Introduction. Neuropathic pain (NP) is presented with a variety of symptoms, including “positive” (e.g., spontaneous pain, paresthesia, dysesthesia, allodynia, hyperalgesia, tingling, burning) and “negative” (e.g., numbness and loss of sensation) features. The most common causes are diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and c...

By Zoran Vukojević, Aleksandra Dominović Kovačević, Sanja Grgić, Daliborka Tadić, Srdjan Mavija

Introduction. Adaptive behavior, which includes conceptual, social, and practical skills, is a key indicator of children’s daily functioning. Its assessment is particularly important in identifying intellectual disabilities, as well as in evaluating the developmental potential of children with various developmental disorders and those with ty...

By Sladjana Ćalasan, Nadica Jovanović-Simić, Bojana Drljan

Introduction. Vocal fold paralysis (VFP) is characterized by the immobility of one or both vocal folds, leading to impaired phonation, which significantly affects the patient’s professional and social activities. The aim of this study was to examine the importance of the Voice-related Quality of Life (V-RQOL) questionnaire in assessing the qu...

By Mirjana Gnjatić, Dalibor Vranješ, Daliborka Tadić, Zorica Novaković

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

Neck pain, considering its prevalence and rate of disability, represents a significant public health problem, and we believe that the promotion of new effective methods is necessary in its treatment. Among the many therapeutic possibilities described so far, one such is dry needling (DN). This literature review aims to analyze how effective dry nee...

By Bojan Pavlović, Ana Pavlović

Introduction. Lyme borreliosis is a multisystem infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex. It is transmitted by Ixodes ticks. Apart from erythema migrans, other manifestations require laboratory confirmation. The aim of our study was to analyze the results of Two-Tiered Testing in patients with possible Lyme neuroborrelio...

By Tatjana Roganović, Miloš Korać, Borut Bosančić, Višnja Mrdjen, Ljiljana Božić, Andjela Bojanić

Introduction. Data on newly diagnosed cases of type 1 diabetes and the incidence of this disease are very significant. Studies like this one, with an analysis of incidence over the past 25 years, help not only locally but also globally.Methods. The primary source of data is hospital records from hospital centers in Republic of Srpska. The secondary...

By Gordana Bukara-Radujković

Robotic colorectal surgery has revolutionized minimally invasive surgical techniques, offering numerous advantages over traditional approaches. Enhanced precision, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and improved patient outcomes are among the key benefits. However, high costs and technical complexities limit its widespread adoption.This st...

By Igor Černi, Dragan Vanovac

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

Introduction. Digital literacy includes things like being able to use information systems and supporting infrastructure. With the increasing use of technology in healthcare, it is important for healthcare staff to be digitally literate. The aim of the paper is to determine the attitudes of primary and secondary health care workers towards the use o...

By Dajana Milidrag, Aleksandar Tanović, Igor Medenica, Lado Davidović