Low prevalence of use and negative attitudes toward oral contraceptive pills among female students at the University of East Sarajevo
Introduction. Oral contraceptive pills (OCP) are the most widely used form of reversible contraception globally, although their prevalence of use varies across regions. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly among young women, there remains a significant gap in knowledge regarding sexual and reproductive health, including contraception. Low level ...
By Isidora Skorup, Dragana Sokolović, Ana Pejčić, Branislava Ćurčić, Milica Radanovic, Maja Radović, Dragana Erbez, Dragana Drakul
Association of parameters of ovarian hormonal hyperstimulation with assisted reproductive technology outcomes in infertile women
Introduction. This study analyzed the factors influencing the outcome of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in women with infertility issues. The investigation focused on endometrial thickness, the number of retrieved oocytes, and the number of obtained embryos as potential predictors of ART success.Method. A health-epidemiological questionnair...
By Daniela Telebak, Djordje Čekrlija, Milena Todorović, Slobodan Stanić, Dalibor Mihajlović
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
Early and long-term outcomes after coronary artery bypass grafting using saphenous vein grafts
Introduction. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) remains the cornerstone of surgical myocardial revascularization. Despite major technical refinements and the increasing use of arterial conduits, saphenous vein grafts (SVGs) continue to play a vital role but remain vulnerable to long-term occlusion. The aim of the study was to evaluate early an...
By Andjela Božić, Aleksandar Redžek
Evolution of hospitalized COVID-19 cases with emphasis on the first pandemic year: experience from the University Clinical Center of Republic of Srpska
Introduction. Infection caused by the novel coronavirus (SARSCoV-2) emerged in 2019 in China and rapidly spread worldwide. This highly contagious virus is transmitted primarily through respiratory droplets and may lead to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a glo...
By Nataša Janjić, Goran Bokan, Uroš Kalajdžić, Antonija Verhaz, Slavica Zeljković, Zoran Mavija
Inhibition of neutrophil oxidative burst and NETosis by fullerene-like inorganic tungsten disulfide nanoparticles with preservation of cell viability
Introduction. Tungsten disulfide (WS₂) nanoparticles possess unique physicochemical properties, making them promising candidates for biomedical applications. While previous studies have demonstrated the in vitro biocompatibility of WS₂ in various cell lines, their effects on neutrophil function remain unexplored.Methods. Human neutrophils were isol...
By Snežana Zečević, Darinka Popović, Sara Rakočević, Vanja Mališ, Ljiljana Jojić, Marija Drakul, Dušan Mihajlović, Miodrag Čolić
Mental health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review
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
The impact of early amplification on the social development of children with hearing loss
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
The role of TP53, APC, and KRAS gene polymorphisms in the development of colorectal cancer
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
The prognostic significance of HER2 in gastric adenocarcinoma
Introduction. Gastric adenocarcinoma is a major cause of global cancer mortality. The HER2 receptor plays a critical role in cell proliferation and survival and is overexpressed or amplified in a subset of gastric cancers, particularly of the intestinal type. The objective of this study was to evaluate HER2 protein expression and gene amplification...
By Mirjana Ćuk, Radoslav Gajanin, Svjetlana Kulić, Milena Vasić Milanović