Publications by authors named "D Cvetkovic"
Objectives: Alcoholic bone disease has been recognized in contemporary literature as a systemic effect of chronic ethanol consumption. However, evidence about the specific influence of alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC) on mandible bone quality is scarce. The aim of this study was to explore microstructural, compositional, cellular, and mechanical properties of the mandible in ALC individuals compared with a healthy control group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNoonan syndrome (NS) is a congenital genetic disorder with a prevalence of 1 in 1000 to 2500 live births, and is characterized by distinctive facial features, short stature, chest deformities, and congenital heart disease. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of specific genetic mutations and their impact on cardiovascular and other outcomes in NS. We conducted a retrospective clinical study of 25 pediatric patients diagnosed with NS at two institutions: The Mother and Child Health Care Institute of Serbia and the Clinic for Children Diseases, University Clinical Center of the Republic of Srpska.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDrying is one of the most commonly used methods for food preservation, and in spice processing, it has a significant impact on quality. In this paper, the influences of drying at room temperature, 60 °C, and 90 °C and freeze-drying on celery and parsley roots and turmeric rhizomes were examined. The highest content of total phenolics was found in celery dried at 60 °C (C60), parsley at room temperature (PRT), and freeze-dried turmeric (TFD) (1.
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- Sleep apnea (SA) is a common disorder diagnosed using polysomnography (PSG), a costly and complex procedure; researchers are exploring wearable devices for easier detection.
- A new textile multi-sensor monitoring belt was developed to track electrocardiogram (ECG) and breathing frequency (BF) during sleep, and it was tested in a lab and at home with patients suspected of SA.
- The study found that combined data from ECG and BF significantly improved the accuracy of detecting SA, achieving over 90% sensitivity and specificity, with a very high area under the ROC curve of 0.98.
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- Triple A syndrome (TAS), also known as Allgrove syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by three main symptoms: alacrima (lack of tears), achalasia (difficulty swallowing), and adrenal insufficiency.
- The disorder is caused by mutations in the ALADIN gene located on chromosome 12q13, affecting protein transport within cells and leading to various neurological issues in many patients.
- A case study details an infant who showed severe symptoms of TAS at just six months, resulting in complications like neurogenic bladder and acute pancreatitis, leading to a fatal outcome by 25 months, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and awareness of the syndrome's variability.