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 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: 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 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

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

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

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

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

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