Abstract   Background: Optimal myocardial protection remains challenging in emergency coronary revascularization, especially in patients with severely reduced left ventricular function. Contemporary cardioplegia strategies aim to limit ischemia–reperfusion injury and enhance postoperative ventricular recovery. The aim of this s...

By EMCED KHALIL

Aim: To examine the likelihood of predicting lung cancer survival versus death using Bayesian model based on demographic and laboratory data. Methods: A predictive design using electronic health records from 2012 to 2023 was implemented. IBM SPSS Statistics version 29.0 was used for data descriptive analysis and prediction models were built using ...

By ISLAM BANI MOHAMMAD, MUAYYAD AHMAD

Aim Vaccine hesitancy challenges global public health, with parental attitudes significantly impacting childhood immunization. This study examined parental perceptions of vaccine safety, effectiveness, and decision-making factors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2025 with 233 parents at a Primary H...

By ANESA TERZIĆ, ELMA MUJAKOVIĆ, EMIR BEĆIROVIĆ, MINELA BEĆIROVIĆ, ALMIRA ĆOSIĆKIĆ

Aim: To assess the impact of cognitive impairments on various domains of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: This prospective study included 135 MS patients and 50 healthy controls. Participants were divided into three groups: patients with MS for more than one year (n=85), newly diagnosed MS patients (n=50), and h...

By AIDA ŠEHANOVIĆ, SULJO KUNIĆ, ANIDA ŠEHANOVIĆ, DŽEVDET SMAJLOVIĆ, EMIR TUPKOVIĆ, OMER Ć. IBRAHIMAGIĆ

Introduction. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) is a life-threatening emergency with high mortality. While conventional risk factors are well recognized, emerging evidence suggests environmental temperature may also influence rupture risk. This relationship has not been studied in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this study is to inv...

By MUHAMED DJEDOVIĆ, ARMIN SLJIVO, BEDRUDIN BANJANOVIC1, HARIS VUKAS, EDIN KABIL, ALDEN BEGIC, SAMED DJEDOVIĆ

Aim Osteoporosis is a global health concern, characterized by reduced bone density, microarchitectural changes, and an increased risk of fractures. The prevalence of osteoporosis is rising, particularly in developing countries. In Indonesia, the incidence of upper femur fractures due to osteoporosis is notably high. As human studies are limited, an...

By PANJI SANANTA, RESPATI SURYANTO DRADJAT, ISTAN IRMANSYAH IRSAN, ANDHIKA YUDISTIRA, ADITYA ROSID DWI ANWAR