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Air Pollution and COPD: Unveiling Hidden Risks of Mortality, Mechanical Ventilation, and Prolonged Hospitalization Open
While the impact of air pollution on acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) has been widely studied, its effect on hospitalization outcomes remains less explored. This study examines the influence of short-te…
COVID-19 Lockdown Air Pollution Reduction: Did It Impact the Number of COPD Hospitalizations? Open
In addition to the detrimental health consequences, the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic have yielded unforeseen benefits in terms of reducing air pollution emissions. This study investigated air pollution changes in Novi Sad, Serbia,…
Antibiotic Resistance and Probiotics: Knowledge Gaps, Market Overview and Preliminary Screening Open
Probiotics are among those products, the use of which is increasing, and they are available primarily as food/dietary supplements, as well as in the form of medicines. This study aims to assess the attitudes and practices of health profess…
The Influence of Air Pollution on Non-Infectious Hospitalizations for Severe Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Time-Series from Serbia Open
The available data on the impact of air pollution on acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are inconsistent. We investigated the influence of air pollution on the number of severe AECOPD hospitalizations of …
View article: A Comprehensive Health Effects Assessment of the Use of Sanitizers and Disinfectants during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey
A Comprehensive Health Effects Assessment of the Use of Sanitizers and Disinfectants during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey Open
COVID-19 has affected all aspects of human life so far. From the outset of the pandemic, preventing the spread of COVID-19 through the observance of health protocols, especially the use of sanitizers and disinfectants was given more attent…
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PHARMACISTS: PREFERENCES, INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE Open
One of the models of lifelong learning, Continuing Professional Development is a targeted, systematic, and tailored form of professional development.This paper aims to show the pharmacists' preferences, interests and experiences about mode…
COVID-19 associated pulmonary embolism with D-dimer values within the referent range: a case report and review of the literature Open
OBJECTIVE: COVID-19 is associated with an increased incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE). Elevated D-dimer levels are linked to an increased risk of PE and poor clinical outcome. We reported a case of PE in a COVID-19 patient with normal D…
View article: Pharmacist's Perspectives on Administering a COVID-19 Vaccine in Community Pharmacies in Four Balkan Countries
Pharmacist's Perspectives on Administering a COVID-19 Vaccine in Community Pharmacies in Four Balkan Countries Open
Community pharmacists expanded their roles and engaged in vaccination services in many countries around the world, but not in Balkan countries. This research aimed to assess the perceptions of pharmacists on involvement in the coronavirus …
Protective Role of Vitamin B1 in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity in Rats: Focus on Hemodynamic, Redox, and Apoptotic Markers in Heart Open
Up until now, the specific mechanisms involved in doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity have not been fully elucidated. Since thiamine deficiency is associated with myocardial dysfunction and it may lead to cardiomyopathy, we aimed to i…
Medicine Shortages in Serbia: Pharmacists’ Standpoint and Potential Solutions for a Non-EU Country Open
Medicine shortages in Serbia have evidently been present for several decades, but literature data are scarce. The aim of our study was to get an insight on the present situation in Serbia, review the EU actions when managing shortages, and…
Public Health Issues of Global Population Ageing Open
Population ageing is a global phenomenon of modern society, especially pronounced in Europe, where those aged 65 or over made up almost a fifth of the total population. Multiple geriatric morbidities eventually lead to the functional disab…
Competency framework as an instrument of support to the continued professional development of pharmacists Open
Objective. Continued Professional Development (CPD) is one of the most significant precursors to increased competency. Appropriate instruments and support are required for its implementation. This paper demonstrates the attitudes held by p…
The neurobiology of depression Open
In recent decades, pharmacotherapy for depression has undergone dramatic changes. In contrast to the formerly relatively small number of available preparations, the entire range of antidepressants is now practically available to clinicians…
View article: Costs of Treatment of Severe COPD Exacerbation in Serbia
Costs of Treatment of Severe COPD Exacerbation in Serbia Open
The main objective of this investigation was to determine and summarize the economic burden of severe COPD exacerbations that required hospitalization and the difference in the costs of treatment between patients with frequent (at least tw…
The Role of Pharmacist in Treatment of Depression Open
One of the most significant health issues is the disorders of mood according to the fact that they have a significant effect on the quality of life of the patients, their families, their working and wider social surroundings.According to t…
Cultural Adaptation and Examination of Metric Characteristics Shirom-Melamed Burnout Questionnaire (SMBQ) On a Sample of Pharmacists in Serbia Open
Introduction: Due to the nature of work in pharmacies pharmacists may occur job burnout, which can affect the quality of health services. It is necessary to use validated instruments to test the burnout. One type of instrument is Shirom-Me…
Counterfeit medicines and availability to patiеnts in Macedonia, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
The occurrence of counterfeit medicines represents a global problem, which affects patient’s health, pharmaceutical industry and public health also. The issue of counterfeit medicines is growing due to the increase of illegal production in…
Pharmaceutical care for people with depression: experiencesand challenges Open
One of the most significant health issues are the disorders of mood because they have a significant effect on the quality of life of the patients, their families, their working and wider social surroundings. According to the World Health O…
Assessment and self-assessment of the pharmacists' competencies using the global competency framework (GbCF) in Serbia Open
Background/Aim. Pharmacists' competence represents a dynamic framework of knowledge, skills and abilities to carry out tasks, and it reflects on improving the quality of life and on patients? health. One of the documents for the Evaluation…