Publications by authors named "S Paveliu"

Purpose: The Elipse balloon is a novel, non-endoscopic option for weight loss. It is swallowed and filled with fluid. After 4 months, the balloon self-empties and is excreted naturally.

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic disorder due to increased accumulation of fat in the liver and in many cases to enhanced inflammation. Although the contribution of inflammation in the pathogenesis of NAFLD is well established, the cytokines that are involved and how they influence liver transformation are still poorly characterized. In addition, with other modifiers, inflammation influences NAFLD progression to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, demonstrating the need to find new molecular targets with potential future therapeutic applications.

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Aim: The purpose of our study was to investigate and to assess the perceptions of Romanian doctors towards adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting.

Method: A questionnaire with 20 items accompanied by a letter presenting the study was circulated using Internet and face to face interviews to 532 doctors in Bucharest and two neighboring regions from Romania (Muntenia and Oltenia).

Results: 204 (56.

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