Early career accuracy of shoulder ultrasound in evaluating rotator cuff tendon tears
Aim To compare the accuracy of shoulder ultrasound (US) in diagnosing rotator cuff tendon tears between junior and experienced musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologists. Also, to compare the overall ultrasound accuracy referenced to MRI.Methods A retrospective data collection for patients with clinically suspected rotator cuff tears who underwent ultrasou...
By Naser Obeida, Asma’a Al-Mnayyis, Suhaib Bani Essa, Mohammad Alkhatatba, Heba Al Qudah, Majed M. Aljarrah, Yahya Alshgerat, Ammar Al-Tawarh, Raghad Al-titi, Taqwa Alzuqaili, Waseem Samir
Breaking habits: safety and efficacy of elective electrocardioversion of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter in the setting of day hospital
Aim To examine safety and efficiency of electrocardioversion (EC) in elective treatment of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter inthe setting of Day Hospital by determining success rate, frequency of adverse events and possible cost benefit compared to admitting a patient into hospital.Methods This prospective observational cohort study was perfo...
By Ammar Brkić, Minela Bećirović, Emir Bećirović, Tarik Brkić, Esad Brkić, Denis Mršić, Amir Bećirović, Amila Jašarević, Emir Softić, Alma Mujić Ibralić
The ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C vs bromelainvitamin C to prevent ankle complications in post-operative bimalleolar surgery
Aim To investigate whether the use of ion resonance and bromelain-vitamin C or bromelain-vitamin C is the best to prevent ankle complications in post operative bimalleolar surgery.Methods A total of 61 patients treated with bimalleolar surgery were enrolled. The patients were divided into three groups: thefirst group (n=22) treated only with the su...
By Luigi Meccariello, Anna Iolanda Bello, Giovanni Bove, Nicola Gagliardo, D’Anna Raffaele, Luigi Matera
The assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS HI) in patients with spondyloarthritis - a single centre experience
Aim The Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society Health Index (ASAS HI) Croatian version was used to assess health and functioning of patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) covering aspects of physical, emotional and social functioning.Methods A cross sectional study was conducted at the Clinic for Internal Diseases Tuzla from January t...
By Maida Skokić, Almira Ćosićkić, Adin Alić
ChatGPT's contributions to the evolution of neurosurgical practice and education: a systematic review of benefits, concerns and limitations
Aim This study provides a comprehensive review of the current literature on the use of ChatGPT, a generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, in neurosurgery. The study examines potential benefits and limitations of ChatGPT in neurosurgical practice and education.Methods The study involved a systematic review of the current literature on the use ...
By Hakija Bečulić, Emir Begagić, Rasim Skomorac, Anes Mašović, Edin Selimović, Mirza Pojskić
An impact of treatment initiation timing on stroke outcome: bridging the time gap
Aim Stroke treatment is a time-critical condition. Understanding the impact of timing and types of treatment on patient outcomes can help develop and optimize stroke management strategies. The study aimed to analyse the effect of different time intervals and mechanical thrombectomy methods on outcomes of stroke patients in Kazakhstan.Methods The pa...
By Kuanysh Nikatov, Ermek Dyussembekov, Rauan Kastey, Yevgeniy Zhukov, Niyazbek Yerniyazov, Mukhtar Korabayev, Gani Akhanov, Timur Saliev, Ildar Fakhradiyev
Single-centre experience with the treatment of high-prevalence metabolic syndrome in kidney transplant patients in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim To analyse prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in kidney transplant recipients at the University Clinical Centre Tuzla inBosnia and Herzegovina (B&H), and determine effects of a modern drug therapy in achieving target metabolic control in kidney transplant patients.Methods A single-centre prospective study that included 142 kidney transpl...
By Maida Dugonjić-Taletović, Denijal Tulumović, Mirna Alečković-Halilović, Mirha Pjanić, Mithad Hajder, Alma Halilčević-Terzić, Danijela Lončar, Amila Jašarević
Prevalence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and correlation with histological patterns in lung adenocarcinoma in patients from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim Lung adenocarcinoma (ADC) is a leading subtype of lung cancer, histologically defined with five different architecturalgrowth patterns: lepidic, acinar, papillary, solid and micropapillary. The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation and a relationship between the specific histological...
By Dalma Udovičić-Gagula, Nejra Džananović, Mirsad Dorić
Histopathological spectrum of lumbar disc changes in obesity: analysis of intervertebral discs in lumbar hernia patients in Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aim To investigate the correlation of body mass index (BMI) with severity of intervertebral disc degeneration.Methods The study enrolled patients who had undergone surgical intervention for a herniated disc at the Department of Neurosurgery of the Cantonal Hospital Zenica. Patients underwent thorough preoperative evaluation, including medical histo...
By Fatima Juković-Bihorac, Hakija Bečulić, Emir Begagić, Ragib Pugonja, Jovana Radovanović, Amina Džidić-Krivić, Binasa Bašić, Andrej Popov, Haso Sefo, Ermina Iljazović
Comparative assessment of high-risk cardiovascular medication knowledge between practising and student nurses: a descriptive multi-centre study
Aim To examine unexplored knowledge of cardiovascular highrisk medications and perception thereof among practising nursesand students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).Methods The multicentre cross-sectional quantitative study used an online survey dichotomised into a knowledge test (true/falseand multiple choice questions) and a perception asse...
By Najla Taslim, Amal Turikham Alghamdi, Dana Ali Alqarni, Shaista Rashid, Dustin Todd Edge