Immigrant women's experiences of childbirth in Swedish maternity care: a systematic review of the qualitative and quantitative literature
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
Approaches to rhythm control: Impact of electrical cardioversion versus pharmacological management on left atrial size and systolic performance in atrial fibrillation and flutter
Aim To compare the impact of electrical cardioversion (ECV) and pharmacological cardioversion (PCV) on left atrial size (LA) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), as well as to identify predictors of rhythm disorder recurrence in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL).Methods A prospective observational cohort study...
By Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović, Lejla Tupković Rakovac, Amira Jagodić Ejubović, Begajeta Čaušević, Malik Ejubović, Aida Ribić, Lamija Ferhatbegović, Ammar Brkić, Semir Hadžić, Maida Skokić, Emir Begagić
Coexistence of aerobic vaginitis caused by Enterococcus faecalis and human papilloma virus (HPV) infection as a risk factor for the development of cervical intraepithelial lesions
Aim To determine the prevalence of aerobic vaginitis (AV) caused by Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) in human papilloma virus (HPV)-positive women with pathological Pap test and to determine the most prevalent HPV type associated with E. faecalis infection.Methods This prospective study was conducted at the Gynaecology Centre "Dr. Mahira Jahić" ...
By Amna Baraković, Mahira Jahić, Anis Cerovac, Fatima Numanović
The influence of high doses of vitamin C on functional recovery and postoperative pain in patients with trochanteric fracture after intramedullary nailing during a three-month follow-up: a pilot study
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
Restoration of the function of the sciatic nerve and its branches after trauma
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
Role of postoperative serum thyroglobulin as a prognostic factor for the outcome of radioactive iodine therapy of follicular thyroid cancer.
Aim To investigate the relationship between postoperative serum thyroglobulin level and outcome of therapy with I-131 of follicular thyroid cancer. Methods A total of 106 patients with follicular thyroid cancer who were being treated and monitored at the Clinic for Nuclear Medicine at Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo were included. ...
By Selma Agić-Bilalagić, Šejla Cerić, Amela Begić, Azra Durak-Nalbantić, Edina Đozić, Timur Cerić
Bariatric surgery in University Clinical Centre Tuzla and Bosnia and Herzegovina: where we are and where we want to be
Bariatric surgery has emerged as the most effective treatment for morbid obesity, offering substantial and sustained weight loss and improvement in comorbid conditions. This paper reviews the development, implementation, and outcomes of bariatric surgery at the University and Clinical Centre Tuzla based on a retrospective analysis of patients who u...
By Fuad Pašić, Nermin Salkić, Emir Ahmetašević, Ervin Alibegović, Jasmina Smajić, Lejla Jašarević, Rusmir Softić, Jasmin Hamidović, Amina Krupalija
Can the APACHE II score be used to assess the risk of mortality in the elderly with hip fractures?
Aim Various predictive models have been developed to help identify patients with hip fractures with greater or lower probability of survival. The aim of this study was to establish the capacity of the APACHE II score to predict the survival of patients with hip fracture, in people aged over 65 years, and compare it with the existing score used to p...
By Tarik Bujakovic, Samir Delibegovic
The Effect of Arabic Gum on Gentamicin Nephrotoxicity in Mice: A Pathological Study
Aim To investigate the effect of Arabic gum on gentamycin nephrotoxicity in mice kidney.Methods Forty (40) mice were divided into five groups, eight mice in each. Group one (G1) stands for the negative control group. The second one (G2) was injected with gentamycin only, while the third one (G3) was given an Arabic gum orally 10g/kg. The 4th group ...
By Liqaa Alhyali, Firas Abed, Entisar AL-Kenanny
Which accessible clinical features and laboratory findings might predict methotrexate success in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Aim To determine whether demographic data, clinical features, and laboratory variables at disease onset can predict the response to methotrexate in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients. Methods A cohort of 143 newly diagnosed JIA patients initially treated with methotrexate was enrolled in this study. Demographic, clinical, and laborat...
By Adisa Čengić, Velma Selmanović, Sniježana Hasanbegović, Hamza Izeta, Lamija Zečević, Nejra Džananović