Association of triglyceride glucose index as insulin resistance measure and waist to hip ratio in apparently healthy students of University of Sarajevo
Aim. This study aimed to reveal the prevalence of the insulin resistance (IR) identified by triglyceride glucose index (TyG index) among students of University of Sarajevo. The impact of visceral fat level and waist to hip ratio measures on TyG value in students has been investigated. Patients and methods. Study included 160 apparently healthy stud...
By Sabaheta Hasić, Aida Đozo, Emina Kiseljaković, Radivoj Jadrić, Lamija Mlaćo, Amil Topuz, Selma Hasić
Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities and its correlation with HPV infection among different age groups: Single institution five-year experience
Aim to investigate the prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities over five years and to correlate it with patient’s age and presence/absence of HPV infection. Methods Pap findings of 614 women with documented cervical abnormalities and Pap findings of HPV-positive women (regardless of whether the Pap test showed an intraepithelial abnorm...
By Nina Čamdžić, Arina Brkić, Emina Mameledžija, Mirsad Babić, Mirsad Dorić, Suada Kuskunović-Vlahovljak, Edina Lazović Salčin
Risk factors for developing respiratory complications after coronary artery bypass surgery
Aim: This study aims to identify independent risk factors associated with postoperative respiratory complications (PRC) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 98 patients (82 male, 16 female) who underwent CABG at the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, University Hospital Tu...
By Alisa Krdzalic, Amar Skakić, Harun Avdagić, Fuad Pašić, Tarik Odobašić, Goran Krdžalić
The long-term follow up of patients with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a single center experience.
AimTo evaluate the clinical course and outcomes of oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis(JIA) patients from 2003 to 2021, identifying factors linked to severe disease and complications. Methods We analyzed 208 oligoarticular JIA patients followed at Cerrahpaşa Medical School, using medical records. Continuous variables were compa...
By Aytan Aliyeva, Amra Adrovic, Fatih Aslak, Oya Koker, Mehmet Yildiz, Sezgin Sahin, Kenan Barut, Ozgur Kasapcopur
Acquired demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system in children: A single center experience
Background: Acquired demyelinating diseases (ADD) of central nervous system encompasses a wide spectrum of neurological symptoms depending on the location and the severity of demyelination. The aim of this study is to present the frequency and the clinical, immunological, and radiological characteristics of ADD in pediatric patients at the Pediatri...
By Emina Vukas - Salihbegović, Sajra Uzicanin, Zinka Huseinbegovic
Correlation between Biofilm Development and Antibiotic Resistance in Staphylococcus haemolyticus
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and the presence of virulence-associated genes in Staphylococcus haemolyticus isolates. Methods: Clinical specimens were obtained from patients in Mosul city. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method against fourteen antibi...
By Yaser Mohammedali, Suha Abed
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults: A Risk Factor for Future Cardiovascular Disease
Aim To investigate the correlation between metabolic syndrome, especially waist circumference, and cardiovascular risk in young adults. Methods In this retrospective cohort study,137 patients under 50 years who visited the Family Medicine Service of Tuzla Health Center were included. Data were collected from patient records and through physical ex...
By Sabina Cemalovic, Emina Bajrić Čusto, Senada Selmanović, Samir Bajrić, Dijana Hasić, Danijel Gajić
Prognostic significance of CD163 expression in colorectal cancer stroma: a retrospective cohort study
Aim. Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with significant incidence and mortality rates recorded in Kazakhstan. CRC poses a substantial healthcare burden, prompting investigations into novel prognostic markers. Aim. This study investigates the prognostic significance of CD163 expression in ...
By Nauryzbay Imanbayev, Yerbolat Iztleuov, Arip Koyshybaev, Aigul Zhumasheva, Beibit Baizakov, Nurgul Kereyeva, Zhanna Satenova, Aigerim Imanbayeva, Anara Tulyayeva, Dinara Zholmukhamedova, Marzhan Aitmagambetova, Azamat Zharylgapov
OPTIMIZATION OF ILLUMINA® NEXTERA™ XT LIBRARY PREPARATION FOR THE MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME SEQUENCING AND CONFIRMATORY SANGER SEQUENCING
Aim: Due to increasing use of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing in both forensic practice and clinical disease research, this study explores the optimization of the next-generation sequencing (NGS) method for whole mitochondrial genome analysis on the Illumina MiSeq platform. Methods: Initial attempts using pre-made commercial primers were unsuc...
By Nejira Handžić, Dino Pećar, Selma Durgut, Naida Mulahuseinović, Ivana Čeko, Adna Ašić, Mirza Izmirlija, Sabina Šegalo, Lana Salihefendić, Rijad Konjhodžić
Impact of a Modified Discharge Program on Health Outcomes After Coronary Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Trial
Aim: This study examines the effects of implementing a modified Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) intervention on Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events (MACCE) and readmission rates 30 days after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. Methods A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 104 participants who underwent...
By Hayat S. Abu Shaikha, Duaa AL Maghaireh, Mariam Kawafha, Jafar A. Alshraideh