ABSTRACT Aim To examine the association between metabolic parameters and novel cardiometabolic indices with the coronary artery calcium score (CACS). Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 130 patients who underwent coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) at the Radiology Clinic of the Clinical Centre of the University...

By ZARINA BABIĆ JUŠIĆ, MIRZA BABIĆ, SABINA PREVLJAK, EMIR BEĆIROVIĆ, FUAD ZUKIĆ, MINELA BEĆIROVIĆ, AMIR BEĆIROVIĆ

  Abstract   Background: Optimal myocardial protection remains challenging in emergency coronary revascularization, especially in patients with severely reduced left ventricular function. Contemporary cardioplegia strategies aim to limit ischemia–reperfusion injury and enhance postoperative ventricular recovery. The aim of this s...

By EMCED KHALIL

Aim Infectious spondylodiscitis is a rare but serious spinal infection that often presents with nonspecific symptoms like fever and back pain, causing delayed diagnosis. This study aimed to describe clinical features, identify etiological agents, and outline treatment approache in patients treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Cantonal ...

By ELDIRA HADZIC, MELIHA ŠEHIĆ, RASIM SKOMORAC, NADIRA ZAHIROVIC, MILE BOSILKOVSKI

Aim: To examine the likelihood of predicting lung cancer survival versus death using Bayesian model based on demographic and laboratory data. Methods: A predictive design using electronic health records from 2012 to 2023 was implemented. IBM SPSS Statistics version 29.0 was used for data descriptive analysis and prediction models were built using ...

By ISLAM BANI MOHAMMAD, MUAYYAD AHMAD

Aim: Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women including in Indonesia. Breast cancer patients are prone to have anxiety and it affects their quality of life. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is one of the pro-tumorigenic cytokines that increases in breast cancer and is associated with worse prognosis and cancer metastasis. Several studies demonstr...

By ELLA YUNITA DAULAY, MUSTAFA MAHMUD AMIN, ELMEIDA EFFENDY, VITA CAMELLIA, KAMAL BASRI SIREGAR

Aim To determine the frequency and identify predictors of Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) failure in neonates of varying gestational ages in a resource-limited setting, where CPAP is often used beyond the preterm population. Methods prospective observational study of 119 neonates started on CPAP within 24 hours of birth for respiratory ...

By NOOR SAMEER YAHYA, AHMED KHALIL IBRAHIM, AWS AL-NUMAN

Aim Vaccine hesitancy challenges global public health, with parental attitudes significantly impacting childhood immunization. This study examined parental perceptions of vaccine safety, effectiveness, and decision-making factors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2025 with 233 parents at a Primary H...

By ANESA TERZIĆ, ELMA MUJAKOVIĆ, EMIR BEĆIROVIĆ, MINELA BEĆIROVIĆ, ALMIRA ĆOSIĆKIĆ

Aim:Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare mesenchymal neoplasm of intermediate biological potential, characterized by spindle cell proliferation and significant inflammatory component. This study aimed to determine the clinicopathologic characteristics, the clinical outcomes of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor cases in the low-volume...

By ASMIR JONUZI, ILHANA TINJAK, MELIKA BUKVIC, BENJAMIN KULOVAC, NUSRET POPOVIC, EMIR MILISIC, ZLATAN ZVIZDIC

Aim To analyze the effect of vitamin D administration on serum 25(OH)D levels and biomarkers of metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis (homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance [HOMA-IR], adiponectin, homocysteine, and high sensitivity C-reactive protein [hs-CRP]) in epilepsy patients receiving enzymatic antiseizure medications (ASMs). M...

By SRI HANDAYANI, ZEN HAFY, FITRI OCTAVIANA, ZULKHAIR ALI, NITA PARISA, ASTRI BUDIKAYANTI, DESSY AGUSTINI, RADIYATI UMI PARTAN

Aim: To assess the impact of cognitive impairments on various domains of quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: This prospective study included 135 MS patients and 50 healthy controls. Participants were divided into three groups: patients with MS for more than one year (n=85), newly diagnosed MS patients (n=50), and h...

By AIDA ŠEHANOVIĆ, SULJO KUNIĆ, ANIDA ŠEHANOVIĆ, DŽEVDET SMAJLOVIĆ, EMIR TUPKOVIĆ, OMER Ć. IBRAHIMAGIĆ

Introduction. Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (RAAA) is a life-threatening emergency with high mortality. While conventional risk factors are well recognized, emerging evidence suggests environmental temperature may also influence rupture risk. This relationship has not been studied in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this study is to inv...

By MUHAMED DJEDOVIĆ, ARMIN SLJIVO, BEDRUDIN BANJANOVIC1, HARIS VUKAS, EDIN KABIL, ALDEN BEGIC, SAMED DJEDOVIĆ

OBJECTIVE: To determine changes in inflammatory parameter values ​​after foam sclerotherapy of varicose vein. The values ​​of inflammatory parameters were taken and compared immediately after treatment and seven days after treatment. METHODS: A total of 41 patients with verified varicose vein disease were included in this study. They were monitore...

By ANEL OKIC, MAGRIN ALIC, HASIB MUJIC, AMEL HADZIMEHMEDAGIC, NERMINA BABIC, NESINA AVDAGIC

Objective: For evaluation of predictive factors of sponataneous conception after saline infused sonosalpingography (SIS). Method: A prospective study was conducted from August 2023 to December 2024 at reproductive medial unit  at Mosul/Iraq.  100 women were recruited and categorized in to  two groups: pregnant after SIS   ...

By DALAL RAMADHAN, MARWA AL-RASHEEDY, LUMA ALSARRAJ

Aim To compare outcomes and minimal clinically important differences (MCID) between single-level laminectomy (SLL) and two-level laminectomy (TLL) for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods This prospective study included 119 patients with confirmed LSS who underwent SLL or TLL at Cantonal Hospital Zenica from January 2018 to January 2025. Assessme...

By EMIR BEGAGIĆ, HAKIJA BEČULIĆ, FAHRUDIN ALIĆ, ANES MAŠOVIĆ, GORAN LAKIČEVIĆ, LEMANA BULJUBAŠIĆ, MUHAMED HARAČIĆ

Aim Osteoporosis is a global health concern, characterized by reduced bone density, microarchitectural changes, and an increased risk of fractures. The prevalence of osteoporosis is rising, particularly in developing countries. In Indonesia, the incidence of upper femur fractures due to osteoporosis is notably high. As human studies are limited, an...

By PANJI SANANTA, RESPATI SURYANTO DRADJAT, ISTAN IRMANSYAH IRSAN, ANDHIKA YUDISTIRA, ADITYA ROSID DWI ANWAR

Aim Metacarpal fractures are common hand injuries, frequently treated with closed reduction and internal fixation (CRIF) using Kirschner wires (K-wires). While exposed K-wires allow for simple hardware removal and early mobilization, their use is traditionally associated with a higher risk of pin tract infections. There is a lack of studies f...

By ANDREA CRUCIANI, SILVIA PIETRAMALA, ALESSIO GRECO, ALESSANDRO EL MOTASSIME, CAMILLO FULCHIGNONI, LORENZO ROCCHI

Introduction: Environmental factors may influence postoperative outcomes and quality of life following total hip replacement (THR). This study investigated the impact of the geographical location of the surgical site, as well as the patient’s place of birth and residence, on treatment outcomes in individuals with artificial hips. Methods: A ...

By SLAVKO MANOJLOVIC, DRAGANA DRAGICEVIC-CVJETKOVIC, NEMANJA MANOJLOVIĆ, ZELJKO JOVIČIĆ, MIRKO MANOJLOVIĆ, FERID KRUPIĆ