Scientific research in biomedical studies: insights and barriers at the University of Sarajevo
Aim The position of science and scientific research in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is unfavourable. University education lacks research programs, hindering students from developing critical evaluation skills. Methods This cross-sectional study examined knowledge, attitudes, experience and perceived barriers towards scientific research amo...
By Nejra Selak, Meliha Šehić, Bakir Kudić, Ismar Ećo, Behija Spahić Šehić, Aida Kulo Ćesić
Role of inhaled corticosteroids in the exacerbation rate of moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Aim To analyse frequency of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation in patients on therapy with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and relevant factors that influence the rate of COPD exacerbations in a subgroup of moderate illness, like FEV1, comorbidities and other concomitant therapy. Methods The study included patients with moderat...
By Maida Rakanović-Todić, Sanita Maleškić, Lejla Burnazović Ristić, Aida Kulo Ćesić, Jasna Kusturica, Besim Prnjavorac
Metformin use associated with lower risk of cancer in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2
Aim In order to increase the database related to the antineoplastic potential of metformin, association between the use of metformin and risk of cancer occurence in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) was investigated. Methods In this cross-sectional study, medical records of patients with DM2 were reviewed for cancer occurence. Data on ag...
By Jasna Kusturica, Aida Kulo Ćesić, Edis Gušić, Sanita Maleškić, Maida Rakanović-Todić, Damir Šečić