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
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
In vitro effectiveness of the avocado peel extract (Persea americana Mill) as an antifungal against Trichophyton rubrum, the cause of dermatophytosis
Aim To determine the effectiveness of avocado peel extract (Persea americana Mill) as an antifungal against T. rubrum, whichcauses dermatophytosis.Methods In vitro laboratory experimental study using a post-testonly control group design analysed active compounds of avocadopeel and continued with the antifungal activity test. In each group divided a...
By Ira Armayanti, Meidina K. Wardani, Ariyati Yosi
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
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
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
Risk factors associated with the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients
Aim To determine risk factors associated with the development and severity of secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients.Methods A cross-sectional study at the Clinical Centre of the University of Tuzla (March 2022) included 104 adult patients (males 51.9%, females 48.1%) with chronic kidney diseases under dialysis treatment. Based on parat...
By Sehveta Mustafić, Alma Mujić-Ibralić, Fatima Hukić, Mirza Atić, Amila Jašarević, Daniela Lončar, Humera Porobić-Jahić, Amela Selimović, Nedim Jahić
Can neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and proatherogenic risk factors improve the accuracy of pneumonia severity index in the prediction of community acquired pneumonia outcome in healthy individuals?
Aim To investigate influence of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and proatherogenic risk factors to improve the accuracyof pneumonia severity index (PSI) in the prediction of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) outcome in healthy individuals.Methods A retrospective observational cross-sectional study conducted at the Clinic for Pulmonary Disease...
By Aida Mujaković, Belma Paralija, Orhan Lepara, Almir Fajkić, Avdo Kurtović, Besim Prnjavorac, Edin Begić, Nejra Gondžetović - Ćorić
Bystanders’ cardiopulmonary resuscitation involvement in the treatment of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest events and educational status regarding basic life support measures and automated external defibrillator usage among residents in Canton Sarajevo, Bos
Aim To investigate bystanders’ CPR involvement in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) events, their current knowledge regarding OHCA and BLS measures, their willingness to learn BLS measures with the usage of AEDs, as well as current practices.Methods This cross-sectional study included: data regarding all OHCA events treated at the Emergen...
By Adem Zalihić, Armin Šljivo, Emina Ribić, Aida Gavranović, Lejla Brigić
Assessment of postoperative cosmetic outcomes of distal form hypospadias repair with the Hypospadias Objective Scoring Evaluation (HOSE)Assessment of postoperative cosmetic outcomes of distal form hypospadias repair with the Hypospadias Objective Scoring
Aim A standardized assessment for the optimal repair of hypospadias remains elusive. The aim of this study was to assess a postoperative cosmetic outcome of hypospadias repair using a validated questionnaire, Hypospadias Objective Scoring Evaluation (HOSE).Methods During the period between January 2016 and May 2019, 40 patients who underwent hyposp...
By Asmir Jonuzi, Zlatan Zvizdić, Emir Milišić, Benjamin Kulovac, Amira Mešić, Semir Vranić