Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2021.9.15-18
A. Novo, H. Pandza, Igor Kulasin, Bojana Knezevic
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Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2023.11.4-24
I. Masic
{"title":"The False Science in the Biomedicine - a Dilemma","authors":"I. Masic","doi":"10.5455/ijbh.2023.11.4-24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijbh.2023.11.4-24","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p />","PeriodicalId":187078,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Biomedicine and Healthcare","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127899192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2019.7.14-17
I. Pilav, Orhan Causevic, S. Mušanović, Alma Pašalić, M. Dapčević, O. Čustović
{"title":"The Efficacy of the Conventional Chest Tube Drainage in the Treatment of Spontaneous Pneumothorax","authors":"I. Pilav, Orhan Causevic, S. Mušanović, Alma Pašalić, M. Dapčević, O. Čustović","doi":"10.5455/ijbh.2019.7.14-17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijbh.2019.7.14-17","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":187078,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Biomedicine and Healthcare","volume":"381 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120876182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2022.10.116-119
G. Aoun
Background: Ameloblastoma are benign epithelial odontogenic tumors affecting the jaws. Objective: The main objective of this article is to review the pathogenesis, clinical and radiological features, classification, and management of ameloblastoma. Methods: A literature review mainly of the Pubmed database was done using the keywords: “ameloblastoma pathogenesis”; “ameloblastoma classification”; “ameloblastoma history”; “clinical and radiological features of ameloblastoma”; and “management of ameloblastoma”. Results: In 2017, ameloblastomas were classified by W.H.O into three categories: a) unicystic, b) conventional, and c) extraosseous/peripheral. Clinically, they are slow-growing, localized, aggressive neoplasms. Radologically, they mainly present as extensive, radiolucent, multilocular images, with a typical “soap bubble-like” appearance with a thinner, expanded, and eroded cortical plate. The linked non-erupted tooth is displaced and the roots of the adjacent teeth undergo clear resorption. Conclusion: Because of their late signs and symptoms, ameloblastomas are usually identified at an advanced stage. Their management typically includes a large resection with safety margins and immediate reconstruction when possible. Regular long-term postoperative follow-ups are mandatory for optimum treatment outcome and recurrence prevention.
{"title":"Ameloblastoma: Pathogenesis, Clinical and Radiological Features, Classification, and Management","authors":"G. Aoun","doi":"10.5455/ijbh.2022.10.116-119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijbh.2022.10.116-119","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Ameloblastoma are benign epithelial odontogenic tumors affecting the jaws. Objective: The main objective of this article is to review the pathogenesis, clinical and radiological features, classification, and management of ameloblastoma. Methods: A literature review mainly of the Pubmed database was done using the keywords: “ameloblastoma pathogenesis”; “ameloblastoma classification”; “ameloblastoma history”; “clinical and radiological features of ameloblastoma”; and “management of ameloblastoma”. Results: In 2017, ameloblastomas were classified by W.H.O into three categories: a) unicystic, b) conventional, and c) extraosseous/peripheral. Clinically, they are slow-growing, localized, aggressive neoplasms. Radologically, they mainly present as extensive, radiolucent, multilocular images, with a typical “soap bubble-like” appearance with a thinner, expanded, and eroded cortical plate. The linked non-erupted tooth is displaced and the roots of the adjacent teeth undergo clear resorption. Conclusion: Because of their late signs and symptoms, ameloblastomas are usually identified at an advanced stage. Their management typically includes a large resection with safety margins and immediate reconstruction when possible. Regular long-term postoperative follow-ups are mandatory for optimum treatment outcome and recurrence prevention.","PeriodicalId":187078,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Biomedicine and Healthcare","volume":"65 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121006790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diabetes - Related Sexual Dysfunction","authors":"Azra Bureković, Dženan Halilović, Adrijana Kosarac","doi":"10.5455/ijbh.2022.10.14-19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijbh.2022.10.14-19","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":187078,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Biomedicine and Healthcare","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120978500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2022.10.155-159
Elvedin Landžo, A. Bajraktarević, Vesna Cetkovic
Background: During the plateletpheresis procedure the number of thrombocytes in the donor’s blood significantly decreases, and the levels of the hematocrit, hemoglobin, and leukocyte diminish as well. Influence of the cell separator is one of the factors that affects the levels of HCT, Hgb and WBC. Objective: In this study, the goal was to determine the value difference of HCT, Hgb, WBC, and platelets after the platelet pheresis process between performance on Fenwal AMICUS and on COBE Spectra LRS Methods: The criteria for participation: male in the age range of 25-45. We have formed two groups: group I–180 separation were performed on 60 participants were the values of hematocrits, concentration of hemoglobin and number of leukocytes ware established before and after separation using the single-needle intermitent flow cell separation (SN-IFCS) on the Fenwal AMICUS device. Group II – presented 180 separation that were performed on 60 participants, were the values of hematocrits, concentration of hemoglobin and number of leukocytes ware established before and after separation using double-needle continuous flow cell separation (SN-IFCS) on the COBE Spectra LRS. device. To confirm the statistical differences we have used Student t-test for independent or dependent samples, as well as Mann-Whitney U test as non-parametric alternative. To compare differences between the values of four parameters (P1-P2) from two groups (using two devices–Fenwal AMICUS and Fresenius Com Tec) we have performed the ANOVA variance analyze. The possibility of errors were accepted for α<0,05, and the difference between groups as statistical relevant were accepted for p<0,05. Results Statistically significant lower values were noted for all researched parameters after separation on both devices (Fenwal AMICUS and COBE Spectra LRS). Comparing the parameters of hematocrit, leukocytes and hemoglobin’s, we found a statistical significant difference in the decrease of the parameter’s value after separation, there was a significant decrease change in using COBE Spectra LRS cell separator compared to using Fenwal AMICUS cell separator with the same procedure. For the platelets (Plt) there was no statistical significant difference (p> 0,05-α=0,05), between average level obtained using either Fenwal AMICUS or COBE Spectra LRS. Conclusion: The type of cell separator had the influence on the decrease value of the observed parameters.
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Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2023.11.40-45
S. Hajrić, A. Serdarević, G. Sulejmanpasić, Dzenita Besirovic, Avdo Kurtović, Nermina Bajramagic, E. Suljic
Background: Multiple sclerosis is a a complex diesase that may be presented by different neurological symptoms causing impairment of physical, psychological and cognitive functions. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis patients. Methods: This study included 60 MS patients treated at the Department of Neurology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo. Inclusion criteria were clinically definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, 18 years of age or older and were able to give written informed consent. Cognitive function was evaluated by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa) screening test. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for comparisons between sociodemographic characteristics and MoCa test scores. Results: 76.66% were female patients. Average age of patients was 44.5 years. 70% of patients were married. 73,33% of patients had a high school degree, 20% had a college degree while only 6,66% had primary education. 38,33% of patients were employed, 33,33% were unemployed and 28,33% retired. 88.33% of patients had cognitive impairment, 68.33% having mild cognitive impairment. Executive functions (53,66%) and delayed recall (28,33%) were rated the worst. The median value of the Naming and Language MoCa domains of cognition showed statistical significant correlation with level of education (p<0.05; p<0.01).The mean value of the Language variable was statistically significantly lower in respondents aged 35 and over compared to respondents younger than 35 years (p=0,003;p<0,01), Statistically significant correlation was found between the level of education and cognitive status (rho=0,276,p<0,05), while the other variables (gender, age, marital status and employment ) did not show a statistically significant corellation. Conclusion: High perecentage of MS patients has cognitive impairment. Executive functions are rated the worst. Education is the major factor that contribute to better cognitive functioning in MS patients independent of age or employment status. The highest correlation is found between language and naming domains of cognition. Gender did not prove to be predictive factor of cognition in multiple sclerosis patients at any domain.
{"title":"Influence of Sociodemographic Characteristics on cognitive Functions in Multiple Sclerosis Patients","authors":"S. Hajrić, A. Serdarević, G. Sulejmanpasić, Dzenita Besirovic, Avdo Kurtović, Nermina Bajramagic, E. Suljic","doi":"10.5455/ijbh.2023.11.40-45","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5455/ijbh.2023.11.40-45","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Multiple sclerosis is a a complex diesase that may be presented by different neurological symptoms causing impairment of physical, psychological and cognitive functions. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis patients. Methods: This study included 60 MS patients treated at the Department of Neurology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo. Inclusion criteria were clinically definite diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, 18 years of age or older and were able to give written informed consent. Cognitive function was evaluated by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa) screening test. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis test were used for comparisons between sociodemographic characteristics and MoCa test scores. Results: 76.66% were female patients. Average age of patients was 44.5 years. 70% of patients were married. 73,33% of patients had a high school degree, 20% had a college degree while only 6,66% had primary education. 38,33% of patients were employed, 33,33% were unemployed and 28,33% retired. 88.33% of patients had cognitive impairment, 68.33% having mild cognitive impairment. Executive functions (53,66%) and delayed recall (28,33%) were rated the worst. The median value of the Naming and Language MoCa domains of cognition showed statistical significant correlation with level of education (p<0.05; p<0.01).The mean value of the Language variable was statistically significantly lower in respondents aged 35 and over compared to respondents younger than 35 years (p=0,003;p<0,01), Statistically significant correlation was found between the level of education and cognitive status (rho=0,276,p<0,05), while the other variables (gender, age, marital status and employment ) did not show a statistically significant corellation. Conclusion: High perecentage of MS patients has cognitive impairment. Executive functions are rated the worst. Education is the major factor that contribute to better cognitive functioning in MS patients independent of age or employment status. The highest correlation is found between language and naming domains of cognition. Gender did not prove to be predictive factor of cognition in multiple sclerosis patients at any domain.","PeriodicalId":187078,"journal":{"name":"International Journal on Biomedicine and Healthcare","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115682053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2021.9.260-263
M. Čampara, E. Tupković, S. Kunić, Amel Amidzic, Amra Salkić, E. Djozic
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Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2021.9.81-86
Georgios M Pappas, Dimitroula Mitsi, I. Papathanasiou, E. Fradelos
Background: Mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, and mental pain are well known to affect adults with end-stage chronic kidney disease and those undergoing dialysis. Patients undergoing dialysis also face several other problems related to their daily lives, changes in their financial and professional duties and many challenges that increase the likelihood of developing mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate the mental strain in CKD as it is reflected in the studies of modern literature as well as to highlight the factors related to it. Mehods: A review of the recent literature was performed. We employed the framework of Whittemore and Knaff according to which there are five stages for the review: problem identification, Literature Search, Data Evaluation, Data Analysis, and presentation. A systematic search was conducted on the following databases: Medline, Scopus, PsychInfo. We reviewed both qualitative and quantitative studies, peer-reviewed, published in the English language in the years 2015-2020. Results and Discussion: The prevalence of mental stress in ESRD varies widely in different studies, ranging from 10% to 29%. Also, according to studies about 30% of patients with CKD experience mental stress. A number of factors, including female gender, low educational attainment, advanced age, retirement, low financial status, comorbidities, family functioning, general well-being, and exercise were noted to be associated with psychological distress. The prevalence of depression varies, with this variation may be affected by both cultural differences in the individual populations under study and different methodological approaches. Conclusion: The effect of gender on mental health has been much debated in recent years, with most researchers agreeing that women undergoing dialysis experience higher levels of stress than men. Comorbidities have also been significantly associated with the presence of psychiatric symptoms, with those who reported suffering from a disease other than CKD to be more affected than those who had CKD alone.
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Pub Date : 1900-01-01DOI: 10.5455/ijbh.2021.9.296-297
Sylwia B. Ufnalska
In October 2020, as a member of the EASE Council, I launched the campaign “Help scientists save time” (1, 2). It aimed to minimize editorial requirements for initial manuscript submission. This can be crucial for faster progress in scientific research, because many manuscripts are rejected and often must be reformatted before submission to another journal. That is why we promote simplification of the requirements and placing the EASE Quick-Check Table at the beginning of instructions for authors in each journal (3, 4). The Table makes it easier for scientists to search for basic information needed for manuscript submission. The table has already been translated into 15 languages. Communication of research results can be also improved by the use of EASE Guidelines for Authors and Translators of Scientific Articles (5). The main part of this useful, readable document is now freely available in 30 languages. The Italian Chapter of EASE has decided to translate also its appendices and additional information (pages e7-e16). This may facilitate further streamlining of the publishing process. Moreover, “Golden rules for scholarly journal editors” (6) and other helpful EASE publications for scientists, translators, and editors have been briefly presented in bilingual slides at a webinar for the Ukrainian Chapter of EASE (7). The slides have been translated also into Japanese (8), so other EASE Chapters can consider such a possibility likewise. Many authors have suggested interesting improvements, too. These include changing the IMRAD structure into BOMRAD (i.e. replacing Introduction by two sections: Background and Objectives), complete elimination of pre-submission formatting and cover letters (9, 10), creation of centralized websites that serve many journals, to allow swift resubmissions from one journal to the next (11), and publishing full-text scientific articles in HTML (not just PDF) to facilitate machine translation (12). All this can contribute to improving the efficiency of scientific communication worldwide and, consequently, to solving urgent problems, e.g. related to environmental pollution or the COVID-19 pandemic (13), plagiarism or scientometrics (14, 15).
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