ABSTRACT Aim Alloimmunization depends on the type of the erythrocyte antigen, as well as the number of transfused doses of blood and recipient factors reflected in genetic and immunological status, comorbidities and therapy. The aim was to determine the frequency and type of antierythrocyte antibodies, to examine the correlation between the number...

By Svetlana Jović Lacković, Almira Ćosićkić

Background Distal radius fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries, posing significant challenges due to their high prevalence and potential for long-term functional impairment. Volar locking plates have emerged as the gold standard for managing unstable and extra-articular fractures, offering superior outcomes compared to traditiona...

By Giuseppe Rovere, Francesco Bosco, Giulio Vigni, Ennio Sinno, Andrea Perna, Fortunato Giustra, Francesco Liuzza, Amarildo Smakaj, Fernando De Maio, Antonio Ziranu, Giuseppe Tulumello, Lawrence Camarda

Aim To evaluate 3 point-of-care testing (POCT) devices in testing HbA1c: the Simplex TASTM101 (Tascom Co. Ltd., South Korea), which utilizes an enzymatic method, and two immunoassay-based devices, the Zybio Q8 Pro and Zybio EXR 110 (Zybio Inc., China). Methods A total of 40 whole blood samples with EDTA anticoagulant were collected patients underg...

By Windradini Rahvian Aridama, Ferdy Royland Marpaung, Yessy Puspitasari

Aim Post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) is the most prevalent adverse event with significant morbidity following ERCP. Several guidelines have suggested the use of rectal diclofenac as a promising option to prevent PEP. Nonetheless, the recommended optimal dose and timing of administration remain unclear. T...

By Maggie Liberty, Taufik Sungkar, Peggy Liberty

Aim To assess the level of knowledge about risk factors and prevention of lung cancer among medical students, and to identify differences in knowledge based on the year of study and previous secondary education background. Methods The study was conducted among 223 students of the School of Medicine, University of Zenica, and the School of Medicine...

By Amar Terzimehić, Elma Kuduzović, Nino Hasanica, Muhamed Skomorac, Erna Terzić, Iman Kovač

Aim To describe the clinical picture and laboratory findings, as well as to examine the significance of novel hemogram-derived inflammatory indices in adult patients with measles admitted to a tertiary hospital. Methods This prospective, descriptive, and analytical study included adult patients over 18 years of age with clinical signs of measles, ...

By Berina Hasanefendić, Amila Muratspahić, Semir Hrvo, Emina Hajrović Hebibović, Lejla Avdagić, Almedina Moro, Emir Šeherčehajić, Amir Sandžić

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 of this study was to evaluate the correlation between pre-treatment NLR and histopathological differentiation in colorectal cancer, and to assess the diagnostic accuracy of NLR as a predictive biomarker. Methods A retrospective study was conducted at Adam Malik Haji Center General Hospital Medan, North Sumatera. Medical records of 45 colorecta...

By Edwin Saleh Siregar, Muhammad Al Anas, Dedy Hermansyah

Aim: To investigate the impact of three-dimensional (3D) printing technology on vascular surgery, focusing on its role in preoperative planning and surgical training. Methods: A systematic review was conducted of studies published between 2017 and 2024 that evaluated 3D printing in vascular surgery. Databases searched included MEDLINE an...

By Haris Vukas, Samra Kadić-Vukas, Sumeja Ćatić, Ruvejda Dizdarević, Farah Dedović, Nail Šehić, Merim Jusufbegović

Aim: The research examined the effects of prolonged oral Lactobacillus rhamnosus intake on rabbit intestinal tissue morphology. Methods: The study included twelve male rabbits aged 10–12 months and weighing 1.5–2.0 kg who received random assignment to two groups of six animals each. The control group received distilled water but the ex...

By Taghreed AL-fakje, Faeha Al-Mashhadane, ِAsmaa Al-Nuaimy