IRMS - Nicolae Testemitanu SUMPh: Recent submissions

  • Adeno-associated virus (AAV) - based gene therapies for retinal diseases 
    Ciolac, Maria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Retinal degeneration and macular dystrophies are the leading causes of visual acuity loss and blindness in middle-aged people worldwide. Existing treatment, although considered effective, often does not lead ...
  • Cystic fibrosis: current therapeutic targets based on symptoms occurred due to specific CFRT gene mutations 
    Caraman, Daniela (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Cystic fibrosis (henceforth CF) is autosomal recessive disease involving mucus and sweat producing cells affecting multiple organs with lungs most severely affected leading to death in 90% of patients . A ...
  • Fundoplication-induced hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia 
    Bogdanov, Alan; Louka, George (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Hypoglycemia is often diagnosed in diabetic patients; however, this diagnosis is far rarer in non-diabetic patients. Hypoglycemia in non-diabetic persons is polyetiological. Patients often require an extensive ...
  • A case study of cardiovascular disorders and its consequences in a patient with diabetes mellitus type 2 with metabolic dyslipidemia 
    Joseph, Daniel (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The major aim of this case study is to analyse and understand the complicated relationship between cardiovascular disease, in a patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2 with a mixed complication stage ...
  • The role of gut microbiota metabolites in atherosclerosis 
    Berliba, Marina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Changes in gut microbiota metabolites(GMM) is linked to the development of CVD, which includes atherosclerosis, hypertension, ...
  • A case of suspected lipodystrophy in an insulinresistant patient 
    Tishya, Mukherjee (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Lipodystrophy syndrome, a rare disease associated with leptin deficiency and characterized by disproportionate fat loss, is linked to me tabolic disorders like dyslipidemia and severe insulin resistance. It ...
  • Neurosyphilis case report 
    Rotari, Mihaela (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Neurosyphilis is relatively rare in last decades, due to the epidemiological measures in force. Because of the variety of clinical manifestations, from mild behavioral disturbances to paralysis and death, ...
  • The connection between the treatment of hypothyroidism with levothyroxine and its effects on the cardiovascular system 
    Ciorici, Daniela (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Hypothyroidism is a common clinical condition. Thyroid hormones have multiple effects on the function of the cardiovascular system. Aim of study. Literature analysis to determine the relationship between ...
  • Recurrent hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes and liver cirrhosis – a real therapeutic challenge 
    Sîrbu, Felicia; Vieru, Daniela; Gușanu, Olesea (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Diabetes is a global health problem, currently about 540 million adults suffer from diabetes, according to data published by the International Diabetes Federation. Approximately 20-60% of patients with cirrhosis ...
  • Clinical characteristics of children hospitalized with covid 19 in the Republic of Moldova 
    Babilev, Alina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The World Health Organization named 2019 the year of global emergency. The disease that left its mark on humanity caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was called COVID-19. In the Republic of Moldova, 5.1% of the ...
  • Interplay of glucose metabolism and its influence on myopia development 
    Dacu, Nicoleta (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Available data suggests that by the year 2050, approximately half of the global population will experience nearsightedness, marking myopia as a genuine worldwide epidemic. To this day, the impact of nutrition ...
  • Unlocking the shield: examining retinal protection via macular carotenoids' antioxidant capacity 
    Buraga, Adelina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The human retina, crucial for vision, is highly susceptible to oxidative damage due to its exposure to light and high metabolic activity. Three macular xanthophylls (MXs) – zeaxanthin (Z), lutein (L), and ...
  • Clinical manifestations and complications of acromegaly 
    Doicov, Maria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Acromegaly is a rare disease that requires a specific approach in evaluating clinical symptoms and complications. Aim of study. Evaluation of clinical manifestations, onset and complications of acromegaly for ...
  • The biochemical relationship between stress and autoimmunity 
    Buciumaș, Aurelia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Stress is a state of concern or psychological tension which appears because of a difficult situation. Stress is a normal response of our body that helps us survive all the challenges and threats of our ...
  • Diagnosis and treatment: insights on a clinical case of visceral sarcoidosis 
    Benchebchoub, Ouassim (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease involving formation of granulomas that can affect the lungs, skin or lymph nodes, and less commonly the eyes, heart, liver and brain, though any organ can be affected. The ...
  • Challenges and opportunities of the artificial intelligence in respiratory medicine 
    Stafi Vlada (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Artificial Intelligence is a mechanism capable of actively perceiving the surrounding environment, taking initiatives to maximize the chances of successfully achieving its objectives. Additionally, it can ...
  • Wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis 
    Cebotari, Iuliana (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (WDEIA) is a rare food allergy that can lead to severe anaphylactic reactions. The reactions usually occur 1–4 hours after consuming wheat, followed by physical ...
  • Adenoviral infection in children: case report 
    Spînu, Tatiana; Olevschi, Olesea (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Adenoviruses cause acute respiratory infections, clinically characterized by symptoms such as fever, intoxication, and a range of extra respiratory signs, including conjunctivitis, lymphadenopathy, diarrhea, ...
  • Particular features of rheumatoid arthritis onset in the elderly 
    Curilov, Maria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can occur at any age, but it can manifest differently in different decades of age. Obvious and significant manifestations of RA occur in those ...
  • Cerebral venous thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty: clinical case report 
    Malai. Sergiu; Dumitrasco, Ana-Maria; Todica, Vlad (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) represents a rare subtype of stroke involving cerebral veins and sinuses, characterized by challenging diagnosis due to its atypical clinical presentations and low occurrence. ...