Comparison of coronary artery calcium scores between patients with and without type 2 diabetes
ABSTRACT Aim This study compared the extent of coronary artery calcification in patients with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA). Methods This retrospective, observational cohort study included 107 patients who underwent CCTA at the Clinical Centre of the University of Sarajevo betwee...
By Mirza Babić, Zarina Babić Jušić, Sabina Prevljak, Fuad Zukić, Minela Bećirović, Amir Bećirović, Admir Abdić, Emir Bećirović
A rare case of high-grade synovial sarcoma of the hindfoot
Aim To report our personal experience in hindfoot reconstruction using an anterolateral thigh (ALT) free flap following radical resection of a high-grade synovial sarcoma. Methods The patient underwent clinical and imaging assessments, and a biopsy of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of synovial sarcoma (SS) of the hindfoot. A multidis...
By Chiara Comisi, Tommaso Greco, Camillo Fulchignoni, Antonio Mascio, Francesco Farine, Elisa Troiano, Nicola Mondanelli, Giulio Menichini, Elisabetta Pataia, Giulio Maccauro, Carlo Perisano
Association of Botulinum toxin treatment due to aesthetic corrections in the face with the level of happiness, anxiety and depression
Aim Any aesthetic procedure in the head and/or in the face might have an impact on psychological status of the treated participants. Aim of this study was to investigate whether Botulinum toxin treatment for aesthetic purpose in the face influences on the level of happiness, depression and anxiety. Methods This prospective cohort observational stu...
By Omar Suljagić, Emir Tupković, Kenana Ljuca, Faris Suljagić, Nadina Ljuca
Aim to investigate the potential of SG followed by injection of MSCs in type 2 diabetic rats with obesity in improving IR. Methods This study used a pre and post-control group design with 24 rats divided into three groups: Control (C), SG, and SG + MSCs (SG+M). On day 10, the level of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), tumor necrosis facto...
By Vito Mahendra Eka Saputra, Agung Putra, Titiek Sumarawati, Sugeng Ibrahim, Meidona Nurul Mila, Arini Dewi Antari, Fadhli Rizal Makarim, Iffan Alif, Ghaitsa Hasnadia Anggoro, Namira Latifah Sa'adah, Rania Maharani, Windy Listiana
The correlation of iodine concentration in urine with muscle mass and reaction speed of young adults
Aim: To examine dietary iodine intake and urinary iodine concentration in young adults, as well as the relationship between iodine concentration in urine and muscle mass and speed of muscle reaction. Methods: Seventy euthyroid participants between the ages of 18 and 24 participated, 35 (50%) male and 35 (50%) female. The participants were young ad...
By Stjepan Ištvanić, Ivan Dusper, Tomislav Ištvanić, Vedran Farkaš, Ines Banjari, Tatjana Bačun
Fluoropyrimidine adjuvant chemotherapy leads to long-term impact on coronary arteries, blood cell profile and iron in colorectal cancer survivors
Aim To assess whether colorectal carcinoma (CRC) survivors 5 years post-fluoropyrimidine (5-fluorouracil and capecitabine) chemotherapy (ChemT) have increased presence of subclinical coronary artery disease (CAD), lower iron and altered blood cell composition. Methods This prospective, 2 year, single-center study used invasive coronary angiography...
By Ivana Iveljic, Lejla Alidzanovic Nurkanovic, Alisa Krdzalic, Dunja Aksentijevic
OPTIMIZATION OF ILLUMINA® NEXTERA™ XT LIBRARY PREPARATION FOR THE MITOCHONDRIAL GENOME SEQUENCING AND CONFIRMATORY SANGER SEQUENCING
Aim: Due to increasing use of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequencing in both forensic practice and clinical disease research, this study explores the optimization of the next-generation sequencing (NGS) method for whole mitochondrial genome analysis on the Illumina MiSeq platform. Methods: Initial attempts using pre-made commercial primers were unsuc...
By Nejira Handžić, Dino Pećar, Selma Durgut, Naida Mulahuseinović, Ivana Čeko, Adna Ašić, Mirza Izmirlija, Sabina Šegalo, Lana Salihefendić, Rijad Konjhodžić
Role of postoperative serum thyroglobulin as a prognostic factor for the outcome of radioactive iodine therapy of follicular thyroid cancer.
Aim To investigate the relationship between postoperative serum thyroglobulin level and outcome of therapy with I-131 of follicular thyroid cancer. Methods A total of 106 patients with follicular thyroid cancer who were being treated and monitored at the Clinic for Nuclear Medicine at Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo were included. ...
By Selma Agić-Bilalagić, Šejla Cerić, Amela Begić, Azra Durak-Nalbantić, Edina Đozić, Timur Cerić
Impact of Tourniquet Type on Outcomes in ORIF of Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures
Purpose: The objective of this study was to assess the benefits of utilizing a silicone ring tourniquet in relation to traditional pneumatic cuff tourniquets and scenarios without any tourniquet intervention. The tested hypothesis was that the clinical results could be increased after use of the silicone ring tourniquet. Methods: The st...
By Jacopo Conteduca, Damiano Longo, Alberto Casto, Giorgio Giannini, Luigi Meccariello, Igor Rausa, Giuseppe Rollo
Impact of a Modified Discharge Program on Health Outcomes After Coronary Bypass Surgery: A Randomized Trial
Aim: This study examines the effects of implementing a modified Re-Engineered Discharge (RED) intervention on Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events (MACCE) and readmission rates 30 days after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) surgery. Methods A randomized clinical trial was conducted with 104 participants who underwent...
By Hayat S. Abu Shaikha, Duaa AL Maghaireh, Mariam Kawafha, Jafar A. Alshraideh