IRMS - Nicolae Testemitanu SUMPh: Recent submissions

  • Decoding AMD: exploring lipofuscin accumulation and metabolomics insights 
    Platon, Angela (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) represents a multifactorial, degenerative pathology of the retina, with mechanisms that remain incompletely understood. Lipofuscin accumulation is believed to play a ...
  • Biochemical aspects of malabsorption syndromes 
    Burdeniuc, Ion (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Malabsorption affects millions of people worldwide. Prevalence of coeliac disease in the general population ranges from 0,5% to 2%, with an average of about 1%. At present over 100,000 people suffer from ...
  • The anatomical variability of the last three pairs of the intercostal arteries 
    Croitoru, Dan; Coșciug, Stanislav (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The intercostal arteries are of vital significance in the vascularisation of the intercostal musculature, fascia and the ribs. The last three pairs are involved in the blood supply of the antero-lateral ...
  • Variational aspects of the deep femoral artery 
    Nacu, Zinaida (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. The deep femoral artery (DFA), also known as the deep artery of the thigh, classically, originates from the lateral semi-circumference of the femoral artery (FA), in the distal direction, at a distance of ...
  • Estrogen therapy - metabolic and clinical consequences 
    Briciuc, Eugenia; Stratulat, Silvia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Estrogen therapy has been a cornerstone in the treatment of various medical conditions, especially in menopausal management symptoms, preventing osteoporosis and addressing gynecological concerns. However, ...
  • Incidence, risk factors, and complications of cardiovascular system in patient with Graves disease 
    Saravanane, Essaimathi (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Graves' disease, a common autoimmune illness characterized by a rise in thyroid hormone production, has been widely researched in terms of its effects on the thyroid gland. However, a new study emphasizes the ...
  • Exploring the role of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide as a diagnostic biomarker in Kawasaki disease 
    Duca, Alexandra (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an acute febrile illness of unknown cause that stands out as a unique and challenging pediatric vasculitis, characterized by acute ...
  • Autism spectrum disorder - a comprehensive literary review 
    Lupașcu, Ecaterina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be identified from other neurodevelopmental disorders by its distinctive combination of symptoms: difficulties in social interaction and communication, repetitive, stereotyped, ...
  • Metabolic peculiarities of immunotherapeutic medicines (chimeric antigen receptor t cells) used in cancer treatment (b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia) 
    Sluchin, Andrei (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. In the dynamic realm of cancer therapeutics, many studies explore the metabolic nuances of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Understanding ...
  • The interplay of growth hormone, insulin-like growth factors, and cancer susceptibility: a medical perspective 
    Briceag, Maria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. GH and IGF-I, known for promoting growth, are under scrutiny for their potential involvement in cancer progression. While we understand their normal effects, the disruption caused by these factors and their ...
  • Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2: a case report 
    Surguci, Doina; Dumbrăveanu, Ion (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes are classified into two major subtypes, each characterized by involvement of specific endocrine glands. The autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 is defined by the presence ...
  • The role of leptin in the pathogenesis of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease 
    Darii, Felicia (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has become one of the leading causes of end-stage liver disease. Its pathogenesis is not fully understood, but leptin may contribute to the development ...
  • Psycho-emotional state before and after the injectable procedure 
    Cazacu, Victoria (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Persons who would like a change of the exterior, including those who are often afraid to start the aesthetic intervention for reasons when they want to stop the procedure, will look worse or are afraid of the ...
  • GLUTs genetic defects as causes of diabetes 
    Ciuchitu, Alina (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease marked by insulin secretion or action defects. The cause of diabetes can be genetic defects of glucose transporters – GLUT, the most characteristic being the GLUT2 ...
  • 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 ...
  • Clinical and hematological features and diagnostic options in extranodal aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphomas 
    Pîrlii, Iulius (Instituţia Publică Universitatea de Stat de Medicină şi Farmacie „Nicolae Testemiţanu” din Republica Moldova, 2024)
    Introduction. Lymphomas can be simply defined as malignant neoplasms of lymphocytes and their precursor cells. Common sites of extranodal manifestations are the gastrointestinal tract, especially the ventricle, pharynx, ...