Publications by authors named "I Bajkin"
This review examines hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in cases of surgical menopause following gynecological malignancies. It aims to capture current knowledge, summarize recent findings, and provide recommendations for clinical settings. Unlike natural menopause, surgical menopause occurs abruptly, without an adjustment period, and is associated with a notably higher risk of fractures, arthritis, cognitive decline, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and various metabolic disorders affecting glucose and lipid levels-all of which contribute to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn unusual presentation of hypopituitarism caused by a sellar aneurysm.
Arch Endocrinol Metab
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Hypopituitarism is a rare condition characterized by the absence of pituitary hormones, often caused by tumors or other masses, and diagnosed using MRI; intrasellar aneurysms are an uncommon cause, accounting for about 0.17% of cases.
- - A case study of a 72-year-old man highlights the connection between gastrointestinal issues and hypopituitarism, where he was found to have an unruptured internal carotid artery aneurysm, leading to panhypopituitarism.
- - After a stent-assisted coil embolization to treat the aneurysm and hormonal therapy, the patient showed no improvement in pituitary function after one year, emphasizing that hypopituitarism can persist
Obesity is a significant health issue associated with increased cancer risks, including gynecological malignancies. The worldwide rise in obesity rates is significantly impacting both cancer development and treatment outcomes. Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in metabolism, secreting various substances that can influence cancer formation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation between vitamin D hypovitaminosis and severe forms of COVID-19.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
June 2023
Objective: Hypovitaminosis D may be associated with an increased susceptibility to infection, more severe COVID-19 forms, and a higher risk of death. The objective of this study was to investigate any possible connections between vitamin D status [as measured by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels] and COVID-19 severity.
Patients And Methods: In 2021, a cross-sectional study of consecutive adult COVID-19 patients was conducted.
An unusual case of takayasu arteritis presenting as acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke.
Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis
September 2022
Introduction: Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is well-known yet rare disorder, defined as a chronic large vessel vasculitis mainly involving the aorta and its major branches. We present a complex case of a 51-year-old female patient who first presented with acute myocardial infarction as an initial manifestation of Takayasu arteritis, and later with an acute onset of ischemic stroke.
Case Report: We present a case of 51-year-old female patient who was admitted at the Clinic of Nephrology and Clinical Immunology.