Immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D in respiratory tract infections and COVID-19 in children

M Nicolae, CM Mihai, T Chisnoiu, AL Balasa… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are one of the main reasons that the pediatric
population goes to the doctor. The connection between ARTI and vitamin D (VD) is currently …

COVID-19 and Laboratory Markers from Romanian Patients—A Narrative Review

O Musat, VB Sorop, MI Sorop, V Lazar, DT Marti… - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
COVID-19 has significantly impacted the whole world, and Romania was no exception.
Biomarkers play a crucial role in understanding and managing the disease. However …

A retrospective assessment of sputum samples and antimicrobial resistance in COVID-19 patients

TG Cut, A Mavrea, AA Cumpanas, D Novacescu… - Pathogens, 2023 - mdpi.com
Data on bacterial or fungal pathogens and their impact on the mortality rates of Western
Romanian COVID-19 patients are scarce. As a result, the purpose of this research was to …

Laboratory findings and clinical outcomes of ICU-admitted COVID-19 patients: A retrospective assessment of particularities identified among Romanian minorities

A Mocanu, VE Lazureanu, R Laza… - Journal of Personalized …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The Roma population accounts for over 3%(approximately 10 to 15 million) of Romania's
permanent population, and it represents one of Europe's most impoverished populations …

[PDF][PDF] Effectiveness of continuing post-surgery antibiotic prophylaxis in reducing nosocomial infections-A literature review

S Staicovici, V Sârbu, E Gheorghe, S Deacu… - Chir Buchar …, 2023 - revistachirurgia.ro
Context: Pentru a preveni infecţia chirurgicală, profilaxia cu antibiotice este frecvent
prelungită pentru o zi sau mai multe după intervenţiile operatorii. Profilaxia antibiotică …

Prevalence and association of oral manifestations with disease severity in patients diagnosed with COVID‑19: A cross‑sectional study

AT Campeanu, M Rus, S Ispas… - Medicine …, 2024 - spandidos-publications.com
Systemic disorders may exhibit early signs when conducting an oral examination. Since the
onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies have been published detailing the direct …

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Roma Vulnerable Communities in Western Romania: Insights and Predictive Factors from a Retrospective Study

ID Capraru, C Marian, DD Vulcanescu, S Tanasescu… - Viruses, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected vulnerable populations
like Roma patients in Western Romania due to marginalization and limited healthcare …

Risk Factors for Pulmonary Embolism in Individuals Infected with SARS-CoV2—A Single-Centre Retrospective Study

A Herlo, AR Marinescu, TG Cut, R Laza, CI Oancea… - Biomedicines, 2024 - mdpi.com
The emergence of SARS-CoV2 has presented itself as a significant global health crisis. The
prevalence of thrombotic events is known to be high in these patients, affecting various …

Developing Prediction Models for COVID-19 Outcomes: A Valuable Tool for Resource-Limited Hospitals

IM Popescu, MM Margan, M Anghel… - … Journal of General …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Coronavirus disease is a global pandemic with millions of confirmed cases and
hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide that continues to create a significant burden on …