Ramona Ștefăniu

Comorbidity Count Versus the Charlson Comorbidity Index in Predicting Hospital Stay After Hip Fracture in Older Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background and Objectives: Hip fracture in older adults is associated with high morbidity, and length of hospital stay is the simplest summary of the acute admission. We aimed to identify the clinical factors associated with prolonged hospital stay in older adults admitted with a...

Vitamin D Supplementation in Infertile Men: Beyond Pooled Effects—A Critical Meta-Analysis of Heterogeneous Clinical Responses

Introduction: Male infertility is a complex global health challenge, with emerging evidence suggesting that vitamin D plays a pivotal role in testicular function and spermatogenesis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of vitamin D supplementatio...

The Benefits of Non-Pharmaceutic Interventions on Intrinsic Capacity in Insulin-Resistant Adult and Geriatric Populations—A Narrative Review

Insulin resistance (IR) is a well-established metabolic disorder characterized by reduced responsiveness of peripheral tissues to insulin, leading to hyperglycemia and compensatory hyperinsulinemia. Background: In older adults, IR tends to develop gradually and may remain undiagn...