Publications by authors named "T Pekmezovic"
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- The study aimed to measure vascular age (VA) in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) in Belgrade, Serbia, and compare it to their chronological age (CA).
- It involved 274 participants who provided demographic data and underwent testing to assess their cardiovascular health, including blood samples to analyze lipid profiles.
- Results indicated significant differences between VA and CA across various groups, particularly noting that PwMS with multiple cardiovascular risks had the highest VA and the greatest age discrepancy.
Background: Research involves the systematic collection and analysis of data to enhance understanding of a particular phenomenon. Participation in medical research is crucial for advancing healthcare practices. However, there has been limited focus on understanding the factors that motivate medical students to engage in research.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Degenerative cerebellar ataxias (DCA) present a group of complex neurological disorders primarily affecting the cerebellum and its pathways. Classic manifestations include motor symptoms of cerebellar ataxia. However, emerging evidence suggests that the cerebellum also plays a crucial role in various cognitive and emotional processes.
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- * The average crude incidence rate of epilepsy was found to be 56.0 per 100,000 individuals, with the highest rates observed after age 65, and a noted increasing trend for the overall population and females over the 12 years.
- * As of December 31, 2022, the crude prevalence of epilepsy was 13.0 per 1,000 individuals, higher than in many European countries, particularly affecting those in their early 20s and those in their 70s.
Background: The aim of our study was to estimate the frequency of autoimmune comorbidities, in NMOSD patients from the national Serbian NMOSD Registry.
Methods: Our study comprises 136 patients with NMOSD, diagnosed according to the NMOSD criteria 2015. At the time of the study, in the Registry were collected demographic and clinical data, including those related to the coexisting comorbidities and pathogenic autoantibodies.