Introduction. The role of gingiva-derived stromal cells (GMSCs) in chronic periodontitis is poorly understood. Since GMSCs modulate the inflammatory and immune responses this study aimed to investigate the production of chemokines by GMSCs established from chronic periodontitis tissue under basal conditions and after stimulation with lipopolysaccha...

By Marina Radanović, Miodrag Čolić

Introduction. Benign pituitary tumors are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms with varying clinical presentations depending on their hormonal activity, size, and mass effects. These tumors can cause significant morbidity due to endocrine dysfunction and compression of adjacent structures. Understanding their clinical characteristics is essential for...

By Aleksandra Marković, Tamara Dojčinović, Milena Brkić, Tamara Popović Perić

Introduction. Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is an advanced treatment modality for peritoneal malignancies, including ovarian cancer, appendix adenocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, and peritoneal metastases. This approach offers potential benefits in managing these complex conditions.Methods...

By Zoran G. Aleksić, Dragan Tomić, Velimir Škrbić, Nenad Jaćimović, Miroslav Popović, Sladibor Lakić

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated a profound psychological impact across diverse populations, exposing long-standing gaps in mental health services and intensifying social inequalities. This narrative review explores the most prevalent mental health conditions associated with the pandemic including depression, anxiety, stress, and post-traumatic ...

By Danijela Radulović, Svetlana Radević, Srđan Mašić

Introduction. Early amplification in children with hearing impairment plays a crucial role in their socioemotional and communicative development. Timely identification and intervention are essential to support better outcomes in communication, socialization, and emotional well-being. This study aimed to examine whether children who received hearing...

By Dubravka Pralica

This paper discusses about colorectal cancer in correlation with certain genes. Based on the etiological factors, colorectal cancer can be stratified into familial, hereditary, and sporadic. Explorations into hereditary syndromes such as familial adenomatous polyposis and hereditary non-polyposis colorectal carcinoma have unveiled genomic alteratio...

By Igor Gavrić, Nenad Lalović, Jovan Kulić

Introduction. Anticoagulants have the key role in prevention of thromboembolism including ischemic stroke, in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). The European Association of Cardiology (ESC) recommends new oral anticoagulant drugs (NOACs) as first choice therapy because of approved effectiveness and safety profile compared to vit...

By Nevena Todorović, Nataša Pilipović-Broćeta, Aleksandra Lukić, Brankica Marković, Verica Prodanović

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. 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