Aim To identify the most effective screening method for preeclampsia by evaluating the predictive significance of measuring serum placental growth factor (PlGF) concentration and using Doppler ultrasound assessments of uterine artery blood flow during the first trimester in high-risk pregnancies as predictors of preeclampsia.Methods A prospective s...

By Jasmin Hodžić, Bedrana Muračrvić, Ajna Gračić, Hana Štimjanin Hodžić, Ema Bajgorić Škrgo

Aim To analyse a correlation between physical activity (PA) and acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in preschool children aged 5 to 7 years.Methods Data on both ARIs, sedentary behaviour (SB) and PA were obtained through specially created questionnaires for this study and relationships between them were examined.Results A total of 129 children with...

By Melika Melunović, Mirela Lisičić-Konaković, Belma Krdžalić– Zečević, Amela Kulašević, Lejla Kurtalić

Aim Plateletpheresis is a specialized procedure that collects platelets from peripheral blood using a cell separator. Platelet concentrates obtained by apheresis have better content in terms of better functionality and viability of platelets, reduced risk of infection with blood transmissive viruses and HLA-sensitization. The aim of the study was t...

By Svetlana Jović Lacković, Sunita Delić Ćustendil, Aida Žabić, Ahida Suljkanović Mahmutović, Sabina Čamdžić Smajić, Alma Osmić Husni

Aim To report on an atypical complication of type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) mimicking pulmonary embolism with right heart pressure overload and hemoptysis due to intramural hematoma of the pulmonary arteries extending into the pulmonary interstitium.Methods A 66-years old male presented with sudden chest pain, dyspnoea and nausea. Electroca...

By Emina Rovčanin Delić, Lukas Lehmkuhl, Denisa Ciubotaru, Sebastian Barth

Aim To investigate the effects of exosome-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (EH-MSCs) on matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP)-1 and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in ultraviolet-B (UVB)-irradiated Wistar rats.Methods The study used a post-test-only control group design with randomized allocation. Thirty rats were exposed to UVB radiation (302 nm, 150 ...

By Jessica Angelina, Agung Putra, Setyo Trisnadi, Dedy Hermansyah, Eko Setiawan, Titiek Sumarawati, Nur Dina Amalina

Aim To investigate immigrant women's experiences of childbirth in Swedish maternity care.Methods A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science for qualitative and quantitative literature on immigrant women's experiences with Swedish maternity care. An inductive thematic analysis generated themes and subthemes.Resul...

By Sahra Saidarab, Melissa Krupic, Lutvo Sporisevic, Ferid Krupic

Aim The position of science and scientific research in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is unfavourable. University education lacks research programs, hindering students from developing critical evaluation skills. Methods This cross-sectional study examined knowledge, attitudes, experience and perceived barriers towards scientific research amo...

By Nejra Selak, Meliha Šehić, Bakir Kudić, Ismar Ećo, Behija Spahić Šehić, Aida Kulo Ćesić

Aim To determine the effects of high peri- and postoperative doses of vitamin C administration on severity of pain in postoperative period and functional outcome of the patients with trochanteric fracture treated with intramedullary nailing during a three-month follow-up.Methods A prospective, randomized, pilot study included 56 patients who were r...

By Mirza Sivro, Đemil Omerović, Faruk Lazović, Adnan Papović

Aim To investigate the efficacy of various methods for restoring the sciatic nerve and its branches after traumatic injuries to develop optimal treatment strategies, improve functional outcomes, and enhance patients' quality of life.Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Neurosurgical Centre of Almaty, Kazakhstan, based on City C...

By Alimkhan Khalimov, Yermek Dyussembekov, Marat Mirzabaev, Marat Aliyev, Nursultan Abilkhanov, Daniyar Bayezov, Saule Iskakova, Aigul Tazhiyeva

Aim Lung ultrasound (LUS) can be used for an assessment of volume overload in patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and those undergoing dialysis. The aim of this study was to analyse whether the initial use of LUS in evaluating volume status could benefit patients by optimizing haemodialysis treatment and improving their clinical status.Me...

By Nejra Prohic, Belma Paralija, Halima Resic, Edin Begic