The application of llizarov technique in the treatment of comminuted distal tibia fractures
High-energy distal tibia fractures are characterized by great comminution and extensive lesions of the surrounding soft tissues. The risk of developing complications during treatment is high. The application of the Ilizarov's technique reduces the risk of complications significantly, and provides good final treatment results. In our prospective obs...
By Ivica Lalić, Vladimir Harhaji, Oliver Dulić, Mile Bjelobrk, Nataša Janjić, Nensi Lalić, Marko Bojović, Marko Mladenović
Dominant symptomatology and clinically significant endoscopic findings in patients with dyspepsia
The role of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGDS) is reflected in the evaluation of various symptoms and signs of numerous organic disorders such as ulcer disease, reflux disease, diverticula, achalasia and tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract, but also in the exclusion of the same conditions in patients, the basis of which is a functional disord...
By Marija Marković, Mladen Maksić, Jelena Živić, Nebojša Igrutinović, Željko Todorović, Nataša Zdravković
The effect of educational compilation through video tutorials and visual AIDS on the quality of bowel preparation in patients undergoing colonoscopy
High-quality bowel preparation is a prerequisite for colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of educational compilation through educational videos and visual cards on the quality of bowel preparation in colonoscopy. The present study was carried out in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia, Iran, 2018. In this experimental study, 1...
By Jahanbakhsh Amirarsalani, Leyla Alilu, Masoumeh Hemmati-Maslakpak, Javad Rasouli
Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes and Vernix Caseosa Peritonitis: A case report
Vernix caseosa peritonitis (VCP) is a rare postpartum complication rarely recognized by clinicians despite an increased incidence of cesarean sections. A 23-year-old patient, who had not had any prior medical examination during pregnancy and with preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), gave birth by cesarean section. On the 4th day afte...
By Dejan Mihajlović, Novica Đoković, Leonida Vitković, Nenad Šulović, Milica Mijović
Protective personality factors for stress in the elderly during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
One of the anti-epidemic measures in the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in Serbia was the mandatory complete ban on movement for people over 65 years of age. Two main stress factors affecting their health have been identified: intensive media coverage of the new disease and total physical and even social isolation of the elderly. The aim of this study w...
By Tatjana Kilibarda, Šćepan Sinanović, Saša Bubanj, Sanja Trgovčević, Sunčica Ivanović, Suzana Milutinović
Gastrocytoprotective properties of cryopreserved placenta extract in combined action of low temperatures and inhibition of cyclooxygenase
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ranked first among the world's effective anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs with anticipated side effects. That is why the prevention of development of adverse reactions associated with NSAIDs, in particular, of those related to their ulcerogenicity, remains a serious global problem. Aims. To ch...
By Fedir Hladkykh
Features of microbiocenosis and production of hydrogen peroxide by gum symbionts in adolescents with catarrhal gingivitis and chronic gastroduodenitis
The key links in the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal tissue diseases are the quantitative and qualitative changes in the composition of the microflora of the oral cavity, with the simultaneous deterioration of oral hygiene, and reduction of local and general immunity, which occurs more often in the presence of somatic diseases. The aim of ...
By Iryna Lisetska, Mikola Rozhko
An evaluation of the level of testosterone, DHEA and prolactin among Toxoplasma gondii infected and uninfected infertile couples attending to Fatima Al-Zahra infertility treatment center, Babol, Northern Iran
Toxoplasmosis modifies various hormones and cytokines in the infected hosts which may result in several disorders. This study was conducted to assess testosterone, DHEA, and prolactin concentration levels among Toxoplasma gondii infected and uninfected infertile couples. Blood samples were collected and sera were separated. The sera were analyzed f...
By Masomeh Bayani, Narges Kalantari, Sedigheh Esmailzadeh, Salman Ghaffari, Soleiman Mahjoub, Faezeh Ghofrani, Taraneh Ghaffari
Eating and swallowing disorders in children with cleft lip and/or palate
Cleft lip and palate are complex congenital anomalies of the orofacial system of children. Feeding and swallowing problems occur with varying degrees in children with cleft lip and/or palate. The aim of this paper was to review the literature and available evidence regarding the types of eating and swallowing disorders that can be identified in chi...
By Jelena Todorović, Mirna Zelić, Lana Jerkić
Triglyceride to high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio is elevated in patients with complicated type 2 diabetes mellitus
Microvascular and macrovascular complications lead to recurrent hospital admissions, hospitalizations, disability, and death in the course of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Triglyceride to HDL cholesterol ratio (THR) is associated with insulin resistance. We aimed to find out whether there is a relationship between THR and diabetic complications ...
By Satilmis Bilgin, Gulali Aktas, Tel Atak, Ozge Kurtkulagi, Gizem Kahveci, Tuba Duman, Havva Akin, Buse Balci, Asli Erturk