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. 53 No. 1 (2026): Acta Medica Bulgarica
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Published: 11.03.2026

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

  • Advanced surgical and therapeutic trends in the treatment of chronic sacroiliitis in neurosurgery

    K. Bechev, N. Yotova, D. Markov, V. Aleksiev, G. Markov, A. Fasova (Author)
    1-6
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0036

  • Current concepts for myopia development in Bulgarian schools

    Ch. Vidinova, A. Koeva (Author)
    7-11
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0037

  • Correlation of laboratory markers with thrombotic burden assessed by Qanadli score in acute pulmonary embolism

    I. N. Dimitrova, L. Gaydarski, G. Marinov, V. Groudeva (Author)
    12-22
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0038

  • Association of OSMR gene variants rs2278329 and rs2292016 with dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus in Bulgarian patients

    J. Pozharashka, R. Bozhilova, M. Hristova, Z. Kamenarska, D. Kalinova, A. Vinkov, R. Kaneva, Z. Kolarov, L. Dourmishev (Author)
    23-27
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0039

  • The polymorphic variant rs11646213 in the CDH13 gene is associated with susceptibility to arterial hypertension in Bulgarian female subjects

    R. Tzveova, T. Yaneva-Sirakova, J. Matrozova, S. Vandeva, P. Atanasov, D. Pendicheva-Duhlenska, V. Mitev, R. Kaneva (Author)
    28-32
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0040

  • Comorbidities and pregnancy complications as determinants of COVID‑19 severity in pregnant women: a retrospective study at a National Maternal Referral Center

    R. Bur, D. Danukusumo, M. A. R. Putra, S. R. Talib, S. Pramuktini, N. Safanta, M. Gebrina, F. E. S. Dewi, A. B. Dharmala, D. Megawulandari (Author)
    33-38
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0041

  • Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of neurotoxicity and MAOA/B inhibitory effects of new pyrrolyl-based furan, substituted furan and indole azomethine derivates

    M. Sharkov, M. Georgieva, M. Kondeva-Burdina (Author)
    39-48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0042

  • Fetal growth restriction and placental markers: а retrospective study of first-trimester predictors

    Z. Kirovakov, A. Dushepeev (Author)
    49-54
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0043

CASE SERIES

CASE REPORT

  • Persistent median artery  as a cause of carpal tunnel syndrome? A case report highlighting the indispensable role of ultrasonography in diagnosis

    A. Al-Sadek, L. Gaydarski, G. Varbanov, B. Antonov, G. P. Georgiev (Author)
    55-59
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0044

  • A case of atypical origin of superior laryngeal artery: anatomical and clinical relevance

    S. Stanchev (Author)
    60-62
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0045

SCIENTIFIC REVIEW

  • Drug-induced pruritus

    G. Bocheva, J. C. Szepietowski, A. Reich (Author)
    69-74
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0047

  • Intraoperative gonioscopy – a necessity for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

    N. Velikova, B. Kutchoukov (Author)
    75-84
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0048

  • Cleft lip and/or palate: a comprehensive review and our treatment approach

    К. Gigov, I. Ginev, M. Miteva (Author)
    85-92
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0049

  • Artificial intelligence in healthcare: advancing innovation and ethics to foster well‑being

    B. Bayram, N. Leventi, A. Vodenicharova, A. Lamprianidou, M. Costantini (Author)
    93-97
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2026-0050
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