Knowledge of general medicine students from the medical faculties in Tuzla and Zenica about lung cancer prevention
Aim To assess the level of knowledge about risk factors and prevention of lung cancer among medical students, and to identify differences in knowledge based on the year of study and previous secondary education background. Methods The study was conducted among 223 students of the School of Medicine, University of Zenica, and the School of Medicine...
By Amar Terzimehić, Elma Kuduzović, Nino Hasanica, Muhamed Skomorac, Erna Terzić, Iman Kovač
Risk factors for red blood cell alloimmunization in polytransfused patients
ABSTRACT Aim Alloimmunization depends on the type of the erythrocyte antigen, as well as the number of transfused doses of blood and recipient factors reflected in genetic and immunological status, comorbidities and therapy. The aim was to determine the frequency and type of antierythrocyte antibodies, to examine the correlation between the number...
By Svetlana Jović Lacković, Almira Ćosićkić
Comparative evaluation of HbA1c in point-of-care testing (POCT) devices: enzymatic and immunoassay methods compared to ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (IE-HPLC)
Aim To evaluate 3 point-of-care testing (POCT) devices in testing HbA1c: the Simplex TASTM101 (Tascom Co. Ltd., South Korea), which utilizes an enzymatic method, and two immunoassay-based devices, the Zybio Q8 Pro and Zybio EXR 110 (Zybio Inc., China). Methods A total of 40 whole blood samples with EDTA anticoagulant were collected patients underg...
By Windradini Rahvian Aridama, Ferdy Royland Marpaung, Yessy Puspitasari
Prophylactic use of rectal diclofenac in mitigating post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis risk and severity: low- vs high-dose efficacy and timing strategies— a meta-analysis
Aim Post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) is the most prevalent adverse event with significant morbidity following ERCP. Several guidelines have suggested the use of rectal diclofenac as a promising option to prevent PEP. Nonetheless, the recommended optimal dose and timing of administration remain unclear. T...
By Maggie Liberty, Taufik Sungkar, Peggy Liberty
Advanced volar locking plate fixation for intra and extra articular distal radius fractures: a retrospective study
Background Distal radius fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries, posing significant challenges due to their high prevalence and potential for long-term functional impairment. Volar locking plates have emerged as the gold standard for managing unstable and extra-articular fractures, offering superior outcomes compared to traditiona...
By Giuseppe Rovere, Francesco Bosco, Giulio Vigni, Ennio Sinno, Andrea Perna, Fortunato Giustra, Francesco Liuzza, Amarildo Smakaj, Fernando De Maio, Antonio Ziranu, Giuseppe Tulumello, Lawrence Camarda
Evaluation of brain injury biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury with and without computed tomography findings
Aim Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) presents diagnostic challenges, with head computed tomography (head CT) often overutilized in emergency settings. Blood biomarkers such as glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and ubiquitin carboxy-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) have shown promise in early injury detection. Aim of this study was to evaluate ...
By Alma Osmić-Husni, Radivoj Jadrić, Svetlana Jović- Lacković, Aida Žabić, Sabina Čamdžić-Smajić
Effect of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis biomarkers in epilepsy: a randomized controlled trial
Aim To analyze the effect of vitamin D administration on serum 25(OH)D levels and biomarkers of metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance [HOMA-IR], adiponectin, homocysteine, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein [hs-CRP]) in epilepsy patients receiving enzymatic antiseizure medications (ASMs). M...
By Sri Handayani, Zen Hafy, Fitri Octaviana, Zulkhair Ali, Nita Parisa, Astri Budikayanti, Dessy Agustini, Radiyati Umi Partan
Molecular docking analysis of thymoquinone as a potential inhibitor of C-reactive protein and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β): an in-silico study for myocardial infarction therapeutics
Abstract Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a cardiovascular disease that is the leading cause of death at all ages. Inflammation and oxidation processes constitute the basic pathophysiology of MI development. C-reactive protein (CRP) and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) are markers that are often used to evaluate the level of...
By Muhammad Saugi Abduh, Ahmad Umar Alfaruq, Muh Adytia Prasada, Dimas Nabih
The correlation between interleukin-6 levels and quality of life in late-stage breast cancer patients with anxiety syndrome at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan
Aim: Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women including in Indonesia. Breast cancer patients are prone to have anxiety and it affects their quality of life. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is one of the pro-tumorigenic cytokines that increases in breast cancer and is associated with worse prognosis and cancer metastasis. Several studies demonstr...
By Ella Yunita Daulay, Mustafa Mahmud Amin, Elmeida Effendy, Vita Camellia, Kamal Basri Siregar
Impact of 3D printing on vascular surgery training and preoperative planning
Aim: To investigate the impact of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology on vascular surgery, focusing on its role in preoperative planning and surgical training. Methods: A systematic review was conducted of studies published between 2017 and 2024 that evaluated 3D printing in vascular surgery. Databases searched included MEDLINE an...
By Haris Vukas, Samra Kadić-Vukas, Sumeja Ćatić, Ruvejda Dizdarević, Farah Dedović, Nail Šehić, Merim Jusufbegović