18F-FLUORODEOXYGLUCOSE POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY WITH COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF LOEFFLER'S ENDOCARDITIS: A CASE REPORT
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
ORAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS IN RELATION TO METABOLIC CONTROL
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health of children with type 1 diabetes in relation to the level of glycemic control. 87 children aged 10 to 15 participated in the study, divided into two groups according to the value of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c): 34 chi...
By Mirjana Djuričković, Aleksa Djuričković
HEPATORENAL PROTECTIVE POTENTIAL OF RUTIN IN ALUMINIUM CHLORIDE-INDUCED OXIDATIVE STRESS IN WISTAR RAT
Aluminium is a metal that disrupts the pro-oxidant and antioxidant balance in tissues, leading to biochemical dysfunction. The present study evaluated the protective effect of rutin on aluminium chloride (AlCl3)-induced hepatorenal toxicity in Wistar rats. Twenty male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: Group 1-control, Group 2 received AlCl...
By Olu Israel Oyewole, Ayoola Mary Bukoye
Retraction Note The authors have retracted this Online First abstract. Following concerns raised by the Editorial Board during the post-acceptance editorial review and final processing of the full manuscript, several inconsistencies in the reported performance metrics were identified. Re-evaluation demonstrated that the findings and conclu...
By AFMN Biomedicine Editorial Board
REGULATION OF APPLIED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AS A HIGH-RISK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM IN THE EU AI ACT
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
FUSOBACTERIUM SPECIES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL INFECTIONS: MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, COMMUNITY DYNAMICS, AND ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY
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
THE IMPACT OF ANTENATAL CORTICOSTEROID ADMINISTRATION ON EARLY OUTCOME PARAMETERS AND LABORATORY FINDINGS IN NEONATES
This study evaluates the impact of antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) administration on early neonatal outcomes and laboratory parameters in preterm infants born at 28–34 gestational weeks. It assesses the effects of ACS on early morbidity, respiratory support, NICU admission, and metabolic changes reflected in laboratory parameters. A retrospect...
By Svjetlana Mikulić, Marjana Jerković Raguž
ASSESSMENT OF TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA ACCORDING TO PROGNOSTIC FACTORS AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Multiple myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of abnormal plasma cells. Global five-year survival rates range from 60% to 70%, largely due to novel therapeutic strategies. In our country, conventional therapies remain standard, with monoclonal antibodies recently introduced for relapsed/refractory cases....
By Dragana Drašković, Goran Marjanović, Miodrag Vučić, Irena Ćojbašić
Acute skin toxicity in breast cancer patients following different fractionation regimens of postoperative radiotherapy
Breast cancer (BC) represents a globally significant health issue, with incidence rates varying worldwide. Radiotherapy is crucial in treating BC, however, it can cause adverse effects, including skin reactions. The aim of this research was to evaluate the impact of two different radiotherapy fractionation regimens on the occurrence and severity of...
By Milica Radić, Andrija Jović, Ana Cvetanović, Ivan Petković, Dane Krtinić, Katarina Krasić, Sandra Radenković, Slavica Stojnev, Irena Conić
NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AMONG PROSPECTIVE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Unhealthy eating habits and a lack of physical activity are well-known risk factors for chronic illnesses, and many countries in transition have struggled to make significant progress in addressing diet-related non-communicable diseases. Education about diet and nutrition is important for public health, and healthcare professionals are essential in...
By Bojana Miladinović, Milica Milutinović, Dušanka Kitić, Milica Randjelović, Nikolina Savić, Katarina Simonović, Maja Nikolić