Pseudothrombocytopenia induced by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid: A case report
Introduction: Pseudothrombocytopenia induced by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is a rare phenomenon caused by autoantibodies against platelet membrane with overall prevalence of 0.1% in the general population. This phenomenon is an in vitro artifact and with different anticoagulant used, the patient had the physiological platelet count. Case repor...
By Dejan Dobrijević, Nataša Kaćanski-Rađenović, Jasmina Katanić, Jovanka Kolarović
Clinical and cytopathological traits of herpes zoster: A report of two cases
Introduction: Varicella zoster virus is a highly infectious a-herpesvirus, pathogenic only to humans. The primary infection of varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox, which is contagious and primarily infects children and adolescents in India. Following the primary infection, the virus remains dormant in sensory root ganglia. Activation of the do...
By Varshini Marimuthu, Dinakar Jayakumar, Gowri Shanmugasundaram
Heterozygous c.1730G > C (p.Trp577Ser) variation in a case with familial hypercholesterolemia
Introduction: FH is an autosomal dominant disease of lipid metabolism. Hypercholesterolemia, xanthomas, and death from early coronary artery disease (CAD) are common in this disease due to a mutation in the LDLR, Apo-B100 or PCSK9 genes. Case report: A 4-year-old male patient with a very rare heterozygous c.1730G > C (p.Trp577Ser) variation in e...
By Mustafa Doğan, Mehmet Koksal, Recep Eroz
The relationship between community noise and arterial hypertension in the population of the city of Niš
Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between noise exposure and the incidence of arterial hypertension as well as the relationship of noise annoyance and noise sensitivity with hypertension. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was performed on 911 adult residents of Niš, Serbia, of whom 388 were men (42.6%) and 523 ...
By Ljiljana Stošić, Dušica Stojanović, Konstansa Lazarević
Formulation of biologics for alternative routes of administration: Current problems and perspectives
Introduction: Biologics (biopharmaceuticals) present new promising therapies for many diseases such as cancers, chronical inflammatory diseases and today's biggest challenge - COVID-19. Research: Today, most biologics have been synthetized using modern methods of biotechnology, in particular DNA recombinant technology. Current pharmaceutical forms ...
By Sanja Stanković, Marija Tasić-Kostov
Eating and swallowing disorders in children with cleft lip and/or palate
Introduction. 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. Aim. The aim of this paper was to review the literature and available evidence regarding the types of eating and swallowing disorders that can b...
By Jelena Todorović, Mirna Zelić, Lana Jerkić
In vitro assessment of the lipid peroxidation of N,N'-disubstituted benzimidazole-2-thiones: Hydrazides vs esters
Introduction: Oxidative stress and resulting lipid peroxidation are involved in numerous pathological conditions. For this reason, the role of antioxidants attracts attention and the radical-scavenging capacity of many natural and synthetic supplements and drugs has been extensively evaluated. Material and methods: In the present study, seven N,N'-...
By Jelena Lazarević, Jelena Zvezdanović, Neda Anastassova, Anelia Mavrova, Denitsa Yancheva, Andrija Šmelcerović
Comparison of cognitive status of diabetic and non-diabetic elderly in the last ten years in primary health care in Iran
Introduction. Cognitive disorders and chronic diseases such as diabetes are common problems of aging. The aim of this study was to determine and compare the cognitive status of diabetic and non-diabetic elderly in the past ten years in primary health care in Iran. Method: This cross-sectional study was performed on people aged 60 years and older in...
By Vahidreza Borhaninejad, Maryam Saber
Features of microbiocenosis and production of hydrogen peroxide by gum symbionts in adolescents with catarrhal gingivitis and chronic gastroduodenitis
Introduction. 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 disease...
By Iryna Lisetska, Mikola Rozhko
Gastrocytoprotective properties of cryopreserved placenta extract in combined action of low temperatures and inhibition of cyclooxygenase
Introduction. 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 proble...
By Fedir Hladkykh