IRMS - Nicolae Testemitanu SUMPh: Recent submissions

  • Internal carotid artery stenting for secondary prevention of stroke: case series study 
    Preguza, Ion; Galearschi, Vasile; Melentiev, Iurie; Ribac, Nicu; Zapuhlih, Grigore (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Internal carotid artery atherosclerosis accounts for an estimate of 15 – 25% of ischemic strokes. Carotid revascularization techniques have proven useful in reducing the incidence of ischemic stroke. Nowadays, ...
  • Arteriovenous malformations embolization in the modern era: case series report 
    Preguza, Ion; Galearschi, Vasile; Parpaut, Vladimir; Davidov, Ghenadie; Zapuhlih, Grigore (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Cerebral arteriovenous malformations are complex high-flow lesions that can result in devastating neurological injury when they hemorrhage. Embolization for cerebral arteriovenous malformations has evolved in ...
  • Insular cortex and epilepsy paradigm. Literature review 
    Aftene, Daniela; Dmitriev, Iulia; Groppa, Stanislav (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: The insula, first described in 1786 by Felix Vicq d'Azyr, later renamed Reil's island in 1809, was described by Clark as the fifth brain lobe in 1896. Initially considered an isolated lobe, belonging to the ...
  • Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis with bilateral optic nerve involvement 
    Goncearova, Natalia; Calugareanu, Elena; Cernei, Irina (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), possibly demyelinating is an acute, rapidly progressive autoimmune process characterized by CNS demyelination (frequently associated with involvement of optic nerves) ...
  • Obesity as a risk factor for stroke in the population of the Republic of Moldova 
    Efremova, Daniela; Ciobanu, Natalia; Glavan, Danu; Groppa, Stanislav (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Obesity is a risk factor for various cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, which can be efficiently prevented. Several studies have evidenced abdominal obesity as an independent risk factor for stroke, ...
  • Drug-resistant epilepsies in children: clinical case 
    Feghiu, Ludmila; Hadjiu, Svetlana; Calcii, Cornelia; Sprincean, Mariana; Lupușor, Nadejda; Griu, Corina; Cuznet, Ludmila; Racovita, Stela; Groppa, Stanislav (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Refractory epilepsy is estimated to affect 10-20% of children diagnosed with epilepsy. The impact of drug-resistant epilepsy can have a profound effect on education abilities, cognitive functioning presiding ...
  • Neurological complications in children with COVID-19 infection 
    Hadjiu, Svetlana; Calcii, Cornelia; Feghiu, Ludmila; Griu, Corina; Racovita, Stela; Lupușor, Nadejda; Cuznet, Ludmila; Sprincean, Mariana; Revenco, Ninel (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Many studies suggest a mild course of COVID-19 infection in children. Severe complications with nervous system involvement associated with thrombotic and neurodestructive phenomena are reported. The aims of ...
  • Multiple ischemic stroke syndrome mimicking a tick-bite encephalitis: a case report 
    Manvelov, Anastasia; Belenciuc, Anna; Grumeza, Alexandru (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Despite the advanced diagnostic procedures nowadays, doctors remain frequently challenged with difficulties in diagnosis establishment. Some features of the patient’s history mislead even an experienced ...
  • Sleep disorders in post-stroke children 
    Lupușor, Nadejda; Hadjiu, Svetlana; Calcii, Cornelia; Cuznet, Ludmila; Griu, Corina; Racovita, Stela; Feghiu, Ludmila; Sprincean, Mariana; Revenco, Ninel (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Current studies highlight the importance of sleep in brain tissue recovery and the generation of new neural connections after a stroke. The aim of the study is to identify sleep disorders in post-stroke children ...
  • Guillaine-Barre syndrome COVID-19 associated 
    Cretu, Diana; Nederita, Mirela; Manole, Elena (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) affects about 100 000 people every year worldwide with the incidence rates of 0.8–1.9 cases per 100000 people annually. A number of case series have reported GBS in association ...
  • Clinical and laboratory biomarkers to predict haemorrhagic transformation of ischemic stroke: first data of a prospective study 
    Costru-Tașnic, Elena; Gavriliuc, Mihail (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Haemorrhagic transformation of ischemic stroke represents the bleeding in the infarcted areas of the brain after the cerebrovascular accident. The aim of the study was to analyse the clinical parameters and ...
  • Medication overuse in patients with headache during the COVID-19 pandemic 
    Cebotari, Ecaterina; Grosu, Oxana; Odobescu, Stela; Rotaru, Lilia; Corcea, Galina; Moldovanu, Ion (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Medication overuse in patients with headache is the most important risk factor for secondary headache. According to ICHD criteria, the use of analgesics or triptans for more than 10 days / month and combined ...
  • Physician`s knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the management of major cognitive disorders in the Republic of Moldova 
    Caliga, Ioana; Grosu, Oxana; Odobescu, Stela; Rotaru, Lilia; Corcea, Galina; Moldovanu, Ion (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: The number of people living with dementia worldwide is increasing exponentially. It is estimated to be doubled by 2030 and tripled by 2050. The management of cognitive disorders is a developing field in the ...
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage associated with COVID-19 infection: case series report 
    Zolotco, Galina; Grosu, Oxana; Rotaru, Lilia; Corcea, Galina; Andronachi, Victor; Zapuhlih, Grigore (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a sudden bleeding in the subarachnoid space, representing 5-10% of all strokes. Several reports of Covid-19 infection and subarachnoid hemorrhage have been published. The objective ...
  • Brain structural integrity and connectivity in Multiple Sclerosis patients with epilepsy 
    Ciolac, Dumitru (The Scientific Medical Association of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)
    Background: Seizures and epilepsy in multiple sclerosis (MS) have been related to grey matter (GM) pathology. However, the link between epilepsy occurrence and GM alterations in MS is still poorly understood. Hence, we ...
  • Changes of bone lipid composition in oxidative stress 
    Caragia, Ina (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University Nicolae Testemitanu, Medical Students and Residents Association, 2014)
    Introduction: Composition and bone metabolism is of particular interest due to high incidence of osteoporosis, frequent and serious complications of the disease and increased risk of death after osteoporotic fractures. The ...
  • The role of the 3 generations of antihistamines in treating allergies 
    Caimacan, Adriana; Don, Roman (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University Nicolae Testemitanu, Medical Students and Residents Association, 2014)
    Introduction: Recent statistical data show a constantly increasing incidence of allergic disorders emphasizing the role of the development of new anti-allergic medication in the treatment of different allergies. ...
  • Suicide cells in normal and pathological 
    Bejenari, Inna (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University Nicolae Testemitanu, Medical Students and Residents Association, 2014)
    Introduction: The cells of a multicellular organism are members of a highly organized community. The number of cells in this community is highly regulated — not simply by controlling the rate of cell division, but also ...
  • Genetic control of hypertension 
    Buzu, Piotr (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University Nicolae Testemitanu, Medical Students and Residents Association, 2014)
    Introduction: Hypertension is a multifactorial, complex and polygenic human disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The World Health Organization suggests that the number of people affected by ...
  • Heart rate dependence against the training level in rats at the background of instrumental food-procuring movements 
    Vakoliuk, Alina; Kasyanchyk, Maria; Semeniuk, Maxim (Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova, State Medical and Pharmaceutical University Nicolae Testemitanu, Medical Students and Residents Association, 2014)
    Introduction: Certain changes evolve as a result of long-term adaptation to physical stress, especially in the cardiovascular system. Short term decrease in heart rate (HR) below its initial level with subsequent recovery ...