Real-world operation of multiple sclerosis centres in Central-Eastern European countries covering 107 million inhabitants.

Background: In 2018 multiple sclerosis (MS) care unit (MSCU) recommendations were defined. Nevertheless, the information on MS care, and whether MS centres fulfil the international recommendation is limited. Thus our objectives were to assess whether centres meet the MSCU recommendations and gain a comprehensive overview of MS care in Central-Eastern European countries.

Brigatinib-induced tuberculosis reactivation: A case report.

Brigatinib is a novel potent tyrosine kinase inhibitor as third-generation therapy for anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangement positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Clinical trials show that brigatinib is potent choice of treatment for the first line and further lines of treatment of ALK rearranged NSCLC with highly potent anti-tumor effect on brain metastasis. The adverse effects of brigatinib are tolerable and managable.

SOCIOECONOMIC INFLUENCE OF TOBACCO USE AND DENTAL CARIES EXPERIENCE IN DIFFERENT MALE CROATIAN POPULATIONS.

- The purpose was to evaluate dental caries experience in different male subpopulations of Croatian Army recruits and dental students, and subsequently, smoking habits related to the level of education and place of residence. Croatian army recruits (n=248; mean age 20.2) and male dental students (n=56; mean age 21.

Relevance of KFLC quantification to differentiate clinically isolated syndrome from multiple sclerosis at clinical onset.

Objective: The objective of the research was to evaluate diagnostic and predictive value for determination of KFLC in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compared to the qualitative procedure of OCB determination in patients with CIS who converted to MS during a two-year period.

Patients And Methods: KFLC, total immunoglobulin G (IgG), serum albumin and CSF albumin were determined with an immunonephelometric method in 151 patients with suspected MS who were admitted to the Neurology Clinic while CSF/serum quotients (QKFLC, QIgG and QAlb) and indexes were calculated with regards to albumin (QCSF/Qserum). Presence of OCBs was determined by isoelectric focusing with immunofixation.

The role of weather conditions and normal level of air pollution in appearance of stroke in the region of Southeast Europe.

We investigated correlation between the normal level of air pollution, weather conditions and stroke occurrence in the region of Southeast Europe with a humid continental climate. This retrospective study included 1963 patients, 1712 (87.2%) with ischemic (IS) and 251 (12.