Varna Medical Forum is an official scientific journal of the Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria. It is published in Bulgarian with abstracts in English. The journal accepts articles from all fields of medicine. Periodicity - 2 issues annually. Proceedings and abstracts from congresses, symposia and conferences organized by the Medical University of Varna are published as supplements to the journal.
| Cover and Content | |
| 1-12 |
| Acinetobacter baumannii – a problematic microorganism with increasing antibiotic resistance | |
| Darina Dimitrova-Stefanova, Emma Keuleyan, Ekaterina Ivanova, Helia Toskova, Kamelia Donkova | 23-28 |
| Image methods for diagnosis of congenital and acquired disorders of the hip joint in children | |
| Nevenka Boninska, Milena Miladinova | 29-33 |
| Monitoring the effect of therapy on a patient with a neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas with PET/CT, 68Ga-DOTATATE - case report | |
| S. Chausheva, Т. Stoeva, M. Dyankova, B. Chausev, Z. Dancheva, T. Jordanova, A. Klisarova, G. Valchev | 34-37 |
| Restaging role of 18F-FDG-PET/CT in a patient with a Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST) caused by neurofibromatosis – case report | |
| T. Stoeva, M. Dyankova, S. Chausheva, T. Yordanova, B. Chausev, Z. Dancheva, A. Klisarova | 38-41 |
| Possible diagnostic pitfalls in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT interpretation | |
| Мarina Dyankova | 42-49 |
| Contemporary European practices - multidisciplinary models in the training of medical laboratory assistants | |
| Yordanka Mihaylova, Neli Sarkisqn | 50-53 |
| The role of practical training in a medical college for the formation of professional abilities and habits in students of the specialty “Medical Laboratory Assistant” | |
| Pavlina Teneva | 54-59 |
| Histological characteristics of pulpa dentis | |
| Adriana Kojoushkova, Nikolai Krаstev | 60-63 |
| Visualization and postprocessing of medical images – MPR, MIP, VRT, segmentation. Essence and application | |
| Georgi Valchev, Dimitrina Markova, Daniela Kaloyanova, Samar El Shemeri, Sofiya Chausheva, Mariana Yordanova | 64-72 |
| Rehabilitation students‘ awareness of unconventional medicine and willingness to integrate it in practice | |
| Elena Ivanova | 73-76 |
| The possibilities of therapeutic exercise in the elderly with hypertension | |
| Donka Nikolova | 77-80 |
| Development and kinesitherapeutic treatment of glenhumeral instability | |
| Yuliyana Pashkunova | 81-86 |
| Laser acupuncture | |
| Natali Spasova, Liliana Stoilova, Svetlana Trifonova-Laskova, Denitsa Dimitrova | 87-89 |
| Medical and cosmetic center or beauty salon | |
| Yoana Kalcheva, Nikoleta Karayotova, Denitsa Dimitrova, Desislava Gesheva | 90-93 |
| Application of plants in cosmetics | |
| Yoana Nedelcheva, Irena Tasheva, Svetlana Laskova, Desislava Gesheva | 94-97 |
| A study of spinal deformities in third and fourth grade students | |
| P. Karapetrova, R. Bakova, М. Albert | 98-103 |
| A histological presentation of Ligamentum capitis femoris | |
| Alexandra Alexieva, Dimo Krаstev, Zlatka Traikova-Todorova, Mariana Albert | 104-107 |
| Lesions of Ligamentum capitis femoris as a cause of the necrotic changes in Articulatio coxae | |
| Dimo Krаstev, Alexandra Alexieva, Zlatka Traikova-Todorova | 108-111 |
| Prevention and therapy of aging – potential of aesthetic acupuncture and aromatherapy | |
| Denitsa Grozdeva, Mina Ivelinova | 112-116 |
| Adverse reactions after laser, IPL and LED procedures | |
| Zhenya Stoyanova, Ilko Bakardzhiev | 117-123 |
| Microbiome and skin | |
| Ilko Bakardzhiev, Zhenya Stoyanova | 124-132 |
| Chiropractic as a system of manual techniques | |
| Yani Shivachev, Atanas Dimitrov | 133-136 |
| Methods for complex treatment of children with obstetric paralysis | |
| Rossitza Tork | 137-141 |
| Importance of otorhinolaryngology and vestibulogy for posture and balance of the human body | |
| Mario Milkov, Miroslav Stoykov | 142-148 |
| Approaches for evaluation of thoracic kyphosis | |
| Sylviya Filkova | 149-154 |
| Effective interventions for prevention of aggression among 5th - 8th grade pupils | |
| Tsvetelina Tarpomanova, Petya Angelova, Sema Juseinova, Derja Mehmedova | 155-162 |
| Official position of business owners regarding the behaviour of public health inspectors during performance of official control in public purpose venues | |
| Yana Тоsheva, Stanislava Pavlova | 163-168 |
| Epidemiological characteristics of viral hepatitis in Varna region for 2014-2019. First part. Incidence of viral hepatitis in Varna and Bulgaria for 2014-2019 - a comparative analysis | |
| Hristina Monova, Daniel Monov, Miglena Kolarova | 169-175 |
| Epidemiological characteristics of viral hepatitis in the Varna region for 2014-2019. Part two | |
| Militca Dimitrova, Miglena Kolarova, Daniel Monov | 176-181 |
| Repositioning of Bulgaria on the European map as a tourist destination offering a competitive tourist product through health tourism (balneo-spa/medical spa, spa and wellness) | |
| Siyka Katsarova, Todorka Kostadinova | 182-187 |
| Profile of patients wishing to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in primary care practice | |
| Hristina Bozhinova-Dimitrova, Lora Georgieva | 188-191 |
| The control of the National Health Insurance Fund through the eyes of general practitioners | |
| Miroslava Djuglarska, Emilia Naseva, Nikolay Popov | 192-198 |
| Circular migration – an opportunity to overcome the challenges with migration of health professionals | |
| Iliyana Georgieva | 199-206 |
| The role of PET/CT for detection of distant metastases in malignant epitelial head and neck cancer | |
| Tsvetelina Yordanova | 207-211 |
| Expression of microribonucleic acid 1228 in inflammatory bowel disease patients | |
| Antonia Atanassova | 212-217 |
| Eye care – 3 O perspective: obstacles and opportunities | |
| Dimitar Grupchev, Tzvetelina Mihova, Antoaneta Tzvetkova, Christina Grupcheva | 218-222 |
| Transplantation of cornea and amniotic membrane in Bulgaria – retrospective analysis based on the public registry of the Executive Agency Medical Supervision | |
| Dimitar Grupchev, Vladislava Iotsova, Silvia Nikolaeva, Christina Grupcheva | 223-231 |
| Dental health in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and the role of biomarkers in diagnosis | |
| Mihael Enchev, Gergana Georgieva | 232-236 |
| Algorithm for dental treatment in children with malignant diseases | |
| G. Trifonova | 237-241 |
| Biocompatibility of glass-ionomer cements in dentistry | |
| Miroslav Stoykov, Mario Milkov | 242-250 |
| Dental ergonomics. Ergonomic principles of work in dental laboratories | |
| Radostina Vasileva | 251-257 |
| Advantages and disadvantages of digital technologies in dental medicine education | |
| Djendo Djendov, Gergana Georgieva | 258-261 |
| Assessment of the relationship between treatment with a fixed orthodontic technique and the development of dental caries | |
| Elena Dimova | 262-265 |
| Trends In The Development Of The Techologies For Fabrication Of Complete Dentures For Patients With Total Tooth Loss | |
| Svetlana Angelova, Minko Milev | 266-270 |
| REEK as a material for making fixed partial dentures with CAD/CAM systems | |
| Maksim Simov | 271-274 |
| Opinion of students in the specialty “Dental technician” from the Medical College in the structure of the Medical University – Varna | |
| Izabela Oganesyan | 275-281 |
| Evaluation of training in dental technology at the Medical College - Varna in a pandemic | |
| Minko Milev, Svetlana Peneva | 282-285 |
| Historical Periodization Of The Professional Associations Of Dental Mechanics In Bulgaria | |
| Michaela Varneva | 290-298 |
| 60 Years “Assistant – Pharmacist” In Varna | |
| Desislava Aleksandrova, Violeta Stoyanova, Silvia Mihaylova, Antoaneta Tsvetkova, Iren Lazarova | 299-304 |
| The role of assistant pharmacists in European countries | |
| Sofia Martinova, Klara Dokova | 305-309 |
| Pharmaceutical Care – The Role Of The Pharmacist In Adherence To Drug Therapy | |
| Desislava Aleksandrova, Violeta Stoyanova | 310-315 |
| Regulatory Approach To Orphan Medicines In The United States And EU | |
| Asena Serbezova, Krassimira Zaykova, Daniela Tchamova | 316-326 |
| Аccess to medicines for rare diseases in European countries | |
| Marina Yordanova | 327-336 |
| Electronic Recipe - Awareness And Attitudes Of The Bulgarian Population | |
| Mediha Mehmed-Hamzа, Yordanka Mihaylova, Emilia Georgieva, Nenko Tsvetkov | 337-340 |
| Clinical Trials Inspections In The European Union | |
| Krassimira Zaykova, Desislava Zhelyazkova, Asena Serbezova, Daniela Mancheva | 341-350 |
| Financial income planning at the community pharmacy based on financial flows and morbidity data | |
| Magdalena Pesheva, Anna Todorova, Zhivka Dobreva | 351-354 |
| Challenges in work of pharmacists in a pharmacy, related to changes in regulations, in condition of emergency situation and COVID-19 | |
| Magdalena Pesheva, Anna Todorova, Mariya Ivanova | 355-359 |
| Role of multivesicular emulsions containing ceramides and moisturizers in the treatment of skin diseases | |
| Veneta Shivacheva, Momchil Lambev, Plamen Bekyarov | 360-365 |
| Antibacterial activity of 4-isopropyl-phenyl-methylidene-4- [1- (3,5,5,8,8-pentamethyl-6,7-dihydronaphthal-2-yl) ethenyl] benzohydrazyde | |
| Nadya Agova, Svetlana Georgieva, Ivelin Iliev, Emilia Georgieva, Neli Ermenlieva | 366-370 |
| Methods To Enhance The Metabolic Stability Of Peptide Drugs | |
| Stanislava Ivanova, Silvia Mihaylova, Antoaneta Tsvetkova | 371-379 |
| Use Of Cinnamomum Spp., Cichorium Intybus, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum In Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus | |
| Dimka Ivanova, Dimana Dimitrova | 380-386 |
| Treatment With Exogenous Lung Surfactant | |
| Plamen Bekyarov, Momchil Lambev, Veneta Shivacheva | 387-393 |
| Factors Affecting The Attitudes Of Students From Nurse And Midwifery For Professional Realization In The Field Of Child Health | |
| Gulsum Hasan, Katerina Vitanova, Kalina Racheva | 394-398 |
| Readiness Of Nurses In Nurseries To Train Parents In Developing Healthy Habits In Children Under 3 Years Of Age | |
| Diana Grozdeva | 399-404 |
| Survey of the Attitudes of Nursing Undergraduate Students towards Work with Children with Disabilities and Their Families | |
| Daniela Taseva | 405-410 |
| Attitudes Of Midwives From Northeastern Bulgaria For Discovering Independent Obstetrics Practices | |
| Rumyana Laleva, Valya Dimitrova, Todorka Boeva | 411-415 |
| Opportunity To Build A Supervision In Midwifery Profession In Bulgaria | |
| Svetlana Radeva, Lora Georgieva, Emil Kovachev, Silvia Dimova | 416-422 |
| Modern Obstetric Care In Bulgaria. What Is A Midwives Model Of Care And Does It Have Ground In Our Country? | |
| Radoslava Radeva, Teodora Momchilova, Elena Mihaylova | 423-427 |
| Degree Of Autonomy In The Provision Of Obstetric Care When Monitoring Normal Pregnancy | |
| Ivaila Kiryakova, N. Rosenova | 428-433 |
| Research Among Physicians, Health Care Managers And Patients On The Main Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction In A Hospital | |
| Ivan Todorov | 434-437 |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Medico-Social Dimensions, Nursing Approaches In Prevention And Diagnosis | |
| Stoyanka Yancheva, Mariana Dimitrova, Verzhiniya Tsvetkova | 438-442 |
| Prophylactic Examinations For Cervical Cancer – Mandatory Precaution That Can Save A Life | |
| Myuzhgyan Sabri | 443-448 |
| Competence Of Women To Recognize The Moments Of Emergency During Pregnancy | |
| Teodora Todorova | 449-453 |
| Trends in the use of psychoactive substances - hospitalized in the University Hospital "St. Marina" EAD, Varna and the role of the nurse | |
| Teodora Radeva | 454-458 |
| Factors Affecting The Satisfaction Of Hemodialysis Patients From The Nursing Care Received | |
| Krasimira Stamova | 459-464 |
| Student attitudes to participate in volunteer programs | |
| Petranca Gagova, Iva Nikolova, Petya Varbanova, Viktoria Petrova | 465-471 |
| The X-Ray Laboratory Assistant `S Duty To Inform The Patients In Order To Get Informed Consent | |
| Stanislava Mavrodinova, Anna Georgieva | 472-478 |
| Trends In The Development Of The Competencies Of The Modern X-Ray Laboratory Assistant According To The European Practice | |
| Mariana Yordanova | 479-484 |
| Casuistry As A Method Of Teaching Medical Ethics | |
| Veselina Slavova, Albena Kerekovska | 485-490 |
| Аn overview of the ethical issues of optional abortion | |
| Todorka Boeva, Rumyana Laleva | 491-495 |
| Socio-demographic characteristics of blood donors from the Varna region | |
| Janina Ivanova | 502-506 |
| Sociodemographic Characteristics Of Survival In Patients With Myelodysplastic Syndrome | |
| Merlin Efraim, Ilina Micheva | 507-510 |
| Environmental Factors Of A Medical Organization That Influence Management In A Crisis | |
| Svetlana Radeva | 511-518 |
| Parents satisfaction of children with special educational needs from the services provided by the Social Rehabilitation and Integration Center “Radost” Varna | |
| Bogdan Zamtikov, Galina Petrova | 519-523 |
| Rehabilitation care for chronic venous insufficiency | |
| Nikolai Nedev | 524-526 |
