Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026
Original article
Enhanced myocardial protection in failing hearts: comparative outcomes of single-dose Del Nido and conventional blood cardioplegia in emergency low-ejection fraction coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
Emced Khalil
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 36-40
Impact of donor and procedural parameters on platelet yield in plateletpheresis: a retrospective data analysis over a seven-month period
Gorana Ahmetovic-Karic, Kenan Mehic, Selim Arifovic, Ajsa Zildzic and Faruk Bradaric
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 8-12
Risk factors for red blood cell alloimmunization in polytransfused patients
Svetlana Jović Lacković and Almira Ćosićkić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 13-17
Comparative evaluation of HbA1c in point-of-care testing (POCT) devices: enzymatic and immunoassay methods compared to ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (IE-HPLC)
Windradini Rahvian Aridama, Ferdy Royland Marpaung and Yessy Puspitasari
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 18-22
Metabolic and renal predictors of coronary artery calcification: the independent role of the uric acid/estimated glomerular filtration rate (UA/eGFR) ratio and Castelli indices
Zarina Babić Jušić, Mirza Babić, Sabina Prevljak, Emir Bećirović, Fuad Zukić, Minela Bećirović and Amir Bećirović
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 30-35
Predictive value of admission biomarkers for mortality and rehospitalization in hypertensive crisis
Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović, Amina Džidić Krivić, Armin Šljivo, Kenana Ljuca, Lemana Buljubašić, Nadina Ljuca, Admir Abdić and Emir Begagić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 41-46
Molecular docking analysis of thymoquinone as a potential inhibitor of C-reactive protein and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β): an in-silico study for myocardial infarction therapeutics
Muhammad Saugi Abduh, Ahmad Umar Alfaruq, Muh Adytia Prasada and Dimas Nabih
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 47-53
Laboratory parameters, clinical characteristics and hemogram-derived indices in adult patients with measles at tertiary hospital admission
Berina Hasanefendić, Amila Muratspahić, Semir Hrvo, Emina Hajrović Hebibović, Lejla Avdagić, Almedina Moro, Emir Šeherčehajić and Amir Sandžić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 54-57
Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a single-center cross-sectional study
Nejra Bektaš, Larisa Bešić, Aida Kulo Ćesić, Damir Marjanović and Jasminka Prguda-Mujić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 58-62
Infectious spondylodiscitis treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, during the period from 2022 to 2023
Eldira Hadzic, Meliha Šehić, Rasim Skomorac, Nadira Zahirovic and Mile Bosilkovski
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 63-67
Effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic supplementation on gut health in rabbits
Taghreed AL-fakje, Faeha Al-Mashhadane and Asmaa Al-Nuaimy
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 76-79
Elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicts poorer histopathological differentiation in colorectal cancer: a study from a Southeast Asian Tertiary Hospital
Edwin Saleh Siregar, Muhammad Al Anas and Dedy Hermansyah
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 80-84
Bayesian Model Prediction for Lung Cancer Survival Based on Demographic and Laboratory Results: A retrospective analysis.
Islam Bani Mohammad and Muayyad Ahmad
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 85-90
The correlation between interleukin-6 levels and quality of life in late-stage breast cancer patients with anxiety syndrome at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan
Ella Yunita Daulay, Mustafa Mahmud Amin, Elmeida Effendy, Vita Camellia and Kamal Basri Siregar
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 91-94
Continuous positive airway pressure failure in the management of neonatal respiratory distress in a resource limited setting: a prospective observational study
Noor Sameer Yahya, Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim and AWS AL-NUMAN
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 95-100
Parental Trust and the Role of Misinformation in Childhood Immunization Decisions
Anesa Terzić, Elma Mujaković, Emir Bećirović, Minela Bećirović and Almira Ćosićkić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 101-105
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in pediatric patients: a Bosnian cohort
Asmir Jonuzi, Ilhana Tinjak, Melika Bukvic, Benjamin Kulovac, Nusret Popovic, Emir Milisic and Zlatan Zvizdic
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 106-110
Effect of vitamin D supplementation on metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis biomarkers in epilepsy: a randomized controlled trial
Sri Handayani, Zen Hafy, Fitri Octaviana, Zulkhair Ali, Nita Parisa, Astri Budikayanti, Dessy Agustini and Radiyati Umi Partan
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 111-116
The correlation between polymorphism of interleukin 3 receptor alpha Rs6603272 G/T gene with negative symptoms in Bataknese schizophrenia patients
Dika Asrika Asrul, Elmeida Effendy, Mustafa Mahmud Amin, Vita Camellia and Zulham Yamamoto
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 117-123
The impact of cognitive impairments on the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis
Aida Šehanović, Suljo Kunić, Anida Šehanović, Dževdet Smajlović, Emir Tupković and Omer Ibrahimagić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 124-129
Ambient Temperature and Ruptured Abdominal Aortic: A Retrospective Study from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Muhamed Djedović, Armin Sljivo, Bedrudin Banjanovic, Haris Vukas, Edin Kabil, Alden Begic and Samed Djedović
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 130-133
Comparison of inflammatory parameter levels after sclerotherapy of varicose veins with polidocanol
Anel Okic, Magrin Alic, Hasib Mujic, Amel Hadzimehmedagic, Nermina Babic and Nesina Avdagic
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 134-138
Impact of 3D printing on vascular surgery training and preoperative planning
Haris Vukas, Samra Kadić-Vukas, Sumeja Ćatić, Ruvejda Dizdarević, Farah Dedović, Nail Šehić and Merim Jusufbegović
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 139-144
Evaluation of predictive factors for conception after saline infusion sonosalpingography
Dalal Ramadhan, MARWA AL-Rasheedy and Luma Alsarraj
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 145-149
Outcome of pregnancy after in vitro fertilization: A retrospective cohort study
Gordana Grgić, Anis Cerovac, Azra Hadžimehmedović, Selma Muratović, Asja Terzić and Ermin Čehić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 150-155
Impact of daily administration of teriparatide on the histological pattern of testicular structure in adult male rats
Omar Ameen and Ghada Taqa
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 156-161
Evaluation of brain injury biomarkers in mild traumatic brain injury with and without computed tomography findings
Alma Osmić-Husni, Radivoj Jadrić, Svetlana Jović-Lacković, Aida Žabić and Sabina Čamdžić-Smajić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 162-166
Minimal clinically important difference (MCID)-based analysis of single- versus two-level laminectomy for lumbar spinal stenosis: a prospective study
Emir Begagić, Hakija Bečulić, Fahrudin Alić, Anes Mašović, Goran Lakičević, Lemana Buljubašić and Muhamed Haračić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 167-172
Von Mises stress analyses using finite element model in two patients with chronic low back pain
Arief Indra Perdana Prasetya, Tri Indah Winarni, Jamari Jamari and Ardiyansyah Syahrom
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 173-179
An animal model in rat for secondary osteoporosis: the effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, low calcium diet, and immobilization on tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b) and procollagen type 1 N-terminal propeptide (PINP) levels
Panji Sananta, Respati Suryanto Dradjat, Istan Irmansyah Irsan, Andhika Yudistira and Aditya Rosid Dwi Anwar
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 180-185
Promising outcomes of medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty in anterior cruciate ligament deficiency patients
Krisna Yuarno Phatama, Edi Mustamsir, Ananto Satya Pradana, Domy Pradana Putra, Yudha Anantha Khaerul Putra and Felix Giovanni Hartono
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 180-185
Advanced volar locking plate fixation for intra and extra articular distal radius fractures: a retrospective study
Giuseppe Rovere, Francesco Bosco, Giulio Vigni, Ennio Sinno, Andrea Perna, Fortunato Giustra, Francesco Liuzza, Amarildo Smakaj, Fernando De Maio, Antonio Ziranu, Giuseppe Tulumello and Lawrence Camarda
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 186-190
Reconstruction of a short tibia stump after forced shortening with subsequent lengthening using the Ilizarov method
Yurii Oleksiiovych Bezsmertnyi, Viktor Ivanovych Shevchuk, Olexander Yuriyovych Branitsky, Olexander Yuriyovych Bezsmertnyi and Dmytro Vadymovych Bondarenko
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 191-195
Outcomes and complications of exposed Kirschner wire f ixation for metacarpal fractures: a retrospective study
Andrea Cruciani, Silvia Pietramala, Alessio Greco, Alessandro El Motassime, Camillo Fulchignoni and Lorenzo Rocchi
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 196-200
A useful surgical landmark for the trapezio-scaphoid joint
Camillo Fulchignoni, Silvia Pietramala, Chiara Muci, Alessandro El Motassime, Andrea Cruciani, Lorenzo Rocchi and Gianfranco Merendi
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 201-205
The effect of liquid nitrogen exposure on the proliferative phase of Achilles tendon healing in Rattus norvegicus rats
Istan Irmansyah Irsan, Edi Mustamsir, Panji Sananta, Satria Pandu Persada Isma, Dandy Drestanto Adiwignyo, Hudzaifah Al Azmi Manaf and Adytia Andreyta Refa
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 206-210
Comparison of immune responses to zirconia, polyether ether ketone (PEEK), and stainless-steel in orthopaedic implants
Agung Riyanto Budi Santoso, Respati Suryanto Dradjat, Edi Mustamsir, Setyawan Purnomo Sakti, Panji Sananta, Hidayat Sujuti and Heri Suroto
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 216-220
The effect of tourniquet reperfusion interval on malondialdehyde (MDA) level and skeletal muscle damage in the treatment of long bone fractures
Adhi Satriyo Utomo and Thomas Erwin Christian Junus Huwae
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 221-226
Impact of geographic location and place of surgery on treatment outcomes of total hip replacement
Slavko Manojlovic, Dragana Dragicevic-Cvjetkovic, Nemanja Manojlović, Zeljko Jovičić, Mirko Manojlović and Ferid Krupić
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 227-232
Knowledge of general medicine students from the medical faculties in Tuzla and Zenica about lung cancer prevention
Amar Terzimehić, Elma Kuduzović, Nino Hasanica, Muhamed Skomorac, Erna Terzić and Iman Kovač
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 233-237
Systematic review
Artificial intelligence and big data applications in chronic disease management: clinical outcomes, challenges, and future directions
Sana'a Abu-Qbeitah and Muayyad Ahmad
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 1-7
Stem cells and secretome in aplastic anaemia: a bibliometric analysis of global research trends (2018–2023) and future directions for regenerative therapies
Citra Primavita Mayangsari, Harsono Salimo, Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi, Agung Putra, Betty Suryawati and Annang Giri Moelyo
2026-02-27 Volume 23 • Issue 1 • 2026 • 23-29