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D-Dimer Levels And Acute Pulmonary Embolism Development In Covid-19 Patients, Vural Ahmet, Kahraman Ahmet Nedim Apr 2021

D-Dimer Levels And Acute Pulmonary Embolism Development In Covid-19 Patients, Vural Ahmet, Kahraman Ahmet Nedim

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Objective. To identify those who develop pulmonary embolism with Ddimer levels by evaluating pulmonary CT angiographies of patients who are followed up with suspicion of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods. Patients who were followed up in a community hospital with suspicion of COVID-19 and underwent Pulmonary CT angiography examination were evaluated. Clinical and demographic parameters and DDimer values for patients with and without pulmonary embolism were evaluated in the pulmonary CT angiogram. Results. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Thorax CT examination was performed in our center for suspicion or follow-up of COVID-19 infection in 3396 patients. Pulmonary CT angiography was applied …

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Immunohistochemical Pattern– A Prognostic Factor For Synchronous Gastrointestinal Cancer, Catalin Alius, Catalin Gabriel Cirstoveanu, Cristinel Dumitru Badiu, Valeriu Ardeleanu, Vasile Adrian Dumitru Sep 2020

Immunohistochemical Pattern– A Prognostic Factor For Synchronous Gastrointestinal Cancer, Catalin Alius, Catalin Gabriel Cirstoveanu, Cristinel Dumitru Badiu, Valeriu Ardeleanu, Vasile Adrian Dumitru

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Recent advancements in medical genetics and molecular biology are reflected in the modern understanding and approach to colorectal carcinoma (CRC). Understanding the cellular mechanisms and mutational patterns that promote carcinogenesis could enhance the predictive accuracy of the TNM classification. Furthermore, this will allow for a much more documented stratification and tailored oncological treatment. This paper presents an illustrative case of a relatively young patient (50 years old) with no family history of cancer who was diagnosed with four synchronous gastrointestinal (GI) adenocarcinomas displaying a wild type P53, negative BRAF testing, and mutated MLH1 and PMS2 proteins. This case report contributes …

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Pheochromocytoma – Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis And Current Perioperative Management, Maria Manea, Dragos R. Marcu, Ovidiu G. Bratu, Ana M. Stanescu, Anca Pantea Stoian, Mihnea A. Gaman, Camelia C. Diaconu Oct 2019

Pheochromocytoma – Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis And Current Perioperative Management, Maria Manea, Dragos R. Marcu, Ovidiu G. Bratu, Ana M. Stanescu, Anca Pantea Stoian, Mihnea A. Gaman, Camelia C. Diaconu

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Pheochromocytoma is a neuroendocrine tumor characterized by the excessive production of catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine). The diagnosis is suspected due to hypertensive paroxysms, associated with vegetative phenomena, due to the catecholaminergic hypersecretion. Diagnosis involves biochemical tests that reveal elevated levels of catecholamine metabolites (metanephrine and normetanephrine). Functional imaging, such as 123I-metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy (123I-MIBG), has increased specificity in identifying the catecholamine-producing tumor and its metastases. The gold-standard treatment for patients with pheochromocytoma is represented by the surgical removal of the tumor. Before surgical resection, it is important to optimize blood pressure and intravascular volume in order to avoid negative hemodynamic …

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Does Sex Of The Patient Play A Role In Survival For Msi Colorectal Cancer?, Adrian Tulin, Iulian Slavu, Raluca Tulin, Lucian Alecu, Radu C. Jecan, Cristina Orlov, Cristian I. Iaciu, Dana L. Stanculeanu, Razvan Hainarosie, Silviu Pituru, Anca Pantea Stoian, Cornelia Nitipir Mar 2018

Does Sex Of The Patient Play A Role In Survival For Msi Colorectal Cancer?, Adrian Tulin, Iulian Slavu, Raluca Tulin, Lucian Alecu, Radu C. Jecan, Cristina Orlov, Cristian I. Iaciu, Dana L. Stanculeanu, Razvan Hainarosie, Silviu Pituru, Anca Pantea Stoian, Cornelia Nitipir

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

Microsatellite instability (MSI) is a feature of colorectal tumors that develops as a result of inactivation of the DNA mismatch repair system. It is found in about 15% of all colorectal cancers and is an important prognostic molecular marker when assessing patients with colorectal cancer. It can influence prognosis and treatment decisions in both the advanced and early stages. Although in early stages this marker suggests a favorable prognosis and presents an important argument against adjuvant treatment in stage II disease, in metastatic stages it no longer associated with such an optimistic outcome. The present trial is a prospective, single-center …

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The Psychosocial Impact Of Vaginal Delivery And Cesarean Section In Primiparous Women, Ples Liana, Romina M. Sima, Delia Carp, Camelia Alexandroaia, Denisa O. Balalau, Anca D. Stanescu, Octavian G. Olaru Mar 2018

The Psychosocial Impact Of Vaginal Delivery And Cesarean Section In Primiparous Women, Ples Liana, Romina M. Sima, Delia Carp, Camelia Alexandroaia, Denisa O. Balalau, Anca D. Stanescu, Octavian G. Olaru

Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to identify how the method of delivery and birth experience interfere with maternal psychological status early after puerperium. We conducted a prospective study on 148 women after puerperium from November 2017 to January 2018 in Bucur Maternity Hospital. Women that delivered vaginally mobilized in the first 6 hours in 73.7% of the cases, but for cesarean section after 12- 24 hours in 43.6% of the cases. Women described good support from the obstetrician in 58.1% of the cases. 90.5% of the women reported that the method of delivery did not have an impact on …

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