Publications by authors named "Constantin Ionescu"

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  • - The study investigates early signs of systemic disorders through oral examinations, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on the oral cavity and comparing symptoms in infected individuals versus a control group.
  • - Researchers examined 52 COVID-19 patients and 52 controls, finding that 75% of infected patients reported oral pain and 69% experienced changes in tooth color or dental issues, indicating significant oropharyngeal symptoms associated with the virus.
  • - Overall, COVID-19 patients showed a higher prevalence of oral symptoms compared to the control group, who generally reported fewer signs of oral manifestations, highlighting the virus's potential effects on oral health.
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  • - Boutonneuse fever (BF) is a tick-borne disease endemic to the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, primarily spread by dog ticks and first reported in Romania in 1931, though it was discovered in 1910.
  • - The disease has seen significant cases in Romania, particularly in the Dobruja region, with 533 cases in Constanta and 339 in Bucharest over the last decade-plus.
  • - This review covers the history, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical aspects, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of BF in southeastern Romania, noting the influence of climate change and the potential role of other Rickettsia species in transmission.
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The first 1000 days after birth represent a critical window for gut microbiome development, which is essential for immune system maturation and overall health. The gut microbiome undergoes major changes during this period due to shifts in diet and environment. Disruptions to the microbiota early in life can have lasting health effects, including increased risks of inflammatory disorders, autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, and obesity.

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Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) are Gram-negative bacteria that belong to the Enterobacterales family and produce enzymes known as carbapenemases, which inhibit carbapenems, cephalosporins and penicillins. Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are resistant to carbapenems, cephalosporins and penicillins via mechanisms that may or may not produce carbapenemases. The identification of carbapenems is critical for the initiation of proper antibiotic therapy.

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Background: All universities were faced with the challenges of e-learning when they suddenly had to switch to distance learning in March 2020 due to COVID-19 regulations. Several challenges may arise when implementing e-learning, including an insufficient budget or problems with adoption. Nevertheless, the role of digitalization is to ensure the university's long-term sustainability.

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This study is the third in a series of investigations conducted by the authors, and certainly the most comprehensive research regarding the former uranium, copper, and charcoal mines from a particular geographical area of Romania. In this respect, the present scientific incursion focused on two areas containing former extraction uranium ore sites, Ciudanovita and Lisava, as well as copper ore from Moldova Noua and charcoal mines from Anina, Banat Region, Romania. It highlighted that, for the first time, the heavy metal concentration was correlated with the values of physicochemical indicators of water (i.

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In recent years, universities worldwide have experienced rapid changes with an immense impact, which have been influenced by technological progress and the social trends of digitalization. Like all other revolutionary changes, digital transformation involves intense adjustment/readjustment. University sustainability must be the active concern of all higher education institutions.

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The main research objective is to develop a conceptual accounting model to reflect the environmental impact generated by the economic activity of Romania's entities. In order to identify the current stage of the use of environmental accounting by the Romanian economic entities, the questionnaire used was based on a random sample of 377 entities whose economic activity has a significant impact on the environment. The results suggest the need to develop a model for integrating environmental impact into accounting.

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Outcome of patients with renal cell carcinoma nodal metastases (NM) is substantially worse than that of patients with localized disease. This justifies more thorough staging and possibly more aggressive treatment in those at risk of or with established NM. We developed and externally validated a nomogram capable of highly accurately predicting renal cell carcinoma NM in patients without radiographic evidence of distant metastases.

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Objective: To explore the distribution of total prostate specific antigen (PSA) and percentage free/total PSA (%f/tPSA) in healthy volunteers with no clinical evidence of prostate cancer, who participated in prostate cancer screening.

Subjects And Methods: PSA and %f/tPSA values from 2323 men, who participated in one of three annual prostate cancer screening events between 2004 and 2006, were tabulated according to age strata of 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-79 years. Local regression smoothing plots provided a graphical display of the relation between age and PSA or %f/tPSA, respectively.

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