This is an open uncontrolled study about the positive effects of a four-week rehabilitation spa program on the quality of life of 74 patients with ankylosing spondylitis. We assessed the following health status parameters on admission and discharge from the Institute Igalo, Montenegro: BASFI, BASDAI, ASDAS-CRP, ASAS 20 improvement criteria and SF-3...

By Dušan Mustur

The universal notion of beauty does not exists, however, the facial symmetry contributes to a better aesthetic effect. This harmony is primarily determined by the relationship between parts of the face and dental parameters. Tooth loss leads to a decrease in the height of the bite and consecutive oncoming of the tip of the nose and chin and a viola...

By Milena Kostić, Andrija Nedeljković, Marko Igić, Nikola Gligorijević, Katarina Kocić

The aim of the study was to analyze and compare consultation lengths in Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Belgrade ambulatory clinic which relates to patient age, gender, existing diagnoses and prescribed treatment (therapy or referral to another healthcare institution). We analyzed the data from the electronic database on consultation lengths from o...

By Slavoljub Živanović, Miloranka Petrov-Kiurski

Diagnosis of a chronic disease like type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is frequently shocking for patients, which influences their lives. Getting aware of bad news such as obtaining a chronic illness diagnosis is a sensitive issue in patients' lives. Conversely, reactions to the reception of a diagnosis of diabetes are often varied for a few reasons. ...

By Areshtanab Namdar, Moonaghi Karimi, Maryam Vahidi, Leila Jouybari, Zeydi Emami, Hossein Ranjbar

Aluminum phosphide, known as "rice tablet" (RT), is a common cause of suicide in adult women in Iran, with a high rate of lethal outcome. We report a patient with RT toxicity, with a complex syndrome of hepatic failure, renal failure, Brugada electrocardiography (ECG) patterns, and pleuropericardial effusion. The patient received conventional manag...

By Feridoun Sabzi, Aghigh Heydari, Reza Moghaddam, Mohammad Rouzbahani, Atefeh Asadmobini

The outcome of diabetes treatments can and should be evaluated through the patients' treatment satisfaction. The aim of this study was to examine the patients' satisfaction with the therapy with human insulin analogues compared with previous treatment with human insulin. We evaluated patient satisfaction in patients with T1DM in our institution who...

By Saša Radenković, Milena Velojić-Golubović, Danijela Radojković, Vojislav Ćirić, Radivoj Kocić

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), which occurs in about 15% of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), is a progressive vasculopathy and despite modern therapeutic options is still one of the leading causes of death in these patients. We presented a patient diagnosed with the overlap syndrome (systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis) with ...

By Ivana Aleksić, Sandra Šarić, Bojan Ilić, Sonja Stojanović, Marina Deljanin-Ilić

The aim of the research was a histological study of the tissue structure of experimental animals with burns in dynamics using various topical agents after the injury. Experimental simulation of burn injuries was performed on 40 rats, which were divided into the main and control groups. Depending on the nature of care provided, the animals of the ma...

By Roman Chornopyshchuk, Vasyl Nagaichuk, Oleksandr Nazarchuk, Svetlana Sidorenko, Olena Urvan

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus strain that caused coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This novel coronavirus is an emerging global health threat. It caused approximately 140 million confirmed cases, with about 3 million deaths worldwide until April 18, 2021. Although there are two approved medications for...

By Zeinab Afshar, Arefeh Babazadeh, Mostafa Javanian, Mohammad Barary, Vasigala Rekha, Soheil Ebrahimpour

Situs inversus totalis represents a rare autosomal recessive morphological anomaly of the internal viscera, equally affecting both genders. The genetic defect occurs in the 2nd week of embryonic life, when a 270-degree clockwise rotation of the primitive digestive tube occurs. The incidence of calculosis of gallbladder in patients with situs invers...

By Radomir Gelevski, Gjorgji Jota, Lazar Todorović, Gjorgji Trajkovski, Vladimir Joksimović, Bojan Trenčić