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Archives of the Balkan Medical Union
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ISSN 1584-9244 · Balkan Medical Union · 439 artikel di indeks
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Changes in the serum levels of estradiol and in the expression of estrogen receptor alpha in an experimental model of osteoporosis
Introduction. The decrease in serum estrogens concentration at menopause disrupts the metabolic balance and leads to visceral obesity, which causes an increase in serum estradiol levels, through aromatase activity. Also, estrogen deficiency is a reason for the development of osteoporosis. The…
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Effect of dietary probiotics on intestinal microbiota in patients with Crohn’s disease
Introduction. Probiotics are well-known adjuvants, used as complementary therapeutic agents in health (e.g. gastrointestinal or metabolic) disorders, considering their beneficial role on gut microbiota, and their support in immunity. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of…
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The extent of surgery for unilateral nodular goiter with compression syndrome against the background of autoimmune thyroiditis
Introduction. Nodular goiters are clinically recognizable enlargements of the thyroid gland characterized by structural and/or functional transformation of one or several areas within the normal thyroid tissue. In the absence of thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune thyroid disease, thyroiditis, and…
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The clinical consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with pancreaticoduodenectomy for malignant disease
Introduction. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has constrained healthcare units to reorganize hospital departments, substantially reducing their capacity to perform oncology-related surgeries. Despite the efforts to reduce the risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2…
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The utility of usual serum tests for the prognosis of patients with cutaneous metastases
Introduction. Cutaneous metastases are usually observed in end-stage cancers. In some cases, the diagnosis of skin metastases is not clinically evident. New studies have found that serological markers, such as fibrinogen and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), represent predictive factors of cutaneous…
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A model for predicting late complications of myocardial infarction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Introduction. Late complications of myocardial infarction (MI) are important causes of re-hospitalization and mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). The objective of the study was to predict the development of late complications after MI in type 2 DM patients, to improve the…
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QUALITY OF LIFE – AN IMPORTANT ENDPOINT OF TREATMENT IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE
Heart failure (HF) is a heterogeneous syndrome, with progressive evolution and negative impact on quality of life and mortality of patients. The incidence of HF in Europe and the United States of America varies between 1 to 9 cases per 1000 inhabitants, depending on the population studied and the…
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ASSESSMENT OF CLINICAL SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN WITH INTRAHEPATIC CHOLESTASIS OF PREGNANCY
Introduction. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a disorder characterized by pruritus and elevated liver function tests and is associated with a high incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes. Multi-disciplinary cooperation is critical for managing the condition and ensuring better…
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NEW-ONSET ISOLATED ACALCULIA AS A CONSEQUENCE OF RIGHT TEMPORO-PARIETO-OCCIPITAL JUNCTION INFARCT
Introduction. Acalculia is defined as a form of cognitive impairment, manifested by the loss of ability to perform calculations and use arithmetical concepts because of the damage to some parts of the cerebral cortex, with a subcortical extension. Case presentation. We present a unique case of a…
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PLATELET-RICH PLASMA AS A NOVEL TREATMENT FOR LICHEN SCLEROSUS VULVAE: A CASE REPORT
Introduction. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a novel treatment of lichen sclerosus vulvae. Case presentation. We describe a case of lichen sclerosus vulvae in a 25-year-old woman treated with PRP. The diagnosis was confirmed by the histological examination. The patient’s symptoms were evaluated…
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ARE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS PROTECTED AGAINST SOME TYPES OF CANCER?
Introduction. The risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS) and cancer overlap to a large extent. The objective of our study was to estimate the prevalence and risk ratios (RR) of cancers in patients with MS and to identify which types of cancer have the lowest frequency. Materials and methods. We…
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ACUTE MESENTERIC THROMBOSIS, SMALL INTESTINE NECROSIS AND PERITONITIS AS A COMPLICATION OF COVID-19 – A CASE REPORT
Introduction. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) belongs to a family of ribonucleic acid (RNA) viruses, causing novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Because of a global inflammatory response and endothelial damage, COVID-19 may predispose to coagulation disorders and…
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THE CURRENT MANAGEMENT OF END-STAGE HEART FAILURE: TWO CASE REPORTS
Introduction. Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome caused by structural and/or functional cardiac abnormalities, resulting in a reduced cardiac output and/or elevated intracardiac pressures at rest or during stress. It is a progressive disease with a high risk of death in the first 6-12 months…
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The digitalization of healthcare services
The digital transformation of healthcare services is a hot topic during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. To limit the spreading of the severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), in a short period of time an accelerated digitalization took place in many societies. The…
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Dysautonomia involvement in maternal cardiac arrhythmia
Introduction. The role of autonomic imbalance in maternal cardiac arrhythmia (CA) is still debatable. The objective of the study was to assess the relationship between maternal autonomic tone and CA in pregnant women. Materials and methods. The cross-sectional study was carried out among pregnant…
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Efficacy and safety of flexible disposable ureterorenoscope wiscope – A single institution experience
Introduction. According to the European Association of Urology guidelines, flexible ureterorenoscopy is one of the treatment modalities for kidney stones less than 2 cm. Disposable flexible ureterorenoscopes are superior to reusable ones in terms of scope performance deterioration, damage repair…
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Amniotic fetal stem cells – derived endothelial progenitors, a support for personalized cardiovascular regenerative medicine
Introduction. Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases represent the first cause of morbidity and mortality. The genetic contribution in this pathology is heterogenous, and the microenvironment-genes interactions (mediated by epigenetic mechanisms) influence the prevalence of the diseases. The objective…
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Microvessel surface correlates with ki67 expression in extragastrointestinal stromal tumours – A case series
Introduction. Neoplastic microenvironment represents a frequently studied subject in numerous studies. Angiogenesis, as a part of it, is a prognostic factor and a therapeutic target in several neoplastic diseases. Cases presentation. We describe the angiogenetic process in a small series of extra…
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The dengue vaccine challenges
Dengue is estimated to be the most common mosquito-borne disease globally, affecting mainly tropical and subtropical countries. It has been identified as a disease of the future, due to persistent trends in urbanization of societies, scarce water resources and changes in the environment. The four…
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Application of IT technology in the management of voice-speech disorders and phoniatric rehabilitation
Introduction. Up to date, various mobile medical apps were proposed, including digital platforms for diagnoses of speech impairment. The review aims to assess the effectiveness of mobile health (m-Health) platforms for patients with speech and voice disorders. Material and methods. We conducted a…