Medical tourism in Romania: the case study of cardiovascular rehabilitation in Covasna

Romania has one of the highest mortality rates in Europe for ischemic heart disease and, especially, for cerebrovascular disease. Taking into account the actual prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, an augmentation of the demand for specialized medical services is expected. As this paper argues, this situation can have an important impact on medical tourism. We analyze original data on the case study of a hospital, specialized in cardiovascular treatment, in the Romanian county of Covasna, which is offering specific balneal procedures, such as CO2 .hydrotherapy, alongside regular rehabilitation programs. The aim of our study is to evaluate the demographic characteristics, and the pathology of the hospitalized patients, as well as the specific rehabilitation procedures. Our findings suggest that the interest of patients, with cardiovascular diseases, for medical tourism can be influenced by accessibility, by some particularities of the location, but also by the holistic nature of the rehabilitation procedures

Endocrinology in the time of covid-19: A rapid evolution of knowledge and care

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Root canal obturation with thermoplastic gutta - percha using „System B"

Introduction: The treatment of apical periodontitis is an actual problem of modern therapeutic dentistry. Sometimes contradictory, multiple methods of treatment cause difficulties in choosing the curative remedy and canal obturation technique. In case of inadequate treatment, or bad quality filling of the canals, there can appear various complications as odontogenic inflammation followed by consumption. Latest studies have shown that 60% of the failure in endodontic therapy is because of incomplete fillings of canal space. Endodontic treatment that consists of sealing hermetically the root canal, over its whole length and width, will be completed by three-dimensional filling. A precise, hermetic and durable fill puts the canal system out of the circuit and isolates it from periapex. In such a way the periapex will remain well isolated from endodontic space, thus preventing possible complications. The goal of the current research is to study the thermomechanical gutta-percha condensation technique for root canal filling. The aims: 1. To study the advantages of the thermomechanical gutta-percha condensation technique; 2. To implement the nominated approach in performing this study of root canal filling in cases of periodontitis. Methods and materials: The analysis of bibliographic data and root canal filling methods pointed out the idea of studying the heated lamination technique, System B. According to the world-class endodontic specialists, the root canal filling by using the vertical condensation method with thermoplastic guttapercha, is nowadays the safest method to seal the endodontic canal system. The specialists from US have the same opinion- as it is a well-known center of modern endodontia. The method has been studied at „Fală Dental’clinic. We assisted 11 patients with chronic periodontitis. Also we put into practice the method itself twice by obturating two cases of periodontitis of root canal. The results: Analyzing 11 cases that we have been monitoring and two cases that we have put into practice, we observed that there were no complications arising after root canal filling with plastified gutta percha using System B. Conclusions: 1. According to the bibliographic data, the usage of gutta percha for different canal filling techniques, is very popular among all the dentists in the world. 2. The System B of filling the root canal with thermoplastic gutta percha shows no difficulties in implementation. 3. The technique of root canal filling using System B does not require significant time

Relationship between epicardial fat tissue thicknessand CRP and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in metabolicSyndrome patients over 65 years

Objective: There are no data evaluating the association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) withepicardial fat tissue thickness (EFTT) in elderly metabolic syndrome (MS) patients. In this study, we aimed to investigate the rela tionship of EFTT with CRP and NLR in patients with MS over 65 years. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed. Fifty patients (patient group) with MS and 25 subjects (control group) withoutMS were allocated in the study. All parameters were compared in patient and control groups. The correlations between NLR, CRP,and EFTT were evaluated. Results: White blood cell and neutrophil levels were higher in MS group (p=0.020 and p=0.019, respectively). Both transverse andlongitudinal EFTT were increased in MS patients (p<0.001). There was a significant correlation between the EFTT and NLR but notwith CRP in the MS group (r=0.4, p=0.003). Conclusion: Our study showed that both longitudinal and transverse EFTT are associated with NLR in patients older than 65 yearswith MS. In geriatric MS patients, higher NLR level may be an indicator of increased visceral fat around the myocardium

Total edentation restoration with removable complete dentures. Atypical teeth arrangement

Introduction: Total edentation is a handicap concerning the functional masticatory aspect, as well as the socio-psychological one, with a negative impact on the quality of life. The prognathism condition is characterized by an enlarged mandible, an increased mandibular angle and arch of the circle of the sigmoid notch, and masticatory and phonetic disturbances. Our goal is to restore the intermaxillary relation, occlusal aspect, physiognomy, stability and retention with complete dentures in a pacient with accentuated mandible prognathism (class III malocclusion). Methods: We used an atypical teeth arrangement in order to downgrade the class III malocclusion to class II, with transitional removable complete denture. Results: We achieved the occlusal restoration, the improvement of the physiognomy, masticatory and phonetic functions. Also, the integration of the removable complete denture was attained. Discussions: In arranging the teeth atypically, our goal was to to enhance the intermaxillary relation. The correct use of anthropometric points was observed. The complete denture specially designed for this case restored the correct vertical dimension of the occlusion, restoring the pacient s physiognomy. Also, the arrangement permitted us the improving the masticatory function. Because abnormal jaw relations lead to difficulty in pronunciation of the ‘S’ sound, we aimed to improve the pacient’s phonetics

Alexandru Suceveanu, Histria. VI. Les thermes romains. Avec la collaboration de A. Sion, G. Poenaru Bordea, G. Vecerdea

Alexandru Suceveanu, Histria. VI. Les thermes romains. Avec la collaboration de A. Sion, G. Poenaru Bordea, G. Vecerdea. In: Revue des études byzantines, tome 42, 1984. p. 361

Alexandru Suceveanu, Histria. VI. Les thermes romains. Avec la collaboration de A. Sion, G. Poenaru Bordea, G. Vecerdea

Alexandru Suceveanu, Histria. VI. Les thermes romains. Avec la collaboration de A. Sion, G. Poenaru Bordea, G. Vecerdea. In: Revue des études byzantines, tome 42, 1984. p. 361

Raport asupra cercetărilor de la Fîntînele din anul 1978

Suceveanu Alexandru. Raport asupra cercetărilor de la Fîntînele din anul 1978. In: Materiale şi cercetări arheologice, N°13 1979. A XIII - A sesiune anuală de rapoarte. pp. 255-256