30 articles in this issue
Koni Ivanova, Irena Manolova, Maria-Magdalena Ignatova, Maya Gulubova (Author)
BACKGROUND: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) accounts for 80% of the thyroid malignancies that are characterised by slow growth and an excellent prognosis. Over-expression of SMAD4 protein restores TGF-ß signalling, determines a strong increase in anti-p... see more
Hasime Qorraj-Bytyqi, Rexhep Hoxha, Shemsedin Sadiku, Ismet H. Bajraktari, Mentor Sopjani, Kujtim Thaçi, Shpetim Thaçi, Elton Bahtiri (Author)
BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) represent the most widely prescribed antisecretory agents, but their prolonged use, may influence iron and vitamin B12 status, which could have important implications for clinical practice.AIM: We undertook this s... see more
Amjad Hazim Al-Naemi, Akram Jarjees Ahmad (Author)
BACKGROUND: Pro12Ala (rs1801282) is a common polymorphism of the human PPAR-? gene. Studies have demonstrated conflicting results about its association with T2DM worldwide. There are no reports about such possible association among Iraqi people. OBJE... see more
Saso Stoleski, Jordan Minov, Jovanka Karadzinska-Bislimovska, Dragan Mijakoski, Aneta Atanasovska (Author)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the mean serum eosinophil cationic protein (s-ECP) concentrations among crop and dairy farmers and office controls, and further examine its relation to exposure duration, smoking habit, as well as presence or absence of asthma.METHODS... see more
Muhamed Djedovic, Bilal Imširovic, Samed Djedovic, Amel Hadžimehmedagic, Haris Vukas, Bekir Rovcanin, Ibrahim Kamenjaševic (Author)
AIM: Compare the basic characteristics of patients and to examine the existence of higher rates of perioperative complications (0 - 30 days) in women versus men after carotid endarterectomy (CEA).METHODS: This is a retrospective-prospective study included... see more
Ahmet Ögrenci, Orkun Koban, Onur Yaman, Sedat Dalbayrak, Mesut Yilmaz (Author)
PURPOSE: There is a need for cervical flexion and even cervical hyperflexion for the use of technological devices, especially mobile phones. We investigated the effect of this use on the cervical lordosis angle.MATERIAL AND METHODS: A group of 156 patient... see more
Nikolina Tanovska, Gabriela Novotni, Slobodanka Sazdova-Burneska, Igor Kuzmanovski, Bojan Boshkovski, Goran Kondov, Marija Jovanovski-Srceva, Anita Kokareva, Rozalinda Isjanovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease caused by the action of specific antibodies to the postsynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction, leading to impaired neuromuscular transmission. Patients with MG have an increased incidenc... see more
Bedri Braha, Dafina Mahmutaj, Mehmet Maxhuni, Burim Neziri, Shaip Krasniqi (Author)
AIM: To analyse the correlation of procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) values with increased intra-abdominal pressure and to evaluate their predictive role in the progression of Intra-abdominal infections.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A non-randomiz... see more
Donna Partogi, Dina Arwina Dalimunthe, Cut Putri Hazlianda (Author)
INTRODUCTION: Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Selenium, on the other hand, is a substance, which is needed for its protective role against microorganism infection.AIM: This study aims to know the association between selenium... see more
Imad R. Musa, Duria A. Rayis, Mohmamed A. Ahmed, Ammar H. Khamis, Abubakr M. Nasr, Ishag Adam (Author)
AIM: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Saad Abualila Hospital (Khartoum, Sudan) to evaluate the vitamin D levels and thyroid function among pregnant Sudanese women (132) in early pregnancy.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Saad Abua... see more
Klejda Tani, Irena Kola, Fregen Dhamaj, Vjollca Shpata, Kiri Zallari (Author)
BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis is a chronic degenerative disease, known as the most common cause of difficulty walking in older adults and subsequently is associated with slow walking. Also one of the main symptoms is a degenerative and mechanics type of... see more
Armond Daci, Adnan Bozalija, Raif Cavolli, Rama Alaj, Giangiacomo Beretta, Shaip Krasniqi (Author)
BACKGROUND: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is realized in patients with critical or advanced disease of coronary arteries. There are different pharmacotherapeutic approaches which are used as management, treatment and preventive therapy in cardiov... see more
Syed Bokhari, Saifullah Hadi, Fahad Hossain, Bernd Ketzer (Author)
INTRODUCTION: We report the outcome of using a novel technique of minimally invasive internal fixation and distal radius bone grafting using the Jamishidi Trephine needle and biopsy/graft capture device.METHODS: The technique utilises a 8 mm incision at t... see more
Marko Kostovski, Viktor Simeonovski, Kristina Mironska, Velibor Tasic, Zoran Gucev (Author)
BACKGROUND: In the past several decades, the increasing frequency of overweight and obese children and adolescents in the world has become a public health problem. It has contributed significantly to the already high tide of diabetes, cardiovascular and c... see more
Jihe Zhu, Blagica Arsovska, Andrijana Sterjovska-Aleksovska, Kristina Kozovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: Ovarian endometriotic cysts, also known as ‘chocolate’ cysts or ovarian endometriomas, appear as endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity which grows inside ovaries. Endometriotic cysts can cause chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspare... see more
Erieta Dimitrije Nikolikj-Dimitrova, Cvetanka Gjerakaroska-Savevska, Valentina Koevska, Biljana Mitrevska, Marija Gocevska, Maja Manoleva, Biljana Kalchovska-Ivanovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a pathological state resulting from repetitive loading or stress on the tendon. The article aims to evaluate the effects of the low - energy radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (RESWT) in the treatment of the ... see more
Brikene Elshani, Heroid Arifi, Armond Daci (Author)
BACKGROUND: Female genital tract anomalies including imperforate hymen affect sexual life and fertility.CASE PRESENTATION: In the present case, we describe a pregnant woman diagnosed with imperforate hymen which never had penetrative vaginal sex. A 27–yea... see more
Goran Pancevski, Senada Pepic, Sanela Idoska, Gligor Tofoski, Suzana Nikolovska (Author)
BACKGROUND: Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a rapidly growing epithelial tumour with histopathologic and clinical features similar to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and a certain tendency toward spontaneous regression.CASE PRESENTATION: This article presents a uni... see more
Aida M. Mossaad, Moustapha A. Abdelrahman, Mostafa A. Ibrahim, Hatem H. Al Ahmady (Author)
BACKGROUND: Robinow Syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterised by abnormalities in head, face and external genitalia. This disorder exists in dominant pattern with moderate symptoms and recessive pattern with more physical and skeletal a... see more
Vesna S. Antovska, Iskra Krstevska, Milka Trajanova, Irena Gosheva, Jasmina Chelebieva, Irina Prodanova (Author)
BACKGROUND: Ovarian strumal carcinoid is a germ cell tumour characterised by a mixture of thyroid tissue and carcinoid. Ovarian struma is a very rare occurrence with 0.3-1% incidence of all ovarian tumours and 3% of mature teratomas. Primary carcinoid ova... see more
Jeton Shatri, Ilir Ahmetgjekaj (Author)
BACKGROUND: During the examination of the sellar region by magnetic resonance imaging, hyperintensity in T1 weighted is a common finding. This signal intensity has different sources, and its significance depends on the clinical context. Pathologic variati... see more
Bandar M. A. Al–Makramani, Abdul A. A. Razak, Mohamed I. Abu–Hassan, Fuad A. Al–Sanabani, Fahad M. Albakri (Author)
BACKGROUND: The selection of the appropriate luting cement is a key factor for achieving a strong bond between prepared teeth and dental restorations.AIM: To evaluate the shear bond strength of Zinc phosphate cement Elite, glass ionomer cement Fuji I, res... see more
Basma Mostafa, Ibrahim El-Refai (Author)
AIM: The aim of this cross-sectional study is recording the prevalence and evaluation of the severity of plaque-induced gingival inflammation among a sample of the adult Egyptian population.PATIENTS AND METHODS: Four hundred and twenty-five subjects in th... see more
Kujtim Shala, Arlinda Tmava-Dragusha, Linda Dula, Teuta Pustina-Krasniqi, Teuta Bicaj, Enis Ahmedi, Zana Lila (Author)
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate maximum bite forces (mBF) in dominant (DS) and non-dominant sides (NDS) at certain time periods after the insertion of new complete dentures based on prior experience and gender.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 88 ... see more
Edvard Janev, Nadica Janeva, Marija Peeva-Petreska, Kristina Mitic (Author)
BACKGROUND: After tooth loss, however, severely atrophic residual alveolar ridges are fairly common, especially in patients who have been edentulous for a long period. Anterior area of the mandible is areas where clinicians have greater anatomical limitat... see more
Emilija Barjaktarova-Valjakova, Anita Grozdanov, Ljuben Guguvcevski, Vesna Korunoska-Stevkovska, Biljana Kapusevska, Nikola Gigovski, Aneta Mijoska, Cvetanka Bajraktarova-Misevska (Author)
AIM: The purpose of this review is to represent acids that can be used as surface etchant before adhesive luting of ceramic restorations, placement of orthodontic brackets or repair of chipped porcelain restorations. Chemical reactions, application protoc... see more
Naif R. Almalki, Turki M. Almalki, Khaled Alswat (Author)
INTRODUCTION: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. In Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, several studies estimated the prevalence of DR ranging from 30 - 40%.AIM: To assess the DR knowledge and its association with diab... see more
Valentina Risteska-Nejashmikj, Snezhana Stojkovska, Katarina Stavrikj (Author)
BACKGROUND: Dyspnea is an unpleasant feeling of breathing difficulty, shortness of breath and inability to satisfy the hunger for air. The role of family physicians is to be prepared to recognise dyspnea as a symptom of acute respiratory infections (ARI),... see more
Nermine N. Mahfouz, Reham F. Fahmy, Maysa S. Nassar, Saneya A. Wahba (Author)
BACKGROUND: Body weight concern and belief in adolescent females are of great importance. They are the keys to successful dietary interventions including dietary habits’ modifications to practice a healthy diet. This critical phase of transition from chil... see more
Fareedi Mukram Ali, Ghassan M. Al-Irany, Sultan Mohammed Namis, Asma Ali Heezam, Salma Abdu Swaid, Anas Esam Alomar (Author)
BACKGROUND: In many health services communities the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) as a discipline is frequently not probably understood. Good awareness towards OMFS among different branches of health services providers is essential for be... see more