Publications by authors named "J Jovanic"
Context: Cardiovascular risk is increased in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Do insulin sensitizing agents such as metformin (MET) and myoinositol (MI) ameliorate biomarkers of cardiovascular risk?
Objective: To compare the effects of MET and MI on blood pressure, lipid profile and high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in women with PCOS in respect to their body mass index (BMI).
Design: Open label, parallel randomized, single center study.
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates patients' awareness and experiences of drug shortages in six European hospitals, highlighting the impact of shortages on their health outcomes.
- Conducted over 27 months, the research involved surveying 607 patients using questionnaires that inquired about demographics, drug shortage experiences, and information preferences.
- Results show that 6% of hospitalized patients experienced drug shortages, particularly in hematology and oncology wards, with Bosnia and Herzegovina reporting the highest incidence.
Pleural effusion refractory to diuretic treatment is frequent in advanced heart failure. Therapeutic thoracentesis is a time-honored practice, recently made simpler and safer by guidance with lung ultrasound. To assess the feasibility and clinical impact of lung ultrasound-driven therapeutic thoracentesis in refractory heart failure.
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