• Autism spectrum disorder and the gut-brain axis: diagnostic and therapeutic perspectives 

  Boronin, Larisa; Nastas, Igor; Belous, Mihaela; Jelaga, Dorin; Coșulean, Radislav; Bivol, Mădălina; Chihai, Jana (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly recognized as a neurodevelopmental condition influenced by complex interactions between genetic, immune, metabolic, and microbial factors. Growing evidence suggests that the ...
• Perfectionism, eating behaviors, and body image in adolescents 

  Butuc, V. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Perfectionism is a multidimensional personality trait characterized by setting excessively high standards, often linked to disordered eating and body dissatisfaction. This study aimed to investigate perfectionism, ...
• Schema therapy in borderline personality disorder with a history of emitional abuse : an efficacy analysis 

  Novac, L.; Adeola, Cornelia (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is frequently associated with early exposure to emotional abuse, a major etiological factor in the development of early maladaptive cognitive schemas. These manifest through affective ...
• Vicarious trauma prevention in mental health professionals 

  Stițiuc, I.; Privalov, D. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Vicarious trauma (VT) represents a significant occupational risk for mental health professionals who are regularly exposed to clients’ traumatic experiences. It can lead to emotional exhaustion, burnout, and reduced quality ...
• Substance-induced psychosis: differential diagnosis 

  Stițiuc, I.; Privalov, D. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Substance-induced psychosis (SIP) is a mental condition that develops as a result of alcohol or drug use. Can be defined by psychotic symptoms: visual hallucinations, memory problems, delusions, and disorganized behavior, ...
• Child sexual abuse as an adverse childhood experience: a six-patient case series from a psychiatric hospital 

  Sanduleac, L.; Deliv, Inga; Coleva, Ecaterina; Moroz, I. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), particularly sexual abuse, represent a major risk factor for severe psychiatric morbidity in children and adolescents. This study presents a case series of six minors hospitalized ...
• Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of the Schizophrenia cognition rating scale 

  Moraru, M.; Boronin, Larisa (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Cognitive impairments are frequently observed in schizophrenia and significantly affect patient functioning. The Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS) is a clinician-rated interview of everyday cognitive functioning; ...
• Pseudodementia in elderly with depression: clinical and psychometric features for differential diagnosis 

  Stițiuc, I.; Privalov, D. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Cognitive impairment in the elderly can be caused by both neurodegenerative and mental disorders, especially depression. In some cases, depressive states mimic dementia, — a condition known as pseudo-dementia. Identifying ...
• Depathologization of gender identity and the impact of electoral policies on social perceptions 

  Ciobanu-Hasovschi, Nicoleta; Ștefănescu, Cristinel (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Ongoing global transformations are reshaping social, economic, and political structures, fostering ideological tensions between progressive and traditionalist perspectives. Issues such as gender diversity and LGBTQ ...
• Nicotine dependence and generalized anxiety disorder as a public health issue in Moldova 

  Craciun, M. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Despite global declines, Moldova remains the only EU region country with rising smoking prevalence: 27.6% (WHO STEPS 2021). WHO aims for a 30% reduction in tobacco use by 2025, while Moldova’s 2030 strategy targets only ...
• Impact of screen time and social media on adolescent mental health 

  Privalov, D.; Stițiuc, I. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Adolescence is a critical stage for forming social and emotional habits that significantly influence mental wellbeing. Screen time refers to the total duration a person engages with electronic devices that have screens, including ...
• Loneliness, isolation and alcohol addiction – phenomenological remarks 

  Dzhupanov, G. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Loneliness, isolation and alcohol addiction have complex relationship. This problem seems to be of importance for treatment and rehabilitation. In analysis of interviews based on descriptive phenomenology we use as a ...
• Alternative medicine methods in the management of autoimmune thyroiditis 

  Minchevici, Delia; Gîlea, Angela (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Autoimmune thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries, primarily affecting women. It involves lymphocytic infiltration of the thyroid and the presence of anti-TPO and antithyroglobulin ...
• Management of spinal tumors: decompression vs stabilization – retrospective clinical experience 

  Vizir, C.; Galearschi, Vasile; Ruban, D.; Timirgaz, Valerii (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  The management of spinal tumors requires personalized treatment based on neurological status, lesion location, and extent. This retrospective study analyzes the clinical experience of patients with spinal tumors, comparing ...
• Stigmatization in medicine: impact on patients, healthcare providers, and ethical standards of care 

  Anisei-Cojocaru, I.; Rogozea, L. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Stigmatization is a social phenomenon that adversely affects not only access to care but also the quality of medical services. Stigma occurs when patients – or even healthcare professionals – are treated differently, ...
• Innovations in the treatment of severe and complex mental disorders 

  Coșciug, Ion V.; Deliv, Inga D. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  The target group of patients of Community Mental Health Centers are patients with Severe Mental Disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, major depressive disorder, patients with dual diagnosis. ...
• Historia vitae magistra est: the past and future of psychiatry in Bulgaria 

  Nakov, V.V.; Dimitrova, I.D. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Psychiatry in Bulgaria has evolved through a complex interplay of historical, social, and political forces. Understanding its development offers crucial lessons for improving contemporary mental health services and anticipating ...
• Modulation of neurotransmitters and reconfiguration of brain circuits in treatment-resistant depression 

  Chihai, Jana (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) represents a major public health challenge, affecting nearly one-third of patients with depressive disorders. Persistent neurobiological dysregulation of serotonergic, dopaminergic, ...
• Actualities in addiction medicine training program 

  Alexinschi, O.E. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  The complementary study program for the Addiction Medicine certificate offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach, blending both educational content and practical skills needed to provide medical care for patients ...
• Peculiarities of stigmatization of people with depression in adolescents 

  Suman, M.; Eșanu, A. (Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie "Nicolae Testemiţanu" din Republica Moldova, Ministerul Sănătăţii al Republicii Moldova, 2025)

  Depression is a complex mental disorder characterized by the lack of a positive affective background and a spectrum of associated emotional, cognitive, physical and behavioral problems. Understanding the causes and risk ...

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