Bariatric Surgery and Metabolic Status.

: Obesity is associated with numerous co-morbidities, including dyslipidemia, insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus. Bariatric surgery is the mainstay of treatment for obesity as the only method with confirmed long-term effects in weight reduction and the remission of comorbidities. Postoperative recommendations leading to changes in dietary habits and changes in digestion and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract after bariatric surgery may additionally influence the levels of laboratory parameters that reflect the metabolic and nutritional status.

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Symptomatic Pancreatic Insulinoma: Two-Case Report and Literature Review.

Insulinoma is the most common functional neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas, with the main clinical symptom being hypoglycemia. The standard treatment is surgery, but some patients are not eligible for surgery, while in those operated on, the risk of perioperative complications is up to 30%. Diazoxide treatment to prevent hypoglycemia is effective only in 50% of patients.

Post-COVID-19 Symptoms in Adults with Asthma-Systematic Review.

Background: Research on the longer-term sequelae of COVID-19 in patients with asthma is limited.

Objective: To assess the frequency and severity of long-term symptoms of COVID-19 in the population of asthma patients.

Methods: A systematic review of the published literature was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the PRISMA statement.

Stinging insect identification in children with venom allergy and their parents.

Introduction: The treatment of venom allergy (HVA) is based among others on the proper identification of the culprit insect.

Aim: To assess the accuracy in identifying stinging insects by children with HVA and their parents.

Material And Methods: Participants were recruited from a paediatric medical centre.

The Effect of Caffeinated Chewing Gum on Volleyball-Specific Skills and Physical Performance in Volleyball Players.

No previous study analyzed the effect of caffeinated chewing gum on volleyball-specific skills and physical performance in volleyball players. Twelve volleyball players participated ina randomized, crossover, and double-blind experiment after ingestion of (a) ~3.2 ± 0.