Many markers are used to evaluate the prognosis in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Researches are focused on available markers with high sensitivity and specificity. The aim of our study was to evaluate the prognostic value of N-terminal pro brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and its superiority compared with other prognostic ma...

By Rada Vučić, Vladimir Ignjatović, Olivera Andrejić, Katarina Čupić, Miodrag Srećković, Filipović Vučković, Marija Sekulić, Milan Dobrić, Jelena Rakočević

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential in healthcare management by enhancing predictive analytics, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting clinical decision-making. This study aims to examine the applications of AI in Serbian healthcare institutions, focusing on improving operational efficiency and patient outcomes. The...

By Milić Kimi, Šćepan Sinanović, Tatjana Kilibarda, Saša Bubanj, Novica Bojanić, Tanja Prodović

Splenic abscess is a very rare extra-intestinal complication of Salmonella infection in the post-antibiotic era with the incidence between 0.14% and 2%. It usually follows bacteremia due to varied etiologies such as trauma, infective endocarditis, intravenous drug abuse, immunodeficiency status (AIDS, diabetes mellitus). An 82-year-old woman presen...

By Milan Pantelić, Tamara Vučinić, Milica Stanucević, Miloš Dujović, Maša Pantelić

Ketorolac is a potent non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can inhibit cyclooxygenase activity and prostaglandin synthesis, thereby reducing pain and inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatorenal toxicity of ketorolac administration in adult male rats. Twenty-four adult male Wistar rats were randomly assigned t...

By Fatemeh Rashidi, Amir Noyani, Salma Omidi, Touraj Assadi

Glioblastomas (GBMs) are among the most vascularized human tumors and the presence of microvascular proliferation is one of the diagnostic hallmarks of these malignancies. The aim of the present study was to investigate the extent of vascularization and its relation to proliferative activity and the p53 status in GBMs. Tissue samples from 100 selec...

By Desanka Tasić, Irena Dimov, Miloš Kostov, Dragan Dimov

Restoring the morphological and functional integrity of damaged or lost teeth and replacing them with suitable materials remains a significant challenge in modern dentistry. A continuous development of new restorative materials aims to improve mechanical properties, aesthetic outcomes, and longevity of dental restorations, while minimizing adverse ...

By Ana Pejčić, Milena Kostić, Ivana Stankovic, Radmila Obradovic, Marija Bradic-Vasic, Marija Đorđević, Marko Igic, Nikola Gligorijević

Approximately 50% of embryo transfer cycles are performed as frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles; however, research on the factors influencing pregnancy rates in these cycles is limited in northern Iran. The aim of this study was to identify the factors influencing the clinical pregnancy rate in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) FET cycles among in...

By Sepideh Peivandi, Samaneh Aghajanpour, Mohammad Khademloo, Keshvar Samadaee Gelehkolaee, Marzieh Zamaniyan

Empathy is pivotal in healthcare, enhancing patient-provider relationships and healthcare outcomes. This study explores how empathy relates to the Big Five personality traits among Serbian physicians. A cross-sectional survey of 304 Serbian physicians (37.5% male, 62.5% female; mean age 37.38 years) was conducted using online questionnaires from Ma...

By Dejan Dobrijević, Mina Karaman, Tatjana Krstić

Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs due to a mismatch in the supply and consumption of oxygen, which leads to cell and tissue hypoxia, resulting in cell death and dysfunction of vital organs. The effects of shock are reversible in the early stages, but delay in diagnosis and initiation of treatment can lead to irreversible changes. Th...

By Uroš Ristić, Radmilo Janković, Marija Stošić, Milan Manić, Jelena Živadinović, Dalibor Stojanović, Biljana Stošić

The postpartum period is considered a period of increased risk of developing bipolar affective disorder (BDII) type II. According to the available data, postpartum BDII is a highly neglected area of observation, with negative consequences for mothers, offspring, and the family as a whole. The paper describes the case of a patient with symptoms of a...

By Jelena Stojanov, Olivera Žikić, Miodrag Stanković