Comparison of Kegel exercises and a combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device in the treatment of static urinary incontinence
Aim To determine which of the two methods, Kegel exercises or combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmartbiofeedback device, has better therapeutic effects on the symptoms of SUI in females.Methods Fifty female patients with SUI were randomly divided into two groups: 25 treated with Kegel exercises, and 25 with thecombination of K...
By Mirela Begić, Nedima Kapidžić-Bašić, Asja Hotić-Hadžiefendić, Asmir Konjić, Dragana Bojinović-Rodić, Igor Hudić
Efficacy of nebulized hypertonic saline versus normal saline in the treatment of acute bronchiolitis in inpatient infants
Aim Compare the efficacy of nebulized hypertonic saline and normal saline in the treatment of infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis.Methods This retrospective study was conducted at the Department of Pulmonology, Paediatric Clinic, Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo, covering the period from January 2015 to December 2019 and comprising 380 chi...
By Ganimeta Bakalović, Tarik Jarkoč, Nedim Begić, Orhan Lepara, Dejan Bokonjić, Dušan Mihajlović, Amela Pasić, Almir Fajkić
COVID-19 associated coagulopathy in septic critically ill patients - a retrospective cohort study
Aim To determine the relationship between coagulation disorders and septic condition in COVID-19 critically ill patients.Methods Data from 99 patients who presented with COVID-19 acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (CAHRF) were divided intotwo groups: Group 1- patients who developed sepsis, and Group 2 - patients who developed septic shock. Age, se...
By Mirza Kovačević, Nermina Rizvanović, Adisa Šabanović Adilović, Senada Čaušević
The role of mesenchymal stem cells in allergic rhinitis and its relationship with IL-10, plasma cells and regulatory T cells
Aim Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an IgE-mediated inflammation of the nose. Regulatory T cells (Tregs), plasma cells and inflammatory cytokines have shown to play a critical role in allergic airway inflammation. The aim of the study was to investigate the role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in generating Treg cells and plasma cells associated with re...
By Delfitri Munir, Iqbal Pahlevi Nasution, Lia Restimulia, Agung Putra, Nur Dina Amalina
Red algae extract suppresses caspase-3 gene expression and induces catalase antioxidant enzyme in testicles of rats induced by boric acid
Aim To determine the effect of red algae extract on the gene expression of catalase and caspase-3 in testicules of rats induced by boric acid (BA).Methods This is experimental research with post-test control group design. Twenty four healthy male Wistar rats were divided intofour treatment groups: a healthy group, negative control group, two treatm...
By Ayu Renda Sari, Joko Wahyu Wibowo, Sri Priyantini, Agung Putra, Nur Dina Amalina
Bone healing during electrostimulation
Aim To investigate the effect of direct epineural electrical stimulation of the nerve on the nature of reparative processes in the bone stump.Methods Three series of experiments were carried out with amputation of the thigh in the middle third and muscle plasty. In the 1stand 2nd experimental series a perineural catheter was brought to the stump of...
By Yurii Bezsmertnyi, Viktor Shevchuk, Yankai Jiang, Olena Shevchuk
Frequency of sweet and salty snack consumption among children in relation to their mothers' education level
Aim To investigate the frequency of consumption of sweet and salty snacks among children aged 2-18 years in relation to theirmothers’ education level.Methods A descriptive epidemiological study was conducted in five dental practices at the School of Medicine of the University ofMostar from May to October 2022. The data were collected from med...
By Mirela Lisičić-Konaković, Senka Mesihović-Dinarević, Elmedin Bajrić, Sanja Jurišić, Ines Musa Trolić, Mladen Ćubela, Zdenko Šarac, Amila Zukanović
Red blood cell distribution width as a predictor of outcome in Intensive Care Unit: a retrospective cohort study
Aim To evaluate the predictive significance of the red blood cell distribution width (RDW) >14.5 at admission to the IntensiveCare Unit (ICU) on outcome parameters: length of hospital stay (LOHS), incidence of hospital mortality, 30-day mortality and 30-day survival after hospital discharge in unselected (surgical and non-surgical) critically il...
By Asmira Ljuca, Nermina Rizvanović, Senad Ljuca, Alma Jahić
Correlation between signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT 1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and signal to noise ratio (SNR) value in otoacoustic emission (OAE) examination on organ of Corti cochlea due to cisplatin
Aim To assess the cochlear damage caused by cisplatin in the rat cochlea based on decreased signal to noise ratio (SNR) values on otoacoustic emission (OAE) examination and increased expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 1 (STAT 1) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) on immunohistochemical examination.Methods Twen...
By Nelfi Disya Amalia Lubis, Hajar Haryuna Tengku Siti, Khalisanni Khalid, Rahadian Zainul
Lipid status and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with end-stage renal disease
Aim To assess morphological characteristics of carotid blood vessels in uremic patients before to the initiation of the dialysis treatment, and corelate data with various dialysis therapy modules.Methods The study included 30 patients with end-stage renal disease (ERDS) prior to commencing dialysis, 30 patients treated withhaemodialysis and 30 pati...
By Damir Rebić, Edin Begić, Armin Šljivo, Nermir Granov, Senad Hasanspahić, Alen Džubur, Azra Durak-Nalbantić