Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder: a comparative pilot study.

This study aims to explore the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) among children with cerebral palsy (CP) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Bulgaria, while analyzing associated demographic, nutritional, and biochemical factors.

A randomized controlled trial protocol for the introduction of a multidisciplinary individualized nutritional intervention in children with cerebral palsy.

Introduction: Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) encounter substantial nutritional challenges that impair their health and quality of life. Despite the importance of nutrition in managing CP and the recognition of physiological, behavioral, and social causes of malnutrition, research on the effectiveness of individualized nutritional interventions developed and supported by multidisciplinary teams is scarce.

Aim: The study will evaluate the impact of an individualized nutritional intervention developed and supported by a multidisciplinary team on the anthropometric outcomes and overall health of children with CP.

Comparative Characterization of Procalcitonin (Sensitivity, Specificity, Predictability, and Cut-Off Reference Values) as a Marker of Inflammation in Odontogenic Abscesses of the Head and Neck in the Female Population.

Introduction Odontogenic abscesses of the head and neck can lead to serious complications and even end in death. This requires healthcare professionals to have a good knowledge of all the markers of inflammation that can be used in their diagnosis and treatment. Such markers that we use in our daily medical practice are leukocytes (WBC), neutrophils (Neu), and C-reactive protein (CRP).

Delta neutrophil index: in search of an early indicator of sepsis.

Introduction: Sepsis is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current clinical practice, however, lacks reliable diagnostic indicators for it and its prognosis.

Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of delta neutrophil index (DNI), which reflects the proportion of circulating immature granulocytes, in predicting infections and sepsis.

Dietary Intake and Adherence to the Recommendations for Healthy Eating in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: A Narrative Review.

Medical nutrition therapy is essential for all people with diabetes, of any type or severity. Compliance with the recommended nutrition is an integral part of the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D). It remains unclear to what extent the dietary intake of patients with type 1 diabetes adheres to the recommendations for healthy eating.

Galectin-3 in patients with atrial fibrillation and restored sinus rhythm.

Introduction: Cardiac fibrosis is the hallmark of atrial remodeling in atrial fibrillation. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a biomarker of fibrosis. It is well studied in heart failure, but the data about its role in atrial fibrillation are sparse.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus - Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease Morbidity and Mortality.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease that starts early in life and often leads to micro- and macrovascular complications. The incidence of the disease is lower than that of type 2 DM and varies in different countries and ethnic groups, and the etiological and pathogenetic factors are different from T2DM. The aim of this overview is to investigate the effect of T1DM on all-cause mortality and CVD morbidity and mortality.

Serum amyloid A protein in the course of infectious mononucleosis.

Background: Serum amyloid A (SAA) protein is a major acute phase protein. Increased concentrations have been reported in many inflammatory diseases. In bacterial infections, high levels correlate with those of C-reactive protein (CRP).

18F-FDG PET/CT in the diagnosis of an extranodal relapse of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL): a clinical case with a literature review.

Extranodal lymphoma, secondary to or accompanying nodal disease is uncommon, but not unusual finding. 18-Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) imaging has an essential role in the staging of lymphoma, in treatment response monitoring, and in detection of recurrence. We present a case of a 52-year-old man with generalized diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) with multiple extranodal sites involvement detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT.

Free thyroxine in needle washout after fine needle aspiration biopsy of toxic thyroid nodules.

The main diagnostic tool for toxic adenomas (TA) is radionuclide imaging indicated in patients with evidence of thyroid nodules in combination with thyrotoxic syndrome. Thyroid ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are widely used for the valuation of thyroid masses. There is no literature data concerning the utility of FNAB and related tests for the diagnosis of hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules.