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Acta Biomedica (ActaBiomed) is an international peer-reviewed, open access bi-monthly Journal devoted to disseminate new knowledges on a broad spectrum of medical disciplines and sub-specialities. Topics of Journal interest include, but are not limited to: Aging/Geriatrics, Allergy/Asthma, Arthritis/Rheumatic Disease, Cancer, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Diabetes, Humanities, Oncol
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Case report: two cases of spontaneous intramural duodenal hematoma associated with pancreatitis
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Pulmonary embolism and renal artery thrombosis in a patient with patent foramen ovale
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Early venous congestion after diep flap breast reconstruction: case report of a successful management
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Job Satisfaction and Associated Factors in Greek public hospitals
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Association of sleep duration and quality with depression Among University Students and Faculty
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Latest issue - ABM 2/2022
2022-03-14
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Psychological and psychiatric impact of COVID-19 pandemic among children and adolescents.
Emotional impact of COVID-19 on children
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Early and Long-term Consequences of Nutritional Stunting: From Childhood to Adulthood
Early and Long-term Consequences of Nutritional Stunting
1970
Clinical Outcome of Eosinophilia in Patients with COVID-19: A Controlled Study
Eosinophilia and COVID -19
1924
The role of vitamin D in prevention OF COVID-19 and its severity: an umbrella review
Vitamin D versus COVID-19: an Umbrella review
1916
Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Co-infection: An Updated Review
Tuberculosis and COVID -19 Co-infection
1836
Current Issue
Vol. 93 No. 2 (2022)
Published:
11-05-2022
ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS/COMMENTARIES - SPECIAL COVID19
Addition of a nutraceutical to montelukast or inhaled steroid in the treatment of wheezing during COVID-19 pandemic: a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial.
Abstract 133 |
PDF Downloads 58
Page e2022156
COVID-19, inflammatory response, iron homeostasis and toxicity: a prospective cohort study in the Emergency Department of Piacenza (Italy).
Abstract 71 |
PDF Downloads 50
Page e2022057
Hematological Parameters as Diagnostic Factors: Correlation with Severity of COVID-19
Abstract 73 |
PDF Downloads 46
Page e2022061
REVIEWS/FOCUS ON - SPECIAL COVID19
Anti-Endothelial Cell Antibodies are not frequently elevated in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Abstract 41 |
PDF Downloads 23
Page e2022043
Evaluating COVID-19–Environment Fit
Abstract 54 |
PDF Downloads 35
Page e2022204
Apocalyptic COVID-19 mortality and BMI: a J-shape relationship?
Abstract 57 |
PDF Downloads 40
Page e2022200
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant: No Time to Wait!
Abstract 58 |
PDF Downloads 39
Page e2022097
The SARS-CoV2 and mitochondria: the impact on cell fate
Abstract 52 |
PDF Downloads 33
Page e2022199
Antigen Detection Tests for SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis on real world data
Abstract 138 |
PDF Downloads 83
Page e2022036
An overview of possible solutions putting an end to the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract 48 |
PDF Downloads 20
Page e2022202
Defining SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection needing hospitalization in mass vaccination era: from disease-centered to patient-centered care
Abstract 74 |
PDF Downloads 44
Page e2022182
Revising the legislation of Ethics Committees to ease biomedical research in humans across the world: lessons from the COVID-19 emergency
Abstract 47 |
PDF Downloads 31
Page e2021579
CORRESPONDENCE - SPECIAL COVID19
New Psychoactive Substances and receding COVID-19 pandemic: really going back to “normal”?
Abstract 95 |
PDF Downloads 65
Page e2022186
Antibody response to BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine is not influenced by AB0 blood group in subjects with transfusion-dependent thalassemia
Abstract 67 |
PDF Downloads 34
Page e2022134
Original articles
Etiology and efficacy of anti-microbial treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in adults requiring hospital admission in Ukraine
Abstract 95 |
PDF Downloads 70
Page e2022238
The Prevalence and Significance of Leukopenia Induced by Intravenous Iron Therapy in a Large Cohort of Females with Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Abstract 92 |
PDF Downloads 45
Page e2022183
Predictors, patterns and outcomes following Infective endocarditis and stroke
Abstract 66 |
PDF Downloads 39
Page e2022203
Pediatric tuberculosis in Iran: a review of 10-years study in an Iranian referral hospital
Abstract 36 |
PDF Downloads 25
Page e2022035
Intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm newborn: Predictors of mortality
Abstract 30 |
PDF Downloads 24
Page e2022041
The The use of oral glucose-lowering agents (GLAs) in β-thalassemia patients with diabetes: Preliminary data from a retrospective study of ICET-A Network
Abstract 72 |
PDF Downloads 40
Page e2022162
Stature estimation from the hand dimensions in the Eastern Saudi Arabian adult male population
Abstract 26 |
PDF Downloads 16
Page e2022063
Comparison of Depression and Anxiety Scores in Multi/Nulliparous Women who have Undergone Dilatation and Curettage
Abstract 36 |
PDF Downloads 23
Page e2022038
Dream recall frequency and psychosomatics
Abstract 46 |
PDF Downloads 29
Page e2022046
Preliminary report in treatment of proximal humeral fracture with closed reduction and DOS external fixation System: a multicentric study
Abstract 48 |
PDF Downloads 16
Page e2021494
Determination of CCL2 / MCP-1 levels in the serum of children with melanocytic nevus in the postoperative period after using different methods of surgical treatment
Abstract 50 |
PDF Downloads 16
Page e2021464
Understanding of the Nutri-Score front-of-pack label by Italian Medical Professionals and its effect on food choices: a web-based study on knowledge, attitudes and practices
Abstract 52 |
PDF Downloads 25
Page e2022042
High frequency of antimicrobial resistance and virulence gene in Shigella species isolated from pediatric patients in an Iranian Referral Hospital
Abstract 54 |
PDF Downloads 26
Page e2022027
Reoperation of Maisonneuve fracture with quadricortical syndesmotic screw, zip tight and fibula elongation by autograph: a case report in covid-19 patient
Abstract 69 |
PDF Downloads 29
Page e2022050
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Nerves at Risk and Staged Thyroidectomy, our Experience on 377 Consecutive Cases
Abstract 36 |
PDF Downloads 17
Page e2022040
Ozone improved the wound healing in type 2 diabetics via down-regulation of IL- 8, 10 and induction of FGFR expression
Abstract 68 |
PDF Downloads 19
Page e2022060
Analysis of Suicide Cases from Ankara Province: A 3-year Emergency Medical Services Experience
Abstract 362 |
PDF Downloads 27
Page e2022083
Cardio-protective effect of regular transfusion in children with non-transfusion dependent thalassemia (NTDT): A cohort study
Abstract 44 |
PDF Downloads 27
Page e2022022
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance with Delayed Enhancement of the Right Ventricle in patients with Left Ventricle primary involvement: diagnosis and evaluation of functional parameters.
Abstract 65 |
PDF Downloads 45
Page e2022023
Reviews
Prevalence and Pattern of Paediatric dermatoses among children in Aminu Kano teaching Hospital Kano, Nigeria
Abstract 28 |
PDF Downloads 14
Page e2022037
Radial Artery Versus Saphenous Vein as Third Conduit in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: a Ten-Year Literature Review
Abstract 39 |
PDF Downloads 27
Page e2022049
Invited Commentary
Is it a high time to focus on iron-mediated pathology initiated by COVID-induced inflammation?
Abstract 37 |
PDF Downloads 31
Page e2022229
New Psychoactive Substances and evolving criminal dynamics against the backdrop of the fourth industrial revolution
Abstract 30 |
PDF Downloads 20
Page e2022187
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy: a risk factor for older patients
Abstract 27 |
PDF Downloads 22
Page e2022137
Focus On
The reproductive potential of uterus transplantation: future prospects
Abstract 37 |
PDF Downloads 26
Page e2022138
Case Reports
When staged surgical treatment can solve bilateral axillary and inguinal severe hidradenitis suppurativa
Abstract 24 |
PDF Downloads 18
Page e2022064
e-Letters: Comments and Responses
Vaccination status as a criterion for prioritizing COVID-19 care; ethical or not ethical?
Abstract 66 |
PDF Downloads 50
Page e2022056
Should vaccinated people be prioritized for COVID-19 care? Reply to Ramphul
Abstract 39 |
PDF Downloads 51
Page e2022098
Letters to the Editor
Resilience is low in adolescents with asthma and independent of asthma control.
Abstract 49 |
PDF Downloads 23
Page e2022054
Trend in the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) among Qatari and Arab gulf children and adolescents over the past 20 years
Abstract 34 |
PDF Downloads 22
Page e2022163
Overtreatment in elderly care: ethical considerations
Abstract 46 |
PDF Downloads 26
Page e2022136
In Situ Fenestration: A Simple Technique for Fenestration of Acellular Dermal Matrix During Breast Reconstruction
Abstract 23 |
PDF Downloads 15
Page e2022047
Medical Humanities
The depiction of lungs and cardiac silhouette in the Saint Francis of Assisi with Angels by Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510)
Abstract 41 |
PDF Downloads 30
Page e2022201
ERRATUM
ERRATUM
Abstract 25 |
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Acknowledgement to Reviewers
Acta Biomedica (ABM) invites several of scientific and medical experts each year to review submitted manuscripts. The Editors of ABM sincerely appreciate the efforts of these reviewers who volunteer their time and expertise to provide valuable feedback to ensure the quality of the research published in each issue of ABM. Without their efforts ABM could not have maintained its standards during the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, given the rapid pace and unprecedented number of reports submitted in such a short time.
Many thanks for their outstanding contributions and dedication in 2021.
Acta Bio Medica is indexed by: Index Medicus/Medline, PubMedCentral, Excerpta Medica (EMBASE), the Elsevier BioBASE, Scopus.
Announcements
Latest issue - ABM 2/2022
2022-03-14
We are pleased to inform you we have just published the Acta Biomedica 2/2022
Click on the link to see the Table of Contents
Read more
Most Read Articles
Psychological and psychiatric impact of COVID-19 pandemic among children and adolescents.
Emotional impact of COVID-19 on children
3214
Early and Long-term Consequences of Nutritional Stunting: From Childhood to Adulthood
Early and Long-term Consequences of Nutritional Stunting
1970
Clinical Outcome of Eosinophilia in Patients with COVID-19: A Controlled Study
Eosinophilia and COVID -19
1924
The role of vitamin D in prevention OF COVID-19 and its severity: an umbrella review
Vitamin D versus COVID-19: an Umbrella review
1916
Tuberculosis and COVID-19 Co-infection: An Updated Review
Tuberculosis and COVID -19 Co-infection
1836
Current Issue
Vol. 93 No. 2 (2022)
Published: 11-05-2022
ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS/COMMENTARIES - SPECIAL COVID19
Addition of a nutraceutical to montelukast or inhaled steroid in the treatment of wheezing during COVID-19 pandemic: a multicenter, open-label, randomized controlled trial.
Abstract 133 | PDF Downloads 58Page e2022156
COVID-19, inflammatory response, iron homeostasis and toxicity: a prospective cohort study in the Emergency Department of Piacenza (Italy).
Abstract 71 | PDF Downloads 50Page e2022057
Hematological Parameters as Diagnostic Factors: Correlation with Severity of COVID-19
Abstract 73 | PDF Downloads 46Page e2022061
REVIEWS/FOCUS ON - SPECIAL COVID19
Anti-Endothelial Cell Antibodies are not frequently elevated in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Abstract 41 | PDF Downloads 23Page e2022043
Evaluating COVID-19–Environment Fit
Abstract 54 | PDF Downloads 35Page e2022204
Apocalyptic COVID-19 mortality and BMI: a J-shape relationship?
Abstract 57 | PDF Downloads 40Page e2022200
SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant: No Time to Wait!
Abstract 58 | PDF Downloads 39Page e2022097
The SARS-CoV2 and mitochondria: the impact on cell fate
Abstract 52 | PDF Downloads 33Page e2022199
Antigen Detection Tests for SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review and meta-analysis on real world data
Abstract 138 | PDF Downloads 83Page e2022036
An overview of possible solutions putting an end to the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract 48 | PDF Downloads 20Page e2022202
Defining SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infection needing hospitalization in mass vaccination era: from disease-centered to patient-centered care
Abstract 74 | PDF Downloads 44Page e2022182
Revising the legislation of Ethics Committees to ease biomedical research in humans across the world: lessons from the COVID-19 emergency
Abstract 47 | PDF Downloads 31Page e2021579
CORRESPONDENCE - SPECIAL COVID19
New Psychoactive Substances and receding COVID-19 pandemic: really going back to “normal”?
Abstract 95 | PDF Downloads 65Page e2022186
Antibody response to BNT162b2 SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine is not influenced by AB0 blood group in subjects with transfusion-dependent thalassemia
Abstract 67 | PDF Downloads 34Page e2022134
Original articles
Etiology and efficacy of anti-microbial treatment for community-acquired pneumonia in adults requiring hospital admission in Ukraine
Abstract 95 | PDF Downloads 70Page e2022238
The Prevalence and Significance of Leukopenia Induced by Intravenous Iron Therapy in a Large Cohort of Females with Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
Abstract 92 | PDF Downloads 45Page e2022183
Predictors, patterns and outcomes following Infective endocarditis and stroke
Abstract 66 | PDF Downloads 39Page e2022203
Pediatric tuberculosis in Iran: a review of 10-years study in an Iranian referral hospital
Abstract 36 | PDF Downloads 25Page e2022035
Intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm newborn: Predictors of mortality
Abstract 30 | PDF Downloads 24Page e2022041
The The use of oral glucose-lowering agents (GLAs) in β-thalassemia patients with diabetes: Preliminary data from a retrospective study of ICET-A Network
Abstract 72 | PDF Downloads 40Page e2022162
Stature estimation from the hand dimensions in the Eastern Saudi Arabian adult male population
Abstract 26 | PDF Downloads 16Page e2022063
Comparison of Depression and Anxiety Scores in Multi/Nulliparous Women who have Undergone Dilatation and Curettage
Abstract 36 | PDF Downloads 23Page e2022038
Dream recall frequency and psychosomatics
Abstract 46 | PDF Downloads 29Page e2022046
Preliminary report in treatment of proximal humeral fracture with closed reduction and DOS external fixation System: a multicentric study
Abstract 48 | PDF Downloads 16Page e2021494
Determination of CCL2 / MCP-1 levels in the serum of children with melanocytic nevus in the postoperative period after using different methods of surgical treatment
Abstract 50 | PDF Downloads 16Page e2021464
Understanding of the Nutri-Score front-of-pack label by Italian Medical Professionals and its effect on food choices: a web-based study on knowledge, attitudes and practices
Abstract 52 | PDF Downloads 25Page e2022042
High frequency of antimicrobial resistance and virulence gene in Shigella species isolated from pediatric patients in an Iranian Referral Hospital
Abstract 54 | PDF Downloads 26Page e2022027
Reoperation of Maisonneuve fracture with quadricortical syndesmotic screw, zip tight and fibula elongation by autograph: a case report in covid-19 patient
Abstract 69 | PDF Downloads 29Page e2022050
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, Nerves at Risk and Staged Thyroidectomy, our Experience on 377 Consecutive Cases
Abstract 36 | PDF Downloads 17Page e2022040
Ozone improved the wound healing in type 2 diabetics via down-regulation of IL- 8, 10 and induction of FGFR expression
Abstract 68 | PDF Downloads 19Page e2022060
Analysis of Suicide Cases from Ankara Province: A 3-year Emergency Medical Services Experience
Abstract 362 | PDF Downloads 27Page e2022083
Cardio-protective effect of regular transfusion in children with non-transfusion dependent thalassemia (NTDT): A cohort study
Abstract 44 | PDF Downloads 27Page e2022022
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance with Delayed Enhancement of the Right Ventricle in patients with Left Ventricle primary involvement: diagnosis and evaluation of functional parameters.
Abstract 65 | PDF Downloads 45Page e2022023
Reviews
Prevalence and Pattern of Paediatric dermatoses among children in Aminu Kano teaching Hospital Kano, Nigeria
Abstract 28 | PDF Downloads 14Page e2022037
Radial Artery Versus Saphenous Vein as Third Conduit in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery for Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease: a Ten-Year Literature Review
Abstract 39 | PDF Downloads 27Page e2022049
Invited Commentary
Is it a high time to focus on iron-mediated pathology initiated by COVID-induced inflammation?
Abstract 37 | PDF Downloads 31Page e2022229
New Psychoactive Substances and evolving criminal dynamics against the backdrop of the fourth industrial revolution
Abstract 30 | PDF Downloads 20Page e2022187
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy: a risk factor for older patients
Abstract 27 | PDF Downloads 22Page e2022137
Focus On
The reproductive potential of uterus transplantation: future prospects
Abstract 37 | PDF Downloads 26Page e2022138
Case Reports
When staged surgical treatment can solve bilateral axillary and inguinal severe hidradenitis suppurativa
Abstract 24 | PDF Downloads 18Page e2022064
e-Letters: Comments and Responses
Vaccination status as a criterion for prioritizing COVID-19 care; ethical or not ethical?
Abstract 66 | PDF Downloads 50Page e2022056
Should vaccinated people be prioritized for COVID-19 care? Reply to Ramphul
Abstract 39 | PDF Downloads 51Page e2022098
Letters to the Editor
Resilience is low in adolescents with asthma and independent of asthma control.
Abstract 49 | PDF Downloads 23Page e2022054
Trend in the incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) among Qatari and Arab gulf children and adolescents over the past 20 years
Abstract 34 | PDF Downloads 22Page e2022163
Overtreatment in elderly care: ethical considerations
Abstract 46 | PDF Downloads 26Page e2022136
In Situ Fenestration: A Simple Technique for Fenestration of Acellular Dermal Matrix During Breast Reconstruction
Abstract 23 | PDF Downloads 15Page e2022047
Medical Humanities
The depiction of lungs and cardiac silhouette in the Saint Francis of Assisi with Angels by Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510)
Abstract 41 | PDF Downloads 30Page e2022201
ERRATUM
ERRATUM
Abstract 25 |Page e2022246
Acknowledgement to Reviewers
Acta Biomedica (ABM) invites several of scientific and medical experts each year to review submitted manuscripts. The Editors of ABM sincerely appreciate the efforts of these reviewers who volunteer their time and expertise to provide valuable feedback to ensure the quality of the research published in each issue of ABM. Without their efforts ABM could not have maintained its standards during the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, given the rapid pace and unprecedented number of reports submitted in such a short time.
Many thanks for their outstanding contributions and dedication in 2021.
Acta Bio Medica is indexed by: Index Medicus/Medline, PubMedCentral, Excerpta Medica (EMBASE), the Elsevier BioBASE, Scopus.