Publications by authors named "D Savic-Pavicevic"

Background: Although repeatedly confirmed, the molecular nature of gene-environment (GxE) interactions has rarely been investigated in the clinical context of mood disorders. This study assesses the relationship between HTR2A genetic variants and the modulatory effect of inflammation in a collective cohort of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder (BD), as a unified group with two distinct phenotypes.

Methods: The study included 138 patients with acute mood episodes (BD = 83; MDD = 55).

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Innovative treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) yield the utmost advantages only within the presymptomatic phase, underlining the significance of newborn screening (NBS). We aimed to establish statewide NBS for SMA in Serbia. Our stepwise implementation process involved technical validation of a screening assay, collaboration with patient organizations and medical professionals, a feasibility study, and negotiation with public health representatives.

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Article Synopsis
  • * A total of 15 articles were included in the qualitative analysis, and 13 studies with over 2,000 participants were analyzed statistically, revealing a diagnostic odds ratio (OR) of 3.544.
  • * The results indicated that the sensitivity (around 65.5%) and specificity (around 65%) of miR-146a-5p were not high enough to establish it as a reliable diagnostic marker for prostate cancer.
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