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
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
A STUDY OF THE INCIDENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA
Introduction. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain or spinal cord tumor, representing the most lethal form of brain tumors with a five-year mortality rate exceeding 90%. It constitutes ap proximately 60% of all primary brain tumors in adults and has an annual incidence of 2–3 new cases per 100,000 population. Although it...
By Nataša Janjić, Slađana Vranješ
Preeclampsia and Preterm Delivery Risk: The Significance of Obesity in Pregnancy
Introduction. A significant proportion of women globally, consti tuting 38%, are obese, among whom 24.5% reside in Europe. Obe sity elevates the risk of premature birth due to associated maternal conditions, such as preeclampsia. The objectives were to assess: variations in demographic and clinical characteristics among preg nant women across group...
By Tamara Perić, Mirjana Bogavac, Zoran Belopavlović
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
Content-related quality of food supplements with vitamin D on the market of Republic of Srpska
Introduction. Vitamin D is a liposoluble vitamin that has many important roles in the human body. Daily requirements for vitamin D are met through intake of food and exposure to sunlight. The high frequency of vitamin D deficiency is a public health problem that can be corrected using food supplements (FS), which is why its consumption is increasin...
By Ljubica Bojanić, Mirjana Djermanovic
Dyslipidaemias in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 - a cumulative impact on coronary artery disease occurence
Introduction. Cardiovascular complications are one of the leading causes of mortality releted to diabetes mellitus typ 2 (T2DM). Dyslipidemia is one of the associated risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with T2DM. The aims of our study were: to determine the characteristics of lipid disorders in persons with T2DM; to determin...
By Kosana Stanetić, Marijana Radanović Knežević, Verica Petrović, Suzana Savić, Dijana Tomić Prodanović, Brankica Marković
Factors associated with conflict and styles of conflict management among health professionals
Introduction. Conflict is a process during which one person consciously and intentionally makes an effort to prevent the other person’s efforts, some kind of blockade that will lead to interruption in achieving the goals and interests of the other person. Conflicts in the healthcare team are common and can lead to reduced productivity in the ...
By Maja Ćeha, Bojan Joksimović, Mile Despotović, Dejan Bokonjić, Biljana Mijović, Ivana Vukotić, Zlatko Maksimović, Marija Milić
Risk factors for the emergence of frailty in elderly persons in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Introduction. Frailty is common in elderly persons and carries a high risk of poor health outcomes, including increased mortality, institutionalization, falls, and hospitalization. The aim of the work was to determine the risk factors for frailty in elderly persons. Methods. The research was conducted in Bijeljina and Foča, in the period from Febr...
By Natalija Hadživuković, Jelena Pavlović, Srdjan Živanović, Sandra Matović, Srdjan Mašić, Dragan Spaić, Olivera Kalajdžić, Ljubiša Kucurski, Mile Despotović
Sports activities and psychophysical health of deaf and hard of hearing people
The participation of deaf and hard of hearing people in sports activities contributes to the improvement of the quality of life in all its domains, and compared to people with some other types of disabilities, deaf and hard of hearing people achieve higher scores in sports activities. Practicing sports activities improves physical health, mental st...
By Jasmina Karić B., Milena Kordić B., Vladimir Živanović R., Jana Mitrić, Siniša Šolaja, Ilija Stijepić