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
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
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
Morphometric analysis of clinically significant parameters of the main trunk of the left coronary artery
Aim To determine the value of angles between the left coronary artery main trunk (LMT) and its branches, the anterior interventricular branch (LAD) and the circumflex branch (CX), and their possible relationship with the LMT length. Methods A total of 29 cadaveric hearts were used. The left coronary artery and its branches were dissected. The heart...
By Almira Lujinović, Lejla Dervišević, Zurifa Ajanović, Dina Kapić, Azra Metović, Esad Ćosović, Maida Šahinović, Jasmin Mušanović, Jelena Kovačević-Prstojević, Esad Pepić
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
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
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
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
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