Interplay between autophagy and coronavirus: autophagy mechanism
Regardless of the fascinating progress of humanity, biotechnology and medicine, the outbreak of the global pandemic of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has shown us that we are just as vulnerable as in previous eras when communicable diseases decimated the world’s population. But the discoveries made so far at the molecular level allow us to conn...
By Nikolina Elez-Burnjaković, Ajla Smajlović, Milena Dubravac Tanasković
The use of personal protective equipment by the employees in COVID-19 Departments of the University Clinical Center of Republic of Srpska and the risk assessment of the new coronavirus
Introduction. Assessment of the occupational risk of exposure to the new coronavirus of workers engaged in the COVID-19 Departments of the University Clinical Center of Republic of Srpska and the use of personal protective equipment was the aim of this research. Method. In the University Clinical Center of Republic of Srpska (UKC RS), in the C...
By Janja Bojanić, Silvana Trifunović, Antonija Verhaz, Darija Knežević, Mirjana Djermanović, Nataša Knežević, Mladena Malinović
Significance and assessment of emotional intelligence of nurses
Emotional intelligence and health care are closely linked. Empathy is regarded as one of key dimensions of emotional intelligence. The nursing profession has numerous general, but also generic, competencies which requires not only technical knowledge, but also psychological support in everyday work. The aim of this review paper is to point out the ...
By Nina Stoičević, Tamara Milosavljević, Jelena Pavlović
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
Knowledge and frequency of contacts as factors in forming primary school children attitudes towards peers with developmental disabilities
Introduction. Higher level of knowledge and frequent contacts with peers with disabilities can influence the emergence of more positive attitudes of students towards peers with disabilities. In regard to that, our aim was to test the importance of knowledge, contact frequency and other possible factors influencing attitudes of students toward disab...
By Slađana Đorem, Gordana Odović, Ana Lukić, Jelena Milić, Milena Božinović
The knowledge of nurses about prevention of infections caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile
Introduction. Clostridium difficile is the leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea, associated with the use of antibiotics. The most common ways of transmitting the infection in hospitals are contaminated surfaces of the premises and the hands of medical staff. Methods. The study involved 68 nurses/technicians employed at the University Hospital Foca ...
By Ivana Miljković, Amajla Topuz
Psychosocial risk factors in development of low back pain in nurses working in intensive care unit of Clinical center of Montenegro
Introduction. Low back pain is common in adult population, especially in nurses working in the intensive care units. In our country, the subject has not been investigated so far. The aim of the paper is to examine the frequency of low back pain and its connection to psychosocial characteristics. Methods. The questionnaire consisting of general demo...
By Dragana Jovanović, Dragana Backović, Ljubica Pejakov
Endodontic treatment of mandibular canine with two canals
Introduction. Success in 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. Mandibular canines are usually recognized as having one root and one root canal. In spite of the low incidence of mandibular canines with one...
By Dajana Nogo-Živanović, Dragan Ivanović, Tanja Ivanović, Marina Radanović, Biljana Vasiljević, Miljan Ćorić, Ivana Simić
Knowledge or ignorance about correct use of inhalers among physicians in Primary Health Care Centers in Serbia
Introduction. In daily use, a large majority of patients make inhalation errors. Primary health care doctors have an important role in preventing improper use of inhalers. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of knowledge regarding the correct use of inhalers among physicians who work in primary health care centers as well as to evaluate ...
By Marina Fišeković-Kremić
Contemporary knowledge of typical and atypical development of verbal communication
Communication can generally be defined as an exchange of messages between the sender and recipients. When analyzing the characteristics of communication, the classification into verbal and non-verbal communication is often referred to in literature. Typical child development includes the stages of pre-intentional, intentional pre-symbolic and inten...
By Nadica Jovanović