University of Oradea

Comparison of the Alvarado Score with Alternative Diagnostic Tools in Pediatric Acute Appendicitis: A Literature Review

Background: Acute appendicitis is a leading pediatric surgical emergency. Timely diagnosis remains challenging, particularly in young children with atypical presentations. Clinical evaluation alone yields variable diagnostic performance, prompting the use of risk stratification t...

The Hybrid Artisan: Integrating AI-Powered Design Tools with Traditional Craftsmanship for Sustainable Creative Entrepreneurship

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies advance, traditional craftsmen face new challenges: innovating using digital tools while preserving cultural authenticity and heritage knowledge. The “hybrid artisan,” who strategically integrates AI-based design tools with traditional...

Population-adapted nolla method for dental age estimation in Northwestern Romanian children

Accurate dental age (DA) estimation is essential in pediatric dentistry, orthodontic treatment planning, and forensic practice; however, the applicability of international reference standards varies across populations. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of a population-ada...

Beyond the biopsy: the new era of non-invasive staging and biomarkers in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) management is increasingly challenged by shifting demographics, notably the rise in aggressive early-onset CRC, and the limitations of conventional anatomical staging. This comprehensive review explores the paradigm shift toward noninvasive and minimally i...

Glechoma hederacea (L.): Phytochemical Profile, Biological Activities and Emerging Perspectives in Oral Health—A Review

Current interest in the use of medicinal plants for the prevention and management of various diseases has increased significantly due to the need to identify effective, safe, and sustainable natural agents. Glechoma hederacea L., a perennial species belonging to the Lamiaceae fam...

Multivariable Associations of Anthropometric and Psychosocial Markers with an Elevated Abdominal Volume Index Among University Students: A Sex- and Academic Program-Stratified Analysis

Background: The Adiposity Volume Index (AVI) is a modern geometric tool for tracking central body fat. However, how it interacts with prenatal markers (2D:4D ratio), advanced anthropometric indexes, and psychological factors across different academic disciplines remains largely u...

Clinical Phenotypic Spectrum and Multisystem Burden in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Retrospective Regional Cohort Study

Background: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a multisystem genetic disorder characterized by marked phenotypic heterogeneity. This study aimed to describe the clinical spectrum and multisystem burden of NF1 in a regional retrospective cohort. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed...

Research on Sustainable Fertilization Possibilities on the Nutritional Parameters of Sweet Corn from the Crișului Negru Meadow

Sweet corn is an important vegetable crop due to its high nutritional value and increasing demand for fresh consumption and food processing. This study evaluated the effects of different fertilization systems on the yield and nutritional quality of sweet corn cultivated under the...