Hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) exosomes attenuate ultraviolet-B (UVB)-mediated malondialdehyde (MDA) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP)-1 upregulation in collagen loss models
Aim To investigate the effects of exosome-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (EH-MSCs) on matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP)-1 and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in ultraviolet-B (UVB)-irradiated Wistar rats.Methods The study used a post-test-only control group design with randomized allocation. Thirty rats were exposed to UVB radiation (302 nm, 150 ...
By Jessica Angelina, Agung Putra, Setyo Trisnadi, Dedy Hermansyah, Eko Setiawan, Titiek Sumarawati, Nur Dina Amalina
Correlation between physical activity and acute respiratory infections in preschool children
Aim To analyse a correlation between physical activity (PA) and acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in preschool children aged 5 to 7 years.Methods Data on both ARIs, sedentary behaviour (SB) and PA were obtained through specially created questionnaires for this study and relationships between them were examined.Results A total of 129 children with...
By Melika Melunović, Mirela Lisičić-Konaković, Belma Krdžalić– Zečević, Amela Kulašević, Lejla Kurtalić
First trimester placental growth factor and uterine artery pulsatility index in the prediction of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancy
Aim To identify the most effective screening method for preeclampsia by evaluating the predictive significance of measuring serum placental growth factor (PlGF) concentration and using Doppler ultrasound assessments of uterine artery blood flow during the first trimester in high-risk pregnancies as predictors of preeclampsia.Methods A prospective s...
By Jasmin Hodžić, Bedrana Muračrvić, Ajna Gračić, Hana Štimjanin Hodžić, Ema Bajgorić Škrgo
Type A acute aortic dissection mimicking pulmonary embolism: intramural hematoma of the pulmonary arteries causing right heart pressure overload and hemoptysis
Aim To report on an atypical complication of type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) mimicking pulmonary embolism with right heart pressure overload and hemoptysis due to intramural hematoma of the pulmonary arteries extending into the pulmonary interstitium.Methods A 66-years old male presented with sudden chest pain, dyspnoea and nausea. Electroca...
By Emina Rovčanin Delić, Lukas Lehmkuhl, Denisa Ciubotaru, Sebastian Barth
Impact of lung ultrasound-guided therapeutic approach on haemodialysis treatment in patients with ischemic heart failure
Aim Lung ultrasound (LUS) can be used for an assessment of volume overload in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and those undergoing dialysis. The aim of this study was to analyse whether the initial use of LUS in evaluating volume status could benefit patients by optimizing haemodialysis treatment and improving their clinical status.Me...
By Nejra Prohic, Belma Paralija, Halima Resic, Edin Begic
Impact of Tourniquet Type on Outcomes in ORIF of Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the benefits of utilizing a silicone ring tourniquet in relation to traditional pneumatic cuff tourniquets and scenarios without any tourniquet intervention. The tested hypothesis was that the clinical results could be increased after use of the silicone ring tourniquet. Methods: The st...
By Jacopo Conteduca, Damiano Longo, Alberto Casto, Giorgio Giannini, Luigi Meccariello, Igor Rausa, Giuseppe Rollo
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 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
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
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