Rotator cuff tears (RCT) are a common problem encountered by orthopaedic surgeons. The incidence of re-tears (up to 94%) following surgical repair of RCTs renders the management of RCTs challenging. This higher re-tear rate has been attributed to the failure of healing at the tendon-bone junction. Biological augmentation methods such as growth fact...

By Erdi Özdemir, Dogac Karaguven, Egemen Turhan, Gazi Huri

Aim To evaluate modalities of extensor tendons repair of hand and forearm in specific anatomical zones with regard to etiological factors and presence of associated injuries of adjacent anatomical structures.Methods This cross-sectional study included 279 patients referred for extensor tendon repair of hand and forearm in specific anatomical zones....

By Sanela Salihagić, Zlatan Zvizdić, Dženana Hrustemović, Redžo Čaušević, Ahmad Hemaidi

Balneo-gynaecological treatment methods include external bath hydrotherapy, sedentary baths and topical dressings/cataplasm, and internal (intravaginal or intrarectal use of peloids and mineral water). Hyperosmolar thermal spas have been very popular in the treatment of infertility due to the improvement of symptoms of chronic pelvic pain, endometr...

By Dubravko Habek, Anis Cerovac, Lejla Kamerić, Enida Nevačinović, Adnan Šerak

Aim Thyroid nodules are very common and may be found in more than 50% of the population. Fine-needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) of thyroid nodules is a very useful diagnostic tool with high sensitivity and predictive value for diagnosis. The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (BSRTC) uses six categories for thyroid cytology reportin...

By Francesk Mulita, Fotios Iliopoulos, Christos Tsilivigkos, Levan Tchabashvili, Elias Liolis, Charalampos Kaplanis, Ioannis Perdikaris, Ioannis Maroulis

Aim To explore the experiences of registered nurses in assessing postoperative pain in hip fracture patients suffering from dementia in nursing homes. Methods The study was designed as a qualitative study using data from a self-reported questionnaire form. Data were collected through the self-administered questionnaire with 23 questions, mainly add...

By Ferid Krupić, Mirza Bišćević, Emina Spahić, Amila Jašarević, Mahir Jašarević, Kemal Grbić, Eric Hamrin-Senorski, Eleonor Svantesson, Svemir Čustović, Olof Westin

Aim To determine the extent and characteristics of incidental injuries, primarily by needles and other medically sharp instruments and to recommend preventative activities to health care professionals.Methods The survey was conducted among 200 healthcare and non-healthcare employees of the Primary Health Care Centre Zenica (48% of the total number ...

By Suad Sivić, Larisa Gavran, Aida Baručija, Alma Alić

Aim To determine obstacles in maintaining professional integrity of nurses and their strategy to overcome them. Methods A conventional content analysis was conducted by 16 interviews. The data collection instruments were semi-structured interviews, observation and field notes. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, then analysed by ...

By Ali Asghar Jesmi, Khadijeh Yazdi, Zahra Sabzi

Aim BRAF mutation inhibits many tumour suppressor genes, increases pro-angiogenic molecules and reduces radioactive iodine uptake of tumour in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), giving it more aggressive clinical characteristics. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of BRAF V600E mutation on the clinicopathological features in patients with ...

By Mehmet Celik, Buket Yılmaz Bulbul, Semra Ayturk, Yusuf Durmus, Hakan Gurkan, Nuray Can, Ebru Tastekin, Funda Ustun, Atakan Sezer, Sibel Guldiken

Aim To investigate an impact of Fetuin-A Thr256Ser gene polymorphism on the mortality rate of chronic kidney disease on maintenance haemodialysis patients in Indonesia. MethodsThis is an analytic-longitudinal observational study using survival analysis with nine-month follow up on 106 maintenance haemodialysis patients. The PCR-RFLP is used to dete...

By Riri Andri Muzasti, Dr Suhardjono, Bambang Purwanto, Rosita Juwita Sembiring

Aim To investigate the relations between hormonal status of the thyroid gland and mineral bone density in women in menopause with or without osteoporosis. MethodsThe study included 120 postmenopausal women, who were divided into two groups. Group I included postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis, of whom 30 were in the early stages of postmenopa...

By Alden Begić, Amela Begić, Ajla Arnautović-Halimić