Publications by authors named "C Niculescu"
Chronic otomastoiditis is a complex inflammatory condition frequently associated with delayed diagnosis, inadequate antibiotic use, and healthcare disparities. This study aimed to analyze the clinical, demographic, and microbiological characteristics of chronic otomastoiditis and its complications over a 10-year period in rural versus urban populations. This retrospective study included 292 patients with chronic otomastoiditis admitted to the ENT Clinic of Craiova County Emergency Clinical Hospital from 2013 to 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects quality of life of many women. This paper aims to identify the experience of postmenopausal women in treatment decision-making process about POP before gynecological surgery. The characteristics of twelve postmenopausal women with stage II, III and IV POP, such as age, body mass index (BMI), physical exercise, education, parity, abortions, comorbidities, previous surgical interventions, and smoker/nonsmoker were evaluated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPostural disorders in children and adolescents have an increasing incidence. The aim of this study was to identify the type of postural defects in school-age and preschool children, as well as the external risk factors determined by an inadequate lifestyle. The research included 134 children aged between 5 and 18 years, in whom postural defects were identified.
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- A study investigated the relationship between newborn characteristics and maternal postpartum depression (PPD), focusing on the influence of factors like the newborn's birth month, weight, and sex.
- Conducted in a hospital from August 2019 to April 2021, the research involved 904 women, with 236 diagnosed with PPD and 668 as a control group, using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale for evaluation.
- The findings indicated a significant link between winter births and male newborns, suggesting these factors increase the likelihood of mothers experiencing depressive symptoms postpartum, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies.
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- Many young nulliparous (NP) women lack knowledge about pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and its treatments, and their preferences for treatment options need to be better understood.
- The study surveyed 13 NP women aged around 24 years to explore their perceptions of POP treatments, revealing that they rely heavily on online information and have a preference for conservative methods, like supervised pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training.
- The research highlights the importance of addressing NP women's treatment preferences in nursing practice, indicating that education on POP could help improve their health outcomes before they experience any symptoms.