Publications by authors named "S Mandic-Rajcevic"
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global health, with Eastern Europe experiencing notable excess morbidity and mortality and vaccine hesitancy. This study utilized the Behavior Integration (BI) framework to identify barriers and motivators for COVID-19 vaccination and develop strategies to increase vaccine demand and confidence in Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys.
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- Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a serious medical condition often treated surgically, but the long-term survival rates of patients are not well understood.
- A study analyzed 121 patients who underwent surgery for CSDH, focusing on their mortality rates at various intervals and the impact of social factors, such as living arrangements.
- Results indicated that older patients, particularly those living alone, had a higher risk of mortality within 12 months post-surgery, suggesting the importance of social determinants of health in patient outcomes and the need for further research in this area.
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- The study investigates the relationship between body mass index (BMI) in men and semen quality/IVF outcomes among infertile couples, aiming to determine if obesity impacts male fertility.
- 411 men undergoing IVF were analyzed, categorizing them into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese groups based on BMI, following specific inclusion and exclusion criteria.
- Results indicated no significant differences in semen analysis parameters across BMI groups, but the number and quality of embryos were significantly lower in overweight and obese men compared to those with normal or underweight BMI.
Pre-Fracture Functional Status and Early Functional Recovery are Significant Predictors of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living After Hip Fracture: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil
May 2024
Introduction: Although the overall quality of medicine has improved in recent decades, the functional capacity in many hip fracture patients remains insufficient. The goal of the present study was to identify significant predictors of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) measured by the Lawton-Brody scale at 3- and 6-month follow-up in patients with hip fractures admitted to a hospital.
Methods: This observational cohort study included 191 patients with acute hip fractures.
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- The study examines how increased industrialization and urbanization affects exposure to chromium, cobalt, and nickel in the population of Belgrade.
- It involved blood samples from 984 voluntary donors to establish reference levels of these metals and assess factors influencing their blood concentrations.
- Findings indicate that age, gender, weight status, and national origin significantly impact blood levels of chromium, cobalt, and nickel, emphasizing the need for ongoing human biomonitoring to identify at-risk groups.