Liver biochemical abnormalities have been reported in nearly half of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of altered liver biomarkers (alanine transaminase—ALT, aspartate aminotransferase—AST, lactate dehydrogenase—LDH, gamma-glutamyl transferase—GGT, and albumin) in COVID-19 patien...

By Aleksandar Rankovic, Vladimir Petrovic, Maja Cvetanovic, Milica Cosic Petkovic, Lidija Popovic Dragonjic, Jelena Spasic, Goran Radenković, Braca Kundalić, Nikola Milenkovic

Temporomandibular disorders are a common problem in everyday dental practice. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in the young Serbian population. The study comprised 500 participants between 18 and 25 years of age from various regions of Serbia. Among this sample, 325 persons were...

By Slobodan Dodić, Vladimir Sinobad, Srdjan D. Poštić

Body composition is strongly influenced by physical activity and dietary habits. Male students enrolled in Physical Education and Sport programs represent a distinct population because their curricula include systematic physical activity that directly affects physiological characteristics. This study aimed to establish a representative body composi...

By Valentin Leuciuc Florin, Elena Vizitiu Lakhdari, Dragoș Paul Florian, Vlad Teodor Grosu, Tatiana Dobrescu, Dalila Preljević, Saša Bubanj

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

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

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

This study aimed to assess employees’ self-perception of digital literacy levels, participation in digital skills training, and satisfaction with the current state of digitalization within the healthcare institution. A cross-sectional study was conducted among employees in the Institute of Public Health of Vojvodina (IPHV) from December 2024 ...

By Maja Lazović, Ivona Martinović, Kristina Stamenković, Mioljub Ristić

The quality and number of remaining teeth, bone quality, feasibility of dental implant treatment, condition of the supporting tissues, and the patient's financial condition must be considered when planning prosthetic rehabilitation for partially edentulous patients. Herein, we report the prosthetic rehabilitation of a 59-year-old man with a unilate...

By Srdjan D. Poštić

Computer vision technology is increasingly used in modern surgery to enhance patient safety through real-time automatic detection of critical operative events. However, challenges related to video quality, lighting conditions, and camera angles can affect system performance.This study aimed to develop and evaluate an artificial intelligence-based s...

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

Parental vaccine hesitancy (VH) toward childhood immunization is a critical public health challenge affecting individual pediatric health and broader societal immunity. This study aimed to evaluate VH among parents of male children by comparing those whose children had congenital urogenital anomalies (CUA), specifically hypospadias and undescended ...

By Mehmet Semih Demirtas, Sıddıka Songul Yalcin, Mustafa Tusat, Ismail Ozmen, Dilek Basar, Ahmet Salih Calapoglu