Serum biomarkers in normal pressure hydrocephalus
Aim To investigate the serum value of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), proteins S-100, NSE, IL-6 in normal pressure patients (NPH) compared to control (healthy) group and also a possible correlation with radiological findings in NPH patients.Methods Study patients were included during the period of 2020-2022. All NPH patients met the diagn...
By Enra Mehmedika-Suljić, Sebija Izetbegović, Nafija Serdarević, Bekir Rovčanin, Nevena Mahmutbegović, Admir Mehičević, Ibrahim Omerhodžić
A correlation of demographic characteristics, preoperative conservative therapy and timing with postoperative outcome in herniated disc-associated cauda equina syndrome: Do they really matter?
Aim To examine a correlation of demographic characteristics of patients, preoperative modality of conservative therapy and timing on the postoperative outcome of patients six months after the operation.Methods A retrospective, non-randomized, clinical study involved 48 patients of different age and gender with a verified diagnosis ofcauda equina sy...
By Hakija Bečulić, Emir Begagić, Rasim Skomorac, Aldin Jusić, Alma Efendić, Edin Selimović, Anes Mašović, Lejla Bečulić
Correlation between clinical outcomes and patients’ satisfaction using tarsoconjunctival - Hughes flap for the reconstruction of eyelid defects
Aim To examine and quantify patients’ satisfaction and correlate with the objective clinical presentation after the treatment and to present a comprehensive literature review on tarsoconjunctival/Hughes flap technique.Methods A review of more than 159 peer-review articles and a combined retrospective-prospective two-centres case series of 17p...
By Nina Jovanović, Patricia Reisz-Majić, Sunita Mehic-Fazlić, Selma Terzić, Jasmina Alajbegović Halimić, Admira Dizdarević
Post-traumatic instability of the first metatarsophalangeal joint: a novel surgical technique of capsular reconstruction in a young kickboxer
Aim To report a novel surgical technique of capsular reconstruction of post-traumatic instability of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ). Methods The clinical case is related to a 24-year-old male athlete whose clinical symptoms began with pain and spontaneous dislocation of the left first MTPJ during a kickboxing fight. He received conserva...
By Gianni Caizzi, Michele Coviello, Andrea Franchini, Flavia Riefoli, Florianna Palmiotto, Biagio Moretti
The relationship between C-reactive protein, anthropometric parameters and lipids in menopausal transition
Aim To investigate the relationship between C-reactive protein, anthropometric parameters, and lipids in women in the menopausal transition. Methods This cross-sectional study included 150 women divided into three groups: premenopausal (n=50), perimenopausal (n=50), and postmenopausal (n=50). All women were interviewed, body mass index (BMI) and wa...
By Dženana Softić, Lejla Mešalić
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
Relationship between brain-derived neurotrophic factor serum levels with the severity of melasma
Aim To determine the relationship between brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels and the severity of melasma.Methods This cross-sectional analytic study included consecutive patients from the Dermatology and Venereology Polyclinicat Prof. dr. Chairuddin Panusunan Lubis Universitas Sumatera Utara (Prof. dr. CPL USU) Hospital Medan from May ...
By Putri Astrid Novianti Nazli, Ariyati Yosi, Khairina Nasution
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
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
Association between shift work and extended working hours with burnout and presenteeism among health care workers from Family Medicine Centres
Aim To investigate the influence of irregular shifts on increased emotional, physical, and cognitive exhaustion and decreased working performance expressed by the phenomenon of presenteeism.Methods The study sample of 405 healthcare workers from Family medicine centres completed questionnaires in two measurement time points, in 2014 (TP1) and repea...
By Nurka Pranjić, Nehra Mosorović, Sabina Bećirović, Selvedina Sarajlić- Spahić