The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing in many countries. A lower prevalence of DM type 2 and other glucose metabolism disorders was observed in populations consuming larger amounts of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, existing mainly in fish. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an important signaling molecule required for the central nerv...

By Sahar Mahmoud, Yasmin Latif, Hisham Orban, Amr Ibrahim, Jihan Hussein

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

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE) as a rare inflammatory gastrointestinal (GI) disorder is primarily characterized by long-term or recurrent abdominal pain. Peripheral eosinophilia is usually caused by eosinophilic infiltrations into the multiple layers of the GI tract. In this report, a case of EGE with an acute abdomen is presented. A 14-year-ol...

By Tahmineh Biazar, Parisa Sabbagh, Soheil Ebrahimpour, Masomeh Bayani

The purpose of this study was to examine the practical importance of the correlation values between plasma and salivary cortisol levels using meta-analysis study. In this way, researchers focusing on cortisol levels in different individuals can use more systemic, practical and reliable evidence than using just salivary or plasma cortisol levels sep...

By Burcu Köksal

Acute myocardial infarction is the leading cause of premature morbidity and premature death worldwide. The aim of the paper was to determine the trends of acute myocardial infarction in the period between 2006 and 2019 in the population of the Nišava District. A descriptive study was performed. Data about acute myocardial infarction incidenc...

By Zorana Deljanin, Nataša Rančić, Mirko Ilić, Ivana Janićijević, Dejan Veljković

This study compares the acute cardiovascular responses of rowing athletes during a rowing test in laboratory and field conditions in order to identify possible differences between the two types of the rowing tests. Six male rowers completed the rowing tests, using the Concept2 rowing paddle at the laboratory and a skiff in the water. Heart rate, bl...

By Nikolaos Coutlianos, Nikolaos Panolias, Milena Tomović, Serafeim Alexiou

The aim of the research was to investigate prognostic factors in patients with resected colorectal liver metastases (CLMs) after biological and chemotherapy, which made initially unresectable disease suitable for resection. Sixty-six patients with resected CLMs, operated after induction bio-chemotherapy with bevacizumab + FOLFOX4, treated at the Cl...

By Miljana Džunić, Ivan Petković, Ana Cvetanović, Ivica Pejčić, Svetislav Vrbić, Saša Dinić

Poor oral hygiene and diseases of the teeth and oral tissues can affect all aspects of patients' lives. The aim of the study was to determine the subjective assessment of oral and general health and their impact on the quality of life in elderly patients. The research included 46 patients, geriatric center users, who were asked questions from a thr...

By Milena Kostić, Marko Igić, Ana Pejčić

Oxidative stress, as one of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the reduction of myocardial contractility, stimulates the proliferation of cardiac fibroblasts and the activation of matrix metalloproteinases, which leads to extracellular matrix remodeling. Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a well-known independent risk factor for cardi...

By Sandra Šarić, Tatjana Cvetković, Dejan Petrović, Valentina Mitić, Sanja Stojanović, Vladana Stoiljković, Marina Deljanin-Ilić

The maternal mortality rate (MMR) often reflects the development status of one country. This study calculates the incidence rate of maternal mortality and examines the related risk factors in Fars Province, located in South of Iran. Using the surveillance system of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, we reviewed all childbirth records from 2002 ...

By Alireza Mirahmadizadeh, Fariba Moradi, Elham Hesami, Ahmad Maghsoudi, Amin Mirahmadizadeh, Ali Seifi, Mahsa Kiani, Mohsen Moghadami