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Mitran AM, Gherasim A, Niță O, Mihalache L, Arhire LI, Cioancă O, Gafițanu D, Popa AD. Exploring Lifestyle and Dietary Patterns in Pregnancy and Their Impact on Health: A Comparative Analysis of Two Distinct Groups 10 Years Apart. Nutrients 2024; 16:377. [PMID: 38337662 PMCID: PMC10857126 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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The significance of dietary patterns during pregnancy is highlighted by accumulating evidence, emphasizing their pivotal role in promoting a healthy pregnancy for both the mother and the child. This study aimed to assess the current dietary patterns of pregnant women, compare the energy and nutrient intake of two distinct groups with a 10-year interval, and identify changes in dietary patterns. EPIC FFQ was applied, and its data were interpreted with the FETA program version 6 (CAMB/PQ/6/1205). By means of principal component analysis, three different food patterns were identified in each study group: vegetarian, balanced, and traditional (2013); and prudent, vegetarian, and modern (2023). Analyzing the relationship between food groups and gestational weight, we found that gestational weight gain in 2013 was positively correlated with eggs and egg dishes and milk and milk products, whereas in 2023, gestational weight gain was positively correlated with fats and oils, non-alcoholic beverages, and the modern pattern. Additionally, in 2023, pre-gestational BMI correlated positively with eggs and egg dishes. The balanced pattern emerged as a predictor for a lower likelihood of inadequate gestational weight gain in both groups. Furthermore, normal and overweight pregnant women showed a reduced likelihood of excessive gestational weight gain.
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- Andreea-Maria Mitran
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (O.N.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (O.N.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (O.N.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (O.N.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania;
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Popa AD, Niță O, Caba L, Gherasim A, Graur M, Mihalache L, Arhire LI. From the Sun to the Cell: Examining Obesity through the Lens of Vitamin D and Inflammation. Metabolites 2023; 14:4. [PMID: 38276294 PMCID: PMC10820276 DOI: 10.3390/metabo14010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Obesity affects more than one billion people worldwide and often leads to cardiometabolic chronic comorbidities. It induces senescence-related alterations in adipose tissue, and senescence is closely linked to obesity. Fully elucidating the pathways through which vitamin D exerts anti-inflammatory effects may improve our understanding of local adipose tissue inflammation and the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders. In this narrative review, we compiled and analyzed the literature from diverse academic sources, focusing on recent developments to provide a comprehensive overview of the effect of vitamin D on inflammation associated with obesity and senescence. The article reveals that the activation of the NF-κB (nuclear factor kappa B subunit 1) and NLRP3 inflammasome (nucleotide-binding domain, leucine-rich-containing, pyrin domain-containing-3) pathways through the toll-like receptors, which increases oxidative stress and cytokine release, is a common mechanism underlying inflammation associated with obesity and senescence, and it discusses the potential beneficial effect of vitamin D in alleviating the development of subclinical inflammation. Investigating the main target cells and pathways of vitamin D action in adipose tissue could help uncover complex mechanisms of obesity and cellular senescence. This review summarizes significant findings related to opportunities for improving metabolic health.
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- Alina Delia Popa
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (A.G.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (A.G.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (A.G.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (A.G.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, University “Ștefan cel Mare” of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (A.G.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (A.G.); (L.M.); (L.I.A.)
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Popa AD, Gavril RS, Popa IV, Mihalache L, Gherasim A, Niță G, Graur M, Arhire LI, Niță O. Survival Prediction in Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Machine Learning Approach. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5816. [PMID: 37762756 PMCID: PMC10531505 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12185816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Our paper proposes the first machine learning model to predict long-term mortality in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). The study includes 635 patients with DFUs admitted from January 2007 to December 2017, with a follow-up period extending until December 2020. Two multilayer perceptron (MLP) classifiers were developed. The first MLP model was developed to predict whether the patient will die in the next 5 years after the current hospitalization. The second MLP classifier was built to estimate whether the patient will die in the following 10 years. The 5-year and 10-year mortality models were based on the following predictors: age; the University of Texas Staging System for Diabetic Foot Ulcers score; the Wagner-Meggitt classification; the Saint Elian Wound Score System; glomerular filtration rate; topographic aspects and the depth of the lesion; and the presence of foot ischemia, cardiovascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, and hypertension. The accuracy for the 5-year and 10-year models was 0.7717 and 0.7598, respectively (for the training set) and 0.7244 and 0.7087, respectively (for the test set). Our findings indicate that it is possible to predict with good accuracy the risk of death in patients with DFUs using non-invasive and low-cost predictors.
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- Alina Delia Popa
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, University “Ștefan cel Mare” of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania; (A.D.P.); (L.M.); (A.G.); (G.N.); (L.I.A.); (O.N.)
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Niță O, Arhire LI, Mihalache L, Popa AD, Niță G, Gherasim A, Graur M. Evaluating Classification Systems of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Severity: A 12-Year Retrospective Study on Factors Impacting Survival. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2077. [PMID: 37510519 PMCID: PMC10379067 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11142077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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(1) Background: This study examines the survival of patients after their first presentation with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) to the regional Diabetes, Nutrition, and Metabolic Diseases Clinic within the Emergency Clinical Hospital "Sf. Spiridon", Iaşi, and analyzes the factors associated with this outcome. (2) Methods: In this retrospective study, patients with DFUs consecutively referred between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2017 were followed up until 31 December 2020 (for 13 years). The study group included 659 subjects. (3) Results: During the study period, there were 278 deaths (42.2%) and the average survival time was 9 years. The length of hospitalization, diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, glomerular filtration rate, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, anemia, and DFU severity were the most significant contributors to the increase in mortality. Patients with severe ulcers, meaning DFUs involving the tendon, joint, or bone, had a higher mortality risk than those with superficial or pre-ulcerative lesions on initial presentation (Texas classification HR = 1.963, 95% CI: 1.063-3.617; Wagner-Meggitt classification HR = 1.889, 95% CI: 1.024-3.417, SINBAD Classification System and Score HR = 2.333, 95% CI: 1.258-4.326) after adjusting for confounding factors. (4) Conclusions: The findings of this study suggested that patients presenting with severe ulcers involving the tendon, joint, or bone exhibited a significantly higher risk of mortality, even when potential confounders were taken into consideration.
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- Otilia Niță
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences, University "Ștefan cel Mare" of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania
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Gherasim A, Oprescu AC, Gal AM, Burlui AM, Mihalache L. Lifestyle Patterns in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Metabolites 2023; 13:831. [PMID: 37512538 PMCID: PMC10385226 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13070831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Modern lifestyles have led to sedentary behavior, lower participation in active movement and physical activities during leisure time, unhealthy diets, and increased exposure to stress. It is important to examine the interaction of several lifestyle risk factors instead of focusing on one alone. The purpose of this study was to identify lifestyle patterns in a group of patients with type 2 diabetes and the associations of its components with certain metabolic parameters. Using principal component analysis, we identified three dietary patterns: the prudent pattern (fat, oil, cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fish, nuts, seeds and fruits), the Western pattern (meat and meat products, eggs and soft drinks) and the traditional pattern (milk and its derivatives, soups and sauces, with a low intake of sugar/snacks). In addition, using the same method of analysis, we identified two lifestyle patterns: the inadequate lifestyle pattern (Western dietary pattern, increased hours of sleep and lower levels of stress) and the traditional lifestyle pattern (traditional dietary pattern, increased physical activity (PA) and non-smoking status). The inadequate lifestyle pattern was associated with younger age, hypertension and diabetic neuropathy. The traditional lifestyle pattern was related to lower postprandial blood glucose levels. Sedentary individuals were more likely to be over 65 years old and to have higher glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Smokers were also more likely to have inadequate glycemic and lipid profile control.
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- Andreea Gherasim
- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Studies, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- College of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Popa AD, Niță O, Gherasim A, Enache AI, Caba L, Mihalache L, Arhire LI. A Scoping Review of the Relationship between Intermittent Fasting and the Human Gut Microbiota: Current Knowledge and Future Directions. Nutrients 2023; 15:2095. [PMID: 37432222 DOI: 10.3390/nu15092095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Intermittent fasting (IF) has been promoted as an alternative to dietary caloric restriction for the treatment of obesity. IF restricts the amount of food consumed and improves the metabolic balance by synchronizing it with the circadian rhythm. Dietary changes have a rapid effect on the gut microbiota, modulating the interaction between meal timing and host circadian rhythms. Our paper aims to review the relationships between IF and human gut microbiota. In this study, the primary area of focus was the effect of IF on the diversity and composition of gut microbiota and its relationship with weight loss and metabolomic alterations, which are particularly significant for metabolic syndrome characteristics. We discussed each of these findings according to the type of IF involved, i.e., time-restricted feeding, Ramadan fasting, alternate-day fasting, and the 5:2 diet. Favorable metabolic effects regarding the reciprocity between IF and gut microbiota changes have also been highlighted. In conclusion, IF may enhance metabolic health by modifying the gut microbiota. However additional research is required to draw definitive conclusions about this outcome because of the limited number and diverse designs of existing studies.
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- Alina Delia Popa
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa", 700115 Iasi, Romania
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Gavril OI, Gavril RS, Mitu F, Gavrilescu O, Popa IV, Tatarciuc D, Drugescu A, Oprescu AC, Gherasim A, Mihalache L, Esanu IM. The Influence of Metabolic Factors in Patients with Chronic Viral Hepatitis C Who Received Oral Antiviral Treatment. Metabolites 2023; 13:metabo13040571. [PMID: 37110229 PMCID: PMC10144226 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13040571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Hepatic diseases pose a significant public health concern. Regardless of the severity of hepatic fibrosis, treatment is recommended for all chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) subjects. However, fibrosis and steatosis assessment remains crucial for evaluating the prognosis, progression, and hepatic disease monitoring, particularly following the treatment with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). The aim of our study was to evaluate the impact of metabolic factors and the extent of hepatic fibrosis and fat accumulation in chronic HCV infection subjects. Additionally, another objective was to investigate modifications regarding fibrosis and steatosis three months after a successful sustained viral response (SVR). A total of 100 patients with compensated cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis C (CHC) were included in our study. These patients received treatment with DAA and underwent Fibromax assessment before and three months post SVR. After DAA treatment, a significant decrease was observed in the degree of hepatic fibrosis and hepatic steatosis. This regression was evident three months following the achievement of SVR. Chronic viral hepatitis C may trigger risk factors for metabolic syndromes, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Conclusions: It is crucial to monitor metabolic factors and take timely measures to prevent or treat metabolic syndrome in patients with chronic viral hepatitis C.
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- Oana Irina Gavril
- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
- Academy of Medical Sciences of Romania, Bucuresti 030171, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (II), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Morpho-Functional Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Morpho-Functional Department, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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- Department of Medical Specialties (I), Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
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Fauquert JL, Alba‐Linero C, Gherasim A, Testera‐Montes A, Bentabol‐Ramos G, de Santa Maria‐Garcia RS, Torres MJ, Eguiluz‐Gracia I, Rondon C. Organ‐specific allergen challenges in airway allergy: current utilities and future directions. Allergy 2023. [PMID: 37002709 DOI: 10.1111/all.15731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
Abstract
Atopy has been long used as the screening method for airway allergy. Nevertheless, aeroallergens can trigger respiratory symptoms not only in atopic patients (atopic respiratory allergy, ARA), but also in non-atopic subjects (local respiratory allergy, LRA). Moreover, ARA and LRA can coexist in the same patient, and this clinical scenario has been called dual respiratory allergy (DRA). When the clinical history cannot determine the relevance of sensitizations in ARA patients, nasal, conjunctival or bronchial allergen challenges (NAC, CAC, and BAC, respectively) should be conducted. Moreover, these tests are required to identify patients with LRA and DRA. The clarification of the allergic triggers of airway diseases has a profound impact on the management strategies the patients can be offered. Importantly, allergen immunotherapy (AIT) remains as the only disease-modifying intervention for ARA. Recent data indicate that AIT might have a similar effect on LRA patients. Nevertheless, AIT success relies largely on the correct phenotyping of allergic individuals, and NAC, CAC, and BAC are very helpful tools in this regard. In this review, we will summarize the main indications and methodology of CAC, NAC, and BAC. Importantly, the clinical implementation of these tests might translate into precision medicine approaches and better health outcomes for patients with airway allergy.
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- Ophthalmology Unit, Hospital Clinico Virgen de la Victoria. Malaga Spain
- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Universidad de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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- ALYATEC Environmental Exposure Chamber Strasbourg France
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Pulmonology Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Universidad de Malaga. Malaga Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomedica de Malaga (IBIMA)‐Plataforma BIONAND. RICORS “Inflammatory diseases”. Malaga Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga. Malaga Spain
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Gherasim A, Beck M, Dietsch F, Meyer M, Domis N, De Blay F. Évaluation clinique de l’efficacité d’un masque chirurgical dans la réduction des symptômes d’asthme et de rhinite, chez des sujets allergiques au pollen de bouleau dans la chambre d’exposition environnementale ALYATEC. Revue Française d'Allergologie 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reval.2022.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Niță G, Niță O, Gherasim A, Arhire L, Herghelegiu A, Mihalache L, Tuchilus C, Graur M. The role of RANKL and FGF23 in Assessing Bone Turnover in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) 2021; 17:51-59. [PMID: 34539910 PMCID: PMC8417483 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2021.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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CONTEXT Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease which affects bone. There is evidence in the literature about some serum markers that reflect the bone turnover metabolism, such as RANKL (Receptor Activator of Nuclear factor Kappa-b Ligand) and Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) 23. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the correlations between RANKL and FGF23 and other diabetes-related factors possibly influencing early bone turnover changes. SUBJECTS AND METHOD We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study on a group of 171 patients with type 2 diabetes, without Charcot's arthropathy or a history of amputations, in which a complete history and anthropometric, clinical, biochemical and dietary evaluation were performed. We evaluated the serum level of RANKL and FGF 23. RESULTS RANKL was significantly lower in patients with macroangiopathy (0.42±0.15 pmol/L vs. 0.47±0.2 pmol/L, p=0.001). The level of FGF23 was lower in patients with neuropathy (0.37±0.36 pmol/L vs. 0.41±0.17 pmol/L, p=0.001). We found that FGF23 increased with age, but decreased with the duration of diabetes. We also found an inverse relationship between FGF23 levels and HbA1c, triglycerides, diastolic blood pressure, total proteins, albuminemia. CONCLUSIONS RANKL was significantly lower in patients with macroangiopathy, and FGF 23 in patients with neuropathy. Therefore, more studies are needed to elucidate their role in early bone turnover changes.
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- G. Niță
- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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- “Grigore T Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi
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Ehret M, Bourcier T, Domis N, Gherasim A, Speeg-Schatz C, de Blay F. [Interest of environmental exposure chambers in the evaluation of allergic conjunctivitis]. J Fr Ophtalmol 2020; 43:920-928. [PMID: 33004194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfo.2020.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Allergic conjunctivitis affects 15 to 20% of the general population. It is currently evaluated by the Conjunctival Provocation Test (CPT), which is considered as the gold standard. In the investigation of allergic rhinitis and asthma, environmental exposure chambers (EEC) are increasingly utilised. For allergic conjunctivitis, EEC might be a valid alternative to the CPT. However, evaluation of the allergen response in individual provocation tests or in EECs is still in discussion due to the multiplicity of symptom scores. Indeed, there are many scores used to evaluate allergic conjunctivitis. The main criteria used were described by Abelson in 1990 and include redness, itching, tearing, and swelling. In clinical studies, the specifically ocular score most used is the Total Ocular Symptom Score (TOSS). Few treatments have been evaluated by EEC, including cold compresses, epinastine and N-acetyl aspartyl glutamic acid. Moreover, early data shows good correlation between ocular symptoms induced in an EEC and those assessed during natural exposure. EEC might be a valid alternative to CPT and correlate with natural seasonal allergen exposure. Finally, EEC might be useful in other fields as well, such as in the study of dry eye disease.
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- M Ehret
- Service d'ophtalmologie, HUS de Strasbourg, FMTS, Strasbourg, France.
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, HUS de Strasbourg, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- Alyatec biocluster, Strasbourg, France
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- Service d'ophtalmologie, HUS de Strasbourg, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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- Pôle de pathologie thoracique, HUS de Strasbourg EA3070 université de Strasbourg, FMTS, Strasbourg, France
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We conducted a narrative review on the interaction between dietary patterns with demographic and lifestyle variables in relation to health status assessment. The food pattern has the advantage of taking into account the correlations that may exist between foods or groups of foods, but also between nutrients. It is an alternative and complementary approach in analysing the relationship between nutrition and the risk of chronic diseases. For the determination of dietary patterns one can use indices/scores that evaluate the conformity of the diet with the nutrition guidelines or the established patterns (a priori approach). The methods more commonly used are based on exploratory data (a posteriori): cluster analysis and factor analysis. Dietary patterns may vary according to sex, socio-economic status, ethnicity, culture and other factors, but more, they may vary depending on different associations between these factors. The dietary pattern exerts its effects on health in a synergistic way or even in conjunction with other lifestyle factors, and we can therefore refer to a 'pattern of lifestyle'.
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- Andreea Gherasim
- ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, 16 Universității street, Iași 700115, Romania
- ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency Hospital, 1 Independenței boulevard, Iași 700111, Romania
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- ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, 16 Universității street, Iași 700115, Romania
- ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency Hospital, 1 Independenței boulevard, Iași 700111, Romania
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- ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, 16 Universității street, Iași 700115, Romania
- ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency Hospital, 1 Independenței boulevard, Iași 700111, Romania
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- ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, 16 Universității street, Iași 700115, Romania
- ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency Hospital, 1 Independenței boulevard, Iași 700111, Romania
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- ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, 16 Universității street, Iași 700115, Romania
- ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency Hospital, 1 Independenței boulevard, Iași 700111, Romania
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- ‘Grigore T. Popa’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, 16 Universității street, Iași 700115, Romania
- ‘Sf. Spiridon’ Clinical Emergency Hospital, 1 Independenței boulevard, Iași 700111, Romania
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Mihalache L, Arhire LI, Giuşcă SE, Gherasim A, Niţă O, Constantinescu D, Constantinescu RN, Pădureanu SS, Danciu M. Ghrelin-producing cells distribution in the stomach and the relation with Helicobacter pylori in obese patients. Rom J Morphol Embryol 2019; 60:219-225. [PMID: 31263848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Ghrelin is believed to influence weight evolution after bariatric surgery. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection may influence ghrelin plasma levels by affecting the ghrelin-producing cells (GPC) in the stomach. The purpose of the study was to characterize the GPC distribution in the stomach in overweight patients and the influence of H. pylori infection on them. PATIENTS, MATERIALS AND METHODS The study group included 21 obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery with ghrelin levels and anti-H. pylori antibodies previously measured, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy with histological evaluation of H. pylori infection performed. Immunohistochemical expression of ghrelin was quantified in gastric resection specimens. RESULTS The results showed a higher number of GPC in the obese women than in men (p>0.05). The highest number of GPC was detected in the gastric body, followed by the fundus and antral region (p<0.001). GPC number correlated inversely with anthropometric parameters: weight (p=0.011), body mass index (BMI) (p=0.017), waist circumference (WC) (p=0.066) was lower in patients with H. pylori infection (p>0.05) or gastritis (p>0.05), the number decreasing with the increase in depth of gastritis lesion (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The present study fulfills the characterization of GPC in obese patients, showing a higher number in women than in men, their predominant location in the gastric body, and their relationship with the anthropometric parameters (weight, BMI, WC), H. pylori infection and gastritis lesions. These results open broad perspectives for a deeper understanding of the ghrelin involvement in the obesity pathogenic mechanism, associated or not with other gastric conditions.
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- Laura Mihalache
- Department of Morphofunctional Sciences I - Pathology, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania; ; Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iaşi, Romania;
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Gherasim A, Beck N, Jacob A, Schoettel F, Domis N, De Blay F. Réponse retardée lors d’une exposition aux allergènes dans la chambre d’exposition environnementale (CEE) ALYATEC : différence entre les acariens et le chat. Rev Mal Respir 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2018.10.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Arhire L, Mihalache L, Padureanu S, Nita O, Gherasim A, Constantinescu D, Preda C. CHANGES IN BONE MINERAL PARAMETERS AFTER SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY: RELATIONSHIP WITH GHRELIN AND PLASMA ADIPOKINE LEVELS. Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) 2018; 14:498-504. [PMID: 31149303 PMCID: PMC6516419 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2018.498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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CONTEXT Metabolic surgery is currently the most efficient treatment for obesity, but concern is raised about the possible long-term nutritional side effects. Bone metabolism is often adversely affected after surgery, but literature data are contradictory. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the evolution of bone mass parameters in the first year after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in relation to anthropometric and body composition parameters and specific hormones of obesity. DESIGN We conducted a prospective study on 75 patients with obesity that underwent metabolic surgery over a course of 18 months at our center, with a follow-up period of 12 months. SUBJECTS AND METHODS All patients underwent a complex preoperative assessment and were required to return for medical follow-up at 6 and 12 months after surgery. Each visit included anthropometric parameters, DEXA and determination of specific hormonal parameters. RESULTS We noticed a significant improvement in anthropometric and body composition parameters after surgery. The value of adiponectin presented a significant increase after surgery and leptin showed a significant decrease at 6 and 12 months postoperative; ghrelin level decreased postoperative compared to preoperative, but without statistical significance. We observed no reduction in BMD after surgery, but a significant improvement in BMC at 12 months after surgery compared to preoperative. Ghrelin negatively correlated to BMD preoperative. CONCLUSIONS Despite the significant alterations in anthropometric, body composition and hormonal parameters, we found no negative effect on BMD and BMC in our study population.
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- L.I. Arhire
- “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
- “St. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
- “St. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- “St. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
- “St. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
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- “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
- “St. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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- “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Iasi, Romania
- “St. Spiridon” Clinical Emergency Hospital, Iasi, Romania
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Gherasim A, Cianga P, Anisie E, Arhire LI, Mihalache L, Nita O, Gavril RS, Graur M. Evaluation of Serum Vitamin B12 Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Metformin Treated. Rev Chim 2018. [DOI: 10.37358/rc.18.5.6290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Vitamin B12 deficiency is a condition characterized by neurological or haematological abnormalities, and may occur after treatment with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes. We evaluated 119 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, treated with oral antidiabetic agents. The parameters evaluated were: vitamin B12 intake, anthropometric data, disease history, neuropathic complications evaluation (using MNSI), serum vitamin B12, glycated hemoglobin, erythrocyte indices. Vitamin B12 deficiency was defined at values below 194 pg/mL. We have found a prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency of 13.9% in the patients treated with metformin (10.9% in all participants). B12 levels were not correlated with age, metformin dose or duration of treatment. Patients using B12 supplements had higher B12 serum levels (472.50 vs. 329.22, p � 0.05).
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Gherasim A, Arhire LI, Niţă O, Popa AD, Burlui AM, Graur M, Mihalache L. Dietary Vitamin D, Calcium, and Magnesium Intake in Type 2 Diabetes Patients. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2016; 120:542-547. [PMID: 30044587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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AIM To estimate specific nutrient intake in patients with type 2 diabetes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted on a group of subjects with type 2 diabetes. The collected data included: anthropometry, lifestyle, blood measurements, and the mean daily nutrient intake assessed by the EPIC food frequency questionnaire. RESULTS The study group included 101 subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with a mean age of 60.6±10 years, of which 45 men (59±10.6 years) and 56 women (62±9.6 years). The average energy intake was 1714.4±713.9 Kcal/day, with a statistically significant gender difference (1877.7±850.9 kcal/day for men, 1583.1±554.9 kcal/day for women, p = 0.039, and the average daily micronutrient intake was 2.44±1.44 μg/day for vitamin D, 724.5μ263.2 mg/day for Calcium (Ca), 266.7±98 mg/day for magnesium (Mg), which was low compared to dietary recommendations. Calcium intake was correlated with intake of carbohydrates, saturated fatty acids (SFA), monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), fiber and energy. Vitamin D intake was correlated only with protein intake (R=0.695), while magnesium intake correlated with intake of fibers, energy, carbohydrates and SFA. CONCLUSIONS Our study in patients with type 2 diabetes showed a reduced average intake of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D compared to standard recommendations, requiring an individualized approach.
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Mihalache L, Gherasim A, Niţă O, Ungureanu MC, Pădureanu SS, Gavril RS, Arhire LI. Effects of ghrelin in energy balance and body weight homeostasis. Hormones (Athens) 2016; 15:186-196. [PMID: 27376422 DOI: 10.14310/horm.2002.1672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/16/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Ghrelin is a gut peptide composed of 28 amino acids mostly secreted in the gastric fundus mucosa. It was isolated and described in 1999 by Kojima et al. and only three years later its specific receptor, GHSR1a, was also identified. Ghrelin, the endogenous ligand for the GH secretagogue receptor, is the only peripheral orexigenic hormone that activates the receptors to be found especially in the appetite center (hypothalamus and pituitary gland). Ghrelin is present in human plasma in two forms: an inactive form known as deacylated ghrelin, and an active form called acylated ghrelin synthesized under the action of ghrelin O-acyltransferase enzyme (GOAT). The literature even mentions an extremely complex ghrelin/GOAT/GHSR system involved in the regulation of human energy, metabolism and adaptation of energy homeostasis to environmental changes. In humans, there is a preprandial rise and a postprandial fall in plasma ghrelin levels, which strongly suggest that the peptide plays a physiological role in meal initiation and may be employed in determining the amount and quality of ingested food. Besides the stimulation of food intake, ghrelin determines a decrease in energy expenditure and promotes the storage of fatty acids in adipocytes. Thus, in the human body ghrelin induces a positive energy balance, an increased adiposity gain, as well as an increase in caloric storage, seen as an adaptive mechanism to caloric restriction conditions. In the current world context, when we are witnessing an increasing availability of food and a reduction of energy expenditure to a minimum level, these mechanisms have become pathogenic. As a consequence, the hypothesis that ghrelin is involved in the current obesity epidemic has been embraced by many scholars and researchers.
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- Laura Mihalache
- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iassy, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iassy, Romania.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iassy, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iassy, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iassy, Romania
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- Department of Internal Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iassy, Romania
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Mihalache L, Arhire LI, Gherasim A, Graur M, Preda C. A RARE CASE OF SEVERE TYPE 4 POLYGLANDULAR AUTOIMMUNE SYNDROME IN A YOUNG ADULT. Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) 2016; 12:104-110. [PMID: 31258811 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2016.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Objective The association of type 1 diabetes mellitus with autoimmune thyroiditis or with celiac disease is frequently mentioned in literature, but the concomitant presence of these three autoimmune diseases, especially in adults, represents a rarity. Case report We present the case of a young man with severe generalized oedema admitted to the emergency department and diagnosed with severe hypothyroidism (TSH=100 μUI/mL, fT4 = 0.835 pmol/L) in the context of a long-lasting autoimmune thyroiditis (anti-TPO antibodies 64 UI/mL, anti-TG antibodies 17 UI/mL, the thyroid ultrasonography). At the same time, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. He was also submitted to further tests which confirmed the diagnosis of celiac disease (endoscopy with intestinal mucosa biopsy, confirmed by immunological tests). The association of these three diseases slows down the process of reaching a final diagnosis and delays the adoption of a therapeutic strategy. Conclusion This case underlines the difficulty of differential diagnosis of severe oedema syndrome with polyserositis in a patient with polyglandular autoimmune syndrome. Whenever there is a suspicion of the association of these autoimmune diseases, the evolution of the patient is unpredictable and most medical results are highly dependent upon the decision of applying a concomitant treatment.
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- L Mihalache
- "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dept. of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Iasi, Romania
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- "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dept. of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Iasi, Romania
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- "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dept. of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Iasi, Romania
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- "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dept. of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases, Iasi, Romania
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- "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Dept. of Endocrinology, Iasi, Romania
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Mihalache L, Niță O, Gherasim A, Ringhilescu I, Popa AD, Graur M, Arhire LI. Assessing Intake of Water and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Adolescents: its Relationship with Weight Status. Romanian Journal of Diabetes Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases 2015. [DOI: 10.1515/rjdnmd-2015-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background and aims. The aim of the study is to evaluate fluid intake during adolescence and correlate it with weight status. Material and methods. We assessed fluid intake using a validated questionnaire in a group of 106 adolescent students (22 boys - 20.8%), aged 15-19 years. Weight status was evaluated with the BMI-for-age values,using growth normograms. Results. There were no statistically significant differences in the frequency of water intake between sexes (p>0.05). Water intake at least 3 times a day was declared by 72.16% of normal weight students and in 66% of overweight and obese, the difference being statistically significant (p=0.003). Boys consumed larger amounts of water (p=0.042) than girls. Intake of 100% natural fruit juice was significantly higher in boys compared to girls (p=0.002). A significantly higher percentage of normal weight adolescents consumed≤500 mL/day non-carbonated (p=0.004) and carbonated (p<0.001) sugar-sweetened beverages compared to the overweight or obese, who consumed ≥500 mL/day. Conclusions. The quantitative and qualitative assessment of fluid intake among adolescents is a mandatory step in the assessment of calorie and nutritional intake. Promoting low-calorie fluid intake in this age group, along with the principles of healthy eating, could contribute to achieving an optimal weight status.
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- Laura Mihalache
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Nutrition and Dietetics graduate
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Department of Nursing
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania, Department of Diabetes, Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases
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Gomez-Barroso D, Herrador Z, San Martín JV, Gherasim A, Aguado M, Romero-Maté A, Molina L, Aparicio P, Benito A. Spatial distribution and cluster analysis of a leishmaniasis outbreak in the south-western Madrid region, Spain, September 2009 to April 2013. Euro Surveill 2015; 20:11-20. [DOI: 10.2807/1560-7917.es2015.20.7.21037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- D Gomez-Barroso
- Network Biomedical Research Centre in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP in Spanish), Madrid, Spain
- These authors contributed equally to this article
- Health Institute Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Network Biomedical Research on Tropical Diseases (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain
- National Centre for Tropical Medicine, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
- These authors contributed equally to this article
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- Fuenlabrada University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Network Biomedical Research on Tropical Diseases (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain
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- National Centre for Tropical Medicine, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- Fuenlabrada University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Fuenlabrada University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Network Biomedical Research on Tropical Diseases (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain
- National Centre for Tropical Medicine, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- National Centre for Tropical Medicine, ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
- Network Biomedical Research on Tropical Diseases (RICET in Spanish), Madrid, Spain
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Stoian M, State N, Rusu E, Stoica V, Gavril RS, Gherasim A, Radulian G. Malignancy and mortality of colorectal polyps. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2014; 118:399-406. [PMID: 25076707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the rate of morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal polyps after the next 8-years period of endoscopic polypectomy, in a high risk managed care population. MATERIAL AND METHOD Cohorts of 77 subjects with benign neoplasms were identified with a colonoscopy in 1999. Three groups of subjects: benign neoplasms with polypectomy, benign neoplasms without polypectomy, and no neoplasms were evaluated. Five years recurrence rates (1999-2004) of benign or new malignant colorectal neoplasms were identified: for the benign determined for the baseline benign neoplasms with polypectomy and no neoplasm groups neoplasm without polypectomy, only rates for malignancy were observed. Malignancy was evaluated with immunohistochemical p53 (tumor protein 53) and PCNA (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen) staining pattern. Over the next 8 years 2004-2012 were evaluated the mortality and the recurrence rate of the benign polyps. RESULTS 77 subjects were enrolled in our study; 71.4% were diagnosed with benign and 2.5% with malignant neoplasms. The 5-years cumulative incidence rates of malignant colorectal neoplasms in the no neoplasm (n = 20) and benign neoplasm groups (n = 55) were (n = 1) 5% and ( n = 10) 18.1%, respectively (p < 0.005). A lower 5-years malignancy rate was observed in benign neoplasms group with polypectomy (12%) compared to the benign neoplasm group without polypectomy (33.3%) (p < 0.05). The 8-years mortality rate was compared into benign recurrent polyps group and into malign group: the lower 8-years mortality rate was observed into benign polyp no neoplasm group (0%) and into benign recurrent polyps group (40%); the highest rate was observed into neoplasm group (100%). CONCLUSIONS The high recurrence rate of benign colorectal neoplasms and a higher incidence of colorectal cancer in subjects at high risk-history of benign colorectal neoplasm-highlight a healthcare opportunity for surveillance and/or interventions to reduce the morbidity associated with colorectal neoplasms.
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Trufă DI, Arhire LI, Niţă O, Gherasim A, Niţă G, Graur M. The evaluation of preoperative nutritional status in patients undergoing thoracic surgery. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2014; 118:514-519. [PMID: 25076724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to assess the preoperative nutritional status of patients undergoing thoracic surgery using different nutritional tools. MATERIAL AND METHOD . We conducted a prospective study on a sample of 43 thoracic patients, including 23 with neoplasms and 20 with non-neoplastic pathology who underwent thoracic surgery procedures between July-September 2011, in the Thoracic Surgery Clinic in Iaşi. Weight and height were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated. WHO classification for BMI categories was used. Preoperative serum level of transthyretin (TTR) and demographic data (gender, age) were also assessed. All patients were examined by the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002). RESULTS After performing SGA, 67.9% of the patients were well-nourished, 21.4% were moderately or suspected of being malnourished and 10.7% were severely malnourished. The level of TTR was significantly lower in the moderately or severely malnourished group, compared to those considered well-nourished. According to NRS-2002, 42.9% of the patients were considered at nutritional risk. The level of TTR of these patients was lower than the level of TTR of the patients without nutritional risk, but without statistical significance. CONCLUSIONS Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and the Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) are useful in identifying patients with nutritional risk, so that appropriate nutritional management could be initialised even before surgery.
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Popa AD, Niţă O, Popescu RM, Gherasim A, Arhire LL, Mihalache L, Graur M. Determinants of inadequate weight gain in pregnancy. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2014; 118:352-358. [PMID: 25076699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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AIM The aim of the study was to explore the anthropometric maternal characteristics and prenatal care as determinants of pregnancy weight gain. MATERIAL AND METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study on a total of 400 pregnant women admitted to Cuza-Vodă Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Hospital, Iaşi. Information on demographic characteristics, number of prenatal visits, and education on nutrition and food changes occurring during pregnancy were recorded in a structured questionnaire. Anthropometric parameters analyzed were pregestational BMI (body mass index) and weight gain during pregnancy. RESULTS Weight gain was associated with pregestational BMI category. An increase in weight more than recommended occured more frequently in overweight (53.1%) and obese women (66.7%) (p < 0.001). Weight gain during pregnancy was related to area of residence, age, APCU (adequate prenatal care utilization) index. The multivariate analysis identified the following variables as significant determinants of pregnancy weight gain: inadequate prenatal care, BMI and changes in diet. CONCLUSIONS Pregestational BMI and changes in diet during pregnancy identified as determinants of weight gain suggests that overweight and underweight women must carefully be counseled regarding recommendations for weight gain in pregnancy. Tracking diet changes is important to ensure that a weight gain lies within the guidelines recommendations.
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Gherasim A, Lebbad M, Insulander M, Decraene V, Kling A, Hjertqvist M, Wallensten A. Two geographically separated food-borne outbreaks in Sweden linked by an unusual Cryptosporidium parvum subtype, October 2010. Euro Surveill 2012; 17. [DOI: 10.2807/ese.17.46.20318-en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Affiliation(s)
- A Gherasim
- Department of Analysis and Prevention, Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden
- European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Diagnostics and Vaccinology, Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control, Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Stockholm County, Sweden
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- Department of Analysis and Prevention, Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden
- European Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (EPIET), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Analysis and Prevention, Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden
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- Department of Analysis and Prevention, Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden
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- Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
- Department of Analysis and Prevention, Swedish Institute for Communicable Disease Control (SMI), Solna, Sweden
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