Issue 1/2002

Issue: 1/2002   Author: S. Vladeva, Clinic of Endocrinology, Higer Medical Institute – Plovdiv Abstract: Over the past few years, a number of experimental and clinical studies contribute greatly to gain better insight into the role of microelements in humans. As shown by the results microelements play a unique role in many biochemical processes. Emphasis is laid […]

Issue: 1/2002 Author: P. Angelova-Gateva, A. Tomova, Ph. Kumanov, Clinical Center of Endocrinology and Gerontology Medical University-Sofia Abstract:  Acromegaly is chracterized by enhanced turnover of lipid metabolism which explains the surge of interest in studies on peroxidated lipid product in acromegalic patients. Serum levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and total thiobarbituric acid reacting substances (TBARS) […]

Issue: 1/2002 Author: P. Kamenova, D. Koev, L Dakovska, G. Kirilov, A. Nicheva, Clinical Center of Endocrinology and Gerontology Medical University – Sofia Abstract: Alfa-lipoic (thioctic) acid is the only specificcally acting medicament in diabetic polyneuropathy treatment. Its impact on insulin resistance is not well enought clarified. In an open-label, randomized control trial the effect of thioctic […]

Issue: 1/2002   Author: M. Mitkov, S. Simeonov, Bl. Pehlivanov, Clinic of Endocrinology, HMI – Plovdiv * Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HMI – Plovdiv Abstract:  Proceeding from the key role of hyperinsulinemia in the etiopathogenesis of polycystic ovary syndrome, a series of women affected with the condition undergo treatment with Metformin. A one-year prospective study covering […]

Issue: 1/2002 Author: V. Hristov, G. Sheinkova, S. Simeonov, N. Botushanov, Y. Valkov, I. Tzinlikov, Clinic of Endocrinology, MATH "Alexandrovska" – Sofia *Clinic of Endocrinology, MU – Plovdiv **Deptartment of Internal Medicine, MU -StaraZagora ***Deptartmentof Propedeutics of Internal Medicine, MU – Pleven Abstract:  Glimepiride (Amaryl®) is a new long-acting, third generation sulfonylurea preparation, given once daily. It […]

Issue: 1/2002   Author: M. Boyanov, P. Popivanov, Clinic of Endocrinology Alexandrovska Hospital Medical University-Sofia Abstract:  Ultrasound measurements of thyroid volume is well established as a reference method for thyroid size determination. Reference data on thyroid volume, matched for age, gender and some anthropometric variables (mainly in children), are developed. It is the purpose of this study […]

Issue: 1/2002 Author: A.-M. Borissova, R. Kovatcheva, A. Shinkov, R. Shigarminova, N. Mendizova, G. Deltchev, M. Vukov, Bulgarian League for the Prevention of Osteoporosis Abstract:  The informedness about osteoporosis both among physicians and society in general is low in Bulgaria as well as in the world, hence the major aims of the educational programs. They are intended […]