ALTERATIONS IN LIVER FUNCTION BIOMARKERS AMONG MODERATELY SEVERE COVID‑19 PATIENTS IN SOUTHEASTERN SERBIA: A RETROSPECTIVE SINGLE‑CENTER STUDY
Liver biochemical abnormalities have been reported in nearly half of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of altered liver biomarkers (alanine transaminase—ALT, aspartate aminotransferase—AST, lactate dehydrogenase—LDH, gamma-glutamyl transferase—GGT, and albumin) in COVID-19 patien...
By Aleksandar Rankovic, Vladimir Petrovic, Maja Cvetanovic, Milica Cosic Petkovic, Lidija Popovic Dragonjic, Jelena Spasic, Goran Radenković, Braca Kundalić, Nikola Milenkovic
ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES TOWARDS COVID-19 AND SEASONAL FLU VACCINES AND VACCINATION IN THE GENERAL POPULATION AND AMONG MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the development of several types of vaccines, among which messenger RNA (mRNA)-based vaccines have represented a significant breakthrough. This study aimed to evaluate attitudes towards COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination among the general population and individuals with a medical background. A questionnaire...
By Katarina Petković, Dušanka Krajnović, Andijana Milošević-Georgijev, Brankica Filipić, Andjela Marinković, Valentina Marinković
ENDOTHELIUM-MEDIATED VASORELAXANT EFFECTS OF CHOKEBERRY (ARONIA MELANOCARPA) EXTRACT, JUICE, AND WASTE: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY IN ISOLATED RAT AORTA
Aronia melanocarpa (chokeberry, aronia) is rich in polyphenols and associated with vascular protective effects; however, comparative data on different aronia-derived products and their mechanisms remain limited. This study aimed to compare the vasorelaxant effects of aronia berry extract (AE), aronia waste extract (AWE), and aronia juice (AJ), and ...
By Milica Milutinović, Suzana Branković, Nada Ćujić Nikolić, Katarina Šavikin, Milica Randjelović, Bojana Miladinović, Dušanka Kitić
THE IMPACT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF EDENTULOUS ELDERLY PATIENTS IN SERBIA
Tooth loss is a significant global issue, particularly among the elderly, as it impairs essential stomatognathic functions like chewing, swallowing, speech, and aesthetics. Edentulism can also affect nutrition, overall health, and quality of life, leading to functional, psychological, and social challenges. This research aimed to determine whether ...
By Anika Ćuković, Danimir Jevremović, Maja Pavlović, Michal Potran, Ana Jevremović
TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS IN YOUNG SERBIAN POPULATION AN EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY
Temporomandibular disorders are a common problem in everyday dental practice. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in the young Serbian population. The study comprised 500 participants between 18 and 25 years of age from various regions of Serbia. Among this sample, 325 persons were...
By Slobodan Dodić, Vladimir Sinobad, Srdjan D. Poštić
BODY COMPOSITION IN PHYSICALLY ACTIVE MALE STUDENTS ASSESSED USING MULTI-FREQUENCY BIOELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE ANALYSIS
Body composition is strongly influenced by physical activity and dietary habits. Male students enrolled in Physical Education and Sport programs represent a distinct population because their curricula include systematic physical activity that directly affects physiological characteristics. This study aimed to establish a representative body composi...
By Valentin Leuciuc Florin, Elena Vizitiu Lakhdari, Dragoș Paul Florian, Vlad Teodor Grosu, Tatiana Dobrescu, Dalila Preljević, Saša Bubanj
EFFECT OF HALOGENATED BOROXINE ON HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN RATS AND ON CREATINE KINASE ACTIVITY IN VITRO RETROSPECTIVE REAL-WORLD ANALYSIS
Halogenated boroxine is an important enzyme inhibitor with potential applications in cancer therapy. This study aimed to evaluate its effects on hematological parameters in rats in vivo and creatine kinase activity in vitro. Halogenated boroxine, administered either intraperitoneally (IP) or orally, induced route-dependent changes in hematological ...
By Safija Herenda, Elma Hasković, Muhamed Fočak, Alem Bekan, Sabina Prevljak, Nenad Vanis, Mirza Halimić, Alen Džubur, Edhem Hasković
INTRA-ABDOMINAL PRESSURE AS A MODULATOR OF BIOCHEMICAL INDICATORS OF HEPATIC FUNCTION AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard treatment for gallbladder disease; the carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum required for the procedure may transiently affect liver function. The aim is to examine the evaluation of the impact of different levels of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and ASA score on postoperative liver biochemical parameters. A ...
By Mladen Kasalović, Gojko Igrutinović, Saša Dimić, Nikola Miljković, Aleksandar Jakovljević, Zlatan Elek, Marija Milanović
THE ROLE OF PROINFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES IL-6 AND IL-17A AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINE IL-10 IN COLORECTAL CANCER
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with chronic inflammation recognized as a critical factor in its pathogenesis. This review focuses on the roles of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-17A (IL-17A), alongside the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10), in CR...
By Lana Sarajlić, Edin Hodžić, Alma Mekić Abazović, Samir Muhović, Amina Mehić, Emsad Halilović, Salem Bajramagić, Adnan Kulo, Ramajana Šukić-Karalić
RETRACTED [COMPUTER VISION IN OPERATING ROOMS: DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A SYSTEM FOR REAL-TIME DETECTION OF CRITICAL OPERATIVE EVENTS]
Computer vision technology is increasingly used in modern surgery to enhance patient safety through real-time automatic detection of critical operative events. However, challenges related to video quality, lighting conditions, and camera angles can affect system performance.This study aimed to develop and evaluate an artificial intelligence-based s...
By Marko Kimi Milić, Tanja Prodović, Šćepan Sinanović, Saša Bubanj