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
Aim to investigate the potential of SG followed by injection of MSCs in type 2 diabetic rats with obesity in improving IR. Methods This study used a pre and post-control group design with 24 rats divided into three groups: Control (C), SG, and SG + MSCs (SG+M). On day 10, the level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tumor necrosis facto...
By Vito Mahendra Eka Saputra, Agung Putra, Titiek Sumarawati, Sugeng Ibrahim, Meidona Nurul Mila, Arini Dewi Antari, Fadhli Rizal Makarim, Iffan Alif, Ghaitsa Hasnadia Anggoro, Namira Latifah Sa'adah, Rania Maharani, Windy Listiana
The correlation of iodine concentration in urine with muscle mass and reaction speed of young adults
Aim: To examine dietary iodine intake and urinary iodine concentration in young adults, as well as the relationship between iodine concentration in urine and muscle mass and speed of muscle reaction. Methods: Seventy euthyroid participants between the ages of 18 and 24 participated, 35 (50%) male and 35 (50%) female. The participants were young ad...
By Stjepan Ištvanić, Ivan Dusper, Tomislav Ištvanić, Vedran Farkaš, Ines Banjari, Tatjana Bačun
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
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
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
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
Fluoropyrimidine adjuvant chemotherapy leads to long-term impact on coronary arteries, blood cell profile and iron in colorectal cancer survivors
Aim To assess whether colorectal carcinoma (CRC) survivors 5 years post-fluoropyrimidine (5-fluorouracil and capecitabine) chemotherapy (ChemT) have increased presence of subclinical coronary artery disease (CAD), lower iron and altered blood cell composition. Methods This prospective, 2 year, single-center study used invasive coronary angiography...
By Ivana Iveljic, Lejla Alidzanovic Nurkanovic, Alisa Krdzalic, Dunja Aksentijevic
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
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