Antibiotic prescription rate for upper respiratory tract infections in general practice – a Croatian study
Aim Acute upper respiratory tract infections are the most common indication for antibiotic prescribing in primary care. The frequency of antibiotics prescribed to patients with upper respiratory tract infections has been studied. MethodsA cross-sectional survey has been conducted from October to December 2017 with participation of 17 General Practi...
By Anja Gačina, Marija Vrca Botica, Iva Botica, Andrea Horvat Hodžić, Iva Borovečki Žuti, Antonio Kobaš
Feasibility and value of non-locking retrograde nail vs. locking retrograde nail in fixation of distal third femoral shaft fractures: radiographic, bone densitometry and clinical outcome assessments
Aim Distal femoral shaft fractures are characterized by increasing incidence and complexity and are still considered a challenging problem. No consensus on best surgical option has been achieved. The aim of this study is to investigate mineral bone densitometry, radiographic and clinical outcomes of locking retrograde intramedullary nailing (LRN) a...
By Michele Bisaccia, Auro Caraffa, Giuseppe Rinonapoli, Giovanni Battista Mancini, Giuseppe Rollo, Miguel Carrato-Gomez, David Gomez-Garrido, Cristina Ibáñez-Vicente, John W. Trilleras-Berrío, Valerio Pace, Raffaele Franzese, Mariagiovanna Vastarella, Gorizio Pieretti, Giacomo Errico, Luigi Meccariello
Comparison of intubation condition and the quality of muscle relaxation between rocuronium and vecuronium using „timing principle“
Aim To compare the quality of the conditions for endotracheal intubation and muscle relaxation between rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide using the ''timing principle'' method for induction in anaesthesia. The "timing principle" includes the administration of muscle relaxants before the hypnotic agent during induction in anaesthesia. Method ...
By Senada Čaušević, Nermina Rizvanović, Belma Pojskić
Communication and assessment of pain in hip fracture patients with dementia - experiences of healthcare professionals at an accident and emergency department in Sweden
Aim To describe the experience of healthcare professionals in assessing pain and communication in patients with hip fractures and dementia in an emergency department. Methods Data were collected through focus group interviews using open-ended questions, following an interview guide and qualitative content analysis. Twenty one registered nurses part...
By Nail Seffo, Eric Hamrin Senorski, Olof Westin, Eleonor Svantesson, Ferid Krupić
Use of chest CT scan scoring system for diagnostic and therapeutic decision making in pleural effusion
Aim To investigate the usage of chest computed tomography (CT) scan score for improvement in diagnostic and treatment efficacy of repetitive pleural effusion. MethodsCT scan scoring system was used as a part of diagnostic procedures in patients with repetitive pleural effusion. Patients with at least two pleurocentesis were included in the study. C...
By Lejla Burnazović-Ristić, Besim Prnjavorac, Tamer Bego, Maida Rakanović-Todić, Lejla Prnjavorac
Standard plating vs. cortical strut and plating for periprosthetic knee fractures: a multicentre experience
Aim Periprosthetic fracture after knee arthroplasty occurs more frequently in the supracondylar area of femur, especially after low energy trauma associated with torsional or compressive forces. Several techniques have been described for the treatment of displaced fractures. The aim of this study is the evaluation of the outcomes and bone healing o...
By Giuseppe Rollo, Enrico Maria Bonura, Gazi Huri, Mario Ronga, Christian Carulli, Michele Bisaccia, Francesco Traina, Paolo Pichierri, Marco Filipponi, Marco Giaracuni, Danilo Leonetti, Luigi Meccariello
Epidemiology of measles cases and phylogenetic analysis of the virus circulated in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina during 2018: implications for elimination efforts
Aim To present combined measles cases data and phylogenetic analysis of the virus circulated in 2018 in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H, the entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina), in order to analyse endemic transmission patterns of circulating strains and its implications for elimination efforts. Methods The data were derived from e...
By Irma Salimović-Bešić, Sanjin Musa, Nijaz Tihić, Jurica Arapović, Mirsada Hukić, Mensura Šeremet, Edina Zahirović, Suzana Arapčić, Amela Dedeić-Ljubović
Is there an association between alpha 2-Heremans-Schmid glycoprotein (AHSG) gene Thr256Ser polymorphisms with aortic calcification in regular hemodialysis patients in Medan, Indonesia
Aim Alpha2-Heremans-Schmid glycoprotein (AHSG), a circulating plasma protein, plays an essential role in bone and vascular mineralization. The impact of AHSG gene polymorphisms on aortic calcification in haemodialysis patients was inconsistent. We performed this study to clarify precise association among AHSG gene Thr256Ser single-nucleotide polymo...
By Riri Andri Muzasti, Dr Suhardjono, Bambang Purwanto, Juwita Sembiring Rosita
Assessment of physical activity and body weight among medical students in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim To assess obesity and weekly physical activity among medical students at the University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, related to gender and years of study profile. Methods This is a prospective, descriptive study conducted among the student population across all six years, comprised of a validated survey instrument Youth Risk Behaviour...
By Suzana Savić, Larisa Gavran, Gordana Tešanović
Bone marrow adiposity is inversely associated with bone mineral density in postmenopausal females
Aim To evaluate vertebral bone marrow adiposity (BMA) using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in postmenopausal women and to determine an association of bone density with bone marrow fat content. Methods This cross-sectional study included 120 postmenopausal women referred for osteoporosis screening. All women underwent assessment of bone miner...
By Lejla Milišić, Sandra Vegar-Zubović, Amina Valjevac, Suada Hasanović-Vučković