42 articles in this issue
Irena Kostadinova-Petrova, Elida Mitevska, Biljana Janeska (Author)
BACKGROUND: In forensics bruises as injuries take an important part in the interpretation of the causes of death. Since activating the inflammatory response of the body in their formation, histological analysis of the bruised tissue can provide data on th... see more
Adegbenro Omotuyi John Fakoya, David Adeiza Otohinoyi, Terrence Marcelle, Joshua Yusuf (Author)
BACKGROUND: Several speculations have linked the size of the fist to be equal to the size of the heart. However, the substantial scientific report still lacks to support this theory.AIM: This study aims to provide the validity of the fist-heart assumption... see more
Borislav Kondov, Rosalinda Isijanovska, Zvonko Milenkovikj, Gordana Petrusevska, Marija Jovanovski-Srceva, Magdalena Bogdanovska-Todorovska, Goran Kondov (Author)
Aim: The aim of the study was to identify factors that influence the positivity on axillar status at patients with early breast cancer with clinical negative axilla, at which were done radical surgery to breast but also radical lymphadenectomy of axillar ... see more
Ola M. Ibrahim, Azza A. Gabre, Sara F. Sallam, Inas R. El-Alameey, Rania N. Sabry, Essam M. Galal, Sawsan M. Tawfik, Waheba A. Zarouk, Rehab M. Mosaad, Abeer Ramadan (Author)
BACKGROUND: Obesity is a multi-factorial chronic disorder. A considerable number of studies have been performed to figure out whether there is an association between obesity and polymorphisms of gene IL-6 (174G/C), but the results are equivocal.AIM: This ... see more
Dina F. Mansour, Dalia O. Saleh, Rasha E. Mostafa (Author)
AIM: The present study investigated the protective effect of the phytoestrogen, genistein (GEN), against (CP)-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Male adult rats were randomly assigned into five groups. Normal control group received... see more
Cut Hazlianda, Kamaliah Muis, Isma Lubis (Author)
BACKGROUND: Tinea cruris is the second most common dermatophytosis in the world and the most common in Indonesia. The conventional laboratory tests for dermatophyte infection are slow and less specific. Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Lengt... see more
Majid Zarrin, Zeinab Rashidnia, Sama Faramarzi, Lida Harooni (Author)
AIM: The main purpose of the present study was to test the ß-tubulin and rodletA genes for rapid identification of Aspergillus fumigatus.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-one A. fumigatus strains including environmental, clinical and reference isolates were te... see more
Jibril Zuberu, Malajiya I. A. Saleh, Abdul Wahab Alhassan, Bello Y. Adamu, Munira Aliyu, Bilkisu T. Iliya (Author)
AIM: To investigate the effect of oral administration of camel milk on liver enzymes, total proteins and histology of poloxamer 407 induced hyperlipidaemic wistar rats.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty male wistar rats weighing between 150-200 g were randomly ... see more
Hamid Tebyanian, Ali Karami, Ebrahim Motavallian, Jafar Aslani, Ali Samadikuchaksaraei, Babak Arjmand, Mohammad Reza Nourani (Author)
BACKGROUND: Lung disease is the most common cause of death in the world. The last stage of pulmonary diseases is lung transplantation. Limitation and shortage of donor organs cause to appear tissue engineering field. Decellularization is a hope for produc... see more
Victor Ikumawoyi, Esther Agbaje, Olufunsho Awodele (Author)
BACKGROUND: Napoleona vogelii is used in traditional medicine for cancer management.AIM: The study was conducted to evaluate the antigenotoxic and antioxidant activities of methanol stem bark extract of N. vogelii in male Sprague Dawley rats.MATERIALS AND... see more
Mohammad Hasan Khadem Ansari, Yousef Rasmi, Laya Abbasi (Author)
BACKGROUND: Infections caused by Hepatitis B are one of the world health’s most serious problems. According to assessments, nearly 500,000 to 1.2 million people die each year due to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma. H... see more
Ahmed Atwa, Rehab Hegazy, Rania Mohsen, Neamat Yassin, Sanaa Kenawy (Author)
BACKGROUND: Renal dysfunction is very common in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The development of renal failure in the absence of clinical, anatomical or pathological causes renal of failure is termed hepatorenal syndrome ... see more
Jordan Minov, Jovanka Bislimovska-Karadzhinska, Tatjana Petrova, Kristin Vasilevska, Sasho Stoleski, Dragan Mijakoski (Author)
BACKGROUND: 1,3/1,6-ß–glucans are recognised as immunomodulators in human and veterinary medicine for over 50 years.AIM: To assess the effects of pleuran (1,3/1,6-ß–glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) on incidence and duration of bacterial exacerbations in p... see more
Elena Janeva-Jovanovska, Dejan Dokic, Biserka Jovkovska-Kaeva, Gorica Breskovska, Zlatica Goseva, Jordan Minov, Dejan Trajkov, Magdalena Dimitrova-Genadieva, Beti Zafirovska-Ivanovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: Recently epidemiological studies showed that low vitamin D is linked to airway hyperresponsiveness, decreased lung function, poor asthma control, and steroid–resistant asthma.AIM: We investigated the relationship between Vitamin D, inflammatio... see more
Igor Aluloski, Mile Tanturovski, Rubens Jovanovic, Slavica Kostadinova-Kunovska, Gordana Petrusevska, Igor Stojkovski, Bojana Petreska (Author)
AIM: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the overall survival of women with advanced stage (Stage IIIA-IV) high-grade serous ovarian cancer in MacedoniaMATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was a cross-sectional medical record review of patients... see more
Dafina Mahmutaj, Shaip Krasniqi, Bedri Braha, Dalip Limani, Burim Neziri (Author)
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the algorithm of procalcitonin (PCT) and its role on the duration of antibiotics prescription for intra-abdominal infections.Materials and Methods: This study is a prospective controlled study that is conducted in groups o... see more
Aldy Safruddin Rambe, Fasihah Irfani Fitri (Author)
BACKGROUND: As the rapid growth of the elderly population and the increased prevalence of Alezheimer’s Disease and related disorders, there is an increasing need for effective cognitive screening. The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most frequ... see more
Ramush Bejiqi, Ragip Retkoceri, Hana Bejiqi, Arlinda Maloku, Armend Vuciterna, Naim Zeka, Abdurrahim Gerguri, Rinor Bejiqi (Author)
BACKGROUND: A feeding disorder in infancy and during childhood is a complex condition involving different symptoms such as food refusal and faddiest, both leading to a decreased food intake.AIM: We aimed to assess the prevalence and predictor factors of f... see more
Naim Zeka, Abdurrahim Gerguri, Ramush Bejiqi, Ragip Retkoceri, Armend Vuciterna (Author)
BACKGROUND: West Syndrome (WS) represents as a specific epileptic encephalopathy characterised with a unique type of attacks, called infantile spasms, severe forms of abnormalities in electroencephalographic (EEG) records as a hypsarythmias and delays in ... see more
Premtim Rashiti, Ibrahim Behluli, Albiona Rashiti Bytyqi (Author)
AIM: To study the correlation between waist/hip ratio as measure of obesity and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD) assessed by coronary angiography in Kosovo.METHODS: The study includes 82 patients with suspected or known CAD referred for coronary ... see more
Soha M. El Dayem, Ahmed A. Battah, Abo El Maged El Bohy, Rash Nazih Yousef, Azza M. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Talaat (Author)
AIM: To evaluate the relationship of apelin and nitric oxide (NO) to endothelial dysfunction in type 1 diabetics.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty two type 1 diabetics and 30 healthy age and sex matched controls were included. Blood samples for apelin, NO, glyc... see more
Tarek Ahmed Abdel Gawad, Waleed Mohamed Elguindy, Omneya Ibrahim Youssef, Tamer Ashraf Abosalem (Author)
AIM: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of early postoperative arrhythmias after cardiac operation in the pediatric population, and to analyse possible risk factors.MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study included 30 postoperative patients, wit... see more
Radha Siregar, Sri Purnama, Salia Lakswinar (Author)
BACKGROUND: One of the treatments for leukaemia is chemotherapy. Side effects and toxicity of this treatment can be seen on the skin, adnexal, and mucous membranes. They might increase potential hydrogen (pH) value on the skin surface, therefore, disrupti... see more
Ridha Dharmajaya, Dina Keumala Sari, Ratna Akbari Ganie (Author)
BACKGROUND: Herniated Nucleus Pulposus (HNP) is the prolapse of the intervertebral disk through a tear in the annulus fibrosus. This causes nerve root compression with clinical pain manifestation and affects the quality of sleep.AIM: The aim of this study... see more
Maryam Jameshorani, Saba Sayari, Narjes Kiahashemi, Nima Motamed (Author)
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a progressive disorder that often requires combination therapy.AIM: This study aimed to compare and study of add-on sitagliptin versus pioglitazone in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin.ME... see more
Georgi Tchernev, Liubomira Victor Popova (Author)
BACKGROUND: Although PET-scan is an advanced, innovative and widely used method for monitoring patients with different types of cancer diseases, it is important to note that its application in patients with cutaneous melanoma is limited and should be reco... see more
Walaa A. Kamel, Jasem Y. Al-Hashel, K. John Alexander, Fathi Massoud, Fatima Al Shawaf, Ibtisam E. Al Huwaidi (Author)
AIM: To report a potential association of thrombosis, thrombocytopenia with iron deficiency anaemia.CASE REPORT: A 43-year-old female experienced an episode of a headache, with bilateral papilledema by neurological examination, magnetic resonance venograp... see more
Georgi Tchernev, Anastasiya Chokoeva, Lyubomira Victor Popova (Author)
BACKGROUND: Malignant melanoma is a disease which has a cutaneous origin in 90% of the patients, but in rare cases, it could be discovered as secondary deposits with unknown primary site. Metastatic Malignant Melanoma occurs without a primary site in abou... see more
Kalina Trifonova, George Jordanoff, Valentin Stoyanov, Kiril Slaveykov (Author)
BACKGROUND: Alport syndrome is a progressive genetic disease which is characterised by glomerulonephritis, sensorineural deafness and ocular abnormalities.We aimed to present a clinical case of a patient with Alport syndrome with spontaneous anterior lens... see more
Rezvan Talaee, Zohreh Hajheydari, Ahmad Yeganeh Moghaddam, Seyyed Alireza Moraveji, Bentolhoda Fatahi Ravandi (Author)
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a common inflammatory papulosquamous disease of the skin with unknown aetiology that may be associated with the abnormal T-cell function.AIM: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and their assoc... see more
Ljuben Guguvcevski, Nikola Gigovski, Aneta Mijoska, Katerina Zlatanovska, Ana Arsova Gigovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: The term decreased occlusal vertical dimension refers to the reduced distance between two anatomical points while the teeth are in a state of occlusion. The development of this situation is about some parafunctional activities of the masticato... see more
Mitar Lutovac, Olga V. Popova, Gordana Macanovic, Radoman Kristina, Bojana Lutovac, Sonja Ketin, Rade Biocanin (Author)
BACKGROUND: Dental erosion is a common problem in modern societies, owing to the increased consumption of acid drinks such as soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit juice. Examining the enamel surface with the Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) enables more precise... see more
Hani El Nahass, Nada Nour El Din, Sherine Adel Nasry (Author)
AIM: The current study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of locally applied Strontium ranelate to induce bone formation.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-eight female rats were divided into six groups (eight rats in each group): The three test grou... see more
Vesna Korunoska-Stevkovska, Ljuben Guguvcevski, Zaklina Menceva, Nikola Gigovski, Aneta Nikola Mijoska, Julijana Nikolovska, Emilija Bajraktarova-Valjakova (Author)
BACKGROUND: The success of prosthetic rehabilitation in patients with removable dentures depends on the achievement of the aesthetics, phonetics and most of all, proper use in the mastication process. All the patients that receive removable prostheses nee... see more
Tanja Makazlieva, Olivija Vaskova, Venjamin Majstorov, Sinisha Stojanoski, Nevena Manevska, Rubens Jovanovic (Author)
BACKGROUND: Thyroid carcinomas (TC) are the most common endocrine malignancies. In some parts of the world, the incidence of TCs has increased over the past few decades, especially in females according to some studies.AIM: We have set as the objective for... see more
Anthonia Ikpeme, Nchiewe Ani, Boniface Ago, Emmanuel Effa, Omofolasade Kosoko-Lasaki, Andrew Ekpenyong (Author)
AIM: This paper examines the activities of mobile services units including ultrasound services in rural and urban communities in the Calabar region of South-South, Nigeria.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Consenting individuals were invited and attended five medica... see more
Badriah Ali Alansi, Hytham Bahaeldin Mukhtar, Maher Ahmad Alazizi, Amjad Ahmad Zuiran, Areej Mohammed AL-Atawi, Badriah Abdulrahman Al-Sabah, Shrooq Salem Al-Yami (Author)
AIM: To investigate risk factors for early preterm birth.METHODS AND MATERIAL: A retrospective comparative study was conducted at Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the period from January to December 2010. Five hundred and ninety-five patient's files ... see more
Mitar Lutovac, Olga V. Popova, Zoran Jovanovic, Hatidza Berisa, Radoman Kristina, Sonja Ketin, Marko Bojic (Author)
AIM: The paper presents research on the most common causes of exposure that leads to disorders of cholinesterase activity, as well as an overview of the results of cholinesterase activity with the poisoned people.MATERIAL AND METHODS: In a group of 35 acu... see more
Abdulrahman A. Al-Mohaimeed, Abeer Abuzeid Atta Elmannan (Author)
BACKGROUND: Obesity has become a global health threat. Saudi Arabia ranks among the countries with high obesity and overweight rates. This study aims to explore experiences of Saudi people with overweight or obesity with a particular focus on the perceive... see more
Naser Ramadani, Valbona Zhjeqi, Merita Berisha, Rina Hoxha, Ilir Begolli, Drita Salihu, Pranvera Krasniqi (Author)
AIM: To determine the characteristics of the Socio-medical profile of road traffic accidents in Kosovo, between 2010 and 2015 year.STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study.METHODS: A descriptive method based on the database of road traffic accidents from the Nat... see more
Milena Cojic, Ljiljana Cvejanov-Kezunovic (Author)
Subclinical hypothyroidism represents a state with increased values of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and normal values of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The disorder is asymptomatic, and the diagnosis is made based on the results of laborat... see more
Zaim Gashi, Aida Ferri Polloshka, Arber Veliu, Fisnik Kurshumliu, Elton Bahtiri (Author)
The patient, a 40-year-old male, was referred to our clinic with intermittent nausea, vomiting and symptomatic anemia for 4 months. Notable hematological indices were low hemoglobin levels of 9.6 g/dl and hematocrit levels of 35.8%, while after receiving ... see more