Nizon-Isidor syndrome (NIZIDS) is a rare genetic disorder associated with mutations in the MED12L gene and is usually characterized by a distinctive facial appearance, neurodevelopmental delay, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and chronic gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS). In this case report, we emphasize the importance of early evaluation of geneti...

By Mehmet Semih Demirtaş, Yakup Köylü

Older edentulous adults often rely on mucosa-supported complete dentures (CDs) due to limitations that preclude implant therapy. Although an adequate retention of maxillary CD is essential for functional efficiency, compression of the palatal mucosa during impression making may compromise palatal mucosal microcirculation during denture wear. T...

By Petar Tekić, Stefan Vulović, Marija Milić, Marko Igić, Milena Kostić, Aleksandra Popovac, Ivica Stančić, Aleksandra Milić Lemić

Loeffler's endocarditis (LE) is a rare form of inflammatory cardiomyopathy. The condition arises from diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of the endomyocardium, followed by eosinophil degranulation and progressive tissue fibrosis. The aim of this case report is to present a rare form of restrictive cardiomyopathy, LE, in a young female patient, and t...

By Milica Kotur, Nikola Pantić, Lenka Grujičić, Isidora Grozdić-Milojević, Dragana Šobić-Šaranović, Vera Artiko, Strahinja Odalović

Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Placental Protein 14 (PP14), a glycodelin glycoprotein, has emerged as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis of PPROM. The study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of PP14 in detecting fetal membrane rupture. This case-control study was cond...

By Alaa Ali Rahi, Miami Abdul Hassan Ali

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects the reproductive, metabolic, and psychological health of women of reproductive age. Conventional therapies for PCOS primarily focus on symptom management; however, their associated side effects have led many women to explore complementary approaches. This review aimed to ...

By Gala Žarković, Vladimir Jakovljević, Saša Raičević, Angela Ćorić, Rosa Čukić Ćorović, Nikola Jović, Jovana Joksimović Jović

Artificial intelligence (AI) represents a global phenomenon changing all spheres of human life. Biomedical engineering is no exception, as many AI systems are applied to biomedical engineering inventions. The European Union has enacted the new EU AI Act, one of the world’s first laws on AI. The main topic of this research is to examine what c...

By Srdjan Djordjević, Nikola Ivković, NIkola Milosavljević

Oral and maxillofacial infections (OMIs) are polymicrobial conditions in which obligate anaerobes, particularly Fusobacterium spp., play an important pathogenic role. Despite their relevance, the species distribution, ecological context, and antimicrobial susceptibility of Fusobacterium in OMIs remain incompletely understood. This study aimed to ch...

By Kinga Markowska-Michalak, Marta Mierzkowska, Edyta Podsiadły, Anna Majewska

Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted digital mental health interventions are being increasingly discussed as a potential strategy for improving access to psychological support among adolescents with anxiety symptoms and anxiety disorders. Their possible advantages include flexible availability, reduced barriers to help-seeking, psychoeducation, sy...

By Aleksandra Stojanović, Miodrag Stanković, Aleksandra Ristić

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

Caspase-1 (CASP1) is an integral part of the inflammasome, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex, progressive, chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. The present study aimed to investigate two aspects of RA: i) the association of CASP1 gene polymorphisms with susceptibility to RA; and ii) the prevalence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) invol...

By Wasan Lafta Abdullah, Ali Hussein Al-Hafidh, Batool Hassan Al-Ghurabi, Abbas Fadhil Al-Hashimy