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
Dysphagia in lateral medullary syndrome
The lateral medullary syndrome is a neurological disease caused by ischemia in the lateral part of the medulla oblongata and is the most common form of brainstem infarction. Dysphagia is a common and clinically significant symptom of this disease because it is closely associated with the risk of recurrent pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and a...
By Mile Vuković, Mirna Zelić
Evaluation of the clinical and biochemical parameters of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A retrospective, single-center study from Bosnia and Herzegovina
For the first time, we evaluated and presented the socio-demographic characteristics, clinical manifestations and laboratory findings of hospitalized coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients from Canton Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This retrospective, single-centre study included 159 RT-PCR verified COVID-19 patients (92 mild/moderate; 67 ...
By Anela Šubo, Amela Dervišević, Zulejha Omerbašić, Muhamed Zeid, Selma Spahić, Almir Fajkić, Damir Suljević
Possible health benefits of polyphenols in neurological disorders associated with COVID-19
Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) represents an emergent global health burden that has challenged the health systems worldwide. Since its sudden upsurge in 2019, many COVID-19 patients have exhibited neurological symptoms and complications. Till now, there is no known effective established drug against the highly contagious COVID-19 infecti...
By Oladele Olaleye, Oladele Titilope, Oyeleke Moses
Administration of Cannabis causes alterations in monoamine oxidase B and serotonin receptor 2C gene expressions in Wistar rats
This study examined the probable effects of graded doses of Cannabis sativa (C. sativa) extract on the gene expressions of monoamine oxidase B and serotonin receptor 2C (HTR2C) in an attempt to correlate the duration of use with neurodegeneration tendencies in chronic marijuana users. Male Wistar rats weighing between 90 g ± 100 g were treat...
By Oluwatosin Dosumu, Oluwafemi Owolabi, Regina Ugbaja, Akinola Popoola, Solomon Rotimi, Odunayo Taiwo, Oluwafemi Ojo
Ultrastructural analysis of the surface changes on the nickel-titanium endodontic instruments after multiple use
One of the primary goals in endodontics is efficient cleaning and shaping of the root canal while maintaining its original configuration. Numerous studies highlight the advantage of using nickel-titanium instruments and the most important is their high flexibility and the ability to penetrate the curved canals. The aim of this study was to analyze ...
By Nenad Stošić, Jelena Popović, Marija Anđelković-Apostolović, Aleksandar Mitić, Marija Nikolić, Radomir Barac
Protein-protein interaction networks and protein-ligand docking: Contemporary insights and future perspectives
Traditional research means, such as in vitro and in vivo models, have consistently been used by scientists to test hypotheses in biochemistry. Computational (in silico) methods have been increasingly devised and applied to testing and hypothesis development in biochemistry over the last decade. The aim of in silico methods is to analyze the quantit...
By Aleksandar Velesinović, Goran Nikolić
Common mistakes in the choice of topical agents for emergency care of burns: Experimental study
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
Ertapenem neurotoxicity in patients with kidney damage: A case report
Ertapenem, a member of the carbapenem group of antibiotics, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against multidrug-resistant gram-positive and gram-negative infections. In patients with acute or chronic kidney damage, one of the most serious side effects of ertapenem is neurotoxicity. Various clinical conditions such as seizures, halluc...
By Alper Alp, Yalkin Dalda
Effectiveness of Tocilizumab after switching from intravenous to subcutaneous formulation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A single-centre experience
Nowadays, the appropriate control of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves the absence of clinical disease activity, delaying joint destruction as long as possible and adequate quality of life of the affected. With currently available therapeutic modalities, this therapeutic goal can be achieved in a large number of patients. The aim of this research ...
By Sonja Stojanović, Bojana Stamenković, Jovan Nedović, Ivana Aleksić, Jovana Cvetković