Publications by authors named "S Pejakovic"
Article Synopsis
- This review focuses on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women who undergo surgical menopause due to gynecological cancers, emphasizing its importance for mitigating health risks associated with abrupt menopause.
- Research suggests that HRT, particularly estrogen, can significantly improve quality of life and reduce long-term health issues like cardiovascular problems, cognitive decline, and fractures in these women.
- Recommendations from The North American Menopause Society advocate for initiating HRT in women under 45 who undergo surgical menopause, tailored to individual health histories, cancer types, and personal goals.
Obesity is a significant health issue associated with increased cancer risks, including gynecological malignancies. The worldwide rise in obesity rates is significantly impacting both cancer development and treatment outcomes. Adipose tissue plays a crucial role in metabolism, secreting various substances that can influence cancer formation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtherosclerosis is a chronic process characterized by inflammation and the progressive accumulation of inflammatory cells and lipids in the blood vessel wall, resulting in narrowing of the blood vessel's circumference. Treatment of people with dyslipidemia aims to reduce the risk of developing atherosclerotic disease and prevent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). The results of previous studies indicated that lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a critical causal factor in the estimated risk of developing a cardiovascular (CV) incident even after achieving desirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn unusual case of takayasu arteritis presenting as acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke.
Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis
September 2022
Introduction: Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is well-known yet rare disorder, defined as a chronic large vessel vasculitis mainly involving the aorta and its major branches. We present a complex case of a 51-year-old female patient who first presented with acute myocardial infarction as an initial manifestation of Takayasu arteritis, and later with an acute onset of ischemic stroke.
Case Report: We present a case of 51-year-old female patient who was admitted at the Clinic of Nephrology and Clinical Immunology.
Background-aim: Phthalates are known as endocrine disrupting chemicals which are present in wide-range of products. The objective of the study was to investigate whether phthalate exposure may attribute to the metabolic syndrome development in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Method: The cross-sectional study involved 60 women in reproductive age with confirmed PCOS.