Development and Validation of the Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Knowledge about Herbal Preparations (QEK-HP)
Phytopreparations, in addition to the pharmacological activity and positive effects on health, can lead to side effects, toxic effects, allergic reactions, as well as the interaction of conventional and herbal medicines. Despite this, there is a generally positive attitude that herbal medicines and herbal dietary supplements are safe and harmless t...
By Snježana Mirković, Slobodan Janković, Jelena Džudović, Vladimir Gužvić
Psychological Capital and Academic Burnout in Students of Clinical Majors in Iran
The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and academic burnout in medical students in Iran. The relationship between PsyCap and academic burnout is not, however, clearly investigated in the clinical education. This analytical study was conducted on 172 medical students of a major medical ...
By Mostafa Rad, Nematullah Shomoossi, Mohammad Hassan Rakhshani, Marzieh Torkmannejad Sabzevari
Mechanochemical Synthesis, In vivo Anti-malarial and Safety Evaluation of Amodiaquine-zinc Complex
So far, some prospective metal-based anti-malarial drugs have been developed. The mechanochemical synthesis and characterization of Zn (II) complex with amodiaquine and its anti-malarial efficacy on Plasmodium berghei-infected mice and safety evaluation were described in this study. Solvent-free mechanochemical synthesis and characterization of Zn ...
By Rotimi Olusanya Arise, Sunday-Nwaso Elizabeth, Samuel Tobi Farohunbi, Mikhail Olugbemiro Nafiu, Adedibu Clement Tella
The Relation between Academic Achievement and Emotional Intelligence in Iranian Students: A Meta-Analysis
Academic achievement is one of the most important concepts in the field of education. Although emotional intelligence, as a key factor in academic achievement, has been studied in various studies, yet the results obtained are not in harmony with each other and the topic is yet under debate. In order to fill in this informational vacuum, the present...
By Hossein Ranjbar, Seyed Hossein Khademi, Hossein Namdar Areshtanab
The Influence of Mg(II) and Ca(II) Ions on Rutin Autoxidation in Weakly Alkaline Aqueous Solutions
Rutin (quercetin-3-O-rutinoside) is one of the most abundant bioflavonoids with various biological and pharmacological activities. Considering the ubiquitous presence of Mg(II) and Ca(II) ions in biological systems we decided to investigate their influence on the autoxidation of rutin in weakly alkaline aqueous solutions. Changes in UV-Vis spectra ...
By Slavoljub C. Živanović, Ružica S. Nikolić, Goran M. Nikolić
Resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus: The Never-Ending Story
Combating Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) infections using antibacterial drugs is actually an ongoing effort to overcome resistance mechanism of this microorganism. In this paper, we discussed (1) the mechanisms of resistance to some of the most commonly used antimicrobial agents in the treatment of S. aureus: methicillin, vancomicyn and quinolon...
By Jovan Orlović, Biljana Miljković-Selimović, Marina Dinić, Ljiljana Ristić
Development and Validation of a Questionnaire about Patient Knowledge of Adverse Effects of Statins
Statins are drugs that are well tolerated, but considering their extensive use, there are still concerns regarding their safety. Knowledge of patients about the side effects of statins has not been adequately studied, although timely recognition of the AES is of vital importance for improving the quality of patient care and reducing morbidity and s...
By Valentina Opančina, Slobodan Janković, Gordana Stanić, Miljan Opančina
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension – Pathophysiology Based on Case Series
According to the definition, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a pathological state characterized by an increase in intracranial pressure; however, there are no obvious intracranial pathological processes. The pathophysiology of this disorder is not clear, although there are many reports related to it. We present an overview of possible...
By Srdjan Ljubisavljević, Jasna Zidverc Trajković
Topical Anesthetic Misuse in Patients Admitted to Sabzevar Eye Clinic in Iran
Topical anesthetic eye drops are used extensively for ophthalmic examinations but self-treatment and non-technical removal of foreign bodies using tetracaine drops can be hazardous. The present study intended to determine the inadmissible uses of anesthetic tetracaine eye drops, manner of drug obtaining and likelihood of the ocular complications in...
By Ebrahim Shirzadeh, Nematullah Shomoossi, Hasan Abdolahzadeh
Measuring Potential of Preschool Facility Staff to Prevent Early Childhood Caries
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible potential of preschool staff through a newly designed questionnaire and evaluate their role in the prevention of early childhood caries (EEC) in Serbia where extremely high prevalence of this preventable disease was recorded.We preformed a cross-sectional study of 268 preschool staff using speci...
By Danijela Jakšić-Gvozdić, Slobodan M. Janković, Danka Pajović, Sandra Vidojević, Srđan Stefanović, Jasmina R. Milovanović