Prenatal Diagnosis of Clubfoot: A Review of Current Available Methodology

Cesare Faldini¹, Domenico Fenga², Ilaria Sanzarello², Matteo Nanni¹, Francesco Traina¹, Michele Attilio A. Rosa²

¹Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, University of Bologna, Italy
²Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Biomedical Sciences and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, ItalyPrenatal Diagnosis of Clubfoot: A Review of Current Available Methodology

Spontaneous Spondylodiscitis - Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment

Aneta S. Petkova^1,2, Christo B. Zhelyazkov^1,2, Borislav D. Kitov^1,2

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Clinic of Neurosurgery, St. George University Hospital, Plovdiv, BulgariaSpontaneous Spondylodiscitis - Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Treatment

Endothelin-1 Gene Polymorphisms rs5370, rs1476046, and rs3087459 are not Associated with Diabetic Nephropathy in Caucasians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Maja Šeruga¹,Stojan Kariž² , Jana Makuc³, Matej Završnik⁴, Ines Cilenšek⁵, Katarina Gazdikova⁶, Martin Caprnda⁷, Peter Kruzliak⁸, Daniel Petrovič⁹

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Murska Sobota, Murska Sobota, Slovenia
² Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Izola, Izola, Slovenia
³ Department of Internal Medicine, General Hospital Slovenj Gradec, Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia
⁴ University Medical Centre Maribor, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, Maribor, Slovenia
⁵ Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
⁶ Department of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Slovak Medical University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
⁷ First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
⁸ Laboratory of Structural Biology and Proteomics , University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
⁹ Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, SloveniaEndothelin-1 Gene Polymorphisms rs5370, rs1476046, and rs3087459 are not Associated with Diabetic Nephropathy in Caucasians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Glycemic Variability and Vascular Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Martin Caprnda¹, Dasa Mesarosova¹, Pablo Fabuel Ortega¹, Boris Krahulec¹, Emmanuel Egom², Luis Rodrigo³, Peter Kruzliak⁴, Ioana Mozos⁵, Ludovit Gaspar¹

¹ 1st Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia
² Department of Clinical Medicine, Education Division, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
³ University of Oviedo, Central University Hospital of Asturias (HUCA), Oviedo, Spain
⁴ Laboratory of Structural Biology and Proteomics, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
⁵ Department of Functional Sciences, Discipline of Pathophysiology, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, RomaniaGlycemic Variability and Vascular Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Nuts and Bolts of Oil and Temperature in Topical Preparations of Salicylic Acid

Kalpesh C. Ashara, Ketan V. Shah

School of Pharmacy, RK University Rajkot, Rajkot, Gujarat, IndiaNuts and Bolts of Oil and Temperature in Topical Preparations of Salicylic Acid

Palmaris Longus Muscle Variations: Clinical Signifi cance and Proposal of New Classifications

Georgi P. Georgiev¹, Alexandar A. Iliev², Iva N. Dimitrova³, Georgi N. Kotov², Lina G. Malinova², Boycho V. Landzhov²

¹ Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Giovanna University Hospital-ISUL, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
² Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
³ Department of Cardiology, St. Ekaterina University Hospital, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, BulgariaPalmaris Longus Muscle Variations: Clinical Signifi cance and Proposal of New Classifications

The Role of Cytomegalovirus in Congenital and Early Postnatal Infections in Northeastern Bulgaria

Zhivka D. Stoykova¹, Lilia I. Ivanova², Tatina T. Todorova³

¹ Department of Microbiology and Virology, Medical University of Varna, Department of Clinical Virology, St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, Bulgaria
² Laboratory of Virology, St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, Bulgaria
³ Department of Preclinical and Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Varna, Varna, BulgariaThe Role of Cytomegalovirus in Congenital and Early Postnatal Infections in Northeastern Bulgaria

Clinical Laboratory Tests in Some Acute Exogenous Poisonings

Stoilka G. Tufkova¹, Ivan V. Yankov², Diana A. Paskaleva³

¹ Second Department of Internal Diseases, Toxicology Section, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Department of Pediatrics and Genetic Diseases, St. George University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
³ Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaClinical Laboratory Tests in Some Acute Exogenous Poisonings

Optimization of Chitosan Microspheres Spray Drying via 32 Full Factorial Design

Plamen D. Katsarov^1,2, Bissera A. Pilicheva^1,2, Hristo M. Manev³, Paolina K. Lukova⁴, Margarita I. Kassarova^1,2

¹ Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² High-technological Center of Emergency Medicine, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
³ Department of Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and Electronic Education, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁴ Department of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaOptimization of Chitosan Microspheres Spray Drying via 32 Full Factorial Design

Response to Pharmacological Treatment in Major Depression Predicted by Electroencephalographic Alpha Power – a Pilot Naturalistic Study

Sevdalina S. Kandilarova¹, Kiril V. Terziyski², Aneliya I. Draganova², Drozdstoy S. Stoyanov¹, Valentin H. Akabaliev¹, Stefan S. Kostianev²

¹ Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaResponse to Pharmacological Treatment in Major Depression Predicted by Electroencephalographic Alpha Power – a Pilot Naturalistic Study

Implementation of Instrument Based on Eight Health Related Quality of Life Domains for Measuring of Willingness to Pay for Psoriasis Treatment

Hristo P. Dobrev¹, Nikolay G. Atanasov², Donka D. Dimitrova²

¹ Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Department of Health Management and Health Economics, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaImplementation of Instrument Based on Eight Health Related Quality of Life Domains for Measuring of Willingness to Pay for Psoriasis Treatment

Discontinuation of Oral Antiplatelet Agents before Dental Extraction - Necessity or Myth?

Atanaska S. Dinkova1, Dimitar T. Atanasov¹, Ludmila G. Vladimirova-Kitova^2,3

¹ Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Section of Cardiology, First Department of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
³ Clinic of Cardiology, St. George University Hospital, Plovdiv, BulgariaDiscontinuation of Oral Antiplatelet Agents before Dental Extraction - Necessity or Myth?

Community Noise Exposure and its Effect on Blood Pressure and Renal Function in Patients with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease

Angel M. Dzhambov¹, Mariya P. Tokmakova^2,3, Penka D. Gatseva¹, Nikolai G. Zdravkov^2,3, Dolina G. Gencheva^2,3, Nevena G. Ivanova^4,5, Krasimir I. Karastanev^2,3, Stefka V. Vladeva^6,7, Aleksandar T. Donchev⁵, Svetlan M. Dermendzhiev⁸

¹ Department of Hygiene and Ecomedicine, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Section of Cardiology, First Department of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
³ Clinic of Cardiology, St George University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁴ Department of Urology and General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁵ St Karidad Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁶ Medical College, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁷ Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders, Kaspela University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁸ Section of Occupational Diseases and Toxicology, Second Department of Internal Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaCommunity Noise Exposure and its Effect on Blood Pressure and Renal Function in Patients with Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease

A Technical Problem in Diagnosis Clarity of Solitary Spinal Cord Neurofi broma in an Eleven-month-old Boy

Elena G. Poriazova¹, Oliana B. Boykinova², Ivan S. Ivanov³, Maria I. Spasova³, Georgi B. Bozhilov⁴, Ani K. Kevorkyan⁵, Stoyan S. Novakov⁶

¹ Department of General and Clinical Pathology , Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
² Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
³ Department of Pediatric and Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁴ Department of Neurosurgery, St George University Hospital, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁵ Department of Epidemiology and Disaster Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
⁶ Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaA Technical Problem in Diagnosis Clarity of Solitary Spinal Cord Neurofi broma in an Eleven-month-old Boy

Application of Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Combination of Bone Substitute Material for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation - a Case Report

Ivan L. Chenchev, Vasilena V. Ivanova, Deyan Z. Neychev, Radka B. Cholakova

Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, BulgariaApplication of Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Combination of Bone Substitute Material for Alveolar Ridge Augmentation - a Case Report