Publications by authors named "L Pascu"

Drinking and wastewater are to be treated for safe human consumption and for keeping surface waters clean. There are multiple water purification procedures, but the use of ion-exchange resins significantly enhances water purification efficiency. This review was targeted on highlighting the concept and classification of polymeric ion-exchange resins as well as pointing out their real-world applications.

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Sewage sludge (SS) resulting from wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) is commonly applied worldwide as a fertilizer in agriculture. This can be done following a rigorous analysis of the sewage sludge composition. Due to its toxic potential, heavy metal ion content is one of the key parameters to test when evaluating SS sample usage as fertilizer.

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Introduction: The aging population is associated with increased osteoporosis and risk of hip fractures. Cognitive decline has recorded exponential increases in the last decades, with the rise in life expectancy.

Material And Methods: We conducted a prospective study on 65 patients over 65 years old associated with dementia and hip fractures.

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Hip fractures are a serious global health concern with a substantial impact on senior patients' mobility, quality of life, and morbidity. Patients with psychiatric pathology may experience heightened levels of distress, making pain management more challenging. The presence of multiple comorbidities may complicate the therapeutic management of hip fractures.

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  • - This study investigates phosphorus-based flame retardants (OPFRs) in seawater, sediment, and algae along the Romanian Black Sea coast, revealing varying concentrations and distribution patterns.
  • - The most prevalent OPFRs found were TPP, TCEP, and TCPP, with TPP showing notably high levels in algae samples.
  • - The environmental risk assessment suggests these contaminants pose low to medium risks to aquatic life, emphasizing the importance of continuous monitoring to protect the Black Sea ecosystem.
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