Prognostic value of a predictive score based on functional parameters for clinical outcome in patients with decompensated cirrhosis of the liver
Aim To create a predictive score based on functional parameters of the liver and determine its prognostic value in survival of patients with decompensated cirrhosis.Methods Retrospective observational study included 91 consecutive patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Functional parameters (bilirubin, AST – aspartate aminotransferase, ALT &n...
By Jasminka Mujkanović, Kenana Ljuca, Amir Tursunović, Nadina Ljuca, Dževad Džananović, Farid Ljuca
Functional gastrointestinal disorders in children: a single centre experience
Functional gastrointestinal disorders in childhood (FGIDs) constitute a significant time-consuming clinical problem for healthcare practitioners, and they carry an important psychosocial burden for patients and their families. The aim of this study was to characterize etiology, clinical features, and interventions in a paediatric cohort of patients...
By Amela Selimović, Nina Mekić, Selma Terzić, Almira Ćosićkić, Evlijana Zulić, Majda Mehmedović
Does SarsCoV-2 infection really cause damage to retinal microcirculation in mild cases of COVID-19?
Aim To evaluate changes of retinal microcirculation in mild cases of recovered COVID-19 patients at least three months after the infection by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) non-invasive method.Methods In this prospective cross-sectional study, 50 right eyes of 50 recovered COVID-19 patients were compared with 50 righteyes of age an...
By Adisa Pilavdžić, Suzana Pavljašević, Amra Nadarević Vodenčarević, Anis Međedović, Meliha Halilbašić, Alma Čičkušić, Nejra Hodžić, Sumeja Terzić, Azra Šmigalović, Sanela Muhović
Comparison between conventional open-heart valve surgery and minimally invasive valve replacement surgery regarding the length of hospital stay and usage of blood derivates: insights from a single-centre, single-surgeon study conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim To analyse the correlation between different surgical methodologies employed in valve diseases treatment and their subsequent impact on the duration of hospitalization. Methods This retrospective study conducted at the Clinical Centre of the University of Sarajevo analysed medical records of 163 valve disease patients treated between January 20...
By Nermir Granov, Amel Hadžimehmedagić, Armin Šljivo, Tarik Selimović, Damir Kurtagić, Edin Kabil, Muhamed Djedović, Arian Abdulkhaliq
Availability and quality of primary health care in the compulsory health insurance system in Kazakhstan
Aim To evaluate patient satisfaction with primary healthcare services and determine effectiveness indicators within Kazakhstan's compulsory health insurance system.Methods An analytical observational study with cross-examination was conducted in Kazakhstan's primary healthcare (PHC) organizations. Patient satisfaction was assessed through a 35-item...
By Makhabbat Shurenova, Kuralbay Kurakbayev, Tleukhan Abildaev, Aigul Tazhiyeva
ChatGPT's contributions to the evolution of neurosurgical practice and education: a systematic review of benefits, concerns and limitations
Aim This study provides a comprehensive review of the current literature on the use of ChatGPT, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, in neurosurgery. The study examines potential benefits and limitations of ChatGPT in neurosurgical practice and education.Methods The study involved a systematic review of the current literature on the use ...
By Hakija Bečulić, Emir Begagić, Rasim Skomorac, Anes Mašović, Edin Selimović, Mirza Pojskić
The ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C vs bromelainvitamin C to prevent ankle complications in post-operative bimalleolar surgery
Aim To investigate whether the use of ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C or bromelain-vitamin C is the best to prevent ankle complications in post operative bimalleolar surgery.Methods A total of 61 patients treated with bimalleolar surgery were enrolled. The patients were divided into three groups: thefirst group (n=22) treated only with the su...
By Luigi Meccariello, Anna Iolanda Bello, Giovanni Bove, Nicola Gagliardo, D’Anna Raffaele, Luigi Matera
Prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Aim To investigate the prevalence of familial hypercholesterolemia in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods The study included fifteen patients with first or repeated ACS and treated/nontreated dyslipidaemia admitted to the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases of Clinical Hospital Centre Osijek between 1 January 2020 and 1 January 20...
By Željka Dragila, Matea Lozert, Silvija Canecki-Varžić, Kristina Selthofer-Relatić
Hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCS)-induced interleukin (IL)-10 alleviate systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) infl ammation through inhibiting interferon (IFN)-gamma production
Aim To determine the eff ect of hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on the interleukin (IL)-10 and interferon (IFN)-gamma in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients.Methods This study used a post-test control group design. Hypoxic MSCs were isolated and characterized according to their surface m...
By Yan Wisnu Prajoko, Agung Putra, Ardi Prasetio, Nur Dina Amalina
Prediction of pulmonary embolism and its complication in diabetes mellitus type 2: a 5-year retrospective study
Aim To investigate the association between type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and pulmonary embolism, as well as to determine the prognostic value of troponin, D-dimer, prothrombotic, and proinflammatory markers in patients with T2DM.Methods The retrospective cohort study included 305 patients with pulmonary embolism, divided into two groups: the firs...
By Jasmina Bošnjić