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Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026

Original article


Enhanced myocardial protection in failing hearts: comparative outcomes of single-dose Del Nido and conventional blood cardioplegia in emergency low-ejection fraction coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

Enhanced myocardial protection in failing hearts: comparative outcomes of single-dose Del Nido and conventional blood cardioplegia in emergency low-ejection fraction coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)

  • Emced Khalil

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 36-40

Impact of donor and procedural parameters on platelet yield in plateletpheresis: a retrospective data analysis over a seven-month period

  • Gorana Ahmetovic-Karic
  • Kenan Mehic
  • Selim Arifovic
  • Ajsa Zildzic
  • Faruk Bradaric

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 8-12

Risk factors for red blood cell alloimmunization in polytransfused patients

  • Svetlana Jović Lacković
  • Almira Ćosićkić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 13-17

Comparative evaluation of HbA1c in point-of-care testing (POCT) devices: enzymatic and immunoassay methods compared to ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (IE-HPLC)

  • Windradini Rahvian Aridama
  • Ferdy Royland Marpaung
  • Yessy Puspitasari

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 18-22

Metabolic and renal predictors of coronary artery calcification: the independent role of the uric acid/estimated glomerular filtration rate (UA/eGFR) ratio and Castelli indices

  • Zarina Babić Jušić
  • Mirza Babić
  • Sabina Prevljak
  • Emir Bećirović
  • Fuad Zukić
  • Minela Bećirović
  • Amir Bećirović

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 30-35

Predictive value of admission biomarkers for mortality and rehospitalization in hypertensive crisis

  • Emir Bećirović
  • Minela Bećirović
  • Amir Bećirović
  • Amina Džidić Krivić
  • Armin Šljivo
  • Kenana Ljuca
  • Lemana Buljubašić
  • Nadina Ljuca
  • Admir Abdić
  • Emir Begagić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 41-46

Molecular docking analysis of thymoquinone as a potential inhibitor of C-reactive protein and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β): an in-silico study for myocardial infarction therapeutics

  • Muhammad Saugi Abduh
  • Ahmad Umar Alfaruq
  • Muh Adytia Prasada
  • Dimas Nabih

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 47-53

Laboratory parameters, clinical characteristics and hemogram-derived indices in adult patients with measles at tertiary hospital admission

  • Berina Hasanefendić
  • Amila Muratspahić
  • Semir Hrvo
  • Emina Hajrović Hebibović
  • Lejla Avdagić
  • Almedina Moro
  • Emir Šeherčehajić
  • Amir Sandžić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 54-57

Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a single-center cross-sectional study

  • Nejra Bektaš
  • Larisa Bešić
  • Aida Kulo Ćesić
  • Damir Marjanović
  • Jasminka Prguda-Mujić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 58-62

Infectious spondylodiscitis treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, during the period from 2022 to 2023

  • Eldira Hadzic
  • Meliha Šehić
  • Rasim Skomorac
  • Nadira Zahirovic
  • Mile Bosilkovski

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 63-67

Effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic  supplementation on gut health in rabbits

Effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic supplementation on gut health in rabbits

  • Taghreed AL-fakje
  • Faeha Al-Mashhadane
  • Asmaa Al-Nuaimy

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 76-79

Elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts poorer histopathological differentiation in colorectal cancer: a study from a Southeast Asian Tertiary Hospital

  • Edwin Saleh Siregar
  • Muhammad Al Anas
  • Dedy Hermansyah

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 80-84

Bayesian Model Prediction for Lung Cancer Survival Based on Demographic and Laboratory Results: A retrospective analysis.

  • Islam Bani Mohammad
  • Muayyad Ahmad

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 85-90

The correlation between interleukin-6 levels and quality of life in late-stage breast cancer patients with anxiety syndrome at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan

  • Ella Yunita Daulay
  • Mustafa Mahmud Amin
  • Elmeida Effendy
  • Vita Camellia
  • Kamal Basri Siregar

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 91-94

Continuous positive airway pressure failure in the management of neonatal respiratory distress in a resource limited setting: a prospective observational study

  • Noor Sameer Yahya
  • Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim
  • AWS AL-NUMAN

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 95-100

Parental Trust and the Role of Misinformation in Childhood Immunization Decisions

  • Anesa Terzić
  • Elma Mujaković
  • Emir Bećirović
  • Minela Bećirović
  • Almira Ćosićkić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 101-105

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in pediatric patients: a Bosnian cohort

  • Asmir Jonuzi
  • Ilhana Tinjak
  • Melika Bukvic
  • Benjamin Kulovac
  • Nusret Popovic
  • Emir Milisic
  • Zlatan Zvizdic

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 106-110

Effect of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis biomarkers in epilepsy: a randomized controlled trial

  • Sri Handayani
  • Zen Hafy
  • Fitri Octaviana
  • Zulkhair Ali
  • Nita Parisa
  • Astri Budikayanti
  • Dessy Agustini
  • Radiyati Umi Partan

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 111-116

The correlation between polymorphism of interleukin 3 receptor alpha Rs6603272 G/T gene with negative symptoms in Bataknese schizophrenia patients

  • Dika Asrika Asrul
  • Elmeida Effendy
  • Mustafa Mahmud Amin
  • Vita Camellia
  • Zulham Yamamoto

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 117-123

The impact of cognitive impairments on the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis

  • Aida Šehanović
  • Suljo Kunić
  • Anida Šehanović
  • Dževdet Smajlović
  • Emir Tupković
  • Omer Ibrahimagić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 124-129

Ambient Temperature and Ruptured Abdominal Aortic: A Retrospective Study from Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Muhamed Djedović
  • Armin Sljivo
  • Bedrudin Banjanovic
  • Haris Vukas
  • Edin Kabil
  • Alden Begic
  • Samed Djedović

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 130-133

Comparison of inflammatory parameter levels after sclerotherapy of varicose veins with polidocanol

  • Anel Okic
  • Magrin Alic
  • Hasib Mujic
  • Amel Hadzimehmedagic
  • Nermina Babic
  • Nesina Avdagic

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 134-138

Impact of 3D printing on vascular surgery training and preoperative planning

  • Haris Vukas
  • Samra Kadić-Vukas
  • Sumeja Ćatić
  • Ruvejda Dizdarević
  • Farah Dedović
  • Nail Šehić
  • Merim Jusufbegović

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 139-144

Evaluation of predictive factors for conception after saline infusion sonosalpingography

  • Dalal Ramadhan
  • MARWA AL-Rasheedy
  • Luma Alsarraj

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 145-149

Outcome of pregnancy after in vitro fertilization: A retrospective cohort study

  • Gordana Grgić
  • Anis Cerovac
  • Azra Hadžimehmedović
  • Selma Muratović
  • Asja Terzić
  • Ermin Čehić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 150-155

Impact of daily administration of teriparatide on the histological pattern of testicular structure in adult male rats

  • Omar Ameen
  • Ghada Taqa

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 156-161

Evaluation of brain injury biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury with and without computed tomography findings

  • Alma Osmić-Husni
  • Radivoj Jadrić
  • Svetlana Jović-Lacković
  • Aida Žabić
  • Sabina Čamdžić-Smajić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 162-166

Minimal clinically important difference (MCID)-based analysis of single- versus two-level laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective study

  • Emir Begagić
  • Hakija Bečulić
  • Fahrudin Alić
  • Anes Mašović
  • Goran Lakičević
  • Lemana Buljubašić
  • Muhamed Haračić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 167-172

Von Mises stress analyses using finite element model in two patients with chronic low back pain

  • Arief Indra Perdana Prasetya
  • Tri Indah Winarni
  • Jamari Jamari
  • Ardiyansyah Syahrom

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 173-179

An animal model in rat for secondary osteoporosis: the effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, low calcium diet, and immobilization on tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b) and procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (PINP) levels

  • Panji Sananta
  • Respati Suryanto Dradjat
  • Istan Irmansyah Irsan
  • Andhika Yudistira
  • Aditya Rosid Dwi Anwar

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 180-185

Promising outcomes of medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty in anterior cruciate ligament deficiency patients

  • Krisna Yuarno Phatama
  • Edi Mustamsir
  • Ananto Satya Pradana
  • Domy Pradana Putra
  • Yudha Anantha Khaerul Putra
  • Felix Giovanni Hartono

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 180-185

Advanced volar locking plate fixation for intra and extra articular distal radius fractures: a retrospective study

  • Giuseppe Rovere
  • Francesco Bosco
  • Giulio Vigni
  • Ennio Sinno
  • Andrea Perna
  • Fortunato Giustra
  • Francesco Liuzza
  • Amarildo Smakaj
  • Fernando De Maio
  • Antonio Ziranu
  • Giuseppe Tulumello
  • Lawrence Camarda

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 186-190

Reconstruction of a short tibia stump after forced shortening with subsequent lengthening using the Ilizarov method

  • Yurii Oleksiiovych Bezsmertnyi
  • Viktor Ivanovych Shevchuk
  • Olexander Yuriyovych Branitsky
  • Olexander Yuriyovych Bezsmertnyi
  • Dmytro Vadymovych Bondarenko

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 191-195

Outcomes and complications of exposed Kirschner wire f ixation for metacarpal fractures: a retrospective study

  • Andrea Cruciani
  • Silvia Pietramala
  • Alessio Greco
  • Alessandro El Motassime
  • Camillo Fulchignoni
  • Lorenzo Rocchi

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 196-200

A useful surgical landmark for the trapezio-scaphoid joint

  • Camillo Fulchignoni
  • Silvia Pietramala
  • Chiara Muci
  • Alessandro El Motassime
  • Andrea Cruciani
  • Lorenzo Rocchi
  • Gianfranco Merendi

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 201-205

The effect of liquid nitrogen exposure on the proliferative phase of Achilles tendon healing in Rattus norvegicus rats

  • Istan Irmansyah Irsan
  • Edi Mustamsir
  • Panji Sananta
  • Satria Pandu Persada Isma
  • Dandy Drestanto Adiwignyo
  • Hudzaifah Al Azmi Manaf
  • Adytia Andreyta Refa

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 206-210

Comparison of immune responses to zirconia, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and stainless-steel in orthopaedic implants

  • Agung Riyanto Budi Santoso
  • Respati Suryanto Dradjat
  • Edi Mustamsir
  • Setyawan Purnomo Sakti
  • Panji Sananta
  • Hidayat Sujuti
  • Heri Suroto

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 216-220

The effect of tourniquet reperfusion interval on malondialdehyde (MDA) level and skeletal muscle damage in the treatment of long bone fractures

  • Adhi Satriyo Utomo
  • Thomas Erwin Christian Junus Huwae

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 221-226

Impact of geographic location and place of surgery on treatment outcomes of total hip replacement

  • Slavko Manojlovic
  • Dragana Dragicevic-Cvjetkovic
  • Nemanja Manojlović
  • Zeljko Jovičić
  • Mirko Manojlović
  • Ferid Krupić

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 227-232

Knowledge of general medicine students from the medical faculties in Tuzla and Zenica about lung cancer prevention

  • Amar Terzimehić
  • Elma Kuduzović
  • Nino Hasanica
  • Muhamed Skomorac
  • Erna Terzić
  • Iman Kovač

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 233-237

Systematic review


Artificial intelligence and big data applications in chronic disease management: clinical outcomes, challenges, and future directions

  • Sana'a Abu-Qbeitah
  • Muayyad Ahmad

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 1-7

Stem cells and secretome in aplastic anaemia: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends (2018–2023) and future directions for regenerative therapies

  • Citra Primavita Mayangsari
  • Harsono Salimo
  • Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi
  • Agung Putra
  • Betty Suryawati
  • Annang Giri Moelyo

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 23-29

Meta-analysis


Prophylactic use of rectal diclofenac in mitigating post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis risk and severity: low- vs high-dose efficacy and timing strategies— a meta-analysis

  • Maggie Liberty
  • Taufik Sungkar
  • Peggy Liberty

Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 68-75