Comparison of postoperative bleeding using harmonic scalpel and LigaSure in thyroid surgery: a 15-year single-centre retrospective study
Aim Thyroidectomy is the most common operation in the field of endocrine surgery. The aim of this study was to compare the use of LigaSure vessel (LS) and harmonic scalpel (HS) in 1653 total thyroidectomies between January 2008 and March of 2023, with regards to analysis of surgical bleeding complications duration the hospital stay and operative su...
By Charalampos Kaplanis, Marina Michalaki, Konstantinos Bouchagier, Ioannis Maroulis, Dimitrios Filis, Vasileios Leivaditis, Ioannis Panagiotopoulos, Nikolas Drakos, Angelos Samaras, Andreas Antzoulas, Francesk Mulita, Dimitrios Kehagias, Christos Tsilivigkos, Fotios Iliopoulos, Konstantinos Tasios, Levan Tchabashvili, Vasileios Papanikos, Elias Liolis, Georgios-Ioannis Verras, George Theofanis
Comparison of Kegel exercises and a combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmart biofeedback device in the treatment of static urinary incontinence
Aim To determine which of the two methods, Kegel exercises or combination of Kegel exercises with the use of the KegelSmartbiofeedback device, has better therapeutic effects on the symptoms of SUI in females.Methods Fifty female patients with SUI were randomly divided into two groups: 25 treated with Kegel exercises, and 25 with thecombination of K...
By Mirela Begić, Nedima Kapidžić-Bašić, Asja Hotić-Hadžiefendić, Asmir Konjić, Dragana Bojinović-Rodić, Igor Hudić
In vitro effectiveness of the avocado peel extract (Persea americana Mill) as an antifungal against Trichophyton rubrum, the cause of dermatophytosis
Aim To determine the effectiveness of avocado peel extract (Persea americana Mill) as an antifungal against T. rubrum, whichcauses dermatophytosis.Methods In vitro laboratory experimental study using a post-testonly control group design analysed active compounds of avocadopeel and continued with the antifungal activity test. In each group divided a...
By Ira Armayanti, Meidina K. Wardani, Ariyati Yosi
Red algae extract suppresses caspase-3 gene expression and induces catalase antioxidant enzyme in testicles of rats induced by boric acid
Aim To determine the effect of red algae extract on the gene expression of catalase and caspase-3 in testicules of rats induced by boric acid (BA).Methods This is experimental research with post-test control group design. Twenty four healthy male Wistar rats were divided intofour treatment groups: a healthy group, negative control group, two treatm...
By Ayu Renda Sari, Joko Wahyu Wibowo, Sri Priyantini, Agung Putra, Nur Dina Amalina
Association between shift work and extended working hours with burnout and presenteeism among health care workers from Family Medicine Centres
Aim To investigate the influence of irregular shifts on increased emotional, physical, and cognitive exhaustion and decreased working performance expressed by the phenomenon of presenteeism.Methods The study sample of 405 healthcare workers from Family medicine centres completed questionnaires in two measurement time points, in 2014 (TP1) and repea...
By Nurka Pranjić, Nehra Mosorović, Sabina Bećirović, Selvedina Sarajlić- Spahić
Bone healing during electrostimulation
Aim To investigate the effect of direct epineural electrical stimulation of the nerve on the nature of reparative processes in the bone stump.Methods Three series of experiments were carried out with amputation of the thigh in the middle third and muscle plasty. In the 1stand 2nd experimental series a perineural catheter was brought to the stump of...
By Yurii Bezsmertnyi, Viktor Shevchuk, Yankai Jiang, Olena Shevchuk
The effects of two fixation methods on blood loss in patients with trochanteric fracture: dynamic hip screw vs. proximal femoral nail anti-rotation
Aim The two most commonly used implants for treatment of trochanteric fractures are the dynamic hip screw (DHS) and proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA). The aim of this study was to evaluate blood loss in patients with trochanteric fracture treated with DHS or PFNA.Methods This retrospective comparative study included 61 patients with trochan...
By Mirza Sivro, Faruk Lazović, Ðemil Omerović, Adnan Papović
Effects of direct acting antiviral therapy on liver stiffness measured by using fibro scan in Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis C
Aim Egypt has the highest incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the world. Fibrosis development is common in HCVcases, and it is important in disease prediction. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the role of fibro scan in assessment of changes in hepatic stiffness in patients with chronic HCV infection following direct acting ant...
By Gadallah Abdel Naser Abdel Atty, Bahnasi Abdullah Abdulaziz, Abdelfattah Waleed, Dr Mousa, Elsayaad Mohammed Shafiek Mohammed, Elbasyouni Hany Abdelbary Abdelaziz
Molecular-genetics analysis of 15 STR loci in sibship testing in isolated rural Bosnian population – the use of the grey zone
Aim Examination of the effectiveness of STR loci in proving sibship of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian village of Orahovica andthe formation of a “grey zone“.Methods The probability of sibship was determined by calculating the likelihood ratio (LR) parameter for each of the 15 observedSTR loci and for each of the pairs of relatives and non-re...
By Jasmin Mušanović, Azra Metović, Esad Pepić, Almira Lujinović, Adnan Fojnica, Faruk Husremović, Damir Šečić, Damir Marjanović, Jasmin Šutković
Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass (MICS CABG) in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a single centre, single surgeon cohort experience
Aim This is the first research in Bosnia and Herzegovina presenting minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting surgery(MICS CABG) experience, advantages, and outcomes as compared to conventional surgery (OPEN CABG).Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2019 and November 2022 and included patientswith...
By Nermir Granov, Armin Šljivo, Ermina Mujičić, Damir Rebić, Alen Džubur, Edin Begić, Tarik Selimović, Zlatan Zvizdić, Almir Fajkić, Asmir Jonuzi, Edin Kabil, Slavenka Štraus