ABSTRACT Aim This study compared the extent of coronary artery calcification in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA). Methods This retrospective, observational cohort study included 107 patients who underwent CCTA at the Clinical Centre of the University of Sarajevo betwee...

By Mirza Babić, Zarina Babić Jušić, Sabina Prevljak, Fuad Zukić, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović, Admir Abdić, Emir Bećirović

AimTo evaluate the clinical course and outcomes of oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis(JIA) patients from 2003 to 2021, identifying factors linked to severe disease and complications. Methods We analyzed 208 oligoarticular JIA patients followed at Cerrahpaşa Medical School, using medical records. Continuous variables were compa...

By Aytan Aliyeva, Amra Adrovic, Fatih Aslak, Oya Koker, Mehmet Yildiz, Sezgin Sahin, Kenan Barut, Ozgur Kasapcopur

Aim To determine whether Ki67 can be predicted through its correlation with the estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR), to identify breast cancer subtypes and evaluate cell proliferation level and prognosis. Methods Patient clinical data were collected from medical records and pathology laboratory reports at Teaching Hospital, Facul...

By Dedy Hermansyah, Muhammad Al Anas, Kania Haura Chalisaturahmi, Mutiara Baitina, Karina Sugih Arto, Endi Taris Pasaribu

Aim Any aesthetic procedure in the head and/or in the face might have an impact on psychological status of the treated participants. Aim of this study was to investigate whether Botulinum toxin treatment for aesthetic purpose in the face influences on the level of happiness, depression and anxiety. Methods This prospective cohort observational stu...

By Omar Suljagić, Emir Tupković, Kenana Ljuca, Faris Suljagić, Nadina Ljuca

Aim Significant risk factors for femoral nail cutout are well-documented, primarily in the context of single-screw proximal nails.However, it remains uncertain whether those same risk factors are applicable when considering different implant devices. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to compare cutout risk factors between single- versu...

By Michele Coviello, Antonella Abate, Giovanni Vicenti, Francesco Ippolito, Vittorio Nappi, Andrea Michele Abbaticchio, Elio Caiaffa, Giulia Colasuonno, Vincenzo Caiaffa, Giuseppe Solarino

Aim To investigate the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods The study included fifteen patients with first or repeated ACS and treated/nontreated dyslipidaemia admitted to the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of Clinical Hospital Centre Osijek between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 20...

By Željka Dragila, Matea Lozert, Silvija Canecki-Varžić, Kristina Selthofer-Relatić

Aim This study provides a comprehensive review of the current literature on the use of ChatGPT, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, in neurosurgery. The study examines potential benefits and limitations of ChatGPT in neurosurgical practice and education.Methods The study involved a systematic review of the current literature on the use ...

By Hakija Bečulić, Emir Begagić, Rasim Skomorac, Anes Mašović, Edin Selimović, Mirza Pojskić

Aim To investigate whether the use of ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C or bromelain-vitamin C is the best to prevent ankle complications in post operative bimalleolar surgery.Methods A total of 61 patients treated with bimalleolar surgery were enrolled. The patients were divided into three groups: thefirst group (n=22) treated only with the su...

By Luigi Meccariello, Anna Iolanda Bello, Giovanni Bove, Nicola Gagliardo, D’Anna Raffaele, Luigi Matera

Aim To evaluate patient satisfaction with primary healthcare services and determine effectiveness indicators within Kazakhstan's compulsory health insurance system.Methods An analytical observational study with cross-examination was conducted in Kazakhstan's primary healthcare (PHC) organizations. Patient satisfaction was assessed through a 35-item...

By Makhabbat Shurenova, Kuralbay Kurakbayev, Tleukhan Abildaev, Aigul Tazhiyeva

Functional gastrointestinal disorders in childhood (FGIDs) constitute a significant time-consuming clinical problem for healthcare practitioners, and they carry an important psychosocial burden for patients and their families. The aim of this study was to characterize etiology, clinical features, and interventions in a paediatric cohort of patients...

By Amela Selimović, Nina Mekić, Selma Terzić, Almira Ćosićkić, Evlijana Zulić, Majda Mehmedović