Publications by authors named "A Bungau"
Article Synopsis
- Adherence to medication is vital for effective treatment and safety in dermatology, yet it faces challenges.
- This review explores adherence behaviors in common skin conditions and emphasizes the need for both patient- and physician-focused strategies to improve treatment outcomes.
- It also discusses the role of technology in medication management and highlights future interventions to overcome barriers like treatment complexity and communication issues.
: Metabolic disorders cause many skin issues, including acne vulgaris. This research investigated the function of glutathione peroxidase (GTPx) and biogenic amines as a potential novel pathophysiological link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and acne vulgaris. The patients were distributed into two groups: metabolic precondition (MPG, = 78) and control (CG, = 81).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetabolic preconditioning, characterized by conditions like obesity and insulin resistance syndrome, disrupts hormonal balance. Elevated androgen levels stimulate excessive sebum production and follicular cell proliferation, leading to acne lesions. Similarly, thyroid hormone imbalances affect sebaceous gland activity, epidermal lipid composition, and skin cell turnover, impacting acne occurrence and severity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImaging is an important tool in the diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis (IE). Echocardiography is an essential examination, especially in native valve endocarditis (NVE), but its diagnostic accuracy is reduced in prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE). The diagnostic ability is superior for transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE), but a negative test cannot exclude PVE.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: Oxidative stress in association with metabolic syndrome represents a complex disease entity that has emerged as a significant public health challenge, and it is closely linked to an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of selenium supplementation in managing oxidative stress while considering a well-balanced diet based on a healthy lifestyle and diet therapy.
Patients And Methods: The study included a total of 206 participants divided into three groups: the control group consisting of 35 individuals (17.