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
Infectious spondylodiscitis treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, during the period from 2022 to 2023
Aim Infectious spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious spinal infection that often presents with nonspecific symptoms like fever and back pain, causing delayed diagnosis. This study aimed to describe clinical features, identify etiological agents, and outline treatment approache in patients treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Cantonal ...
By Eldira Hadzic, Meliha Šehić, Rasim Skomorac, Nadira Zahirovic, Mile Bosilkovski
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in pediatric patients: a Bosnian cohort
Aim:Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of intermediate biological potential, characterized by spindle cell proliferation and significant inflammatory component. This study aimed to determine the clinicopathologic characteristics, the clinical outcomes of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor cases in the low-volume...
By Asmir Jonuzi, Ilhana Tinjak, Melika Bukvic, Benjamin Kulovac, Nusret Popovic, Emir Milisic, Zlatan Zvizdic
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, Nadia Imran Zahid, Jayadevan Sreedharan
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
Efficacy and safety of a novel cost-effective suspension arthroplasty technique compared to traditional trapeziectomy with abductor pollicis longus arthroplasty Once Looped Around (OLA)/ Once Looped Inside (OLI) in basal thumb arthritis
Aim Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint osteoarthritis is a common source of wrist pain, predominantly affecting women aged 45 to 70 years. While traditional surgical options like trapeziectomy with abductor pollicis longus (APL) arthroplasty are effective, their limitations in advanced disease stages have led to the exploration of alternative technique...
By Giuseppe Parrone, Adriano Cannella, Giulio fioravanti Cinci, Matthew Charles Giordano, Arturo Militerno, Andra De Matthaeis, Ludovico Caruso, Rocco De Vitis
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
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
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