Publications by authors named "J Stevanovic"

Background: The childhood immunization coverage in Serbian communities in Kosovo after the 1999 armed conflict has not been investigated. The study purpose was to evaluate the trend of immunization coverage with vaccines from the national childhood immunization program in Serbian communities in Kosovo and Metohija from 2003 to 2022.

Methods: Data were retrieved from the annual reports of the Public Health Institute of Kosovska Mitrovica received through notifications from the primary health centers where vaccines are being administered.

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This review aims to present current knowledge on the effects of honey bee products on animals based on in vivo studies, focusing on their application in clinical veterinary practice. Honey's best-proven effectiveness is in treating wounds, including those infected with antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, as evidenced in horses, cats, dogs, mice, and rats. Propolis manifested a healing effect in numerous inflammatory and painful conditions in mice, rats, dogs, and pigs and also helped in oncological cases in mice and rats.

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  • * 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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Severe coagulation abnormalities are common in patients with COVID-19 infection. We aimed to investigate the relationship between pro-inflammatory cytokines and coagulation parameters concerning socio-demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics. Our study included patients hospitalized during the second wave of COVID-19 in the Republic of Serbia.

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Honey bees play a pivotal role in shaping ecosystems and sustaining human health as both pollinators and producers of health-promoting products. However, honey bee colony mortality is on the rise globally, driven by various factors, including parasites, pesticides, habitat loss, poor nutrition, and climate change. This has far-reaching consequences for the environment, economy, and human welfare.

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