Bulgarian Medical Journal - Централна медицинска библиотека

ISSN: 1313-1516

Language: Bulgarian, with English abstracts

Publisher: Central Medical Library, Medical University – Sofia

Periodicity: 4 issues / year

Indexed: CABI: GlobalHealthDatabase and EBSCO

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Multidisciplinary journal which entails original scientific and practical cases, literature reviews on modern methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The section on difficult diagnostic and rare cases includes descriptions of clinical cases from all age groups and different medical specialties. Accepted guidelines and consensuses for the diagnosis and treatment of socially important diseases are presented, as well as columns such as “Eminent Physicians”, “Guest Authors”, “Letter to the Editor”, etc.

There are no publication fees.

International Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief
Prof. P. Minchev , MD, PhD, DSci

Scientific secretary
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Genadiev, PhD

Members
Prof. T. Tcherveniakova, MD, DSci
Prof. I. Altankova, MD, PhD
Prof. S. Stoynov, MD, DSci
Prof. V. Doycheva, MD, PhD
Prof. H. Shivachev, MD, PhD
Prof. V. Bojinova, MD, PhD

Assoc. Prof. H. Kadyan, MD, PhD
Аssoc. Prof. G. Hadjidekov, MD, PhD
Assoc. Prof. I. Karagyozov, MD, PhD
Assoc. Prof. S. Naydenov, MD, PhD
Ts. Velikova, MD, PhD
Prof. José María Lasso Vázquez, MD, Madríd (Spain)
Dr Evelyne Lenoble, Paris (France)

Issue 1
Issue 2
Issue 3
Issue 4

Scientific reviews

Original articles

Case reports

Scientific reviews

Original articles

Case reports

G. Stoitsev, V. Gegouskov. Postinfarction left ventricular free wall rupture. Therapeutic algorithm. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2025, 19(2), 66-70.

Scientific reviews

M. Baleva. Immune deﬁciency in congenital defect in the glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase gene. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 7-12.
E. Keuleyan, R. Vazharova, D. Hamidov, T. Todorov, A. Syarov, L. Belenska-Todorova. Carbapenemases in clinically signiﬁcant microorganisms from the order Enterobacterales – characterization. Problems in the treatment and control of infections. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 13-22.
E. Keuleyan, G. Todorov, Y. Uzunova, B. Georgieva, I. Altаnkova, A. Kukov, R. Vazharova, T. Todorov. Streptococcus pyogenes – widely known and intriguing again. Clinical and microbiological characteristics. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 23-29.
K. Zhelyazkov, V. Andonov. Modern challenges in the diagnosis, follow-up and treatment of patients with Barrett‘s esophagus. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 30-37.

Original articles

K. Akabalieva. Correlation between four cognitive tests and body mass index in mentally healthy subjects. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 38-42.

Case reports

K. Chalova. Full-term pregnancy in a patient with Wilson disease with three previous spontaneous abortions: a clinical case report. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 43-46.
V. Georgieva. Alcoholic myelopathy – contribution of a clinical case from practice. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 47-50.
S. Zhelyazkova, I. Tournev. Cerebellar ataxia with GAD 65 antibodies – a clinical case report. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(1), 51-56.

Scientific reviews

К. Neykova, P. Ignatov, T. Yordanova. The ethipathogenic role of immunological factors in patients with spontaneous abortions. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 7-12.
S. Karanyotova, J. Arabadjiev, M. Dimitrova, Z. Mitkova. Analysis of the potential for identification of barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of oncology diseases in Bulgaria. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 13-18.
P. Chernopolsky, V. Bozhkov. Antimicrobial treatment in intra-abdominal abscesses. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 19-22.

Original articles

G. Balchev, I. Ivanov. Histochemical study in malignant tumors of the eyelids. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 23-27.
P. Chernopolsky, V. Bozhkov. Treatment of patients with liver abscess. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 28-31.
A. Arabadzhiev, Tsv. Popov. Improving postoperative outcomes in laparoscopic umbilical hernia repair. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 32-37.
D. Monov, N. Lilyanov, D. Nikolakov. Controlled hypotension during endoscopic transnasal operations in neurosurgery: which anesthetic technique is most suitable? . Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 38-42.

Case reports

Z. Kirovakov, N. Hinkova, E. Konova, A. Dushepeev. Habitual abortions in a multifactorial form of thrombophilia – а case report. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(2), 43-47.

Scientific reviews

G. Balchev, G. Yordanov, S. Murgovа. Current classification of eyelid tumors. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 7-9.
G. Balchev, S. Murgova. Fibrin glue in ophthalmology. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 10-16.
V. Doycheva, Y. Mitova-Mineva, V. Vicheva. Epidemiology of dengue fever in Europe. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 17-19.

Original articles

R. Vatkova, V. Getova-Kolarova, V. Ruseva, I. Getov. Retrospective study and analysis of real-world data on post-COVID neurological complications. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 20-27.
T. Petkova, S. Pachkova, Tz. Doychinova, S. Georgieva. Seroepidemiological study of markers for Epstein–Barr virus infection in reproductive age women. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 28-31.
N. Dimitrov, Y. Nikolov, I. Ivanov, E. Simeonov, T. Tsenkov. High rate of rotator cuff injuries in patients with anterior shoulder instability – data from a single institution. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 32-35.
K. Neykova, I. Shikova, Yana Hristova, G. Dimitrov, I. Kostov. Frequency of seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnant women in Bulgaria and its importance for the future development of pregnancy. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 36-39.
D. Shopov, V. Mihaylova, A. Alakidi. Health personnel and health care in the Haskovo region. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 40-45.
A. Dushepeev, E. Kovachev, S. Markova, Z. Kirovakov. Abortions in adolescent pregnancy. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 46-51.

Case reports

A. Arabadzhiev. A hybrid laparoscopic technique for the treatment of large postoperative subcostal hernia: a clinical case report. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(3), 52-57.

Scientific reviews

A. Gotseva. Hepatitis C: diagnostic challenges, viral markers and testing algorithm). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 7-11.
Nedeva, Yu. Naydenov, V. Karamfilova. Role of gut microbiome in development of metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 12-19.
A. Nedzhib, I. Samnaliev. New approaches and progress in the development of cholinesterase reactivators crossing the blood–brain barrier). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 20-24.
V. Stefanov. Nonoperative treatment of knee arthritis). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 25-28.
A. Todorov, M. Dimova, E. Angelova, V. Ilieva, P. Kurtev. Oncovascular surgery: a new chance for radical surgical resection for patients with locally advanced tumors). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 29-36.

Original articles

V. Gegouskov, G. Stoitsev. Minimally invasive access in patients with dilated ascending aorta). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 37-41.
T. Semova, D. Dimitrov, N. Hinkova, M. Vasileva, E. Petkova. Synchronous primary tumorsof the endometrium and ovary: a retrospective single-center study). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 42-50.

Case reports

L. Taneva, N. Kartulev, Z. Antonova, N. Tolekova, V. Oparanova, Y. Pahnev, E. Rangelov, V. Strahinova, B. Mladenov, A. Dasheva-Dimitrova, N. Gabrovska, H. Shivachev. Congenital intrapericardial hernia in a 12-year-old child: clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 51-54.
N. Mena. Perforated diverticulum of descending colon imitating incarcerated left inguinal hernia: a clinical case report and review of the literature). Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2024, 18(4), 55-57.

Scientific reviews

P. G. Marinova-Kichikova. Hepatobiliary sepsis – early detection and behavior in prehospital care. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 9-16.
V. Dancheva. Ionizing radiation and inﬂammation. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 17-21.
А. Kukov, I. Ivanova, V. Raykov, G. Altankov, I. Altankova. 3D bioprinting of cartilage tissue. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 22-34.
K. Mitov, A. Savova, K. Tachkov. Challenges in changing reference intervals in disease diagnosis. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 35-38.
A. Grigoryan, A. Dimitrova. Cytokines and estrogens levels in osteoporosis. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 39-43.

Original articles

I. Trendafilov, M. Petkova, V. Vasilev, B. Vasileva. Risk factors for COVID-19 incidence and mortality in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 44-55.
D. Aleksandrova, L. Aleksiev, D. Ivanova, Z. Hubenova, K. Metodiev, R. I. Nikolova. Evaluation of the cognitive load using pupil diameter measurements via eye tracking technology: a study with unmanned vehicle operators. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 56-66.

Case reports

Miteva, V. Valtchev. Three clinical cases of herpes zoster after vaccination against COVID-19 in active athletes. – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 67-70.

Scientific reviews

T. Petkova. Tuberculosis and role of BCG vaccine in disease control. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 7-13.
V. Stoeva, K. Tachkov. Studies of the quality of life and adherence to therapy of patients with myeloﬁbrosis. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 14-20.
V. Dancheva, G. Stavreva. Biological eﬀects of catalytic antioxidants and oxidative stress. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 21-29.
I. K. Haygarova, N. N. Ganov, M. V. Pesheva, S. Zh. Vandeva, V. B. Petkova, M. S. Kamusheva.
The pharmacist‘s role in diabetes care. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 30-37.

Original articles

K. Kafedjiiski. Development of pharmaceutical formulation of a syrup containing double dose Inosine acedoben dimepranol. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 38-44.
K. Neykova, V. Dimitrova. Does the inherited thrombophilias worsen newborn pregnancy outcome in patients on antithrombotic medication for previous placenta-mediated diseases? Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 45-50.

Case reports

D. Metodiev, K. Minkin, S. Nachev. Hypothalamic hamartoma clinically manifested with gelastic intractable epilepsy: a case report with review of the literature. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(1), 51-55.

Scientific reviews

N. Miteva, Z. Mitkova, M. Dimitrova. Antibiotic resistance, irrational antibiotic use and associated risks. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 7-11.
A. Chavoushian. Fistulas and diverticular disease. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 12-15.
N. Tsonev, D. Notev, D. Gashkova, I. Kostov, Е. Ivanova, D. Zvezdov, D. Andreeva, К. Toncheva, D. Vandeva, М. Stefanova. Pregnancy-associated hepatopathy. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 16-23.
B. Grigorova, M. Tsekov, A. Shaban. Hyponatremia as a life threatening condition. Basic directions for treatment. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 24-30.
M. Dragolov, K. Manuelyan. Zinc therapy in dermatology. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 31-38.
A. Miteva, M. Mihailova, I. Marinov, M. Koyumdzhieva. Biochemical and clinical-diagnostic signiﬁcance of the acid sphingomyelinase enzyme in multiple sclerosis and parkinson’s disease. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 39-43.

Original articles

S. Nikolova, Y. Pukalski, P. Georgiev, R. Kehayov. Increase in cases of postoperative ectopic ossiﬁcation: a multicenter study. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 44-50.
K. Akabalieva. Analysis and optimization of a combined foot dominance scale for easier and eﬀective assessment of lateralization in patients with schizophrenia. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 51-56.
A. Chesmedzhieva, E. Naseva. Assessment of bone healing using platelet-rich plasma after lower third molar surgery. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 57-63.

Case reports

Y. Marinova, M. Dimitrova. Postcognitive psychoses. A clinical case of psychosis after COVID-19. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 64-69.

Scientific reviews

V. Vicheva, Y. Mitova-Mineva, V. Doycheva. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic: significance of prevention measures against nosocomial transmission of respiratory infections with high prevalence. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 7-13.
V. Zahariev, N. Hristov. Contemporary approaches to the therapy of radiation-induced pulmonary impairments. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 14-21.
Boyanov, B. Tsafarova, Y. Hodzhev, S. Panaiotov. Relationship between the gut and oral microbiomes: potential impact of dysbiotic oral microbiome in periodontitis. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 22-28.
Bakardzhiev. Quality of life in patients with some of the common androgen-dependent dermatoses. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 29-33.
M. Tsitu, D. Rallis, M. Tsekova, N. Yanev. Bacterial infections of the oral mucosa. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 34-40.

Original articles

Donkova, A. Nenova-Nogalcheva, D. Konstantinova, D. Georgiev. Age-related and functional changes of the bone base of the lower jaw occurring after complete edentulation. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 41-46.
K. Tsvetanova, M. Georgiev. Link between the serum values of procalcitonin and postoperative complications in patients with sepsis and systemic infections who underwent operative interventions. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 47-52.
K. Neykova, V. Dimitrova. High-risk inherited thrombophilias and their impact on pregnant women on antithrombotic medication for previous placenta-mediated diseases. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 53-60.
S. Neycheva, E. Naseva, Z. Batalov, R. Karalilova, A. Batalov. The assessment of functional capabilities and health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis approved for treatment with biologic agents. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 61-67.

Case reports

V. Aleksiev, A. Chapkunov, B.Yavorov, H. Stoev, G. Kostov, F. Shterev, Z. Vazhev. A thyroid mass in the posterior mediastinum: a rare clinical case. Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(4), 68-70.

Scientific reviews

Z. Velkovski, M. Kamusheva, M. Dimitrova. Pharmacoeconomic and economic studies of visual impairment in elderly people with glaucoma – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 11-17.
E. Ismail. Uterine fibroids – epidemiology and risk factors – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 18-24.
R. Tsonev. Frequent immunomediated gastrointestinal damage in the treatment of cancer – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 25-29.
A. Grigoryan. The involvement of WNT signaling in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 30-35.

Original articles

T. Georgieva, E. Naseva, Kr. Rankov, M. Nikolova. Prevention of acute respiratory diseases amongst active athletes – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 36-41.
М. Todorova. Management of the process of supply of convalescent plasma – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 42-49.

Case reports

K. Vladov, G. Yamakova-Vladova, M. Gulinac, P. Uchikov, H. Ivancheva, K. Yamakov. А rare clinical case of ruptured ectopic ovarian pregnancy – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 1, 50-54.

Scientific reviews

E. Ismail. Uterine fi broids – pregnancy complications – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, 8-12.
A. Balkanska-Mitkova, M. Dimitrova, M. Kondeva-Burdina. Regulatory and hepatotoxicity profi le of dietary supplements – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, 13-17.
T. Bolyarova. Relationship between prediabetes and periodontitis – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, 18-24.
А. Vatkova. Causes of the occurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome and their occupational conditioning – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, 25-33.

Case reports

G. Мratskova, H. Elkova. Physical therapy and rehabilitation for late post COVID-19 consequences. A Case report – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, 34-39.
T. Bolyarova, S. Petkova. Coronally advanced flap plus connective tissue graft (CAF + CTG) for root coverage – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, , 40-43.
T. Tsenkov, I. Ivanov, N. Dimitrov. A case report of multiple fractures in the dominant upper extremity – therapeutic approach and results – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 2, 44-48.

Scientific reviews

A. Kukov, I. Ivanova, V. Raykov, G; Altankov, I. Altankova. Cartilage tissue engineering – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 9-19.
E. Ivanova. Photosensitivity induced by psychotropic drugs – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 20-24.
M. Ivanova, I. Popivanov, N. Grigorov. Potential risk of the “female athlete triad” among servicewomen – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 25-31.

Original articles

N. Chobanova, P. Dimitrov, K. Ivanova. Lung cancer deaths and indoor radon exposure – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 32- 36.
K. Yamakov, E. Hristova, K. Vladov, G. Yamakova-Vladova, E. Uchikova. Analysis
of the incidence of malignant endometrial polyps and evaluation of age as
a risk factor for malignancy – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 37-41.
I. Markova, P. Markov, B. Terziyski. Nomograms for measurements of length to width ratio
of cavum septi pellucidi – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 42-46.
N. Gerasimov, M. Doneva, G. Petrova. Challenges in pharmacy practice in dealing with risk
of infections during COVID-19 – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 47-50.
L. Aleksiev, D. Ivanova, D. Aleksandrova, Z. Hubenova, K. Metodiev, R. Nikolova.
Assessment of the situational awareness of unmanned aerial system operators
using eye tracking methods – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 51-59.

Case reports

M. Petkova, A. Loukova. Severe drug-induced extrapyramidal syndrome from administration of depot neuroleptic in a child: a clinical case report – Bulgarian Medical Journal, 16, 2022, № 3, 62-64.