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Research paper thumbnail of Correlation of Glycemic and Lipid Control Parameters with Cognitive Dysfunction Scores, in Type 2 Diabetic Persons Results from a cross- sectional study

Revista de Chimie, 2019

Diabetes-related cognitive dysfunction is considered a long-term complication of diabetes. In thi... more Diabetes-related cognitive dysfunction is considered a long-term complication of diabetes. In this cross-sectional study was studied the relationship between cognitive dysfunction (assessed by using two standardized questionnaires), lipid profile parameters and fatty free acids intake, in outpatients, hospitalized for their periodical control. The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) and The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score were related to the body mass index (BMI), high density cholesterol (HDLc), glycated hemoglobin (Hb A1c) and intake of choline and eicosapentaenoic acid (all Ps [ .05, excepting the relationship between MMSE and HDLc). The implications of FFA intake in dementia development, in type 2 diabetics, is important for disease management and prevention.

Research paper thumbnail of Determinants of Hemoglobine Value in Pregnant Women: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

Revista de Chimie, 2017

Anemia is a public health problem, being associated with high maternal and fetal morbidity and mo... more Anemia is a public health problem, being associated with high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Identification of favorable factors in population level is extremely important. We assessed in 400 pregnant women, hospitalized in Maternity Cuza-Voda Iasi, the relationship between sociodemographic, dietary and educational factors and degree of anemia, by using a food frequency questionnaire and a nutritional knowledge questionnaire. The prevalence of anemia in the study group was 20.05%. After multiple regression analysis (made step by) there was shown that anemia is significantly correlated with total iron and calcium intake, total cholesterol and nutritional knowledge.In our group, anemia had a significant incidence, being related with common factors such as iron intake (from food and supplements) and nutritional knowledge. These data highlight the importance of counseling and education in pregnant women in anemia prevention.

Research paper thumbnail of Correlation of Glycemic Control Parameters in Non-Diabetic Persons with Cardiovascular Risk Scores - Results from a Cross- Sectional Study

Revista de Chimie, 2017

To assess the correlation between main parameters of glycemic control and cardiovascular risk sco... more To assess the correlation between main parameters of glycemic control and cardiovascular risk scores in non-diabetic persons. Risk scores were calculated by using the University of Edinburgh Risk Calculator. Risk scores are used to estimate the probability of cardiovascular disease in individuals who have not already developed major atherosclerotic disease. We correlated the results of these scores with the parameters that describes the glycaemic profile: preprandial glicaemia, HbA1c and 1 hour and 2 h post-prandial glycaemia, determined during Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).Both fasting glycaemia and HbA1c significantly correlated with cardiovascular risk scores calculated for a period of 10 years. The recorded post-prandial glycaemic values at 1h and 2h after glucose loading didn�t significantly correlate with calculated scores, in the study group. The observed correlations underline the importance of glycaemia in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.

Research paper thumbnail of Adequate weight gain in pregnancy: An analysis of its determinants in a cross-sectional study

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, 2014

Introduction. Prenatal care is considered an important tool for promoting a healthy lifestyle, bu... more Introduction. Prenatal care is considered an important tool for promoting a healthy lifestyle, but has not been studied as a predictor for maternal weight gain during pregnancy, especially in Romania, where evidence about pregnancy and nutrition is scarce. Objective. This study has aimed to explore the relationship between pre-gestational body mass index (BMI), adequacy of prenatal care and weight gain during pregnancy. Methods. We carried a cross-sectional study on a sample of 400 pregnant women admitted at the ?Cuza Voda? Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Iasi. Information regarding demographic characteristics, number of prenatal visits, date of the initial hospital record, nutritional education during pregnancy were registered throughout a questionnaire filled out by means of a direct interview. The anthropometric indicators analyzed were the pre-gestational BMI and the pregnancy weight gain. Data on caloric intake were obtained using a food frequency questionnaire. Results. ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effects Active Principles from Medicinal and Flavor Plants in Non Chemical Control Against Bean Weevil, Acanthoscelides Obtectus Say

Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2004

Due to the reduced toxicity in humans and livestock, and also because they does not develop stren... more Due to the reduced toxicity in humans and livestock, and also because they does not develop strength to insects or let toxic residues, the use of vegetal insecticides is of great interest both from an economic and ecological point of view (Golob and contributors, 1999, Multon, 1988).

Research paper thumbnail of Correlation of Glycemic and Lipid Control Parameters with Cognitive Dysfunction Scores, in Type 2 Diabetic Persons Results from a cross- sectional study

Revista de Chimie, 2019

Diabetes-related cognitive dysfunction is considered a long-term complication of diabetes. In thi... more Diabetes-related cognitive dysfunction is considered a long-term complication of diabetes. In this cross-sectional study was studied the relationship between cognitive dysfunction (assessed by using two standardized questionnaires), lipid profile parameters and fatty free acids intake, in outpatients, hospitalized for their periodical control. The Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) and The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score were related to the body mass index (BMI), high density cholesterol (HDLc), glycated hemoglobin (Hb A1c) and intake of choline and eicosapentaenoic acid (all Ps [ .05, excepting the relationship between MMSE and HDLc). The implications of FFA intake in dementia development, in type 2 diabetics, is important for disease management and prevention.

Research paper thumbnail of Determinants of Hemoglobine Value in Pregnant Women: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study

Revista de Chimie, 2017

Anemia is a public health problem, being associated with high maternal and fetal morbidity and mo... more Anemia is a public health problem, being associated with high maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Identification of favorable factors in population level is extremely important. We assessed in 400 pregnant women, hospitalized in Maternity Cuza-Voda Iasi, the relationship between sociodemographic, dietary and educational factors and degree of anemia, by using a food frequency questionnaire and a nutritional knowledge questionnaire. The prevalence of anemia in the study group was 20.05%. After multiple regression analysis (made step by) there was shown that anemia is significantly correlated with total iron and calcium intake, total cholesterol and nutritional knowledge.In our group, anemia had a significant incidence, being related with common factors such as iron intake (from food and supplements) and nutritional knowledge. These data highlight the importance of counseling and education in pregnant women in anemia prevention.

Research paper thumbnail of Correlation of Glycemic Control Parameters in Non-Diabetic Persons with Cardiovascular Risk Scores - Results from a Cross- Sectional Study

Revista de Chimie, 2017

To assess the correlation between main parameters of glycemic control and cardiovascular risk sco... more To assess the correlation between main parameters of glycemic control and cardiovascular risk scores in non-diabetic persons. Risk scores were calculated by using the University of Edinburgh Risk Calculator. Risk scores are used to estimate the probability of cardiovascular disease in individuals who have not already developed major atherosclerotic disease. We correlated the results of these scores with the parameters that describes the glycaemic profile: preprandial glicaemia, HbA1c and 1 hour and 2 h post-prandial glycaemia, determined during Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT).Both fasting glycaemia and HbA1c significantly correlated with cardiovascular risk scores calculated for a period of 10 years. The recorded post-prandial glycaemic values at 1h and 2h after glucose loading didn�t significantly correlate with calculated scores, in the study group. The observed correlations underline the importance of glycaemia in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.

Research paper thumbnail of Adequate weight gain in pregnancy: An analysis of its determinants in a cross-sectional study

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, 2014

Introduction. Prenatal care is considered an important tool for promoting a healthy lifestyle, bu... more Introduction. Prenatal care is considered an important tool for promoting a healthy lifestyle, but has not been studied as a predictor for maternal weight gain during pregnancy, especially in Romania, where evidence about pregnancy and nutrition is scarce. Objective. This study has aimed to explore the relationship between pre-gestational body mass index (BMI), adequacy of prenatal care and weight gain during pregnancy. Methods. We carried a cross-sectional study on a sample of 400 pregnant women admitted at the ?Cuza Voda? Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Iasi. Information regarding demographic characteristics, number of prenatal visits, date of the initial hospital record, nutritional education during pregnancy were registered throughout a questionnaire filled out by means of a direct interview. The anthropometric indicators analyzed were the pre-gestational BMI and the pregnancy weight gain. Data on caloric intake were obtained using a food frequency questionnaire. Results. ...

Research paper thumbnail of The Effects Active Principles from Medicinal and Flavor Plants in Non Chemical Control Against Bean Weevil, Acanthoscelides Obtectus Say

Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2004

Due to the reduced toxicity in humans and livestock, and also because they does not develop stren... more Due to the reduced toxicity in humans and livestock, and also because they does not develop strength to insects or let toxic residues, the use of vegetal insecticides is of great interest both from an economic and ecological point of view (Golob and contributors, 1999, Multon, 1988).