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
Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in surgical orthodontic treatment of impacted maxillary canines - a case report
Introduction. The purpose of this case report was to present a surgical-orthodontic treatment of bilaterally impacted maxillary canines using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Case report. A 16-year-old girl accompanied by parents was admitted to the Specialist Center for Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine Foča, for orthodontic consultation re...
By Jelena Elez, Slavoljub Tomic, Tanja Ivanovic, Jelena Krunic
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
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
Knowledge and competence of nurses and prevalence of pressure ulcers in stroke patients
Introduction. Pressure ulcers are frequent complications among immobile neurological patients, particularly those with stroke. Nursing knowledge and consistent implementation of preventive measures play a crucial role in reducing their occurrence. The aims of this study are to assess nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and self-reported competence i...
By Verica Petrovic, Anes Budimlić, Kosana Stanetić, Suzana Savić, Gordana Tešanović
Two-tiered serology in patients with Lyme neuroborreliosis
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
Examining 25-Year Trends of Type 1 Diabetes Incidence in Pediatric Population Aged 0-14 of the Republic of Srpska
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
Dry needling in cervical pain therapy: literature review
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
Correlation between skin and clinical features in systemic sclerosis
Introduction. Systemic sclerosis (SS) is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by chronic progressive organic sclerosis. The aim of this paper is to show the correlation of ultrasound (US) parameters with Rodnan skin score (mRSS), as well as the clinical involvement of other organ systems. Methods. Our study included 24 patients diagnosed...
By Ljubinka Božić Majstorović, Snježana Popović Pejičić, Irma Ovčina, Verica Ivanović Prodanović, Jelena Mrdja
Medial fibular transport with the Ilizarov apparatus in the treatment of infected tibial pseudarthrosis
Introduction. Tibial bone defects, particularly those caused by infections, represent one of the most complex challenges in orthopedics. Given the severity of complications such as limb function loss or even amputation, the need for innovative and reliable treatment methods is crucial. Medial fibular transport using the Ilizarov apparatus offers a ...
By Maksim Kovačević, Marijana Kovačević, Verica Prodanović, Sanja Marić, Nada Avram , Aleksandar Tanović, Dražen Erić