Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) as a clinical feature of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS): a prospective study with lumbar spine morphometry analysis
Aim To investigate clinical and morphometric characteristics of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).Methods This study evaluated LSS patients using clinical assessments of motor, sensory, bladder, and bowel functions, and functional disability scores from the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Swis...
By Harun Hodzic, Hakija Bečulić, Emir Begagic, Nejla Huseinspahić, Igor Sladojević, Andrej Popov, Rasim Iriškić, Tarik Zulović, Emir Becirovic, Goran Lakičević, Adem Nuhović, Haso Sefo, Aldin Jusić, Jovana Radovanović
Predictive factors for biochemical relapse in non-metastatic prostate cancer following primary radiotherapy
Aim To investigate the predictors of biochemical relapse (BCR) among patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer treated with radiotherapy as the first-line therapy. Methods The study included 91 patients diagnosed with prostate cancer at the University Clinical Centre in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the radiation treatment as the fir...
By Amila Kovčić, Šefika Umihanić, Hasan Osmić, Almedina Muhić, Enida Trumić, Eldar Hamzić, Emir Becirovic, Semir Hadžić, Amir Bećirović, Minela Becirovic, Emir Begagic
Prevalence and risk factors of obstetric violence among Jordanian women: a cross-sectional study
Aim To assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with obstetric violence during childbirth among Jordanian women. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted. Recruitment occurred in public maternity and children’s health centres in the Irbid Directorate in Jordan. Five hundred and fifteen women were enrolled in the ...
By Nour Alrida, Amal Ababneh, Muna Salahat, Yasmeen Abu-Sumaqa, Ahmad Rayan, Basheer Al-Zu'bi, Manar Abu-Abbas
Inhibitory effect of magnetic aqueous extract of Syzygium aromaticum L on two types of oral pathogenic bacteria
Aim Magnetic fields affect all living things, which is why they are the subject of extensive research around the world. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different levels of static magnetic field on chemical behaviours of aqueous extract of Syzygium aromaticum L and their effect on selective oral pathogenic bacteria. Meth...
By Wafaa Eid, Saba Al-Sultan, Rana Al-Sabaawi
Correlation of vitamin D serum level and quality of life in asthma patients
Aim Moderate to severe asthma patients with sufficient and insufficient vitamin D serum level, respectively, were assessed with quality of life questionnaires before and after treatment with vitamin D added to their standard asthma treatment.Methods Patients with moderate to severe asthma have been divided into two groups based on a serum level of ...
By Dzenan Halilovic, Jasmina Nurkić, Senahid Trnačević, Midhat Nurkić, Eldina Halilović, Ekrema Mujarić
Effect of Arabic Gum on Gentamicin Nephrotoxicity in Mice: A Pathological Study
Aim To investigate the effect of Arabic gum on gentamycin nephrotoxicity in mice kidney.Methods Forty (40) mice were divided into five groups, eight mice in each. Group one (G1) stands for the negative control group. The second one (G2) was injected with gentamycin only, while the third one (G3) was given an Arabic gum orally 10g/kg. The 4th group ...
By Liqaa Alhyali, Firas Abed, Entisar AL-Kenanny
Approaches to rhythm control: Impact of electrical cardioversion versus pharmacological management on left atrial size and systolic performance in atrial fibrillation and flutter
Aim To compare the impact of electrical cardioversion (ECV) and pharmacological cardioversion (PCV) on left atrial size (LA) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), as well as to identify predictors of rhythm disorder recurrence in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL).Methods A prospective observational cohort study...
By Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović, Lejla Tupković Rakovac, Amira Jagodić Ejubović, Begajeta Čaušević, Malik Ejubović, Aida Ribić, Lamija Ferhatbegović, Ammar Brkić, Semir Hadžić, Maida Skokić, Emir Begagić
Risk Factor Analysis and Predictive Model Development for Problematic Internet Gaming Disorder Occurrence
Aim To examine several aspects, such as sociodemographic, psychological, personality, and parenting characteristics, that may contribute to the occurrence of PIGD in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Additionally, the study intends to create a model that can accurately predict people who are at high risk of developing PIGD. Methods. A cross-secti...
By Andrian Fajar Kusumadewi, Raihan Hananto, Arrum Putri Amalia, Muhammad Dicky Hertanto, Hermanuaji Sihageng, Muhammad Jordan Diandraputra
Can the APACHE II score be used to assess the risk of mortality in the elderly with hip fractures?
Aim Various predictive models have been developed to help identify patients with hip fractures with greater or lower probability of survival. The aim of this study was to establish the capacity of the APACHE II score to predict the survival of patients with hip fracture, in people aged over 65 years, and compare it with the existing score used to p...
By Tarik Bujakovic, Samir Delibegovic
Coexistence of aerobic vaginitis caused by Enterococcus faecalis and human papilloma virus (HPV) infection as a risk factor for the development of cervical intraepithelial lesions
Aim To determine the prevalence of aerobic vaginitis (AV) caused by Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) in human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive women with pathological Pap test and to determine the most prevalent HPV type associated with E. faecalis infection.Methods This prospective study was conducted at the Gynaecology Centre "Dr. Mahira Jahić" ...
By Amna Baraković, Mahira Jahić, Anis Cerovac, Fatima Numanović