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Article ; Online: Autoimmune encephalitis and paraneoplastic encephalitis: difficulties in diagnosis and management in the ICU.

Agapie, Mihaela Livia / Borjog, Florin Tudor / Dumitraşcu, Clementina Oana / Prăjescu, Rareş / Popescu, Mihai / Orban, Carmen

Romanian journal of morphology and embryology = Revue roumaine de morphologie et embryologie

2024 Volume 64, Issue 4, Page(s) 475–482

Abstract: Autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) represents a category of relatively newly described neurological disorders associated with an increasing prevalence, a significant impact on the healthcare system, and a high rate of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. This ...

Abstract	Autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) represents a category of relatively newly described neurological disorders associated with an increasing prevalence, a significant impact on the healthcare system, and a high rate of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. This category of diseases often requires prompt treatment, even before a definitive diagnosis is established. In the ICU, patients present with nonspecific signs and symptoms for AIE, which pose challenges in both management and diagnosis. Patients frequently exhibit dysautonomia, severe physical and psychic agitation, as well as tremors and dyskinesia, all of which complicate the diagnosis. They are prone to developing infections, including ventilator-associated pneumonia, and issues related to difficult venous access and pressure ulcers. Early initiation of immunosuppressive treatment is necessary to improve patients' outcome. Through this article, we aimed to summarize current knowledge in terms of the difficulties in diagnosing and management of this pathology in the ICU, as well as the implications for the healthcare system in terms of human and financial resources.
MeSH term(s)	Humans ; Encephalitis/diagnosis ; Encephalitis/therapy ; Hashimoto Disease ; Intensive Care Units ; Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-01-07
Publishing country	Romania
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	1062519-7
ISSN	2066-8279 ; 1220-0522 ; 0035-4007
ISSN (online)	2066-8279
ISSN	1220-0522 ; 0035-4007
DOI	10.47162/RJME.64.4.03
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Article: Exploring the Implications of Golgi Apparatus Dysfunction in Bone Diseases.

Iacobescu, Georgian L / Corlatescu, Antonio-Daniel / Popa, Mihnea / Iacobescu, Loredana / Cirstoiu, Catalin / Orban, Carmen

Cureus

2024 Volume 16, Issue 3, Page(s) e56982

Abstract: The Golgi apparatus is an organelle responsible for protein processing, sorting, and transport in cells. Recent research has shed light on its possible role in the pathogenesis of various bone diseases. This review seeks to explore its significance in ... ...

Abstract	The Golgi apparatus is an organelle responsible for protein processing, sorting, and transport in cells. Recent research has shed light on its possible role in the pathogenesis of various bone diseases. This review seeks to explore its significance in osteoporosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and other bone conditions such as dysplasias. Numerous lines of evidence demonstrate that perturbations to Golgi apparatus function can disrupt post-translational protein modification, folding and trafficking functions crucial for bone formation, mineralization, and remodeling. Abnormalities related to glycosylation, protein sorting, or vesicular transport in Golgi have been associated with altered osteoblast and osteoclast function, compromised extracellular matrix composition, as well as disrupted signaling pathways involved with homeostasis of bones. Mutations or dysregulation of Golgi-associated proteins, including golgins and coat protein complex I and coat protein complex II coat components, have also been implicated in bone diseases. Such genetic alterations may disrupt Golgi structure, membrane dynamics, and protein transport, leading to bone phenotype abnormalities. Understanding the links between Golgi apparatus dysfunction and bone diseases could provide novel insights into disease pathogenesis and potential therapeutic targets. Future research should focus on unraveling specific molecular mechanisms underlying Golgi dysfunction associated with bone diseases to develop targeted interventions for restoring normal bone homeostasis while decreasing clinical manifestations associated with these issues.
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-03-26
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2747273-5
ISSN	2168-8184
ISSN	2168-8184
DOI	10.7759/cureus.56982
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Article: Patellar Resurfacing in Total Knee Arthroplasty, a Never-Ending Controversy; Case Report and Literature Review.

Adam, Răzvan / Moldovan, Cosmin / Tudorache, Sorin / Hârșovescu, Tudor / Orban, Carmen / Pogărășteanu, Mark / Rusu, Elena

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 13, Issue 3

Abstract: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a lifesaving procedure for advanced gonarthrosis. However, patella resurfacing (PR) in TKA remains a controversial procedure, leading to extensive discussions amongst orthopedic surgeons, regarding its indications ... ...

Abstract	Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a lifesaving procedure for advanced gonarthrosis. However, patella resurfacing (PR) in TKA remains a controversial procedure, leading to extensive discussions amongst orthopedic surgeons, regarding its indications and results. Based on these premises, we present a clinical case of a 70-year-old Caucasian woman admitted for pain, swelling and limitation of left knee joint mobility. Her medical history records an Ahlback stage IV gonarthrosis with simultaneous bilateral TKA surgery performed in different hospital, when two NexGen cemented total prostheses were implanted with patellar resurfacing being performed only on the right side. Our clinical (American Knee Society Score, Lonner and Feller scales) and radiological evaluations (CT scan and Xray) revealed left patellar arthrosis and a slight lateral subluxation of the patella. The chosen treatment plan was revision surgery for PR and patellar prosthesis with a cemented patellar component, cross-linked polyethylene, no 32 NexGen model with 8.5 mm thickness. The immediate and distant postoperative evolution was favorable. Extensive literature review shows that, at present, PR remains at surgeon's discretion mainly based on his previous results. Therefore, we believe there is an imperative need to develop high quality studies based on accurate scientific evidence to universally establish valid guidelines for PR in TKA.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-01-19
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Case Reports
ZDB-ID	2662336-5
ISSN	2075-4418
ISSN	2075-4418
DOI	10.3390/diagnostics13030383
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Article: The Use and Potential Benefits of N-Acetylcysteine in Non-Acetaminophen Acute Liver Failure: An Etiology-Based Review.

Popescu, Mihai / Bratu, Angelica / Agapie, Mihaela / Borjog, Tudor / Jafal, Mugurel / Sima, Romina-Marina / Orban, Carmen

Biomedicines

2024 Volume 12, Issue 3

Abstract: Acute liver failure represents a life-threatening organ dysfunction with high mortality rates and an urgent need for liver transplantation. The etiology of the disease varies widely depending on various socio-economic factors and is represented mainly by ...

Abstract	Acute liver failure represents a life-threatening organ dysfunction with high mortality rates and an urgent need for liver transplantation. The etiology of the disease varies widely depending on various socio-economic factors and is represented mainly by paracetamol overdose and other drug-induced forms of liver dysfunction in the developed world and by viral hepatitis and mushroom poisoning in less developed countries. Current medical care constitutes either specific antidotes or supportive measures to ensure spontaneous recovery. Although it has been proven to have beneficial effects in paracetamol-induced liver failure, N-acetylcysteine is widely used for all forms of acute liver failure. Despite this, few well-designed studies have been conducted on the assessment of the potential benefits, dose regimens, or route of administration of N-acetylcysteine in non-acetaminophen liver failure. This review aims to summarize the current evidence behind the use of this drug in different forms of liver failure.
Language	English
Publishing date	2024-03-18
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article ; Review
ZDB-ID	2720867-9
ISSN	2227-9059
ISSN	2227-9059
DOI	10.3390/biomedicines12030676
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Article: Primary Bone Lesions in Rosai-Dorfman Disease, a Rare Case and Diagnostic Challenge-Case Report and Literature Review.

Adam, Razvan / Harsovescu, Tudor / Tudorache, Sorin / Moldovan, Cosmin / Pogarasteanu, Mark / Dumitru, Adrian / Orban, Carmen

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

2022 Volume 12, Issue 4

Abstract: Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis, is included in the group of rare diseases, characterized by proliferation and accumulation of histiocytes in the lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), most often involving the cervical ganglion ... ...

Abstract	Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis, is included in the group of rare diseases, characterized by proliferation and accumulation of histiocytes in the lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy), most often involving the cervical ganglion chains (nodal form). RDD bone involvement is rare, estimated at 10% of cases, but primary bone involvement (extranodal form), is very rare-2-8%. Usually they are solitary lesions, with multifocal primary bone manifestations being extremely rare. Histopathological analysis is of high value for a correct diagnosis. We present the case of a Caucasian woman, 42 years old, initially treated in another clinic, for an osteolytic tumor formation in the right tibial shaft. An excisional biopsy with bone trepanation was performed, the histopathological diagnosis being the chronic inflammatory tissue. The evolution was atypical, with tumor growth, extraosseous, subcutaneous. A needle biopsy was repeated in our clinic, the result being similar to the original one. Evolution of the tumor, and the radiological and imaging aspect (periosteal reaction, eroded and thin bone cortex) suggested a more aggressive disease, these being in inconsistency with the result obtained. The biopsy was repeated, as an excision type this time. The histopathological result and immunohistochemistry indicated an RDD primary bone lesion. Based on this result, and corroborated with the data from the literature, we initiated the surgical treatment, curettage and grafting with bone substitute plus safety osteosynthesis with locked plaque, the patient registering a favorable evolution. RDD primary bone lesions are in fact an atypical manifestation of a rare disease. The correct diagnosis is very difficult due to the non-specific imaging aspect. Histopathological examination errors, especially in the case of needle biopsies can lead to errors in diagnosis and treatment with negative results for the patient.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-03-23
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Case Reports
ZDB-ID	2662336-5
ISSN	2075-4418
ISSN	2075-4418
DOI	10.3390/diagnostics12040783
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Article ; Online: Minimally invasive treatment and internal fixation vs. extended lateral approach in calcaneus fractures of thalamic interest.

Cursaru, Adrian / Crețu, Bogdan / Șerban, Bogdan / Iordache, Sergiu / Popa, Mihnea / Smarandache, Catalin Gabriel / Orban, Carmen / Cîrstoiu, Cătălin

Experimental and therapeutic medicine

2022 Volume 23, Issue 3, Page(s) 196

Abstract: The extended lateral side approach is a common technique in the surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures, with thalamic collapse offering a good exposure of the fractured site; however, it can be burdened with complications due to soft tissue trauma. ... ...

Abstract	The extended lateral side approach is a common technique in the surgical treatment of calcaneal fractures, with thalamic collapse offering a good exposure of the fractured site; however, it can be burdened with complications due to soft tissue trauma. The present study aimed to compare patients treated with minimally invasive osteosynthesis through a minimum lateral approach and internal fixation with patients that were treated using internal fixation with an extended lateral side approach in cases of intra-articular calcaneal fractures with thalamic fracture. Patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively by performing clinical and imagistic examinations, with radiography scans of the anterior-posterior calcaneal profile and computer tomography. Furthermore, preoperative and postoperative analyses of the Böhler angle on the radiological profile, complications and duration of the hospital admission for both groups were performed. There were 36 patients (39 calcaneal fractures) in group 1 and 24 patients (29 calcaneal fractures) in group 2. The results demonstrated no statistically significant differences in the preoperative (P=0.72) and postoperative (P=0.20) Böhler angle values. The postoperative Böhler angle average values were 26.9 in group 1 and 29.3 in group 2. A total of 11 patients were treated with Kirschner wires inserted in the calcaneus, and in 2/ll cases, one of the brooches registered a migration movement. There were no cases of material migration in the fractures that were stabilized by inserting Kirschner brooches up to the astragalus and cuboid bones. Taken together, the results of the present study demonstrated no significant differences in the Böhler angle values between the minimally invasive and open reduction techniques. However, the antibiotic therapy period, as well as the infection rate were lower in patients that were treated using the minimally invasive technique, suggesting that this technique was superior with respect to lower complication rates and improved functional results.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-01-05
Publishing country	Greece
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2683844-8
ISSN	1792-1015 ; 1792-0981
ISSN (online)	1792-1015
ISSN	1792-0981
DOI	10.3892/etm.2022.11119
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Article: In Vivo Study of Local and Systemic Responses to Clinical Use of Mg-1Ca Bioresorbable Orthopedic Implants.

Adam, Răzvan / Antoniac, Iulian / Negoiță, Silviu / Moldovan, Cosmin / Rusu, Elena / Orban, Carmen / Tudorache, Sorin / Hârșovescu, Tudor

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

2022 Volume 12, Issue 8

Abstract: 1) Background: Resorbable Mg-based implants represent a new direction in orthopedic surgery but have some drawbacks, such as their rapid biodegradation and increased rate of corrosion. Some in vitro studies hypothesized that tissue necrosis, incision ... ...

Abstract	(1) Background: Resorbable Mg-based implants represent a new direction in orthopedic surgery but have some drawbacks, such as their rapid biodegradation and increased rate of corrosion. Some in vitro studies hypothesized that tissue necrosis, incision dehiscence, risk of gas embolization in vital organs, interference with coagulation processes, and trophocyte viability impairment can occur. (2) Methods: We conducted an in vivo study on ten rabbit cases, in two groups; group one, consisting of six cases, received cylindrical implants of Mg-1Ca alloy in tibial intramedullary bone tissue. Group two, consisting of four cases, received Mg-1Ca parallelepiped implants, in the thigh muscular tissue. We recorded and compared weight (preoperatively and at 2, 4, and 6 weeks postoperatively), complete blood count, serum electrolytes, liver and kidney functional markers, and coagulation parameters, prior to and at 6 weeks after surgery. Local evolution was assessed radiologically and with tissue biopsies with complete pathology analysis. (3) Results: All biological markers and clinical evolution were favorable, showing good integration of the implants with none of the local or systemic signs of degradation. (4) Conclusions: Our study shows that the clinical use of Mg-1Ca bioresorbable alloys can be safe as none of the cited local or systemic complications have been identified.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-08-14
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2662336-5
ISSN	2075-4418
ISSN	2075-4418
DOI	10.3390/diagnostics12081966
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Article: The Role of Fascial Tissue Layer in Electric Signal Transmission from the Forearm Musculature to the Cutaneous Layer as a Possibility for Increased Signal Strength in Myoelectric Forearm Exoprosthesis Development.

Pogarasteanu, Mark-Edward / Moga, Marius / Barbilian, Adrian / Avram, George / Dascalu, Monica / Franti, Eduard / Gheorghiu, Nicolae / Moldovan, Cosmin / Rusu, Elena / Adam, Razvan / Orban, Carmen

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)

2023 Volume 10, Issue 3

Abstract: Myoelectric exoprostheses serve to aid in the everyday activities of patients with forearm or hand amputations. While electrical signals are known key factors controlling exoprosthesis, little is known about how we can improve their transmission strength ...

Abstract	Myoelectric exoprostheses serve to aid in the everyday activities of patients with forearm or hand amputations. While electrical signals are known key factors controlling exoprosthesis, little is known about how we can improve their transmission strength from the forearm muscles as to obtain better sEMG. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of the forearm fascial layer in transmitting myoelectrical current. We examined the sEMG signals in three individual muscles, each from six healthy forearms (Group 1) and six amputation stumps (Group 2), along with their complete biometric characteristics. Following the tests, one patient underwent a circumferential osteoneuromuscular stump revision surgery (CONM) that also involved partial removal of fascia and subcutaneous fat in the amputation stump, with re-testing after complete healing. In group 1, we obtained a stronger sEMG signal than in Group 2. In the CONM case, after surgery, the patient's data suggest that the removal of fascia, alongside the fibrotic and subcutaneous fat tissue, generates a stronger sEMG signal. Therefore, a reduction in the fascial layer, especially if accompanied by a reduction of the subcutaneous fat layer may prove significant for improving the strength of sEMG signals used in the control of modern exoprosthetics.
Language	English
Publishing date	2023-03-02
Publishing country	Switzerland
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2746191-9
ISSN	2306-5354
ISSN	2306-5354
DOI	10.3390/bioengineering10030319
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Article ; Online: Understanding orthopedic infections through a different perspective: Microcalorimetry growth curves.

Popa, Mihnea / Cursaru, Adrian / Popa, Vlad / Munteanu, Alexandru / Șerban, Bogdan / Crețu, Bogdan / Iordache, Sergiu / Smarandache, Catalin Gabriel / Orban, Carmen / Cîrstoiu, Cătălin

Experimental and therapeutic medicine

2022 Volume 23, Issue 4, Page(s) 263

Abstract: Infectious disease is a serious healthcare problem in orthopedics, as well as other surgical specialties. Accurate and prompt diagnosis, as well as proper care, is critical, as infection of a surgical wound, particularly in the case of arthroplasties or ... ...

Abstract	Infectious disease is a serious healthcare problem in orthopedics, as well as other surgical specialties. Accurate and prompt diagnosis, as well as proper care, is critical, as infection of a surgical wound, particularly in the case of arthroplasties or the use of orthopedic implants, can have a catastrophic effect in most cases, necessitating the removal of foreign material. Lyophilized bacteria samples were obtained from Cantacuzino National Institute of Research and Development for Microbiology and Immunology and investigated microcalorimetrically. Isothermal microcalorimetry measures the temperature generated by the multiplication of microorganisms; using an adapted program, it describes the growth curve in real-time according to the received electrical signal. The thermograms of
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-02-04
Publishing country	Greece
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2683844-8
ISSN	1792-1015 ; 1792-0981
ISSN (online)	1792-1015
ISSN	1792-0981
DOI	10.3892/etm.2022.11189
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Article ; Online: Spontaneous portohepatic venous shunt: ultrasonographic aspect.

Iliescu, Laura / Ioanitiescu, Simona / Toma, Letitia / Orban, Carmen

Ultrasound quarterly

2015 Volume 31, Issue 2, Page(s) 141–144

Abstract: We aimed to describe the imaging findings of a spontaneous portohepatic venous shunt. This is a rare entity, especially when it is not associated with risk factors such as portal hypertension or liver trauma. We report the case of a 67-year-old woman ... ...

Abstract	We aimed to describe the imaging findings of a spontaneous portohepatic venous shunt. This is a rare entity, especially when it is not associated with risk factors such as portal hypertension or liver trauma. We report the case of a 67-year-old woman admitted to our clinic for progressive asthenia, loss of appetite, and progressive upper abdominal pain. We performed several blood tests, abdominal ultrasonography, contrast-enhanced abdominal ultrasonography, and abdominal computed tomographic scan to establish and confirm the diagnosis. Findings of ultrasound revealed a cystic mass in the right liver lobe. Liver enzymes were normal, and viral hepatitis markers as well as serology for Echinococcus granulosus were negative. There were no signs of liver cirrhosis or portal hypertension. Abdominal ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound established the diagnosis of portohepatic venous shunt; this was also confirmed by abdominal computed tomographic scan. Because the patient did not present any risk factors, the diagnosis was of spontaneous portohepatic venous shunt.
MeSH term(s)	Aged ; Contrast Media ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Hepatic Veins/abnormalities ; Hepatic Veins/diagnostic imaging ; Humans ; Image Enhancement ; Portal Vein/abnormalities ; Portal Vein/diagnostic imaging ; Ultrasonography
Chemical Substances	Contrast Media
Language	English
Publishing date	2015-06
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Case Reports ; Journal Article
ZDB-ID	645107-x
ISSN	1536-0253 ; 0894-8771
ISSN (online)	1536-0253
ISSN	0894-8771
DOI	10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000148
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