19 
    Murea, Marinela; Bradu, Andrei; Oprea, Andrei; Galescu, Andrei; Ceban, Emil (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed the biggest challenge to the global health system. Kidney damage is common in COVID-19 and ranges from mild proteinuria to severe acute kidney injury. Objective. The aim of ...
  • Lipid profile in young people 
    Chiosa, Diana; Ignat, Rodica; Levițchi, Alexei; Curocichin, Ghenadie (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Metabolic risk factors for non-communicable chronic diseases develop from an early age, while the clinical manifestations of cardiovascular diseases associated with these risk factors appear later in life. ...
  • Natural course of inflammatory cardiomyopathies 
    Braniște, Andrei; Naumov, Vladimir; Cobeț, Valeriu; Braniște, Tudor (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Refractory heart failure with a poor prognosis is a key feature of dilated cardiomyopathy. Inflammatory cardiomyopathy, often diagnosed via in vivo subendomyocardial biopsy, is considered a potential precursor ...
  • The impact of comorbidities on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 
    Iavrumov, Ecaterina; Corlateanu, Alexandru (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often associated with multiple comorbidities that may complicate its clinical course. These comorbidities can ...
  • Community-acquired pneumonia in chronic heart failure: approach through the oxidative stress and systemic inflammation 
    Cascaval, Virginia; Dumitras, Tatiana; Fetco-Mereuta, Diana; Matcovschi, Sergiu; Grib, Livi (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Diagnosing community-acquired pneumonia in patients with chronic heart failure can be challenging. Oxidative stress and inflammatory response play an important role in the development and diagnosis of ...
  • Targeting the biochemical signature of age-related macular degeneration: a preliminary study of potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers 
    Pavlovschi, Ecaterina; Untila, Angela; Protopop, Svetlana; Ambros, Ala; Tagadiuc, Olga (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Age-related macular degeneration is a multifactorial, polyetiological condition, affecting individuals over the age of 50, primarily characterized by progressive and irreversible loss of central vision. In ...
  • Age related detrusor overactivity and symptoms perception in women: role of Botulinum toxin A injection for refractory overactive bladder 
    Ivanov, Mihaela; Ceban, Emil (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Detrusor overactivity has been detected in approximately 50% of women with overactive bladder symptoms. According to the NICE guidelines, urodynamic testing is mandatory confirm the diagnosis of detrusor ...
  • Hiatal surface area measurement – a useful tool during laparoscopic antireflux surgery 
    Cumpătă, Serghei; Guzun, Vasile; Iacub, Vladimir; Guțu, Evghenii (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Accurate measurement of the esophageal hiatus is essential during laparoscopic repair of hiatal hernia, especially in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Traditional intraoperative assessments are ...
  • Diastolic dysfunction and myocardial ischemia in TAVI patients 
    Abraș, Marcel; Pasat, Ecaterina; Vicol, Maria-Magdalena; Ciorici, Cătălina; Bursacovschi, Daniela (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Severe aortic stenosis and ischemic coronary artery disease are frequently associated in elderly patients, adding complexity to interventional management. Diastolic dysfunction, a marker of myocardial ...
  • Variants of the common carotid artery branching patterns 
    Ostahi, Nadia; Babuci, Angela; Catereniuc, Ilia; Bendelic, Anastasia; Zorina, Zinovia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. The common carotid artery is the main source of blood supply to the head and neck regions. Its branching patterns are of great interest in terms of both anatomical and clinical significance. Variability of ...
  • Development of the facial nerve and its specific features 
    Babuci, Angela; Zorina, Zinovia; Catereniuc, Ilia; Trushel, Nataliya; Bendelic, Anastasia; Ostahi, Nadia; Lehtman, Sofia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Background. The data reported in the specialty literature on the embryogenesis of the facial nerve mainly refer to the initial stages of its development. Nevertheless, the intrauterine development of the facial nerve is ...
  • The Tirone David procedure in acute type of aortic dissection – when, how, and why? The experience of Professor Dr. George I.M. Georgescu Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases 
    Tinică, Grigore; Enache, Mihail; Țărus, Andrei; Stoleriu, Silviu; Bacușcă, Alberto (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2025)
    Introduction. Acute type A aortic dissection represents a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency with catastrophic natural history and extremely high mortality in the absence of prompt surgical intervention. Over the ...