The role of acetylsalicylic acid in the prevention of thrombosis and its effect on the outcome of patients with COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, was marked by a high incidence of thrombotic complications contributing to poor outcomes, particularly in hospitalized patients. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), known for its antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory properties, has been widely investigated for its potential role in mitigating thrombotic ...
By Verica Prodanović, Marijana Kovačević, Maksim Kovačević
Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors
Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction has been identified as one of the most common comorbidities in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). This study aimed to determine the prevalence of thyroid disease and vitamin D levels in patients with MS compared to the general population, and to assess the potential impact of thyroid status and vitamin D levels...
By Daliborka Tadić, Sanja Grgić, Aleksandra Dominović Kovačević, Zoran Vukojević, Gabrijela Malešević, Valentina Soldat Stankovic
Predictive influence of sociodemographic characteristics and the type of developmental disorder on children’s adaptive achievements
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
The role of voice-related quality of life (V-RQOL) questionnaire in assessing quality of life in patients with vocal fold paralysis
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
Metformin-associated hepatotoxicity: a literature review
Metformin (dimethyl biguanide) is an oral antidiabetic agent and one of the most commonly prescribed medications in endocrinology. In addition to its primary use in treating type 2 diabetes, it has a broader range of indications and is generally considered to have a favorable safety profile. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal, includ...
By Goran Bokan, Zoran Mavija
Contemporary management of inguinal hernia: from global epidemiology to personalized care
Inguinal hernia represents a significant global health challenge, with more than 20 million operations performed annually. This paper provides a comprehensive review of contemporary practice, critically analyzing the evolution of treatment from the concept of the “gold standard” toward a personalized approach. The study integrates the l...
By Rade Miletić, Nenad Lalović, Siniša Kojić
Prescribing patterns of anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation in primary care
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
Swelling of the optic nerve head due to the coexistence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension and optic nerve drusen
Introduction. Optic nerve head drusen (ONHD) is one of the most common congenital disorder of the optic nerve with prevalence from 0,5-2% in general population. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a condition that occurs in children, unlike adults, regardless of gender or the presence of obesity. Both conditions in children present on the eye a...
By Željko Maraš, Tanja Kalezić, Bojan Joksimović, Radmila Balaban Djurević
Neuropathic pain in diabetic peripheral neuropathy and chronic low back pain syndrome: prevalence and characteristics
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
Familiarity of speech and language therapists and hearing therapists in Bosnia and Herzegovina with contemporary auditory perception treatment approaches
Introduction. Modern approaches to auditory perception therapy are essential for the effective rehabilitation of individuals with hearing impairments. Speech and language therapists and hearing therapists are central to planning and delivering interventions that are grounded in current scientific knowledge and tailored to the individual needs of ea...
By Tijana Simić