Publications by authors named "L Grecu"
Article Synopsis
- The hepatitis D virus (HDV) causes severe liver damage, particularly in individuals already infected with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV), making it a significant health concern.
- A study in Romania clinically characterized 82 patients with HDV and identified that all belonged to the HDV-1 genotype, revealing connections to groups in Italy, France, Spain, and parts of the Middle East.
- The findings emphasize the importance of understanding HDV epidemiology in Romania and suggest that migration patterns impact the distribution of the virus without affecting clinical outcomes among different patient clusters.
Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cause of cancer-related deaths amongst women worldwide. CC represents a major global healthcare issue, and Romania ranks the worst in mortality rates amongst EU countries. However, the early detection of CC can be lifesaving.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFApproximately 62-72 million people are infected worldwide with HDV. Patients with chronic hepatitis D (CHD) have a higher risk of developing cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and an increased mortality rate compared to those with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The stage of liver fibrosis or the risk of developing HCC can also be estimated by non-invasive scores, which are cost effective, easier to apply, and reproducible.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDroxidopa or Atomoxetine for Refractory Hypotension in Critically Ill Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth
January 2024
Objective: To evaluate the effects of droxidopa or atomoxetine on intravenous (IV) vasoactive agent discontinuation in cardiothoracic intensive care unit (ICU) patients with hypotension refractory to midodrine.
Design: Single-center, retrospective cohort study.
Setting: Tertiary- and quaternary-care university teaching hospital.