Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the antimicrobial resistance at the General Hospital level in Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Introduction. Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health globally. The aim was to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the distribution and antimicrobial resistance of pathogenic microorganisms isolated from samples obtained during standard hospital care in one hospital center. Methods. Data were obtained retrospe...
By Nasta Manojlović, Biljana Mijović, Zlatko Maksimović, Dragana Sokolović, Sanda Lazić, Ljubica Bojanić, Dragana Drakul, Nenad Lalović, Marija Lukić, Bojan Joksimović
Test anxiety as a risk factor for use of psychoactive compounds in medical students
Introduction. Test anxiety implies an intense pathological fear in situations of preparing and taking exams which is a significant problem for 15–70% of medical students. The frequent use of psychoactive substances is recognized as a problem for young people. The aim was to determine the frequency and degree of test anxiety and the associatio...
By Branislava Ćurčić, Dragana Sokolović, Milica Radanović, Dragana Pavlović, Marija Bjeletić, Djordje Vuković, Dragana Drakul
INFLUENCE OF AGING AND LIMB DOMINANCE ON REFERENCE VALUES OF MEDIAN AND ULNAR NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES
Introduction. Median and ulnar nerves are mixed upper limb nerves. The aim of the research was to determine refer ence values, and influence of aging and limb dominance on electrophysiological parameters of these nerves. Methods. In 46 women and 14 men, aged 24 to 81, we de termined the conduction velocity (CV), the amplitude, and the distal motor...
By Igor Sladojević, Tatjana Bućma, Milkica Glogovac Kosanović, Branislava Ćurčić
Patients’ satisfaction with the quality healthcare services
The quality of health services has become a priority in the modern health system, defined as a service that meets professional and patient needs by efficiently using resources and minimizing risks. The quality of health care implies the best possible outcomes, timely service, rational use of resources and application of appropriate procedures. Qual...
By Tamara Milosavljević, Nina Stoičević, Dragan Ivanović
Preeclampsia and Preterm Delivery Risk: The Significance of Obesity in Pregnancy
Introduction. A significant proportion of women globally, consti tuting 38%, are obese, among whom 24.5% reside in Europe. Obe sity elevates the risk of premature birth due to associated maternal conditions, such as preeclampsia. The objectives were to assess: variations in demographic and clinical characteristics among preg nant women across group...
By Tamara Perić, Mirjana Bogavac, Zoran Belopavlović
Cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory properties of a GLP-1 receptor agonist in a model of human peripheral blood mononuclear cell culture
Introduction. GLP-1R agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a type of anti-hyperglycemic medications used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In addition to glucose-lowering effects, GLP-1R agonists (GLP-1RAs) also provide further advantages by promoting weight loss and controlling blood pressure. Furthermore, GLP-1RAs have been reported for th...
By Marija Drakul, Vanja Mališ, Sara Rakočević, Ljiljana Kozić, Darinka Popović, Anđela Mandić, Miodrag Colic
Gemination of maxillary incisors in decidous and permanent dentition – a case report
Introduction. Shape variations of teeth can be present both in perma nent and in deciduous dentition. Gemination, fusion, concrescention, and ,,twin teeth” are development anomalies. Aim of this article is to show different cases of simultaneous gemination in deciduous denti tion and supernumerary teeth in permanent dentition in upper incisor...
By Isidora Nešković, Aleksandar Anđelković, Duška Blagojević, Sanja Vujkov, Jelena Komšić, Bojan Petrović
A STUDY OF THE INCIDENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA
Introduction. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain or spinal cord tumor, representing the most lethal form of brain tumors with a five-year mortality rate exceeding 90%. It constitutes ap proximately 60% of all primary brain tumors in adults and has an annual incidence of 2–3 new cases per 100,000 population. Although it...
By Nataša Janjić, Slađana Vranješ
Treatment approaches of central auditory processing deficit
Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) disrupts the brain ability to interpret sound signals despite normal peripheral hearing function. This article aims to identify and analyze various treatment approaches, which are used in the treatment of CAPD and to provide an overview of available empirical evidence on the effectiveness of these approac...
By Sladjana Calasan, Sofija Bajagić, Branislava Ćurčić
Contribution of tractography to neuroanatomical terminology - short association tracts of the frontal lobe
Enormous development of neuroimaging technologies, and subsequently of research methods, opened new era of in vivo research of the white matter anatomy. This review analyzes recent connectomics and imaging data about short association fibers of the frontal lobe, and relates it to current status and to further development of anatomical terminology. ...
By Slobodan Malobabić, Goran Spasojević