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
Smoke, nicotine, opioids, and cannabinoids effects on the ACE2 protein level and possibility of COVID-19 infection: Suggesting potential preventives and therapeutics
The coronavirus caused the pandemic COVID-19 that has an extensive influence in the world. The virus enters and infects body cells through superficial protein ACE2. Each cell possessing ACE2 is potentially vulnerable to this virus. Since the respiratory system is exposed to the environment and has ACE2, it is one of the first candidates infected by...
By Roshanak Ghobadian, Hossein Khaleghzadeh-Ahangar
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
Clinical and cytopathological traits of herpes zoster: A report of two cases
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 dormant virus in...
By Varshini Marimuthu, Dinakar Jayakumar, Gowri Shanmugasundaram
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
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