The significance of individual patient characteristics in a cohort of patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with vedolizumab
Aim Care for the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients presents unique challenges as decisions regarding therapy must consider numerous distinct characteristics of each patient. The aim of the study was to recognize patients’ characteristics as predictors of success in vedolizumab treatment.Methods In a retrospective observational study, ...
By Nadža Zubčević, Mirela Bašić-Denjagić, Emil Babić, Tatjana Barač, Aida Saray, Nerma Čustović
Restoration of the function of the sciatic nerve and its branches after trauma
Aim To investigate the efficacy of various methods for restoring the sciatic nerve and its branches after traumatic injuries to develop optimal treatment strategies, improve functional outcomes, and enhance patients' quality of life.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Neurosurgical Centre of Almaty, Kazakhstan, based on City C...
By Alimkhan Khalimov, Yermek Dyussembekov, Marat Mirzabaev, Marat Aliyev, Nursultan Abilkhanov, Daniyar Bayezov, Saule Iskakova, Aigul Tazhiyeva
Heart and kidney crosstalk: risk factors, clinical features, and short-term outcomes associated with acute kidney injury in patients suffering acute non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Aim Acute kidney injury (AKI) presents a high mortality complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Yet, its correlation with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) remains neglected in the literature. This study aims to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, clinical features, and short-term outcomes associated wit...
By Minela Becirovic, Emir Bećirović, Semir Hadžić, Lejla Rakovac Tupković, Amir Bećirović, Nadina Avdić Jahić, Aida Ribić, Lamija Ferhatbegović, Amira Jagodić Ejubović, Emir Begagić, Daniela Lončar, Kenana Ljuca
Knowledge and practice of intermittent fasting: a cross-sectional study among university students in the United Arab Emirates
Aim Intermittent fasting is a popular weight loss strategy that alternates between fasting periods and unrestricted eating. Research shows it can improve insulin resistance, lower HbA1c level, aid in weight management, and enhance cardiometabolic health. These effects can help address obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Despite its populari...
By Sarah Imran Zahid, Mahnoor Dilawar, Fatima Garba Tahir, Tala Tarek Mousa, Jayadevan Sreedharan, Nadia Imran Zahid
Evaluation of risk factors for metabolic syndrome in epileptic patients in Palembang, Indonesia: a hospital-based and case-control study
Aim To examine the association between metabolic syndrome and risk factors in epileptic patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital in Palembang, Indonesia.Methods A hospital-based comparative case control research was conducted from July to September 2023. A total of 102 patients in the epilepsy group and 102 in the control group participated...
By Sri Handayani, Radiyati Umi Partan, Zen Hafy, Fitri Octaviana, Diah Widiastuti
The influence of high doses of vitamin C on functional recovery and postoperative pain in patients with trochanteric fracture after intramedullary nailing during a three-month follow-up: a pilot study
Aim To determine the effects of high peri- and postoperative doses of vitamin C administration on severity of pain in postoperative period and functional outcome of the patients with trochanteric fracture treated with intramedullary nailing during a three-month follow-up.Methods A prospective, randomized, pilot study included 56 patients who were r...
By Mirza Sivro, Đemil Omerović, Faruk Lazović, Adnan Papović
Immigrant women's experiences of childbirth in Swedish maternity care: a systematic review of the qualitative and quantitative literature
Aim To investigate immigrant women's experiences of childbirth in Swedish maternity care.Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science for qualitative and quantitative literature on immigrant women's experiences with Swedish maternity care. An inductive thematic analysis generated themes and subthemes.Resul...
By Sahra Saidarab, Melissa Krupic, Lutvo Sporisevic, Ferid Krupic
Assessment of the risk of falls among elderly persons in primary care settings
Aim To investigate the risk for falls in elderly patients treated in the Primary Health Care Centre Gradiška, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Methods This study included 500 patients aged 65 and older. They were chosen randomly by 10 family physicians. Data collection took place every Wednesday and Friday, between January 2022 and July 2022. The pati...
By Suzana Savić, Larisa Gavran, Verica Petrović, Gordana Tešanović, Olivera Batić-Mujanović, Goran Borjanović
Clinical outcome of surgically treated displaced acetabular fractures with central dislocation using combined anterior and medial plating
Aim Acetabular fractures are complex articular fractures with a big challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. Surgically managed displaced fractures carry favorable outcomes, especially if the articular surface is reduced accurately. This study aims to assess the clinical outcomes of surgical-ly fixed displaced acetabular fractures with central dislocati...
By Ahmad Radaideh, Malik Alansari Abu Tabar, Ziyad Mohaidat, Mohammad Alkhatatba, Marwan A. Ahmed
Analysis of excessive corticosteroid use as an indicator of poor quality of care in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Aim To evaluate the clinical impact of corticosteroids (CS) overuse in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. Excessive use of CS could delay more efficacious treatment and may indicate poor quality of care.Method This is a two-phase study that used Steroid Assessment Tool (SAT) to measure corticosteroid exposure in IBD patients. In the first p...
By Mirela Bašić Denjagić, Mirna Alečković-Halilović, Lejla Rakovac-Tupković, Predrag Jovanović, Zlatan Mehmedović, Enver Zerem