SGLT-2 inhibitors have been associated with increases in hemoglobin and hematocrit levels; however, the independence of this effect from confounding factors remains unclear in real-world settings. This study aimed to determine whether hemoglobin and hematocrit levels differed between patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using SGLT-2 inhibitors an...

By Ali Turunç, Melike Saday Bozkurt

Spinal anesthesia is widely considered the “gold standard” for elective cesarean sections due to its rapid onset and lower risk of complications compared to general anesthesia. However, hypotension is a common adverse effect, influenced by maternal and procedural factors. Despite various preventive measures, predicting hypotension based...

By Selena Djurić, Arsen Uvelin, Nikola Gvozdanović

Violence against children is a complex socio-medical phenomenon with potential lifetime consequences. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the first signs of violence, as medical staff are quite often the only witnesses of child maltreatment. The objective was to determine types of abuse and neglect in the pediatric population, which childr...

By Maja Zečević, Dragoljub Živanović, Ana Bosak-Veršić, Patricia Jakljević, Tamara Adamović, Dragana Lazarević, Vesna Marjanović, Jelena Lilić

The healthcare sector is a major contributor to environmental pollution and resource consumption, necessitating sustainable solutions. This study investigates the integration of green technologies—renewable energy systems, advanced waste management practices, and water conservation strategies—within hospital facilities. The primary obje...

By Marko Kimi Milić, Šćepan Sinanović, Tanja Prodović, Saša Bubanj

Malocclusions are common oral health issues that require precise assessment of severity and the need for orthodontic treatment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is a reliable tool for objectively evaluating the necessity of orthodontic therapy. This study aimed to determine the need for orthodontic treatment among children and adolesc...

By Andjelka Cvijić, Iva Jakovljević, Aleksandra Arnaut, Roberta Marković, Tatjana Čutović

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a significant cause of morbidity and disability in pediatric patients, characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation. Biologic therapies, such as adalimumab and infliximab, are widely used for induction and maintenance of remission. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) enables individualized treatment by optimizi...

By Jasmina Katanić, Dejan Dobrijević, Mirjana Stojšić

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with chronic inflammation recognized as a critical factor in its pathogenesis. This review focuses on the roles of pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-17A (IL-17A), alongside the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10 (IL-10), in CR...

By Lana Sarajlić, Edin Hodžić, Alma Mekić Abazović, Samir Muhović, Amina Mehić, Emsad Halilović, Salem Bajramagić, Adnan Kulo, Ramajana Šukić-Karalić

Anoctamin-1 (ANO1, TMEM16A), a transmembrane protein belonging to the ANO family, plays a role in the formation of calcium-activated chloride channels (CaCCs). It is involved in the regulation of physiological processes, including muscle contraction, gastrointestinal motility, secretion, and electrical excitability. Also, recent data suggest that A...

By Vladimir Petrovic, Aleksandra Veličkov, Marko Jović, Julija Radenković, Braca Kundalić, Dušan Miljković, Vukota Radovanović, Goran Radenković

Effective doctor-patient communication is central to medical practice, and medical history forms a large part of it. Medical history taking as the most frequently performed task by physicians is, therefore, referred to as the most effective and adaptable tool in clinical practice. Adequate communication and interpersonal skills include active liste...

By Nataša Šelmić

Honey, propolis, and royal jelly are natural products of bees that have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The aim of this study is to investigate a comparative study on the therapeutic effect of honey, propolis, and royal jelly collected from two regions of Algeria. The study evaluated the antibacterial activity of hive product using ...

By Mabrouka Bouacha, Ines Boudiar