Publications by authors named "E Stokic"
This review examines hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in cases of surgical menopause following gynecological malignancies. It aims to capture current knowledge, summarize recent findings, and provide recommendations for clinical settings. Unlike natural menopause, surgical menopause occurs abruptly, without an adjustment period, and is associated with a notably higher risk of fractures, arthritis, cognitive decline, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and various metabolic disorders affecting glucose and lipid levels-all of which contribute to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events.
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- Adipose tissue (AT) acts as a key metabolic organ and influences various bodily functions through hormonal mechanisms; this study focused on its role during COVID-19 by examining relationships between adipokines and blood cell indices in infected individuals.
- The research involved 76 COVID-19 patients and found that higher leptin levels correlated positively with body mass index (BMI) and body fat mass, while adiponectin showed an inverse relationship with BMI.
- The study also linked leptin levels to increased platelet metrics, suggesting that AT might contribute to the complex immune response during COVID-19, thus providing insights into its pathophysiology.
Obesity is a significant health issue associated with increased cancer risks, including gynecological malignancies. The worldwide rise in obesity rates is significantly impacting both cancer development and treatment outcomes. Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in metabolism, secreting various substances that can influence cancer formation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: The aim of this study was to examine whether the use of an alveolar recruitment maneuver (RM) leads to a significant increase in static lung compliance (Cstat) and an improvement in gas exchange in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. : A clinical prospective intervention study was conducted. Patients were divided into two groups according to their body mass index (BMI): normal-weight (group I) and pre-obese and obese grade I (group II).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation between vitamin D hypovitaminosis and severe forms of COVID-19.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
June 2023
Objective: Hypovitaminosis D may be associated with an increased susceptibility to infection, more severe COVID-19 forms, and a higher risk of death. The objective of this study was to investigate any possible connections between vitamin D status [as measured by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels] and COVID-19 severity.
Patients And Methods: In 2021, a cross-sectional study of consecutive adult COVID-19 patients was conducted.