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Volume 59
Issue 2 (April-June 2017)
DOI: 10.1515/folmed-2017-0002
Striving for Better Medical Education: the Simulation Approach
Boris E. Sakakushev1, Blagoi I. Marinov2,4, Penka P. Stefanova1, Stefan St. Kostianev2, Evangelos K. Georgiou3,4
1 Department of Propedeutics of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
3 Medical Physics Lab-Simulation Center, Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece
4 Medical Simulation Training Center, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaStriving for Better Medical Education: the Simulation Approach
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Hepatitis C
Evgeni V. Mekov1, Rosen E. Petkov1, Dimitar T. Kostadinov1, Krasimir A. Antonov2, Deian T. Jelev2
1 Clinical Center for Pulmonary Diseases, St. Sofi a Hospital for Pulmonary Diseases, Medical University of Sofi a, Sofi a, Bulgaria
2 Clinic of Gastroenterology, St. Ivan Rilski University Hospital, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, BulgariaChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Hepatitis C
Modulating Effects of Cholecalciferol Treatment on Estrogen Deficiency-Induced Anxiety-Like Behavior of Adult Female Rats
Julia Fedotova1,2,3, Daria Zarembo4, Jozef Dragasek5, Martin Caprnda6, Peter Kruzliak7, Tatyana Dudnichenko8
1 Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology, I.P. Pavlov Institute of Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
2 Laboratory of Comparative Somnology and Neuroendocrinology, I.M. Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
3 International Research Centre «Biotechnologies of the Third Millennium», ITMO University, St. Petersburg, Russia
4 Department of Analytical Chemistry, State Institute of Technology, St. Petersburg, Russia
5 First Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and University Hospital, Kosice, Slovakia
6 First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
7 Department of Chemical Drugs, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
8 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology named after S.N. Davydov, I.I. Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University, St. Petersburg, RussiaModulating Effects of Cholecalciferol Treatment on Estrogen Deficiency-Induced Anxiety-Like Behavior of Adult Female Rats
Association between Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity and Key Immunological Components of IgE-mediated Inflammation
Raditsa N. Sokolova1, Rumyаna K. Yankova1, Tsvetana I. Abadjieva1 ,Tatyana A. Popova2,3,Maria V. Ivanovska2,3, Mariana A. Murdjeva2,3, Maria M. Orbetzova4, Svetlan M. Dermendzhiev5,Maria V. Pavlova4
1 Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
3 Division of Immunological Assessment of PTSD, Technological Center for Emergency Medicine, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
4 Second Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Section, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
5 Second Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Occupational Diseases and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Phenotypes Determined by Cluster Analysis in Moderate to Severe Bronchial Asthma
Vania M. Youroukova1, Denitsa G. Dimitrova1, Аnna D. Valerieva2, Spaska S. Lesichkova3, Tsvetelina V. Velikova4, Ekaterina I. Ivanova-Todorova4, Kalina D. Tumangelova-Yuzeir4
1 Clinical Center for Lung Diseases, St. Sofi a Hospital for Pulmonary Diseases, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
2 Clinic of Allergy, Alexandrovska University Hospital, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
3 Department of Clinical Immunology, Alexandrovska University Hospital, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
4 Department of Clinical Laboratory and Clinical Immunology, St. Ivan Rilski University Hospital, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, BulgariaPhenotypes Determined by Cluster Analysis in Moderate to Severe Bronchial Asthma
Comparative Characteristics of Napsin A, TTF 1 and EGFR Mutation Expression in Мucinous Lung Cell Carcinomas
Sylvia N. Genova1, Veselin T. Belovezhdov1, Stoyan N. Bichev2, Vladimir H. Danev1
1 Department of General and Clinical Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv,
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 National Genetics Laboratory, University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SBALAG “Maichin dom”, Sofia, BulgariaComparative Characteristics of Napsin A, TTF 1 and EGFR Mutation Expression in Мucinous Lung Cell Carcinomas
The Impact of Hyperglycemia on VEGF Secretion in Retinal Endothelial Cells
Martin Caprnda, Peter Kubatka, Sandeep Saxena, Jela Valaskova, Jana Stefanickova, Nazarii Kobyliak, Anthony Zulli, Peter Kruzliak
This article wThe Impact of Hyperglycemia on VEGF Secretion in Retinal Endothelial Cellsas retracted by Folia Medica due to plagiarism
Risk Factors for Postpartum Thyroid Dysfunction in Euthyroid Women Prior to Pregnancy
Boyan I. Nonchev1,2 , Antoaneta V. Argatska1,2, Blagovest K. Pehlivanov3, Maria M. Orbetzova1,2
1 Section of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, St. George University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
3 Department of Midwifery cares, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaRisk Factors for Postpartum Thyroid Dysfunction in Euthyroid Women Prior to Pregnancy
Effect of Extracts of Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) on Amyloglucosidase and α-Glucosidase Activity
Diana P. Karcheva-Bahchevanska¹, Paolina K. Lukova¹, Mariana M. Nikolova²,Rumen D. Mladenov1, Ilia N. Iliev²
¹ Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaEffect of Extracts of Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) on Amyloglucosidase and α-Glucosidase Activity
Association of Permeability and Lipid Content of Membrane
Kalpesh C. Ashara, Ketan V. Shah
School of Pharmacy, RK University, Rajkot, IndiaAssociation of Permeability and Lipid Content of Membrane
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Water Extractable Polysaccharides from Leaves of Plantago major L.
Paolina K. Lukova¹, Diana P. Karcheva-Bahchevanska¹, Veselin P. Bivolarski², Rumen D. Mladenov¹, Ilia N. Iliev², Mariana M. Nikolova²
¹ Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaEnzymatic Hydrolysis of Water Extractable Polysaccharides from Leaves of Plantago major L.
Rehabilitation of Patients with Hip Joint Arthroplasty (Late Post-surgery Period – Hospital Rehabilitation)
Maya S. Krastanova1, Elena M. Ilieva2, Danelina E. Vacheva3
1 Department of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Ergotherapy and Sport, Medical University of Pleven, Pleven Bulgaria
2 Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
3 Clinic of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital, Pleven, BulgariaRehabilitation of Patients with Hip Joint Arthroplasty (Late Post-surgery Period – Hospital Rehabilitation)
Simultaneous Abdominoplasty and Umbilical Hernia Repair via Laparoscopy: a Preliminary Report
Hristo D. Shipkov1,2, Ali Mojallal1, Fabienne Braye1
1 Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Croix Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
2 Department of Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, St. George University Hospital, Plovdiv, BulgariaSimultaneous Abdominoplasty and Umbilical Hernia Repair via Laparoscopy: a Preliminary Report
Chronic Hepatitis Due to Gluten Enteropathy – a Case Report
Irina I. Ivanova1,2, Denitsa Y. Dukova1,2, Pavlina G. Boikova1,2, Lili S. Grudeva2, Ivan B. Shalev1,2, Iskren A. Kotzev1,2
1 Department of Internal Medicine, Prof. Paraskev Stoyanov Medical University, Varna, Bulgaria
2 Clinic of Gastroenterology, St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, BulgariaChronic Hepatitis Due to Gluten Enteropathy – a Case Report
Sarcomatoid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis – a Report of Two Cases
Svitlana Y. Bachurska1,2, Petar A. Antonov3,4, Dmitriy G. Staykov1,2 Ivan Y. Dechev3,4
1 Department of General and Clinical Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2 Department of General and Clinical Pathology, St George University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
3 Department of Urology, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
4 Clinic of Urology, St George University Hospital, Plovdiv, BulgariaSarcomatoid Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Penis – a Report of Two Cases
