General Medicine (Обща медицина)
ISSN: 1311-1817
Language: English, with abstracts in Bulgarian
Publisher: Central Medical Library, Medical University – Sofia
Nr of issues annually: 6
Indexed in: Scopus, Embase, EBSCO
Executive secretary:
Svetla Tsvetanova
Tel. 0897 38 98 66
e-mail: s.tsvetanova@cml.mu-sofia.bg
Profile
A multidisciplinary journal dedicated to publications concerning the problems and specifics of the work of physicians and pre-clinical medical care. The journal publishes scientific work related to health reforms in Bulgaria, information on international scientific events, new courses in General medicine, etc.
Effective 1 April 2026, the journal accepts manuscripts only in English and introduces an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support publishing under the full Gold Open Access model. Learn more.
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Arman Postadzhiyan, MD, PhD
Secretary
Prof. Radost Asenova, MD, PhD
Members
Prof. Valentina Madjova, MD, PhD
Prof. Ventzislava Pencheva, MD, PhD
Acad. Prof. Damian Damyanov, MD, DSc
Prof. Elena Shipkovenska, MD, PhD
Acad. Prof. Ivan Milanov, MD, DSc
Prof. Margaritka Boncheva, MD, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Petar Antonov, MD, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Radoslav Bilyukov, MD, PhD
Prof. Ilhami Unluoglu (Turkey)
Prof. Mehmet Ungan (Turkey)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jelle Stoffers, PhD (Netherlands)
Original articles
- G. Stoilchev, B. Parashkevova, M. Baev. Significance and opportunities for professional realization of physician assistants in Bulgarian health system. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 3-12.
- S. Stoencheva, K. Sapunarova, D. Mileva. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma and changes in hemostatic markers. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 13-19.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- A. Alakidi, M. Lyochkova, M. Nikolova, I. Ivanova, V. Mihaylova. Bioethical dimensions in the process of palliative care. Patient’s autonomy in the end-of-life decision-making. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 26-34.
- O. Popova, P. Kanazirska, H. Elkova. Physiotherapeutic hysiotherapeutic approach to support healing process following tooth extraction in dental practicein practice. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 35-40.
- G. Yanchev, N. Grigorov, E. Pashkuleva-Dermendzhieva, P. Lazarov. Managing patient flow in primary and outpatient care before hospital admission. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 41-44.
- K. Yanev, R. Zlatanova-Velikova. Quality of life in patients with androgenetic alopecia. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 45-50.
- R. Nikolov, G. Bogdanov, S. Yovinska, A. Pavlov, K. Raychev, V. Pencheva. Factor XI/XIA inhibitors: a new class of anticoagulant drugs. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 51-56.
- I. Bayraktaova. Syncope in cardiology practice: current concepts and future perspective. General Medicine, 2026, 28(1), 56-68.
Original articles
- I. Karabova-Hambarova, N. Mateva, A. Yaneva, N. Dimov, G. Foreva, P. Elenska. Telemedicine – future application and training necessity: survey of Bulgarian and foreign medical students. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 3-9.
- G. Markova, M. Angelova, S. Elkina. Level of professional competence of health care professionals in public child and school health care in Pleven municipality for participation in diabetes management in childhood. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 10-15.
Case reports
- N. Stoyanova, D. Stoyanov, P. Petrov. Open angle glaucoma in a case of type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 16-20.
- B K. Ketev, I. Karavelikova, D. Milanova-Ilieva, B. Angelov. Pulmonary tularemia: a clinical case report. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 21-25.
- N. Pavlov. Large epidermoid cyst of the floor of the mouth . General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 26-29.
- S. Dermendzhiev, P. Deleva, P. Paskalev, T. Dermendzhiev, G. Kavlakov, N. Dimitrova, I. Kolev, P. Stoev. A rare case of hereditary angioedema type I combined with IgE-mediated urticaria and angioneurotic edema. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 30-35.
Scientific reviews
- D. Gerova. Vitamin D – a potential modifiable factor in neurodegenerative diseases. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 36-42.
- M. Hristov, Tsv. Kirilov, A. Nankova, D. Vasileva, L. Petrov, A. Ivanova, P. Gateva. Main drug classes with diabetogenic potential. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 43-50.
- B I. Ivanova, A. Alakidi, S. Bivolarski, M. Nikolova, V. Mihaylova. Alcohol dependence – challenges for the classical and alternative therapeutic practice. General Medicine, 2025, 27(1), 51-59.
Original articles
- D. Penchev, R. Zlatanova-Velikova. Public attitudes and fears after the COVID-19 pandemic. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 3-8.
- L. Dimov, R. Dimova, E. Vasileva, A. Boyukliev, B. Nonchev. Quality of life after total thyroidectomy measured with a specific validated questionnaire “QOL-CS Thyroid version”. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 9-17.
- S. Kochev, E. Grigorov, V. Petkova. Trends and development of market of homeopathic medicinal products
in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 18-25. - N. Kostadinov, Tsv. Totomirova. Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus with GLP-1 receptor agonists and influence on renal function. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 26-30.
Case reports
- G. Stoitsev, V. Gegouskov. Femoral neck fracture and cardiovascular complications: an interdisciplinary
approach in critical cases. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 31-35. - K. Ketev, I. Karavelikova, D. Milanova-Ilieva. Tuberculosis of the bronchial lymph nodes, complicated by atelectasis of the 6th pulmonary segment of the right lung. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 36-40.
Scientific reviews
- H. Valkov, I. Lyutakov, P. Peneva, B. Golemanov, B. Vladimirov, P. Penchev. Helicobacter pylori and inflammatory bowel diseases: causation or a mere coincidence. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 41-47.
- R. Komitova, L. Glomb, A. Kevorkyan. Hepatitis D – the most aggressive, but neglected chronic viral hepatitis. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 48-53.
- M. Atanasova, K. Ikonomova. Troponin as a laboratory biomarker for cardiovascular diseases. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 54-60.
- P. Petrov, N. Stoyanova, G. Goranov, M. Kraeva. Potentially malignant disorders of oral mucosa. General Medicine, 2025, 27(2), 61-68.
Original articles
- S. Markov, P. Markova. Foreign bodies in esophagus in children – five years of clinical experience. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 3-9.
- B. Levterova, D. Tomov, D. Troev, V. Mihaylova, Z. Tomova, M. Orbetsova. Dietary patterns in patients with auto- immune thyroid diseases. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 10-14.
- V. Racheva, Z. Gorcheva. Role of serum levels of five proteins in diagnosis of ovarian tumors. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 15-24.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- A. Neeva, E. Grigorov, P. Salchev. Opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 28-36.
- M. Nikolova, A. Alakidi, A. Karteva-Stoycheva, I. Ivanova, S. Harizanova. The role of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics in obesity management: challenges and prospects for general practitioners. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 37-47.
- A. Topalova-Dimitrova, R. Nikolov, A. Ivanova, Z. Spasova, G. Zhelev, Y. Asenov, N. Penkov, T. Sedloev, I. Dimitrov. Surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 48-53.
- K. Vitliyanova. Frequent variations of normal heart anatomy: clinical significance and two dimensional echocardiographic diagnosis. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 54-61.
Other articles
GUEST AUTHORS
Original articles
- G. Apostolova, T. Dimcheva, R. Asenova. Linguistic and cultural adaptation of the „Pro-VC-Be Bulgarian” questionnaire. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 3-9.
- D. Genov. Cystatin С – a marker for early kidney damage. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 10-14.
- N. Doseva, D. Lyubomirova, I. Gencheva, M. Karamanliev, I. Ivanov, M. Karcheva. Occult hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors – a pilot study. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 15-20.
- T. Popova. Radiation protection measures for nurses working in interventional cardiology. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 21-27.
- E. Naseva, S. Neycheva, E. Marinova, V. Vodenicharov. Health-related quality of life in individuals aged 65 years and above with rheumatoid arthritis and general population controls. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 28-35.
Case reports
- S. Markov, P. Markova. From adenoidectomy to endoscopic sinus surgery: a case of recurrent antrochoanal polyp in a child. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 36-41.
- N. Kurtelova, E. Mekov, Y. Yamakova, R. Petkov. Multiorgan ultrasound in the diagnosis of thromboembolism associated with COVID-19. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 42-46.
Scientific reviews
- M. Stoynova, Al. Shinkov, R. Kovacheva. Prognostic factors for determining the therapeutic response in patients with active moderate-severe and severe thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 47-51
- Sv. Bezhanova, M. Simonova, S. Marina. Gastrointestinal tract diseases and dermatoses. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 52-60.
- Y. Vlahov. Secondary hyperparathyroidism in everyday clinical practice. Part I: etiology, pathogenesis, histopathology, clinical manifestation and diagnosis. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 61-67.
- D. Shtereva-Tzouni, A. Vodenicharova, E. Naseva,R. Stoyanov. The role of the general practitioner in cost-effective methods for diagnosis and treatment of lower back pain. General Medicine, 2025, 27(3), 68-71.
Original articles
- G. Apostolova T. Dimcheva, R. Asenova. Validation and piloting of the “Pro-VC-Be Bulgarian” questionnaire. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 3-8.
- G. Strikova, M. Bozhkova. Single-center study of the effect of early rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy based on gross motor function and manual skills classification systems. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 9-16.
- B. Grigorova, Iv. Daskalov, L. Demirevska. Mitral valve prolapse and risk factors for ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death: a single-center study. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 17-22.
- G. Savova, E. Zaharieva, N. Aneva, I. Ivanova, R. Hristova, R. Boteva. Association between -94ins/del ATTG mutation in the NFKB1 gene and an early marker of cardio-vascular disease in individuals from the general population and individuals occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 23-29.
- S. Donev, V. Pencheva, D. Petrova, V. Yordanov, E. Gyuleva, M. Kirilova-Doneva. Non-invasive methods for evaluationof liver status of newly diagnosed patients with viral hepatitis B and C. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 30-35.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- R. Pencheva, B. Barzashka, I. Dimitrova, D. Trendafilova, V. Kolev. Pre-hospital patient selection for transcatheter aortic valve implantation. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 40-47.
- R. Bilyukov. Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in ambulatory practice. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 48-54.
- T. Petkova, S. Pachkova, Ts. Doychinova. Herpes infections and pregnancy. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 55- 59.
- E. Toseva, M. Platicanova. Duration of paid sick leave. General Medicine, 2025, 27(5), 60-70.
Original articles
- E. Becheva, P. Stanchev, M. Orbetzova. Common Biochemical Abnormalities in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and the Role of Age as a Factor for Their Manifestation. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6),3-9.
- T. Georgieva-Mircheva, M. Todorova. Public attitudes towards contemporary aspects of healthy eating (orthorexia nervosa). General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 10-14.
- M. Djuglarska. Analysis of the financial sustainability of the Sofia Municipal Diagnostic and Consultation Centrеs with the highest number of General Practitioners. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 15-21.
Case reports
- N. Grigorov, E. Pashkuleva-Dermendzhieva, P. Moralijska, S. Stratieva, P. Lazarov. Spondylodiscitis – casuistry or diagnosis beyond clinical thinking. Three clinical cases with favorable outcomes ‒ recommendation for General Practitioners and Neurologists. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 22-26.
- G. Strikova, M. Bozhkova, P. Kazakov. Spastic diplegia in a 5-year-old girl: clinical case report. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 27-30.
- G. S. Dimitrova. Decrease of nicotine craving and consumption through the use of rTMS: a case report. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 31-34.
- E. Sharkov, D. Simeonov, I. Sharkova Clinical case of radio-frequency assisted skin tightening of the neck area . General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 35-36.
- E. Sharkov, D. Simeonov, I. Sharkova. Clinical case of hair transplantation in female patient with frontal pattern of alopecia. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 37-39.
Scientific reviews
- D. Мarinov, R. Pancheva. Latest literature data for effects and risks of gluten-free diet in autism with or without its combination with other diets. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 40-46.
- M. Valkanova, A. Georgieva Tortious liability of the physician in the context of patient informed consent from the viewpoint of judicial practice. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 47-52.
- E. Mermeklieva. Differential diagnosis of red eye. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 53-57.
- A. Susilowati, S. Widiyanto, D. L. Kusindarta, N. Wijayanti, R. W. Basrowi, M. P. Wijoyo, P. Rahmadani. Systematic review: coffee-derived chlorogenic acid and caffeine as adjunctive treatments for depression and schizophrenia in adults and adolescents. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 58-64.
- R. Wasir, F. A. Rahma, Apriningsih, R. W. Basrowi, H. Saputra, M. Zaid. Implementation of perinatal mental health policy in Indonesia: a systematic review. General Medicine, 2025, 27(6), 65-70.
Original articles
- I. Karabova-Hambarova, N. Mateva. Impact of information technology on physician–patient relationships. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 3-9.
- E. Mineva-Dimitrova. Regional differences in demographic and health indicators in Bulgaria for the period
2001-2021. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 10-15. - P. Krasteva, E. Naseva. Risk factors for complicationsin SARS-CoV-2 infection as seen by the emergency
physician. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 16-25. - Ya. Stefanov, D. Chaushev, V. Madjova. Acute pancreatitis in adult patients. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 26-29.
- T. Popova, I. Stambolova, D. Blagoeva. Body mass index in patients with acute myocardial infarction. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 30-36.
Case reports
- D. Pazardzhikliev, I. Doykov, M. Kraeva, M. Doykov, S. Konsulov, D. Milkov. Atypical extrapulmonary localization of sarcoidosis – a clinical case. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 37-40.
- R. Markova, V. Kenderova, E. Draganova. Infantile masturbation – recent data and possible solutions. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 41-43.
- K. D. Gospodinov, Y. M. Todorova, K. D. Gospodinova, G. Vasilev, M. E. Lukanov, S. T. Tisheva. Ischemic stroke as a complication of mechanical mitral valve prosthesis thrombosis in a patient with pre-existing infectious endocarditis of rheumatic mitral stenosis. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 44-50.
Scientific reviews
- D. Antonowa, Ch. Vidinova. Age-related macular degeneration – new therapies. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 51-57.
- V. Vladimirova, V. Pencheva, V. Karamisheva. Pregnancy and metabolic syndrome – risks and challenges. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 58-63.
A sponsored publication
Original articles
- B. Borisova, S. Slavchev. Accessibility and quality of health services delivered in primary medical care. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 3-7.
- P. Kostadinova, K. Nedyalkov, S. Kostadinov. Main reasons for low coverage of preventive examinations of health insured people over 18 years of age according to general practitioners from Pleven region. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 8-13.
- P. Pavlova, R. Dimova, R. Raycheva. Associations between psychological dimensions and hospital patient safety culture – a cross-sectional study in clinics and departments of cardiology. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 14-21.
- V. Bozhkov, P. Chernopolsky, Y. Stefanov. Postcholecystectomy syndrome ‒ a new challenge for the general practitioner. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 22-27.
- P. Argirova, T. Velyanova, O. Boykinova, M. Stoycheva. COVID-19 and multiple sclerosis. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 28-34.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
In support of praxis
Guest author
- Z. Munasir, R. W. Basrowi, T. Sundjaya, D. Pratiwi. Effectiveness of amino acid formula in treatment of severe cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) in children: evidence-based case report. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 47-52.
- Z. Munasir, R. W. Basrowi, T. Sundjaya, D. Pratiwi. Efficacy of extensively hydrolyzed whey-based formula in infants with mild to moderate allergy symptoms and malabsorption disorders: An evidence-based case report. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 53-60.
Original articles
- T. Velkovska, A. Ruseva. Study of total antioxidant status levels in patients with benign hyperplasia and prostate cancer. General Medicine, 2024, 26(3), 3-8.
- M. Mihaylova, P. Tonchev, M. Vlahova. Relationship between alcohol etiology of liver cirrhosis and high Child–Pugh score at its diagnosis. General Medicine, 2024, 26(3), 9-15.
- M. Nikolova, I. Kalinkova, V. Kotseva, D. Ivanova, A. Kovachka, C. Vutova, N. Koleva, M. Hristova, D. Genov, V. Grozeva, A. Kostadinova, B. Todorova, A. Yordanov, C. Marinova, A. Petkov, E. Mekov, Y. Vlahov, R. Gancheva, M. Lazarov, A. Iliev, M. Nestorova, J. Lazova, V. Pavlova, A. Kundurdjiev. Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion in patients with pneumonia. General Medicine, 2024, 26(3), 16-22.
- L. Hadjiiska, N. Kostova, A. Staynova, D. Georgieva, M. Atanasova, S. Denchev, D. Shakir, H. Hristov, I. Ivanova, E. Zaharieva, R. Hristova. Cytogenetic effects of low-dose ionizing radiation in interventional radiological procedures. General Medicine, 2024, 26(3), 23-28.
Case report
Scientific reviews
- A. Bivolarska, K. Indjian, R. Pavlova, A. Alakidi. Do e-cigarettes have less impact on cardiovascular health than combustible cigarettes? General Medicine, 2024, 26(3), 33-40.
- E. Levunlieva, A. Ivanov, K. Nenova. Ventricular septal defect in children and adults: morphology, hemodynamics and behavior. General Medicine, 2024, 26(3), 41-54.
Guest authors
Original articles
- E. Naseva, D. Sabev, P. Antonov, M. Gavrailova, Y. Pavlova, G. Geshanova. Factors contributing to smoking cessation among young adult smokers aged 18-35 in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 3-10.
- D. Shopov, V. Mihaylova, A. Alakidi. Structure of medical staff in primary medical care of the Plovdiv region. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 11-16.
- I. Haygarova, A. Oscar, G. Petrova, A. Levi, V. Haykin, M. Kamusheva. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness of screening programs for diabetic retinopathy: a systematic review. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 17-29.
- V. Peneva, D. Terzieva, М. Mitkov. Daytime/night-time differences in serum melatonin, leptin and ghrelin in women with metabolic syndrome based on homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 30-38.
- D. Penchev, R. Zlatanova-Velikova. Quality of life after the COVID-19 pandemic. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 39-44.
- I. Stambolova, A. Terzieva, S. Georgieva, T. Popova. Immunoprophylaxis for people over 65 years of age: priorities and attitudes. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 45-51.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- A. Angelova, M. Atanasova, R. Komitova, T. Dimcheva. Advanced methods for microbiological diagnosis of acute respiratory infections in children. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 59-66.
- L. Boyanova, D. Genev. The rise of klebsiella pneumoniaе – the new “superbacteria”. General Medicine, 2024, 26(4), 67-71.
Original articles
Case reports
- G. Stoitsev, V. Geguskov. Transcatheter tricuspid valve-in-valve replacement in a patient with Ebstein’s anomaly: a case report and brief review. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 11-15.
- M. Levkova, M. Hachmeriyan, Hr. Hristozova. Neurofibromatosis type 1: clinical cases and overview of the guidelines for surveillance. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 16-19.
- P. Stanchev, Z. Ambareva, G. Tsigarovski. Thyrotoxicosis in family medicine: clinical cases and practical recommendations. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 20-25.
Scientific reviews
- D. Marinov, R. Chamova. Specific micronutrient deficiencies in children with autism spectrum disorders: a literature review. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 26-33.
- N. Dimov, G. Raycheva, V. Popov, D. Nikolov, Zh. Grudeva-Popova. Modern aspects in the diagnostics of drug-induced nephrotoxicity. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 34-39.
- S. Todorova, R. Koycheva. Predictive capacity of some anthropometric indices supporting early diagnosis
of obesity in adolescents: review. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 40-47. - S. Stoilova, M. Geneva-Popova, G. Tsigarovski, D. Mileva-Nikolova. Safety monitoring in treatment with biological agents of patients with chronicinflammatory arthritis. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 48-53.
- V. Stefanov. Allergic reactions to metal implants in orthopedic surgery – recommendations for general practitioners. General Medicine, 2024, 26(5), 54-59.
For practice
Original articles
- A. Vlaykov, K. Miśkiewicz-Orczyk. Allergic rhinitis and atopic comorbidity. Impact on quality of life. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 3-8.
- R. Stoyanova, G. Petrov. Capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT in providing nutrition-related health information. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 9-15.
- B. Delev, S. Stoencheva. Thyroid function and pregnancy – reference limits for TSH and fT4 in the first and second trimester of pregnancy. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 16-22.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- V. Gerov, D. Gerova. Treatment of newly diagnosed myeloma patients – past, present, future. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 29-37.
- V. Stoyanova. Successful or pathological aging and frailty as a mediator. Connection with cardiovascular diseases. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 38-48.
- M. Mihaylova, Z. Ruseva, S. Filkova. Diagnostic algorithm for detection of functional and structural spinal deformities in children ‒ to help the general practitioner. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 47-51.
- St. Hitrova-Nikolova, G. Mumdzhieva. Nutritional features during lactation ‒ practical advice. General Medicine, 2024, 26(6), 52-58.
Guest author
Original articles
- Ts. Petrova-Gotova, D. Shopov, M. Djuglarska. Primary outpatient medical care in the conditions of a pandemic ‒ General Medicine, 2023, 25(1), 3-8.
- P. Latev, R. Dimova, R. Stoyanova, D. Keskinova, G. Tsigarovski. Predictive validity of cardio- vascular risk assessment score – a cohort study in Bulgaria ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 9-15.
- V. Stoyanova, I. Kamenova, R. Vladimirova. Holistic approach in the assessment of the relapse of depressive and anxiety disorders during COVID-19 ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 16-24.
- M. Genova, K. Todorova. Relationship between C-reactive protein and proinflammatory markers in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus – a case-control study ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 25-31.
- G. Prakova, G. Sandeva. Body mass index and its association with risk factors in higher education workers ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 32-39.
- G. Pavlova. Valuation of medical activities by means of weighting coefficients ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 40-44.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
Original articles
- M. Dzhuglarska, T. Zlatanova, N. Popov, Ts. Petrova-Gotova, R. Yaneva, D. Shtereva-Tzоuni, E. Naseva, M. Lazarova. Arbitration as dispute resolution incare – potential and reality. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 3-11.
- L. Terziev, V. Tsvetkova, K. Terzieva, I. Stoilova, V. Vicheva. Urticaria and аnaphylaxis after vaccination against COVID-19. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 12-18.
- B. Levterova, M. Konstantinova, E. Vasileva. Health related quality of life among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 19-24.
- R. Markova, V. Dragneva, Iv. Efremov, El. Stoeva, V. Oparanova. Bronchial asthma and hypermobilie syndrome in childhood – clinical and laboratory characteristic. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 25-31.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- A. Alakidi, V. Mihaylova, M. Lyochkova. Communication between the physician and the patient as a main function in the practice of general medicine. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 37-44.
- S. Panayotov, Tz. Stefanova. Antituberculosis vaccines in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 45-51.
- Ch. Vidinova, M. Konakchieva, A. Koeva. Novel treatment of diabetic retinopathy – what does the general practitioner need to know? General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 52-57.
- I. Miteva, V. Valtchev. Mycoprotein: environmental impact and human health benefits. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 58-61.
In help of practice
Original articles
- I. Karabova-Hambarova, N. Mateva. Did the National Health Information System implementation fulfill general practitioners’ expectations regarding е-health. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 3-7.
- A. Gotseva, D. Velcheva, Е. Naseva. Data on hepatitis B and C prevalence among the population of Blagoevgrad district – first survey for the country. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 8-12.
- M. Rohova, N. L. Mihaylov, Ts. Paunov, R. Pancheva, N. Radeva, S. Hadzhieva, E. Ivanova, R. Chamova, M. Kolarova. Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 13-22.
- G. Gelov, P. Uchikov, B. Sakakushev, A. Uchikov. Course of acute cholecystitis in elderly patients treated in a surgical department. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 23-27.
- M. Saleva, M. Draganova, S. Alexandrova-Yankulovska, A. Anov, A. Seizov. Legal norms and requirements for competencies for research activities of nurses and midwives in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 28-34.
Scientific reviews
- M. Esad, A. Alakidi. The impact of environmental factors on the thyroid gland. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 35-41.
- S. Slavchev, B. Borisova. Risk factors in the etiology of socially significant diseases. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 42-47.
- B. Borisova, Z. Karamitev, T. Cherkezov. A multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of palliative care. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 48-54.
- K. Trifonova, T. Yoztyurk, K. Slaveykov, V. Stoyanov. The impact of videogaming on vision. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 55-60.
- A. Chavoushian. Acute diverticulitis ‒ diagnostic and therapeutic problems. General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 61-66.
Letter to the editor
Original articles
- M. Djuglarska, T. Zlatanova, N. Popov, Ts. Petrova-Gotova, R. Yaneva, D. Shtereva-Tzоuni, E. Naseva, M. Lazarova. Dynamics of general practitioners’ opinions on the NIHF’s control before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 3-12.
- M. Hristova, Tsv. Valentinova. Weaknesses of the existing organization for the Primary Health Care in European countries. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 13-17.
- B. Delev, T. Deneva, B. Nonchev, K. Kilova. Serum concentrations and trimester-specific intervals for TSH and fT4 during the last trimester of pregnancy. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 18-24.
- V. Velkovski, E. Naseva, V. Vodenicharov, N. Ramshev. Reduction in frequency and severity of acute upper respiratory tract infections afret using a dietary supplement with beta glucan, arabinogalactan, zinc and selenium. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 25-33.
- M. Popov, V. Velev, M. Pavlova, L. Nikolaeva-Glomb. Epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical characteristics of norovirus gastroenteritis. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 34-39.
- I. Krachunov. Post-COVID syndrome in real-world ambulatory practice. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 40-44.
- D. Semkov, N. Atanasov, R. Dimova. Trends in the development of health expenditure and the choice of a financing system: comparison of Beveridge and Bismarck models. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 45-50.
Case reports
- S. Bezhanova, S. Dineva, S. Marina. Eosinophilic ascites – casе report and literature review. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 51-55.
- M. Alexieva, E. Mekov, S. Yankova, V. Gegouskov, G. Yankov. Surgical treatment of pulmonary aspergilloma-associated hemoptysis. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 56-60.
- K. I. Koleva-Venkova, A. L. Varlyakov, M. B. Penkov, I. K. Kalinkova, A. I. Kundurdjiev, D. K. Genov, I. A. Parvova, R. Gancheva, R. T. Stoychev, I. P. Martinov4, Y. D. Vlahov, M.K. Nikolova. Nutcracker syndrome – a rare cause of hematuria. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 61-64.
Scientific reviews
Original articles
- E. Tumbeva, Ts. Valentinova. Attitudes and behaviors of general practitioners when working with patients with a depressive episode. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 3-8.
- E. Naseva, M. Baev, G. Baev, G. Stoilchev. Unmet healthcare needs during COVID-19. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 9-14.
- A. Rasheva, Kr. Hristova. Arterial hypertension after past infection with COVID-19. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 15-19.
- V. Kolev, E. Manov, N. Runev, B. Stoimenov, G. Onchev, R. Pancehva. Depression in patients with chronic heart failure. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 20-23.
- E. Hristova, V. Madzhova. Why bulgarians seek homeopathic treatment: reasons and health problems. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 24-30.
- A. Asenov, M. Asenova. Voice rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients using standard methods of voice prosthetics and our own modified methodology. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 31-38.
- St. Fartunov, Zh. Ruseva, V. Madzhova, M. Todorova. Abortion on demand – still the main contraceptive for unwanted pregnancies in Bulgaria. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 39-41
Scientific reviews
Guest author
Original articles
- V. Nedkova-Milanova, Z. Gorcheva, I. Pakov, P. Laleva, M. Karcheva. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among children with chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 3-7.
- M. Mihaylova, Z. Ruseva. Back pain in osteopenia and osteoporosis cases – a challenge in general practice. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 8-12.
- D. Krasimirova, Zh. Ruseva, V. Madjova. Management of alcohol dependence in general medical practice: a pilot study. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 13-19.
- J. Djounova. Perception of radiation risk and communication in crises. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 20-31.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- V. Kostadinova. Bronchiectasis severity assessment tools for better disease prognosis. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 38-43.
- J. Doncheva-Dilova, V. Milanov. Silicotuberculosis – current aspects, challenges and approaches. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 44-52.
- I. Dimitrova, A. Shinkov, M. Stoynova, I. Yankova, R. Ivanova, R. Kovatcheva. Quality of life in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 53-59.
- V. M. Tsitu, D. Rallis, M. Tsekova, N. Yanev. Recurrent aphthous stomatitis. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 60-70.