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View article: Complete Blood Count-Derived Inflammation Indices and Their Association With Cognitive Functions in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Complete Blood Count-Derived Inflammation Indices and Their Association With Cognitive Functions in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
The results of our study showed that NLR, dNLR, NPR, NLPR, PLR, MLR, SII, AISI, and SIRI were significantly higher in the group of T2DM patients with cognitive impairment compared to the group without cognitive impairment. On the other han…
View article: Ultra-Processed Diets and Endocrine Disruption, Explanation of Missing Link in Rising Cancer Incidence Among Young Adults
Ultra-Processed Diets and Endocrine Disruption, Explanation of Missing Link in Rising Cancer Incidence Among Young Adults Open
The global increase in early-onset cancers among adolescents and young adults has happened at the same time as the rise in the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Far beyond their poor nutritional quality, UPFs are increasingly se…
View article: Therapeutic Potential of N-acetylcysteine and Glycine in Reducing Pulmonary Injury in Diabetic Rats
Therapeutic Potential of N-acetylcysteine and Glycine in Reducing Pulmonary Injury in Diabetic Rats Open
View article: Hemorrhagic stroke and atherogenic markers – is there any relation?
Hemorrhagic stroke and atherogenic markers – is there any relation? Open
A BSTRACT Background: The triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein (TG/HDL) ratio emerges as a promising marker for cardiovascular risk. However, the relationship between overall serum lipid levels and hemorrhagic stroke (HS) remains uncertai…
View article: The Trend of Changes in Adiponectin, Resistin, and Adiponectin–Resistin Index Values in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with the Development of Metabolic Syndrome
The Trend of Changes in Adiponectin, Resistin, and Adiponectin–Resistin Index Values in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with the Development of Metabolic Syndrome Open
Background and Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the novel adiponectin–resistin (AR) index as a predictor of the development of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). MetS is common in T2DM…
View article: Gender differences in weight-adjusted waist index in elderly inhabitants of a geriatric center
Gender differences in weight-adjusted waist index in elderly inhabitants of a geriatric center Open
Introduction and aim : Weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) represents a novel anthropometric measure for assessing obesity. Bearing in mind that there is insufficient data in the literature regarding gender differences in WWI values, the aim…
View article: Curcumin and its combination with a reduced dose of rosuvastatin: A promising therapy for chronic kidney disease and associated dyslipidemia in rat animal models
Curcumin and its combination with a reduced dose of rosuvastatin: A promising therapy for chronic kidney disease and associated dyslipidemia in rat animal models Open
The objective of this study was to confirm the effects of curcumin and to investigate the effects of its combination with a reduced dose of rosuvastatin in an adenine-induced model of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and associated dyslipidemi…
View article: Demographic, Clinical, and Surgical Risk Factors of Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) for Neovascular Glaucoma (NVG) Development in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Demographic, Clinical, and Surgical Risk Factors of Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) for Neovascular Glaucoma (NVG) Development in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
Multiple preoperative and intraoperative factors influence the development of NVG post-PPV. Prolonged T2DM duration, elevated preoperative IOP, high VEGF levels, and specific intraoperative techniques significantly increase the risk of NVG…
View article: The Role of Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), RDW/Platelet Ratio, and Mean Platelet Volume as Prognostic Markers in Acute Pancreatitis Severity and Complications Based on the Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis Score
The Role of Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), RDW/Platelet Ratio, and Mean Platelet Volume as Prognostic Markers in Acute Pancreatitis Severity and Complications Based on the Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis Score Open
Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a condition with various etiological factors, marked by the sudden onset of inflammation in the pancreatic tissue. Predicting the severity and potential mortality of AP involves analyzing clinical data…
View article: Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) as a Predictor of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) Development in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Aspartate Aminotransferase to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) as a Predictor of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) Development in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
This research highlights the effectiveness of the APRI index as a reliable predictor of MetS development in individuals with T2DM.
View article: Red Cell Distribution Width and Platelet Indices as Inflammatory Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Kidney Dysfunction
Red Cell Distribution Width and Platelet Indices as Inflammatory Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Kidney Dysfunction Open
Aim: To assess Red blood cell Distribution Width (RDW) and platelet indices values in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to verify its association with kidney dysfunction (KD). Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional study i…
View article: Impact of Forced Swimming Stress on Serum Adiponectin and Endothelin-1 Levels in Wistar Rats: Comparative Analysis of Dietary Effects
Impact of Forced Swimming Stress on Serum Adiponectin and Endothelin-1 Levels in Wistar Rats: Comparative Analysis of Dietary Effects Open
View article: Neck-to-height ratio in Bosnian university students according to the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines on hypertension classification
Neck-to-height ratio in Bosnian university students according to the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines on hypertension classification Open
Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to assess neck-to-height ratio (NtHR) and its possible association with other anthropometric measures of obesity and blood pressure (BP) values in Bosnian university students stratified by n…
View article: Adipocytokines as Predictors of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Development in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Adipocytokines as Predictors of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Development in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
View article: Mild Cognitive Impairment and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Bosnian and Herzegovinian Patients with Heart Failure
Mild Cognitive Impairment and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Bosnian and Herzegovinian Patients with Heart Failure Open
The aim of the present study was to assess mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cardiometabolic risk factors (CMRF) in Bosnian and Herzegovinian patients with heart failure (HF). This study included 80 patients with HF and 40 healthy contro…
View article: Predictors of visual outcome after pars plana vitrectomy secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Predictors of visual outcome after pars plana vitrectomy secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy Open
Objective: Advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy can lead to serious ophthalmological complications, including blindness. This research aimed to determine visual outcomes after pars plana vitrectomy secondary to proliferative …
View article: Biomarkers and their combination in a prediction of decompensation after an index hospitalization for acute heart failure
Biomarkers and their combination in a prediction of decompensation after an index hospitalization for acute heart failure Open
A BSTRACT Introduction: Heart failure (HF) still remains as one of the most common causes of hospital admission with a high mortality rate. Aim: To investigate the possible prognostic role of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), high-sensitivi…
View article: CRP/HDL–C and Monocyte/HDL-C ratios as Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
CRP/HDL–C and Monocyte/HDL-C ratios as Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) denotes a cluster of co-occurring medical conditions associated with regulating hyperglycemia and acute cardiovascular events and complications. The escalating frequency of MetS among individuals affli…
View article: The Role of Hemogram-derived Ratios in COVID-19 Severity Stratification in a Primary Healthcare Facility
The Role of Hemogram-derived Ratios in COVID-19 Severity Stratification in a Primary Healthcare Facility Open
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause a wide clinical spectrum, ranging from asymptomatic to severe disease with a high mortality rate. In view of the current pandemic and the increasing influx of patients into healthca…
View article: Efficacy of nebulized hypertonic saline versus normal saline in the treatment of acute bronchiolitis in inpatient infants
Efficacy of nebulized hypertonic saline versus normal saline in the treatment of acute bronchiolitis in inpatient infants Open
<p><strong>Aim</strong> <br />Compare the efficacy of nebulized hypertonic saline and normal saline in the treatment of infants hospitalized for bronchiolitis.<br /><strong>Methods <br /></stron…
View article: Effect of pan-retinal laser photocoagulation on intravitreal vascular endothelial growth factor concentration in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Effect of pan-retinal laser photocoagulation on intravitreal vascular endothelial growth factor concentration in proliferative diabetic retinopathy Open
Objective: This study aimed to determine the intravitreal concentration of VEGF in eyes with PDR and to evaluate the effects of previous PRP on its level. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study performed at the Clinical Cent…
View article: The impact of type 2 diabetes duration on serum asymmetric dimethylarginine and C-reactive protein concentration in Bosnian patients
The impact of type 2 diabetes duration on serum asymmetric dimethylarginine and C-reactive protein concentration in Bosnian patients Open
Objective. The present study assessed the impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) duration on the serum asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration in Bosnian patients. Methods. Participants for this cro…
View article: Parameters in predicting the risk of a prolonged hospital stay in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a single-centre experience
Parameters in predicting the risk of a prolonged hospital stay in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a single-centre experience Open
<p><strong>Aim <br /></strong>To identify clinical and laboratory parameters on admission and/or during a hospital stay that would predict prolonged hospital stay in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstr…
View article: Relation between thyroid hormonal status, neutrophillymphocyte ratio and left ventricular systolic function in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Relation between thyroid hormonal status, neutrophillymphocyte ratio and left ventricular systolic function in patients with acute coronary syndrome Open
<p><strong>Aim</strong> <br />To examine a relation of thyroid function, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with left ventricular function measured through the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients wi…
View article: Antioxidant status in patients with bladder cancer regarding cancer stage and grade
Antioxidant status in patients with bladder cancer regarding cancer stage and grade Open
View article: Can neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and proatherogenic risk factors improve the accuracy of pneumonia severity index in the prediction of community acquired pneumonia outcome in healthy individuals?
Can neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and proatherogenic risk factors improve the accuracy of pneumonia severity index in the prediction of community acquired pneumonia outcome in healthy individuals? Open
<p><strong>Aim</strong> <br />To investigate influence of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and proatherogenic risk factors to improve the accuracy<br />of pneumonia severity index (PSI) in the prediction o…
View article: Pericardial Effusion in Postcoronavirus Disease Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction of the Left Ventricle and Normal Values of N-Terminal-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide-Link with C-Reactive Protein and D-Dimer
Pericardial Effusion in Postcoronavirus Disease Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction of the Left Ventricle and Normal Values of N-Terminal-Pro B-Type Natriuretic Peptide-Link with C-Reactive Protein and D-Dimer Open
Aim The aim of this study was to link the values of D-dimer and C-reactive protein (CRP), with the occurrence of pericardial effusion in patients who had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and have preserved systolic function of the left …
View article: Difference in the Standard and Novel Lipid Profile Parameters Between Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia Stratified by the Degree of Cognitive Impairment.
Difference in the Standard and Novel Lipid Profile Parameters Between Patients With Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia Stratified by the Degree of Cognitive Impairment. Open
The results of this study have shown dysregulation of lipid metabolism in AD and VD patients with different degree of CI. In both moderate and in severe CI, patients with AD had lower levels of majority of standard and novel lipid paramete…
View article: Short-term and long-term results after intravitreal bevacizumab therapy for macular oedema in branch retinal vein occlusion
Short-term and long-term results after intravitreal bevacizumab therapy for macular oedema in branch retinal vein occlusion Open
Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the possible correlation between the short- and long-term effects of intravitreal bevacizumab on macular oedema after branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Material and methods:<…
View article: Relationship between depression and quality of life after myocardial infarction
Relationship between depression and quality of life after myocardial infarction Open
<p><strong>Aim</strong> <br />To examine the prevalence of depression in patients after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), as well as the relationship between the depression and quality of life.<br /><stron…