Hematological Parameters of Patients Positive for Coronavirus With and Without Comorbidities.

Background: The causative agent of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a virus from the SARS-CoV-2 group of viruses that cause severe acute respiratory syndrome. The aim of the study was to examine the differences in hematological analyses of patients suffering from COVID-19 with and without comorbidities, to determine the degree of the clinical picture based on the MEWS scale and to examine the persistence of inflammatory parameters with the severity of the clinical picture.

Methods: The research is a cross-sectional retrospective study, conducted in the laboratory diagnostics service of Tesanj General Hospital.

Evaluation of the Cartinorm Use in the Therapy of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is the most common rheumatic disease characterized by pain, structural changes and impairment of quality of life. This disease has a multifactorial etiopathogenesis, and the main role is attributed to mechanical factors. There is a primary and secondary form of osteoarthritis.

The Effectiveness of Leaflets and Posters as a Health Education Method.

Introduction: Health education is a process of acquiring knowledge and skills in order to improve the health of the individual and the community. It is considered the most effective, most economical and most rational aspect of health care and health culture.

Aim: To provide data on the effectiveness of printed health-educational materials.