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View article: High prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among students in Croatia after the COVID-19 pandemic: A possible association with sleep quality and physical activity
High prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among students in Croatia after the COVID-19 pandemic: A possible association with sleep quality and physical activity Open
View article: #1521 Eculizumab withdrawal in kidney transplant recipients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
#1521 Eculizumab withdrawal in kidney transplant recipients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome Open
Background and Aims The introduction of eculizumab has improved the outcome in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Therapy duration is controversial with special caution recommended in kidney transplant recipients. We …
View article: Pancreatic Stone Protein: A Multifaceted Biomarker—A Comprehensive Review
Pancreatic Stone Protein: A Multifaceted Biomarker—A Comprehensive Review Open
Background: Pancreatic stone protein (PSP) has emerged as a promising biomarker for the early diagnosis of sepsis, infectious diseases, and chronic inflammatory conditions, including cancer, diabetes, and inflammatory bowel disease. This r…
View article: Sleep Quality and Mental Health Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Sleep Quality and Mental Health Among Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Sleep disturbances and mental health disorders represent a significant public health concern. Medical students, in particular, experience intense academic pressure, long study hours, irregular schedules, and the emotional burde…
View article: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter after kidney transplantation
Removal of tunneled central venous catheter after kidney transplantation Open
Cilj istraživanja: Predstaviti iskustva našega transplantacijskog središta vezano za odstranjivanje tuneliranoga dijaliznog katetera (TDK) nakon bubrežne presadbe (TX, od engl. transplantation). Optimalno vrijeme uklanjanja TDK-a nakon TX-…
View article: Ten-year experience in dialysis catheter placement in the Division of Nephrology of the Clinical Hospital Merkur – single center report
Ten-year experience in dialysis catheter placement in the Division of Nephrology of the Clinical Hospital Merkur – single center report Open
Hemodijaliza (HD) je najčešća metoda nadomještanja bubrežne funkcije u svijetu. Tunelirani dijalizni kateteri (TDK) predstavljaju jednu od najčešće korištenih mogućnosti u osiguravanju žilnog pristupa za HD. Cilj retrospektivnog istraživan…
View article: Awareness of students at the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek regarding the opt-out law on organ donation after brain death
Awareness of students at the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek regarding the opt-out law on organ donation after brain death Open
Cilj istraživanja: Ispitati informiranost studenata fakulteta sastavnica Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera (JJS) u Osijeku o opt-out zakonu o doniranju organa nakon moždane smrti koji je trenutačno važeći u Hrvatskoj. Ispitanici i post…
View article: The Applied Genomics Development Strategy by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts paves the way for the future development of applied genomics in Croatia
The Applied Genomics Development Strategy by the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts paves the way for the future development of applied genomics in Croatia Open
View article: #1640 Alternative complement pathway disorders in the transplant setting—experience from a large volume center
#1640 Alternative complement pathway disorders in the transplant setting—experience from a large volume center Open
Background and Aims Complement alternative pathway disorders, atypical hemolytic-uremic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), are rare diseases with a high rate of recurrence after kidney transplantation. Due to limited availability…
View article: Non-compliance as ethical dilemma for kidney transplantation
Non-compliance as ethical dilemma for kidney transplantation Open
Introduction Allocating a kidney transplant to a non-compliant recipient could present a triple damage: to the donor (and family of a deceased donor), for the recipient (who will experience rejection) and for another potential recipient on…
View article: Septic Cardiomyopathy
Septic Cardiomyopathy Open
Sepsis is defined as a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction represents reversible myocardial dysfunction which ultimately results in left ventricular …
View article: Edukacijska uloga Hrvatske liječnički komore
Edukacijska uloga Hrvatske liječnički komore Open
Hrvatska liječnička komora brine za postizanje i održavanje stručne osposobljenosti liječnika prema standardima suvremene medicinske znanosti kroz originalne projekte koji su članovima lako dostupni i besplatni. U sklopu sufinanciranog pro…
View article: Rare Single Nucleotide and Copy Number Variants and the Etiology of Congenital Obstructive Uropathy: Implications for Genetic Diagnosis
Rare Single Nucleotide and Copy Number Variants and the Etiology of Congenital Obstructive Uropathy: Implications for Genetic Diagnosis Open
Significance Statement Congenital obstructive uropathy (COU) is a prevalent human developmental defect with highly heterogeneous clinical presentations and outcomes. Genetics may refine diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment, but the genomic …
View article: Sagliker Syndrome – A Case Report
Sagliker Syndrome – A Case Report Open
Aim: To present a case of Sagliker syndrome (SS), a rare syndrome caused by longterm heavy tertiary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Case report: In the year 2000, the 38-year-old man was diagnosed with ESRD. He…
View article: Unethical psychiatrist’s communication toward patients serving a prison sentence – a case report
Unethical psychiatrist’s communication toward patients serving a prison sentence – a case report Open
Introduction An institutional ethical committee receives patients’ complaints regarding ethical side of physicians’ work, behavior and communication. Objectives This case report presents an example of unethical communication by a psychiatr…
View article: Kidney transplantation in Jehovah’s Witnesses – the Croatian perspective
Kidney transplantation in Jehovah’s Witnesses – the Croatian perspective Open
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View article: Association between Health Literacy and Prevalence of Obesity, Arterial Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus
Association between Health Literacy and Prevalence of Obesity, Arterial Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background: Health literacy (HL) is linked to many health outcomes, including self-management of chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the association of health literacy with the prevalence of obesity, arterial hypertension…
View article: Terminološko određenje pojma eutanazija – pravne, bioetičke i medicinsko-postupovne implikacije
Terminološko određenje pojma eutanazija – pravne, bioetičke i medicinsko-postupovne implikacije Open
Ne ponajmanje primjetna jest činjenica da je starogrčka složenica eutanazija, koju je oblikovao Francis Bacon, zadržala izvorni terminološki oblik još od trenutka njezina stvaranja u 17. stoljeću. No uz sva ostala sporna (bio)etička pitanj…
View article: Infekcije mokraćnog sustava u bolesnika s bubrežnim presatkom u prvoj poslijetransplantacijskoj godini
Infekcije mokraćnog sustava u bolesnika s bubrežnim presatkom u prvoj poslijetransplantacijskoj godini Open
Cilj: Istražiti učestalost infekcija mokraćnog sustava (IMS) u bolesnika s bubrežnim presatkom u prvoj poslijetransplantacijskoj godini te odnos učestalosti IMS-a prema terapiji imunosupresivima (IS) i funkciji bubrežnog presatka. Ispitani…
View article: Recommendations for prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in kidney transplant recipients of the Croatian Society for Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation
Recommendations for prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in kidney transplant recipients of the Croatian Society for Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Open
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is common in general population. Persistent infection caused by a high-risk oncogenic HPV increases the risk of developing cancer unless body’s immune system resolves infection. Although there is no spe…
View article: Croatian Version of the Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish Adults (SAHLSA-50): Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation
Croatian Version of the Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish Adults (SAHLSA-50): Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation Open
(1) Background: Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish Adults (SAHLSA-50) was originally designed for Spanish-speaking regions, and translations validated for several languages. The aim of the study was to adapt and verify the psy…
View article: The Croatian version of the Body Image Scale: translation and validation
The Croatian version of the Body Image Scale: translation and validation Open
The Croatian BIS shows good psychometric properties.
View article: <b>Attitudes and Behavior of Biomedical Students in Comparison With Other Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic</b>
<b>Attitudes and Behavior of Biomedical Students in Comparison With Other Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic</b> Open
Aim: Since its beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people’s usual activities and lifestyle, including Croatian students’ lives. The aim of the study was to examine whether the attitudes and behaviour of students in the biome…
View article: Early markers of gestational diabetes mellitus
Early markers of gestational diabetes mellitus Open
Women’s metabolism during pregnancy undergoes numerous changes that can lead to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The cause and pathogenesis of GDM, a heterogeneous disease, are not completely clear, but GDM is increasing in prevalence …
View article: Pulmonary Rhodococcus equi infection in a renal transplant patient: case report with review of literature
Pulmonary Rhodococcus equi infection in a renal transplant patient: case report with review of literature Open
View article: <b>Cytomegalovirus Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients</b>
<b>Cytomegalovirus Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients</b> Open
Introduction: Present study examined the frequency of CMV infection during follow-up using quantitative nucleic acid amplification testing, the frequency of administration of infection prophylaxis, viremia and infection in kidney transplan…
View article: Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) as inflammatory biomarkers of endothelial and leukocyte activation in overweight hypertensive patients
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) as inflammatory biomarkers of endothelial and leukocyte activation in overweight hypertensive patients Open
BACKGROUND: Low-grade inflammation mediates the relation between overweight and the development of cardiovascular diseases. The study aimed to examine if myeloperoxidase (MPO) and hsCRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) in overweight h…
View article: Clinical Practice Guideline on peri- and postoperative care of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts for haemodialysis in adults Summary by European Renal Best Practice (ERBP)*
Clinical Practice Guideline on peri- and postoperative care of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts for haemodialysis in adults Summary by European Renal Best Practice (ERBP)* Open
Krvožilni pristup omogućuje hemodijalizu koja spašava život. Stoga je nužna dobra funkcija krvožilnog pristupa koja omogućuje prikladan krvni protok radi uklanjanja tvari koje se u uremiji zadržavaju u krvi bolesnika, uz istodobno sniženje…
View article: Transplantacijski turizam
Transplantacijski turizam Open
Transplantacijski turizam (TT) označava putovanja radi protuzakonitog darovanja i presađivanja (transplantacije, TX, od engl. transplantation) organa, pri čemu darovatelj prodaje „darovani“ organ (trgovina organima). Najčešće se „trguje“ b…
View article: Povezanost ishoda transplantacije bubrega s obilježjima primatelja i darivatelja
Povezanost ishoda transplantacije bubrega s obilježjima primatelja i darivatelja Open
Aim: Although kidney transplantation is the best method of replacing renal function, there is still a need to improve long-term outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the independent association of recipient and donor demographic…