ABSTRACT Aim To examine the association between metabolic parameters and novel cardiometabolic indices with the coronary artery calcium score (CACS). Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 130 patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) at the Radiology Clinic of the Clinical Centre of the University...

By Zarina Babić Jušić, Mirza Babić, Sabina Prevljak, Emir Bećirović, Fuad Zukić, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović

Aim To describe the clinical picture and laboratory findings, as well as to examine the significance of novel hemogram-derived inflammatory indices in adult patients with measles admitted to a tertiary hospital. Methods This prospective, descriptive, and analytical study included adult patients over 18 years of age with clinical signs of measles, ...

By Berina Hasanefendić, Amila Muratspahić, Semir Hrvo, Emina Hajrović Hebibović, Lejla Avdagić, Almedina Moro, Emir Šeherčehajić, Amir Sandžić

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

Aim: The research examined the effects of prolonged oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus intake on rabbit intestinal tissue morphology. Methods: The study included twelve male rabbits aged 10–12 months and weighing 1.5–2.0 kg who received random assignment to two groups of six animals each. The control group received distilled water but the ex...

By Taghreed AL-fakje, Faeha Al-Mashhadane, ِAsmaa Al-Nuaimy

Aim To determine the frequency and identify predictors of Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) failure in neonates of varying gestational ages in a resource-limited setting, where CPAP is often used beyond the preterm population. Methods prospective observational study of 119 neonates started on CPAP within 24 hours of birth for respiratory ...

By Noor Sameer Yahya, Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim, AWS AL-NUMAN

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

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

Aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between pre-treatment NLR and histopathological differentiation in colorectal cancer, and to assess the diagnostic accuracy of NLR as a predictive biomarker. Methods A retrospective study was conducted at Adam Malik Haji Center General Hospital Medan, North Sumatera. Medical records of 45 colorecta...

By Edwin Saleh Siregar, Muhammad Al Anas, Dedy Hermansyah

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

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