Late postoperative complications of arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis
The vascular approach is a prerequisite for performing hemodialysis, but their "weak points" are different and frequent complications. Modern guidelines recommend native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) as the first choice of vascular approach because it is characterized by the longest survival and the least complications compared to other vascular appr...
By Nenad Lalović, Zlatko Maksimović, Siniša Maksimović
Relationship between auditory discrimination of Serbian language phonemes and dysgraphia in different forms of written expression
Introduction. Writing is the most complex human ability and the most direct form of communication. Auditory discrimination is the ability to distinguish different sounds of language. After the age of seven, difficulties in auditory discrimination, even of similar sounds, are considered a pathological phenomenon. The aim of the research was to deter...
By Vesela Milankov, Ivana Anđić, Jelena Vrućinić, Ljiljana Simić, Milica Stelkić
Effect of using HEART score in patients with chest pain at the emergency department of University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska
Introduction. Recent data show that 1/5 of patients with chest pain in the emergency room (ER) have an acute coronary syndrome that requires admission and treatment. Current guidelines have endorsed the HEART score for admission, observation or discharge in individual patients. We aimed to assess performance of the HEART score at the Universi...
By Bojan Stanetić, Nenad Jaćimović, Šemsudin Porčić
Analysis of anatomy and configuration of the canal system of the maxillary second premolar in the population of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Introduction. Successful endodontic treatment depends upon the clinician's knowledge and ability to recognize and diagnose the presence of anatomical and morphological variations of the root and canal system. The aim of this study was to establish the number of roots and root canal configurations of the maxillary second premolar in the population o...
By Brankica Davidović, Ljiljana Bjelović, Igor Radović, Bojana Davidović, Svjetlana Janković, Smiljka Cicmil
The function of autophagy as a fundamental process of preserving cell homeostasis
Autophagy is a dynamic process, conserved in all eukaryotes. It is responsible for the degradation of cytoplasmic content. Autophagy is crucial in cell survival and cell death. It plays a significant role in the cell response to stress, nutrient deficiencies, embryonic development, tumor suppression, response to pathogens and aging. The process of ...
By Nikolina Elez-Burnjaković, Lejla Pojskić, Sanin Haverić, Ajla Smajlović
CLIF-C AD score versus MELD score in predicting mortality in alcoholic liver cirrhosis patients
Introduction. Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is an advanced stage of progressive liver failure with an often adverse outcome. Numerous scoring systems are used to predict outcomes. The results of MELD Score (Model For End-Stage Liver Disease) and CLIF Consortium Acute Decompensation score (CLIF-C ADs) were used in this paper to determine which one is mo...
By Goran Bokan, Zoran Mavija
Comparison between radiographic and ultrasound angle measurements in the assessment of idiopathic scoliosis
Introduction. Radiological assessment is still being considered a golden standard when it comes to detection, follow-up and treatment of idiopathic scoliosis. However, it has universally been proven that radiation is cumulative and that it has oncogenic effects. For this reason, nowadays it is becoming increasingly popular to perform spinal ultraso...
By Samra Pjanić, Dragana Bojinović-Rodić
The role of glutathione transferase polymorphisms in the development of diabetic nephropathy
Genetic and environmental factors play an important role in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and its complications. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the most common microangiopathic chronic complications of diabetes. Oxidative stress occurs under condition of increased production of free radicals and/or decreased activity of ant...
By Dragana Tošović Pavlović, Siniša Ristić
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in employees in the health insurance sector
Introduction. Serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 virus infection is a valuable method of estimating the extent of COVID-19 disease prevalence. The study aims to assess the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in a specific group of respondents employed in the health insurance sector, to determine the ratio of symptomatic and asymptomatic ca...
By Dragan Spaić, Anđela Mandić, Biljana Mijović, Srdjan Mašić, Dejan Bokonjić, Dragana Puhalo Sladoje
The importance of physical activity in diabetes
Introduction. Obesity is becoming a global urgent issue that is considered a health problem in developed and developing countries. Obesity is a major risk factor for many non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), hypertension, coronary heart disease, or certain types of cancer. Physical activity is c...
By Miloš Purković, Danka Vukašinović, Una Radak