General Medicine
ISSN: 1311-1817
Language: Bulgarian, with abstracts in English
Publisher: Central Medical Library, Medical University – Sofia
Periodicity: 6 issues annually
Indexed in: EMBASE/ExcerptaMedicaDatabase, Scopus и 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.
There are no publication fees.
International Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
A. Postadjian
Secretary
R. Assenova
Members
V. Madjova
V. Pencheva
D. Damianov
E. Shipkovenska
Iv. Milanov
K. Chernev
M. Boncheva
P. Antonov
R. Bilyukov
I. Unluoglu (Turkey)
M. Mojkovic (Serbia)
M. Ungan (Turkey)
J. Stoffers (Netherlands)
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
- 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
- А. Postadjian, D. Raev, M. Tokmakova, N. Runev, I. Gruev, S. Tisheva, G. Tsigarovski. Fixed-dose drug combinations in one tablet (spc) for the treatment of arterial hypertension – present and future. General Medicine, 2024, 26(1), 64-67.
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
- A. Garev, N. Runev, A. Ivanov, V. Pencheva. The detailed physical examination as the basis of the diagnostic algorithm – what are we missing? A clinical case. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 35-38.
Scientific reviews
- M. Yordanova. Participation of family as a stakeholder in the process of informing patients with rare diseases. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 39-43
In support of praxis
- A. Chavoushian. Saint’s triade. General Medicine, 2024, 26(2), 44-46.
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
- 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
- E. Akade, S. Jalilian
- ChatGPT and specialized conversational AIs: which one fits the bill for the medical community? General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 67-69
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
- N. Grigorov, B. Grigorova. Metformin intoxication – three clinical cases with lethal outcomes. Recommendations to the general practitioner ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 45-48.
Scientific reviews
- L. Kirov. AST, ALT, GGT, ALP in the daily practice 49 ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 49-54.
- V. Snegarova-Toneva, D. Niyazi, T. Stoeva. Laboratory diagnostics of urinary tract infections ‒ General Medicine,2023, 25(1), 55-64.
Original articles
- M. Dzhuglarska, T. Zlatanova, N. Popov, Ts. Petrova-Gotova, R. Yaneva, D. Shtereva-Tzоuni, E. Naseva, M. Lazarova. Arbitration as dispute resolution in primary outpatient care – 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
- G. Yankov, M. Alexieva, V. Geguskov, S. Yankova, E. Mekov. Lung abscess – diagnosis and treatment: a case report and literature review. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 32-36.
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
- B. Raduilov, Tsv. Valentinova, M. Kamburova, I. Polyakov, E. Mekov. Health status assessment in primary care practice. General Medicine, 2023, 25(2), 62-66.
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
- E. Akade, S. Jalilian. ChatGPT and specialized conversational AIs: which one fits the bill for the medical community? General Medicine, 2023, 25(3), 67-69.
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
- P. Ganchevska-Fereira, G. Tsigarovski, Z. Ambareva, D. Mileva-Nikolova, R. Asenova. Frailty syndrome – a challenge in the clinical practice. General Medicine, 2023, 25(4), 65-72.
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
- R. Komitova, V. Rangelova. The path from discovery to elimination of hepatitis C virus. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 42-47.
Guest author
- R. W. Basrowi, L. C. Khoe, M. Yosia
- Prevalence of breastfeeding and its supporting factors during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. General Medicine, 2023, 25(5), 48-56
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
- Sv. Dermendzhiev, M. Maznev, St. Tufkova, M. Dimitrova, V. Nizamova, Vl. Bozhilov, G. Kavlakov, E. Dimitrova. A rare case of toxic epidermal necrolysis in a female patient with drug dependence and associated COVID-19 infection. General Medicine, 2023, 25(6), 32-37.
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.
Original articles
- K. Kilova, N. Branzalov, N. Mateva. Attitudes towards the application of e-health among general practitioners in Bulgaria. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 3-10.
- Tz. Krustev, M. Kamusheva, K. Mitov, K. Tachkov. Study of the multimorbidity in elderly population aged 65 years and over in Bulgaria. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 11-17.
- Al. Traykovska-Dimitrova. Responsibility of patients with metabolic syndrome to track key components of their condition. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 18-22.
- M. Hubenova, K. Kostadinov. Change in eating habits during the COVID-19 confinement. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 23-29.
- M. Stoyanova, L. Angelova, M. Levkova, M. Georgieva, V. Iotova. Practical aspects and effectiveness of genetic counseling in children with hereditary pathologies. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 30-36.
Case reports
- G. Yankov, Pl. Getsov, M. Aleksieva, S. Ivanova, Ev. Mekov, V. Geguskov, R. Petkov. A case of diffuse malignant mesothelioma of the pleura diagnosed intraoperatively. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 37-40.
Scientific reviews
- K. Karamfilov. Long-term anti-aggregation treatment in patients with ACS after interventional treatment: challenges in general medical practice. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 41-46.
- As. Serbezova. The shortage of medicines: causes and solutions. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 47-57.
- K. Trifonova, K. Slaveykov. Excessive blinking in childhood. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 58-61.
- Ev. Bratoeva. Music therapy – a different, pleasant and successful method of treatment. ‒ General Medicine (Обща медицина), 24, 2022, № 1, 62-70.
Original articles
- D. Shopov, T. Stoeva, K. Atliev. Patient satisfaction with medical care in primary outpatient care. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 3-8.
- R. Dimova, R. Stoyanova, M. Mavrov, V. Blagoeva, D. Keskinova. COVID-19 mortality rate and the most common related underlying medical conditions – cross-sectional study at Sv. George University Hospital – Plovdiv. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 9-12.
- R. Iliev, Е. Petrova-Jeretto. Informed consent form – a risk management tool in dental practice. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 13-19.
- Ev. Marinova, D. Dabov, E. Naseva. The prevalence and treatment of glaucoma among elderly population in Sofia. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 20-25.
- S. Mamilov, S. Yesman, D. Velyhotsky, Al. Gisbrecht. Non-invasive study of changes in venous oxygen saturation. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 26-28.
- M. Pesheva, E. Terzieva, N. Ganov, M. Kamusheva, A. Serbezova. The role of the pharmacists in vaccination programs – а systematic review. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 29-42.
Case reports
- O. Atmazhova, E. Barzashka. Toxic effect of carbon dioxide ‒ clinical cases. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 43-46.
Scientific reviews
- M. Popova, M. Batselova. Iron deficiency during pregnancy – consequences, role of eating habits and treatment. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 47-52.
- Zh. Cherneva, R. Cherneva. The role of physical activity for post-COVID-19 syndrome. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 53-58.
- M. Marinova, M. Vlahova, G. Sarafiloski, T. Vekov. Eosinophilic esophagitis in adults. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 59-65.
- I. Momcheva, Sv. Hristova, M. Bliznakova, I. Hristova, V. Madjova. Problems and characteristicsin the diagnostics of patients with ankylosing spondylitis in outpatient care. ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 2, 66-68.
Original articles
- Doroteya Shtereva-Tzouni, V. Mitreva, E. Naseva. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the functioning of dental practices and the general health of patients in Bulgaria ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 3-10.
- B. Tsafarova, S. Ivanova, Y. Hodzhev, V. Tolchkov, N. Yanev, D. Kostadinov, V. Youroukova, V. Milanov, S. Panaiotov. Negative results for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Cutibacterium acnes of paraffinembedded tissue samples from patients with tuberculosis and sarcoidosis ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 11-18.
- D. Terziev, D. Terzieva, V. Andonov, M. Mitkov, N. Mateva. Association between biomarkers of oxidative stress and insulin resistance in patients with hepatic cirrhosis ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 19-26.
- Pl. Latev, R. Dimova, R. Stoyanova, G. Tsigarovski. Risk factors and assessment of absolute cardiovascular risk in the Bulgarian population – cohort study among Bulgarian population ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 27-31.
Case reports
- M. Yordanov, A. Venelinova, J. Ananiev, R. Robeva. Collapsing focal-segmental glomerulosclerosis post COVID-19 ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 32-35.
- G. Yankov, M. Alexieva, S. Ivanova, V. Gegouskov, E. Mekov. Clinical case of left pneumonectomy after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 36-40.
Scientific reviews
- T. Georgieva, E. Naseva. Prevention of seasonal influenza in the context of COVID-19 pandemic ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 41-45.
- B. Robev. Cancer drug therapy and cardiotoxicity ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 46-53.
- Zh. Getsova, I. Hristova, A. Kunchev, V. Doycheva, N. Bogdanov, D. Shalamanov. Risks of occurrence of viral hemorrhagic fever in Bulgaria and Europe ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 54-60.
- R. Braykova, V. Youroukova. Post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis – in searching of answers in follow-up and treatment ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 3, 61-67.
Original articles
- V. Mandova, R. Stefanov. Health promotion activities of general dentists for children with hemophilia ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 3-9.
- M. Doneva, M. Dimitrrova, M. Kamusheva, Z. Mitkova, K. Tachkov, G. Petrova, D. Petrova, V. Pencheva. Long-term study of patients with COPD in Bulgaria ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 10-16.
- Y. Mladenova, K. Gospodinov, S. Tisheva. The cornerstone of prevention ‒ who diagnoses dyslipidemia in everyday practice ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 17-21.
- E. Trendafilova, E. Dimitrova, E. Kostova, B. Karatancheva, B. Grigorova, B. Dimitrov, D. Avramov, D. Kamenova, D. Popov, D. Slavov, G. Gospodinova, I. Hadzhiev, H. Baichev, M. Antova, M. Stoianov, P. Kamenova, P. Yordanova, S. Nateva, S. Georgieva, S. Gongalova. Management of atrial fibrillation – Bulgarian prospective registry – BG-AF in comparison with BALKAN-AF ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 22-30.
- P. Gatseva, M. Vasileva, V. Atanasova, St. Harizanova, A. Bivolarska. Health risk factors associated with the future medical specialists life style – comparative study among Bulgarian and foreign students ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 31-38.
Case reports
- Y. Mladenova, K. Gospodinov, S. Tisheva. Mona Lisa at present: a patient with familial heterozygous hypercholesterolemia ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 39-42.
- P. Stanchev, E. Becheva, P. Antonov, G. Tsigarovski, R. Asenova. A patient with metabolic syndrome, type 1 diabetes mellitus and fragile X syndrome – a case report ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 43-46.
Scientific reviews
- V. Milanov. Drug-resistant tuberculosis – current drug regimens and definitions of treatment outcome ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 47-56.
- R. Komitova, M. Atanasova. Four decades of HIV/AIDS – a short chronicle of one pandemic ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4, 57-62.
In help of practice
- B. Ilkovska, B. Kotevska-Trifunova, P. Avramovski. Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and C-reactive protein level in severe versus non-severe COVID-19 patients in North Macedonia ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 4,
- 63-68.
Original articles
- B. Borisova, S. Slavchev. Patients’ opinion as a criterion for quality in primary care ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 3-8.
- E. Zlatanova. Change of lipid markers in patients with inactive adrenal adenomas ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 9-15.
- G. Pavlova. Possibilities to overcome negative attitudes towards immunization against COVID-19 ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 16-20.
- G. Pavlova. Prevention plan for municipal health policies ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5,21-26
- Al. Kolevski, V. Pencheva, V. Ilinov, Sv. Shumarova, Sv. Marinov, V. Velkovski, Em. Naseva, Vl. Vodenicharov, N. Ramshev. Influence of a synbiotic formula containing Lactobacillus Plantarum LL P-2L, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus LLR -L1, Lactobacillus Casei LLC -4K, Lactobacillus Fermentum LL F-01, Lactobacillus Gasseri LLG -V74, Lactobacillus Bulgaricus LL B-05, Bifidobacterium Bifidum LBB-02, Bifidobacterium Longum LBL-01, Bifidobacterium Lactis LBL-03 on the negative effects on the microbiota due to antibiotic use ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 27-35.
Scientific reviews
- R. Goranova-Spasova, N. Gradinarova. Application of mediation in the field of healthcare ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 36-40.
- I. Miteva. Occupational factors in skin diseases ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 41-47.
- I. Miteva. Occupational hazards of dentistry ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 48-52.
- A. Garev, N. Runev, Yu. Petrova, E. Manov, R. Pancheva, V. Pencheva. Carotid artery disease – is there anything new in diagnosis and treatment? ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 5, 53-58
Original articles
- M. Rohova, N.radeva, K. Gigov. Rural-urban disparties and COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Bulgaria ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 3-11.
- A. Serbezova, V. Madzharov. Attitudes of the Bulgarian population toward the safety of COVID-19 vaccines ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 12-25.
- T. Zlatanova, M. Djuglarska, N. Popov, D. Shtereva-Tzоuni, Ts. Petrova-Gotova, R. Yaneva, E. Naseva, M. Lazarova, Ts. Stoyanova, N. Popov. The regulation by the NHIF in the context of COVID-19 in opinion of general practitioners ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 26-35.
- V. Pencheva. Obstructive sleep apnea in patients with severe obesity ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 36-40.
Case reports
- M. Nikolova, At. Kundurdjiev, Ts. Vutova, A. Kostadinova, I. Angelova, M. Hristova, A. Lavcheva, K. Chupetlovska, B. Kochmalarski, Ch. Slavov, E. Popov. Forniceal rupture in renal colic – a series of three patients ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 41-45.
Scientific reviews
- A. Kevorkyan, N. Ivanova, V. Rangelova. Significance of diseases caused by human papillomaviruses, and vaccine prophylaxis opportunities in general practice in Bulgaria ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 46-54.
- V. Мilenova, R. Markova. Clinical-laboratory approach for suspected immune deficiency in childhood ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 55-59.
- M. Kitova-John, G. Tsigarovski, P. Uchikov, B. Kitov. Measures for prevention and treatment of burnout ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 60-65.
Guest author
- B. Ilkovska, B. Kotevska Trifunova, P. Avramovski. The gender difference and correlations of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and D-dimer among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in North Macedonia ‒ General Medicine, 24, 2022, № 6, 66-71.
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