About the Journal

The Journal Acta Medica Bulgarica (AMB), published continuously since 1973, is the leading scientific medical journal of the Medical University – Sofia. It is peer-reviewed general medical journal, circulated entirely in English. Its publisher is the Central Medical Library which is part of the University. The chief editor is the Rector of the Medical University – Sofia.

The Medical University – Sofia is the oldest higher medical school in Bulgaria. For over 100 years it has been a leader in medical education in the country, and a provider of high quality education to Bulgarian and international students.  

Acta Medica Bulgarica is available online as an open-access journal since 2014. See full archive here. 

ISSN: 0324-1750 (Print)| ISSN: 2719-5384 (Online)

Current Issue

Vol. 51 No. Suppl 2 (2024): Acta Medica Bulgarica
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Published: 04.10.2024

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

  • Describing adult heart failure patients – assessment of real-life data in two sites

    I. Petrov, V. Konstantinov, L. Dosev, M. Jekov, D. Penchev, K. Genkova (Author)
    1-12
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0046

  • Patients with HIV and tuberculosis coinfection, treated in the Specialized Hospital for infectious and Parasitic Diseases in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the period 2017-2019

    D. Strashimirov, Vl. Milanov, `R. Yordanova, T. Tcherveniakova, N. Yancheva-Petrova (Author)
    13-18
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0047

  • Ocular involvement in children with beta-thalassemia major

    B. Lubis, S. M. Lubis, B. D. Sulistyowati (Author)
    19-23
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0048

  • Diagnostic accuracy of microalbuminuria in secondary nephropathies

    I. Kostovska, K. Trajkovska, D. Labudovic, S. Cekovska, O. Kostovski, G. Spasovski (Author)
    24-28
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0049

  • Automated urine screening and Residual Antimicrobial Activity test for rapid diagnosis of urinary tract infections in ambulatory patients: a laboratory evaluation of HB&L Uroquattro instrument

    V. Snegarova-Toneva, D. Niyazi, T. Stoeva (Author)
    29-34
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0050

  • In vitro and in silico profiling of phenolics in Pentaclethra macrophylla leaf extract on key proteins linked to erectile dysfunction

    O. R. Nwagwe, S. A. Adefegha, G. Oboh, I. O. Adewale, T. H. Fatoki (Author)
    35-46
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0051

  • Effect of the impurities on drugs, metabolism, and the role of the isoenzyme CYP3A4

    A. Dreshaj, A. Dreshaj, D. Veseli, D. Sinanaj, E. Morina, S. Dehari, D. Dehari (Author)
    47-54
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0052

  • Professional and financial satisfaction among dentists

    D. Shtereva-Tzouni, V. Mitreva, E. Naseva (Author)
    55-61
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0053

  • Perception towards the COVID-19 vaccine among the paramedical staffs

    P. Balamanikandan, P. Shetty, U. A. Shetty (Author)
    62-66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0054

  • The effect of night shift work on health of healthcare workers

    I. Cekova, R. Stoyanova, E. Marinova, K. Vangelova (Author)
    67-73
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0055

  • Evaluation of the efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and low-level laser therapy in the management of temporomandibular disorders: a comparative study

    D. Darwin, S. Hegde, G. Subhas Babu, V. Ajila, A. S. Sarkar (Author)
    74-82
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0056

  • Ridge augmentation using autograft and xenograft versus xenograft alone with simultaneous implant placement: a randomised clinical trial

    A. Nagaraj, M. Shetty, B. Thomas, R. Hegde (Author)
    83-89
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0057

  • Caries risk assessment in adults with highlights to nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics

    E. S. Boteva, S. M Yantcheva, D. P. Karayasheva (Author)
    90-94
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0058

  • Repeatability of the calibration protocol for EMG evaluation of the occlusion with the Teethan device

    V. Bogdanov (Author)
    95-101
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0059

  • Exploring therapeutic potential of Malcolmia aegyptiaca spr. and Matthiola livida DC. Extracts in rat models using hot-plate, writhing and carrageenan-induced paw edema tests

    A. Chouikh, A. Ben Ali, A. Bousbia Brahim (Author)
    102-109
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0060

  • Healing potential of chitosan PVA hydrogels on excised wound in diabetic albino mice

    K. Akram, S. Imran, A. Raza, K. Akram, A. Mukhtar, A. Arif (Author)
    110-119
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0061

  • Molecular insights on binding interactions of cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase activities on malondialdehyde in naphthalene-exposed Wistar rats

    I. Olaoye, A. Akhigbe, A. Awotula, B. Oso, O. Agboola, A. Adebayo, R. Banwo (Author)
    120-142
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0062

CASE REPORT

  • Drain and treat: A rubber dam technique for acute periapical abscess

    S. Grover, K. Mala, J. D’Souza (Author)
    143-147
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0063

  • Role of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a case report

    . Tannishtha, S. Hegde, G. S. Babu, V. Ajila, B. S. Shama (Author)
    148-152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0064

SCIENTIFIC REVIEW

  • Semaphorins: novel insights on their emerging multifaceted roles in the evolving landscape of breast cancer

    Ts. Popov (Author)
    153-164
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0065

  • Steroid treatment focused management of Graves’ ophthalmopathy

    Y. H. Condeng, H. Umar, A. M. Aman, H. Rasyid, S. Bakri, H. Iskandar (Author)
    165-170
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/66

  • Development strategy of dermal and transdermal formulation: synergistic effect of chemical penetration enhancers

    M. Špaglová, D. Žigrayová, D. Krchňák (Author)
    171-181
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0067

  • Models of ethical decision making in the field of healthcare services – a literature review

    V. Georgieva, K. Andreevska, V. Petkova (Author)
    182-187
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0068

  • Oral clinical manifestations in patients with COVID-19: a review

    M. Dimova-Gabrovska, D. Shopova, M. Stamenova (Author)
    188-194
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/AMB-2024-0069
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