Publications by authors named "S Bolintineanu"

: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, obesity, and dyslipidemia, may play a crucial role in the development and progression of DR, though the evidence remains mixed. This study aimed to assess cardiovascular risk factors as independent predictors of DR and to develop a predictive model for DR progression in T2DM patients.

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Background: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of double anterior interventricular artery using the dissection method.

Metode: A retrospective study was conducted between 2010 and 2024 at the Anatomy and Embryology Laboratory of the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timisoara. Eighty cases were analyzed for morphological variants of the coronary arteries, especially the anterior interventricular artery.

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  • * The review summarizes research on ocular toxoplasmosis, which causes infectious posterior uveitis, highlighting its clinical presentation and diagnosis methods such as fundus photography and OCT.
  • * The study emphasizes the necessity for better diagnostic techniques, more research, and public health education to address the impact of toxoplasmosis in Romania.
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  • * It found that GSV diameter increases with the complexity of anatomical features, which can include multiple tributaries or other abnormalities, correlating significantly with chronic venous disease (CVD) stages.
  • * The research underscores the need to recognize these variations for better surgical outcomes, supporting personalized treatment strategies for patients with venous reflux related to CVD.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion, action, or both, with a global prevalence that has tripled in recent decades. This condition poses significant public health challenges, affecting individuals, healthcare systems, and economies worldwide. Among its numerous complications, ocular surface disease (OSD) is a significant concern, yet understanding its pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management remains challenging.

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