Aleksandar Zafirovski
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View article: Mental health of general practitioners and family medicine specialists 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic
Mental health of general practitioners and family medicine specialists 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted general medical practice by altering work structures and increasing teamwork while also adversely affecting the mental health of general practitioners and family medicine specia…
View article: How People in Eight European Countries Felt About the Safety, Effectiveness, and Necessity of COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Survey
How People in Eight European Countries Felt About the Safety, Effectiveness, and Necessity of COVID-19 Vaccination: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background/objectives: Attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination vary globally, influenced by political and cultural factors. This research aimed to assess the views of people without a healthcare qualification in Europe on COVID-19 vaccinati…
View article: Aminoglycoside antibiotics as first-line treatment of acute appendicitis and cholecystitis
Aminoglycoside antibiotics as first-line treatment of acute appendicitis and cholecystitis Open
We analyzed the efficacy and safety of aminoglycosides in a retrospective study of 415 patients with acute appendicitis and 277 patients with acute cholecystitis. The following variables increased the incidence of postoperative complicatio…
View article: The Outcome of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients with Different Genetic Variants Associated with Obesity: A Systematic Review
The Outcome of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Morbidly Obese Patients with Different Genetic Variants Associated with Obesity: A Systematic Review Open
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) effectively treats obesity and related comorbidities, though individual responses vary. This systematic review examines how genetic variants influence MBS outcomes in morbidly obese patients. A compreh…
View article: The Impact of Biomarkers on the Early Detection of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
The Impact of Biomarkers on the Early Detection of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia Open
Background: acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a life-threatening condition that is caused by inadequate blood flow through the mesenteric vessel and is related to high mortality rates due to systemic complications. This study aims to syst…
View article: The impact of biomarkers in early detection of acute mesenteric ischemia
The impact of biomarkers in early detection of acute mesenteric ischemia Open
eview question / Objective This study's objective is to systematically review existing literature to extract crucial insights regarding potential biomarkers for the early detection of acute mesenteric ischemia in the human population.Ratio…
View article: Current Insights Regarding Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease (IFALD): A Narrative Review
Current Insights Regarding Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease (IFALD): A Narrative Review Open
Intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) is a spectrum of liver disease including cholestasis, biliary cirrhosis, steatohepatitis, and gallbladder disease in patients with intestinal failure (IF). The prevalence of IFALD varies …
View article: The Frequency and Form of Controls by HIIS over Primary Health Care Physicians in Slovenia
The Frequency and Form of Controls by HIIS over Primary Health Care Physicians in Slovenia Open
Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pattern of controls and sanctions by the Health Insurance Institute (HIIS) over primary healthcare practitioners (PHCPs) in Slovenia, the reasons for sanctions and the v…
View article: Forms and Frequency of Sanctions against General Practitioners and Family Medicine Specialists in Macedonia
Forms and Frequency of Sanctions against General Practitioners and Family Medicine Specialists in Macedonia Open
Objective. The goal of this study is to evaluate the reasons for sanctioning and the types of sanctions used on general medicine primary healthcare practitioners (GM-PHPs) in the Republic of Macedonia.Materials and…
View article: Clinical Trial Metrics: The Complexity of Conducting Clinical Trials in North American Cancer Centers
Clinical Trial Metrics: The Complexity of Conducting Clinical Trials in North American Cancer Centers Open
PURPOSE: Cancer clinical trials offices (CTOs) support the investigation of cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment at cancer centers across North America. CTOs are a centralized resource for clinical trial conduct and typically …