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
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
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
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
Gemination of maxillary incisors in decidous and permanent dentition – a case report
Introduction. Shape variations of teeth can be present both in perma nent and in deciduous dentition. Gemination, fusion, concrescention, and ,,twin teeth” are development anomalies. Aim of this article is to show different cases of simultaneous gemination in deciduous denti tion and supernumerary teeth in permanent dentition in upper incisor...
By Isidora Nešković, Aleksandar Anđelković, Duška Blagojević, Sanja Vujkov, Jelena Komšić, Bojan Petrović
Treatment approaches of central auditory processing deficit
Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) disrupts the brain ability to interpret sound signals despite normal peripheral hearing function. This article aims to identify and analyze various treatment approaches, which are used in the treatment of CAPD and to provide an overview of available empirical evidence on the effectiveness of these approac...
By Sladjana Calasan, Sofija Bajagić, Branislava Ćurčić
Awareness of the general population about vocal voice hygiene
Introduction. The definition of a normal voice is difficult to determine because the voice is defined by the speaker’s anatomical configuration, socialization process, and culture. However, we can define the voice as healthy or dysphonic. The aim of the research in this work was to examine the awareness of the general population about voice d...
By Violeta Bilinac, Ana Lončar
Stress in parents of children with developmental disabilities
Introduction. The birth of a child with developmental disabilities changes the life of a family, placing before it additional obligations, greater responsibility and facing numerous challenges that can lead to an increase in parental stress. The aim of this research is to examine the level of stress in parents of children with developmental disabil...
By Andrijana Bakoč, Olivera Kalajdžić, Ranka Perućica, Ivana Zečević
Cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory properties of a GLP-1 receptor agonist in a model of human peripheral blood mononuclear cell culture
Introduction. GLP-1R agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a type of anti-hyperglycemic medications used for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In addition to glucose-lowering effects, GLP-1R agonists (GLP-1RAs) also provide further advantages by promoting weight loss and controlling blood pressure. Furthermore, GLP-1RAs have been reported for th...
By Marija Drakul, Vanja Mališ, Sara Rakočević, Ljiljana Kozić, Darinka Popović, Anđela Mandić, Miodrag Colic