Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.02.011
A. Markov, T. Dzimbova
Aesthetic sports, in addition to specific skills, also require athletes to have a certain appearance. This appearance contributes to the positive attitude of the audience and judges towards the respective athlete, but on the other hand, it helps in the execution of the complex elements of the combination. PURPOSE. The aim of the present study is to compare the body composition and somatotype of female artistic swimming and gymnastics and to evaluate lower limb strength and breath holding times in both groups. METHODS. Six female gymnasts (11.2 ± 2.6 years) and 6 artistic swimmers (11.2 ± 2.2 years) participated in the study. To achieve this goal, the female athletes visit the Center for Functional Research in Sports and Kinesitherapy at SWU “Neofit Rilski” once, where the research is carried out. RESULTS. The results of the conducted research show that even at this early childhood age, female athletes in both sports have received the appropriate adaptations characteristic of the given sport. Gymnasts have developed good explosive power of the lower limbs, with their vertical jump averaging about 10 cm greater than that of swimmers. While swimmers, on the other hand, hold their breath for a longer period of time, on average about 37 seconds longer than gymnasts. CONCLUSIONS. Properly targeted training in the given sport leads to appropriate adaptations that favor the performance of the athlete.
{"title":"ANALYSIS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ATHLETES ENGAGED IN ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS AND ARTISTIC SWIMMING","authors":"A. Markov, T. Dzimbova","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.02.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.02.011","url":null,"abstract":"Aesthetic sports, in addition to specific skills, also require athletes to have a certain appearance. This appearance contributes to the positive attitude of the audience and judges towards the respective athlete, but on the other hand, it helps in the execution of the complex elements of the combination. PURPOSE. The aim of the present study is to compare the body composition and somatotype of female artistic swimming and gymnastics and to evaluate lower limb strength and breath holding times in both groups. METHODS. Six female gymnasts (11.2 ± 2.6 years) and 6 artistic swimmers (11.2 ± 2.2 years) participated in the study. To achieve this goal, the female athletes visit the Center for Functional Research in Sports and Kinesitherapy at SWU “Neofit Rilski” once, where the research is carried out. RESULTS. The results of the conducted research show that even at this early childhood age, female athletes in both sports have received the appropriate adaptations characteristic of the given sport. Gymnasts have developed good explosive power of the lower limbs, with their vertical jump averaging about 10 cm greater than that of swimmers. While swimmers, on the other hand, hold their breath for a longer period of time, on average about 37 seconds longer than gymnasts. CONCLUSIONS. Properly targeted training in the given sport leads to appropriate adaptations that favor the performance of the athlete.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135059941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.01.004
D. Kanev, G. Yordanova, A. Apostolov, R. Nedeva
Aim: The aim of the experiment was to investigate the effect of ration levels and protein levels on feeding patterns of weaned pigs ensuring good health and productivity. Material and methods: An experiment with 56 weaned Danube White pigs divided into 4 groups of 14 was carried out in Agricultural Institute – Shumen. The experiment started at 8,364 - 8,457 kg live weight and finished at 30,786 - 31,714 kg live weight, with a duration period of 56 days. During the first 14 days after weaning, the pigs from the third and fourth group were fed with limited ration – 20% less from that of first and second group. After that period, the reduced ration for the previous period was raised for the pigs from third and fourth group. Throughout the entire test period, pigs from the first and third groups received a compound feed of 18,50% protein and those from the second and fourth groups with 16,50%. Results: The limited ration provides up to lower growth rate in the first 14 days as feed conversion ratio is the same as that of animals fed ad libitum. Animals fed restricted and ad libitum with 16.50% protein in the compound feed had a similar average daily increase but did not achieve the growth rate of high-protein-fed pigs (18.50%) over the whole experimental period. Better daily gain and feed conversion ratio was found in pigs fed ad libitum with a high protein level (18.50%) in their compound feeds. Conclusions: The obtained results can find applications in solving various practical problems.
{"title":"EFFECT OF FEED RESTRICTION AND LOW PROTEIN LEVEL ON THE PERFORMANCE OF GROWING PIGS","authors":"D. Kanev, G. Yordanova, A. Apostolov, R. Nedeva","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.01.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: The aim of the experiment was to investigate the effect of ration levels and protein levels on feeding patterns of weaned pigs ensuring good health and productivity. Material and methods: An experiment with 56 weaned Danube White pigs divided into 4 groups of 14 was carried out in Agricultural Institute – Shumen. The experiment started at 8,364 - 8,457 kg live weight and finished at 30,786 - 31,714 kg live weight, with a duration period of 56 days. During the first 14 days after weaning, the pigs from the third and fourth group were fed with limited ration – 20% less from that of first and second group. After that period, the reduced ration for the previous period was raised for the pigs from third and fourth group. Throughout the entire test period, pigs from the first and third groups received a compound feed of 18,50% protein and those from the second and fourth groups with 16,50%. Results: The limited ration provides up to lower growth rate in the first 14 days as feed conversion ratio is the same as that of animals fed ad libitum. Animals fed restricted and ad libitum with 16.50% protein in the compound feed had a similar average daily increase but did not achieve the growth rate of high-protein-fed pigs (18.50%) over the whole experimental period. Better daily gain and feed conversion ratio was found in pigs fed ad libitum with a high protein level (18.50%) in their compound feeds. Conclusions: The obtained results can find applications in solving various practical problems.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135844447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.01.009
M. Ganeva
Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors) are oral antidiabetic agents commonly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. More than ten years of clinical experience with this group of drugs provides evidence of their efficacy and good tolerability especially in patients at risk of hypoglycemia. DPP-4 inhibitors act by increasing the levels of the incretins glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and thus augmenting glucose-induced insulin secretion. The enzyme DPP-4 degrades plenty of substrates including chemokines, cytokines, and neuropeptides. Thus the inhibition of DPP-4 may affect many biological and pathological processes. Although rarely DPP-4 inhibitors have been reported to induce the development of infections, heart failure, liver injury and pancreatitis. The long-term effects of DPP-4 inhibition on the immune function are still not clarified. The close monitoring of polymorbid patients using DPP-4 inhibitors, and the reporting of possible adverse reactions associated with these drugs is warranted.
{"title":"SAFETY PROFILE OF DIPEPTIDYL PEPTIDASE-4 INHIBITORS","authors":"M. Ganeva","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.01.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.01.009","url":null,"abstract":"Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4 inhibitors) are oral antidiabetic agents commonly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. More than ten years of clinical experience with this group of drugs provides evidence of their efficacy and good tolerability especially in patients at risk of hypoglycemia. DPP-4 inhibitors act by increasing the levels of the incretins glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and thus augmenting glucose-induced insulin secretion. The enzyme DPP-4 degrades plenty of substrates including chemokines, cytokines, and neuropeptides. Thus the inhibition of DPP-4 may affect many biological and pathological processes. Although rarely DPP-4 inhibitors have been reported to induce the development of infections, heart failure, liver injury and pancreatitis. The long-term effects of DPP-4 inhibition on the immune function are still not clarified. The close monitoring of polymorbid patients using DPP-4 inhibitors, and the reporting of possible adverse reactions associated with these drugs is warranted.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"85 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136203375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.01.007
T. Gancheva, M. Ganeva, E. Hristakieva
PURPOSE. To evaluate the incidence of urticarial adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, patient demographics, drug causality, and treatment outcome. METHODS. An epidemiological study including 154 patients with urticarial ADRs, out of a total of 3554 hospitalized patients in the Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology, for a 7-year period. ADRs were defined according to the WHO and the Naranjo algorithm was used for case drug causality assessment. RESULTS. Urticarial ADRs were found in 4,1% of the study population (≥ 18 years), the average age was 50,2 years, and female prevalence was established. Concomitant cardiovascular diseases were found in 45,2% of the patients and 30,1% declared using ACE inhibitors and/or beta-blockers. The suspected drug was withdrawn, and alternative therapy was recommended by a cardiologist. The Naranjo algorithm showed 4.5% “definitive”, 45,5% “possible”, and 50% “probable” urticarial ADRs. Systemic antihistamines were administered to all patients and single short corticosteroid courses were added in 81,8%. Clinical recovery was achieved in 59% of the patients and improvement in 41%. CONCLUSIONS. The need for drug therapy and hospitalization in severe cases of urticarial ADRs to ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers are factors contributing to the overall socio-economic burden of ADRs.
{"title":"URTICARIAL ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS TO ACE INHIBITORS AND BETA-BLOCKERS","authors":"T. Gancheva, M. Ganeva, E. Hristakieva","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.01.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"PURPOSE. To evaluate the incidence of urticarial adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, patient demographics, drug causality, and treatment outcome. METHODS. An epidemiological study including 154 patients with urticarial ADRs, out of a total of 3554 hospitalized patients in the Clinic of Dermatology and Venereology, for a 7-year period. ADRs were defined according to the WHO and the Naranjo algorithm was used for case drug causality assessment. RESULTS. Urticarial ADRs were found in 4,1% of the study population (≥ 18 years), the average age was 50,2 years, and female prevalence was established. Concomitant cardiovascular diseases were found in 45,2% of the patients and 30,1% declared using ACE inhibitors and/or beta-blockers. The suspected drug was withdrawn, and alternative therapy was recommended by a cardiologist. The Naranjo algorithm showed 4.5% “definitive”, 45,5% “possible”, and 50% “probable” urticarial ADRs. Systemic antihistamines were administered to all patients and single short corticosteroid courses were added in 81,8%. Clinical recovery was achieved in 59% of the patients and improvement in 41%. CONCLUSIONS. The need for drug therapy and hospitalization in severe cases of urticarial ADRs to ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers are factors contributing to the overall socio-economic burden of ADRs.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"210 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.02.005
S. Ilieva – Sinigerova
PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to improve the theoretical knowledge of Taekwon-Do athletes during the Covid-19 pandemic by applying interactive teaching methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted in the period 01.01.2021-28.02.2022 year. Nine videos have been prepared and published to present some of the obligatory theoretical knowledge in Taekwon-Do in an accessible and interesting way. Frequency and SWOT-analysis were applied. RESULTS: Graphic images and the presence of so. An avatar who comments was perceived positively and directs the athletes' attention to the key moments in the video. The questions asked help to establish a "virtual dialogue" and provoke athletes to think about the issues under consideration. CONCLUSION: The use of interactive methods for presenting the theoretical material helps for better absorption by athletes.
{"title":"INTERACTIVE EDUCATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC","authors":"S. Ilieva – Sinigerova","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.02.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.02.005","url":null,"abstract":"PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to improve the theoretical knowledge of Taekwon-Do athletes during the Covid-19 pandemic by applying interactive teaching methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was conducted in the period 01.01.2021-28.02.2022 year. Nine videos have been prepared and published to present some of the obligatory theoretical knowledge in Taekwon-Do in an accessible and interesting way. Frequency and SWOT-analysis were applied. RESULTS: Graphic images and the presence of so. An avatar who comments was perceived positively and directs the athletes' attention to the key moments in the video. The questions asked help to establish a \"virtual dialogue\" and provoke athletes to think about the issues under consideration. CONCLUSION: The use of interactive methods for presenting the theoretical material helps for better absorption by athletes.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"124 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136368172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.02.009
P. Mavrudiev, I. Hristov
The aim of the present study is to establish the impact of basketball classes on the physical development of 14-year-old girls from the basketball club "Toni - 7" - Sliven. The subject of research is the physical development and physical capacity of students who participate systematically in basketball training sessions. The object of study is the signs of physical development of 14-year-old girls. A total of 19 girls participated in regular basketball training sessions. For the needs of the research, anthropometric measurements were performed and BMI was calculated. To achieve this goal we applied the following mathematical and statistical methods: Variation analysis, comparative and frequency analysis, index method, and Student's t-test.
{"title":"PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF GIRLS PARTICIPATING IN BASKETBALL TRAINING ACTIVITIES","authors":"P. Mavrudiev, I. Hristov","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.02.009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the present study is to establish the impact of basketball classes on the physical development of 14-year-old girls from the basketball club \"Toni - 7\" - Sliven. The subject of research is the physical development and physical capacity of students who participate systematically in basketball training sessions. The object of study is the signs of physical development of 14-year-old girls. A total of 19 girls participated in regular basketball training sessions. For the needs of the research, anthropometric measurements were performed and BMI was calculated. To achieve this goal we applied the following mathematical and statistical methods: Variation analysis, comparative and frequency analysis, index method, and Student's t-test.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136368079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.01.011
V. Hadzhiminev, A. Sarpanov, G. E. Markov, K. Kalacheva, B. Atanasov, V. Belovezhdov V. Belovezhdov
Background: The von Meyenburg complexes (VMC) are a rare clinicopathological entity. They are usually asymptomatic and are presented as multiple small-sized cystic liver lesions. Ultrasonography, CT and MRI are used for diagnosis. Case report: A 74-years old female patient with previous oncologic surgeries was admitted to our department with clinical, laboratory and imaging findings of acute cholecystitis and cystic lesions in the liver. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy with liver biopsy was performed. Liver histology revealed bile duct hamartomas (von Meyenburg complexes). Conclusion: VMC represent a diagnostic problem in patients with oncologic history because they are difficult to be distinguished from liver metastases.
{"title":"A CASE REPORT OF VON MEYENBURG COMPLEXES","authors":"V. Hadzhiminev, A. Sarpanov, G. E. Markov, K. Kalacheva, B. Atanasov, V. Belovezhdov V. Belovezhdov","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.01.011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.01.011","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The von Meyenburg complexes (VMC) are a rare clinicopathological entity. They are usually asymptomatic and are presented as multiple small-sized cystic liver lesions. Ultrasonography, CT and MRI are used for diagnosis. Case report: A 74-years old female patient with previous oncologic surgeries was admitted to our department with clinical, laboratory and imaging findings of acute cholecystitis and cystic lesions in the liver. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy with liver biopsy was performed. Liver histology revealed bile duct hamartomas (von Meyenburg complexes). Conclusion: VMC represent a diagnostic problem in patients with oncologic history because they are difficult to be distinguished from liver metastases.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136203035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.02.004
A. Miteva
Purpose: The paper will give readers a reasonable idea of how the abstracts of the dissertations are unnecessary today in the presence of scientific juries. The personal opinion of the author is expressed here on the subject of the abstracts of doctoral degree dissertations – for a doctor (Dr., PhD) and for a doctor of science (DSc.). Methods: Several scientific methods were used in the creation of this article: obtaining information on the topic through different search methods; experience and knowledge. Results: The history, essence, idea and goals of the dissertation abstract are briefly presented. The main elements of the structure of the abstract, as well as the practice of its printing today, are constructively critically examined. Conclusions: If there is a scientific jury, there is no need for an abstract. By giving up writing abstracts, it will save us a lot of energy and time, and therefore increase our standard of living.
{"title":"ABOUT THE ABSTRACTS (SUMMARIES) OF DISSERTATIONS","authors":"A. Miteva","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.02.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The paper will give readers a reasonable idea of how the abstracts of the dissertations are unnecessary today in the presence of scientific juries. The personal opinion of the author is expressed here on the subject of the abstracts of doctoral degree dissertations – for a doctor (Dr., PhD) and for a doctor of science (DSc.). Methods: Several scientific methods were used in the creation of this article: obtaining information on the topic through different search methods; experience and knowledge. Results: The history, essence, idea and goals of the dissertation abstract are briefly presented. The main elements of the structure of the abstract, as well as the practice of its printing today, are constructively critically examined. Conclusions: If there is a scientific jury, there is no need for an abstract. By giving up writing abstracts, it will save us a lot of energy and time, and therefore increase our standard of living.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136209633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.01.013
T. Radeva
The following presentation introduces a case of a patient with the restless genital syndrome. This is a rare, usually undiagnosed condition, in which significant organ damage and/or dysfunction is absent, the finding is defined as functional and the patient is referred for treatment of his neurosis in a psychiatric practice. The complaints include feeling of arousal and tingling in the genital area, which is not accompanied by subjective sexual arousal and is a harrowing experience for the patient. Masturbation and sexual activity do not manage to affect the symptoms. Symptoms of restless leg syndrome are often involved too, which puts the hypothesis for a common etiology of both of the syndromes that is associated with the dopaminergic mediation. In the literature, there are individual cases of patients with the syndrome, who have been administrated treatment with pramipexole. The patient in the present case report has also undergone treatment with pramipexole and has been observed for a period of two years.
{"title":"DO WE RECOGNIZE RESTLESS GENITAL SYNDROME AND DO WE KNOW HOW TO TREAT IT?","authors":"T. Radeva","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.01.013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"The following presentation introduces a case of a patient with the restless genital syndrome. This is a rare, usually undiagnosed condition, in which significant organ damage and/or dysfunction is absent, the finding is defined as functional and the patient is referred for treatment of his neurosis in a psychiatric practice. The complaints include feeling of arousal and tingling in the genital area, which is not accompanied by subjective sexual arousal and is a harrowing experience for the patient. Masturbation and sexual activity do not manage to affect the symptoms. Symptoms of restless leg syndrome are often involved too, which puts the hypothesis for a common etiology of both of the syndromes that is associated with the dopaminergic mediation. In the literature, there are individual cases of patients with the syndrome, who have been administrated treatment with pramipexole. The patient in the present case report has also undergone treatment with pramipexole and has been observed for a period of two years.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136202583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.15547/tjs.2023.01.010
Iv. Novakov, E. Taylor
Background: Pneumomediastinum (PM) is a rare pathological entity that is divided into two categories: secondary - with a known etiological factor, and spontaneous - with no clear etiology. This publication aims to highlight the two categories of PM as a complication of COVID-19 pneumonia. Case series: Six patients with PM as a complication of COVID-19 pneumonia were included in this study. Conventional chest X-rays and chest computed tomography were used to determine PM. In two of our patients, PM was a late consequence of COVID- 19 pneumonia. In two others, PM was established during conservative treatment of COVID-19 pneumonia. And for the last two cases, PM was diagnosed after tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation while treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Concomitant spontaneous pneumothorax was found in four of our patients, leading to the invasive management of PM – drainage of the mediastinum by chest tube insertion. Conservative treatment of PM was the method of choice for the other two cases. Death was established in four cases – a rate of 75 %. Conclusion: With this case series, we highlight PM in its two forms - primary and secondary, as a serious complication of COVID-19 pneumonia. Our study highlights the importance of being aware of PM in COVID-19 pneumonia, even in patients managed without mechanical ventilation.
{"title":"PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM AS A COMPLICATION OF COVID-19 PNEUMONIA: CASE SERIES","authors":"Iv. Novakov, E. Taylor","doi":"10.15547/tjs.2023.01.010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15547/tjs.2023.01.010","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pneumomediastinum (PM) is a rare pathological entity that is divided into two categories: secondary - with a known etiological factor, and spontaneous - with no clear etiology. This publication aims to highlight the two categories of PM as a complication of COVID-19 pneumonia. Case series: Six patients with PM as a complication of COVID-19 pneumonia were included in this study. Conventional chest X-rays and chest computed tomography were used to determine PM. In two of our patients, PM was a late consequence of COVID- 19 pneumonia. In two others, PM was established during conservative treatment of COVID-19 pneumonia. And for the last two cases, PM was diagnosed after tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation while treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Concomitant spontaneous pneumothorax was found in four of our patients, leading to the invasive management of PM – drainage of the mediastinum by chest tube insertion. Conservative treatment of PM was the method of choice for the other two cases. Death was established in four cases – a rate of 75 %. Conclusion: With this case series, we highlight PM in its two forms - primary and secondary, as a serious complication of COVID-19 pneumonia. Our study highlights the importance of being aware of PM in COVID-19 pneumonia, even in patients managed without mechanical ventilation.","PeriodicalId":30048,"journal":{"name":"Trakia Journal of Sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136203005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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