Serologic and Genomic Investigation of West Nile Virus in Kosovo.

The prevalence of West Nile virus (WNV) is increasing across Europe, with cases emerging in previously unaffected countries. Kosovo is situated in a WNV-endemic region where the seroepidemiological data on WNV in humans remains absent. To address this issue, we have conducted a seroepidemiological investigation of 453 randomly selected sera from a hospital in Kosovo, revealing a 1.

Managing pronounced hematocolpos in Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich syndrome: A comprehensive case report.

Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich (HWW) syndrome is a rare and complex congenital anomaly of the genitourinary system characterized by uterus didelphys, an obstructed hemivagina, and ipsilateral renal agenesis. It is the result of the maldevelopment of both the Mullerian and Wolffian ducts. Clinical manifestations of dysmenorrhea, dysuria, and urinary retention appear after menarche due to the accumulation of menstrual blood and distention of the obstructed hemivagina.

Evaluation of parents' attitudes and practices related to antibiotic use for their children in Kosovo: a cross-sectional survey.

Background: Self-medication and lack of patient adherence contribute to antibiotic misuse. This article describes parents' attitudes and practices regarding use of antibiotics by their children in Kosovo.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted during data collection.

Comparative Effects of Er:YAG Laser, Sodium Hypochlorite, and QMix on Root Canals Infected With and .

During endodontic treatment, the smear layer can reduce disinfectant efficacy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of Er:YAG laser radiation and its combination with NaOCl and QMix against and and their comparison with conventional irrigation with only NaOCl and QMix. Two hundred extracted single-rooted teeth after root canal preparation were divided into two groups and inoculated with and .

Radiologic, clinical, and patient-reported outcomes in stemless reverse shoulder arthroplasty at a mean of 46 months.

Background: The humeral stem can be a cause of problems in shoulder arthroplasty, for example, loss of bone stock, intraoperative and postoperative periprosthetic fractures, or postoperative infections involving the medullary canal. Therefore, stemless reverse shoulder arthroplasty (slRSA) has gained popularity, particularly in terms of preserving bone stock. However, there are limited data available on the midterm outcomes of slRSA.

Probing milk extracellular vesicles for intestinal delivery of RNA therapies.

Background: Oral delivery remains unattainable for nucleic acid therapies. Many nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems have been investigated for this, but most suffer from poor gut stability, poor mucus diffusion and/or inefficient epithelial uptake. Extracellular vesicles from bovine milk (mEVs) possess desirable characteristics for oral delivery of nucleic acid therapies since they both survive digestion and traverse the intestinal mucosa.

Mental health, study skills, social support, and barriers to seeking psychological help among university students: a call for mental health support in higher education.

Introduction: Poor mental health among youths is a complex worldwide issue. Many countries with medium-to-low levels of development, particularly those in Southern Europe, have not introduced appropriate mental health and educational strategies to identify the key factors influencing wellbeing, promote psychological wellbeing, and prevent poor mental health among youths. In response to these trends, we sought to uncover insights for developing interventions for youth mental wellbeing.

Large intercoronary communication between the right coronary artery and the left circumflex artery in a patient with late stent thrombosis: A case report.

Intercoronary communication (ICC) is a very rare coronary artery anomaly that connects directly 2 coronary arteries. This anastomosis is found between 2 nonobstructed coronary arteries with unidirectional or bidirectional blood flow. We report a case of a large ICC between the right coronary artery and the left circumflex artery in a patient with late stent thrombosis.

Assessment of heavy metal stress in the adaptation strategies of growing on serpentine soil through some biomarkers in comparison to .

The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of how adapts to growth in soil with higher concentrations of heavy metals and to assess potential toxic effects using various biomarkers, in comparison to , a typical serpentine species. For this purpose, we analyzed the concentrations of Al, Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the soil, as well as their accumulation in plants and their associated stress effects. The results indicate that, despite the presence of some metals in very high concentrations in the soil (Al, Fe, Mn, and Ni), they are translocated in minimal amounts within plant organs, particularly in .

First Detection and Molecular Analysis of DNA in Sand Flies of Kosovo.

Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are the principal vectors of phleboviruses and spp., the causative agents of leishmaniases. The Mediterranean sand fly fauna is diverse, and leishmaniasis, mainly caused by is endemic in the Balkan countries.

Academic Motivation of Incarcerated Juveniles From the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory: A Multiple Case Study in Kosovo Context.

This qualitative (multiple case) study investigated incarcerated juveniles' experiences of being enrolled in an educational institution outside the correctional facility, and how this impacted their motivation, well-being, life satisfaction, and future social integration. Self-determination theory was used to understand how youth experienced fulfillment of their psychological needs (i.e.

Mental Health Information Reporting Assistant (MHIRA)-an open-source software facilitating evidence-based assessment for clinical services.

Evidence-based assessment (EBA) in mental health is a critical aspect of improving patient outcomes and addressing the gaps in mental health care. EBA involves the use of psychometric instruments to gather data that can inform clinical decision-making, inform policymakers, and serve as a basis for research and quality management. Despite its potential, EBA is often hindered by barriers such as workload and cost, leading to its underutilization.

Incidence rate of injury and injury sites in European and Swiss karate competitions: a prospective epidemiological study of 2404 fights.

Objectives: To compare the rates and injury sites among competitors in European and Swiss karate tournaments and to identify differences in these incidence rates by sex and age.

Methods: This prospective cohort study collected data from two European and four national tournaments in Switzerland between 2011 and 2019. The on-site medical staff completed an anonymised report sheet with demographic data and injury characteristics in all injuries requiring medical treatment.

Molecular characterization of gliotoxin-producing in dairy cattle feed.

Background And Aim: Several strains of produce mycotoxins that affect the health and productivity of dairy cattle, and their presence in dairy cattle feed is a serious concern. This study aimed to determine the densities of and gliotoxin in commercial dairy feed.

Materials And Methods: More than 60 dairy feed samples were examined for fungal contamination, specifically for , using phenotypic approaches and DNA sequencing of the () and β-tubulin regions.

Ultrasonographic examination and resolution of a pronounced hematocolpometra linked to an imperforate hymen: A detailed case study.

An imperforate hymen is a rare malformation present at birth; however, in most cases, diagnosis is missed until adolescence, when hematocolpometra and its symptoms develop. At this stage, every further delay in diagnosis and treatment will negatively affect the quality of life of young females. It may also be one of the causes of endometriosis and its consequences, such as subfertility.

Stress induced by soil contamination with heavy metals and their effects on some biomarkers and DNA damage in maize plants at the vicinity of Ferronikel smelter in Drenas, Kosovo.

The Ferronikel smelter in Drenas is one of the main industrial areas in the Kosovo and pollution by heavy metals causes serious threat for all living organisms on this area. The objective of this study was to determine the concentration of some heavy metals (Fe, Cu, Mn, Cr, Cd, Ni and Pb) in agricultural soils and in maize plants, and their potential toxic effects on this plant through some sensitive biochemical and molecular markers. Maize seedlings growth in nine soil samples from different locations of this area.

Intergenerational trauma and war-induced PTSD in Kosovo: insights from the Albanian ethnic group.

Introduction: War has profound and deep-rooted ramifications for individuals and societies. War-induced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly prevalent in Kosovo. This study aimed to obtain insights into the prevalence of perceived PTSD symptoms and their relation to the traumatic experiences of two generations: parents (survivors of the Kosovo War) and youth (children born after the Kosovo War), with an emphasis on the Albanian ethnic group.

Extraction of Polyphenols from Slovenian Hop ( L.) Aurora Variety Using Deep Eutectic Solvents: Choice of the Extraction Method vs. Structure of the Solvent.

Polyphenols from Slovenian hops ( L.) of the Aurora variety were extracted by different methods and using classical solvents and several deep eutectic solvents (DES) based on choline chloride as the hydrogen bond acceptor component. The obtained extract solutions were analyzed by HPLC for the content of extracted α- and β-acids and extracted xanthohumol.

Merkel-like basal cells in the nasal septal island of dromedaries: Ultrastructure and possible functions.

Unlike other Merkel cell types, the morphology and functions of the Merkel-like basal cells remain unclear. The aim of the present study was to investigate the ultrastructural features of Merkel-like basal cells in the nasal septal island (NSI) of dromedaries () using transmission electron microscopy and to speculate their potential functions. Ten pairs of nasal septal islands obtained from ten heads of dromedary camels were used for the current study.

Role of cytoblock on pleural effusion for diagnosis of malignant disease.

Background: Thoracocentesis of pleural effusion is a simple technique for pleural fluid examination through cytology. In addition to cytological examination to assess the nature of pleural fluid content, we can also perform more detailed examinations through cytoblocks of residual fluid. These paraffin-embedded cytoblock samples are important because we can perform examinations as in other bioptic samples.

Bioaccumulation and distribution of Pb, Ni, Zn and Fe in stinging nettle () tissues and heavy metal-contamination assessment in the industrial zone of smelter Ferronikeli (Drenas-Kosovo).

Here, we determined the concentrations of Pb, Ni, Zn and Fe in the soil and in vegetative organs of stinging nettle () collected from the banks of the Drenica River in the vicinity of the Ferronikeli smelter. The results were compared with samples collected from the banks 20 km (Shalë village) upriver. In addition, the bioaccumulation factor (BCF) and translocation factor (TF) were determined.

Using the HEART score in patients with chest pain in the emergency department of Kosovo as an important triage criterion for treatment and hospitalization.

Unlabelled: Despite being a frequent presenting complaint in emergency rooms, chest pain's clinical therapy varies greatly. Our objectives were to identify the traits of people who complain of chest pain and to analyze the value of the HEART (history, electrocardiogram, age, risk factors, and initial troponin) score index for risk assessment. Depending on how bad it is, each abnormality can be given a score of zero, one, or two points.

5-HT receptors mediate dilation of rat cremaster muscle arterioles in vivo.

Objective: Serotonin (5-HT) infusion in vivo causes hypotension and a fall in total peripheral resistance. However, the vascular segment and the receptors that mediate this response remain in question. We hypothesized that 5-HT receptors mediate arteriolar dilation to 5-HT in skeletal muscle microcirculation.

Acquisition of Freezing Tolerance of Resurrection Species from Gesneriaceae, a Comparative Study.

Resurrection plants have the unique ability to restore normal physiological activity after desiccation to an air-dry state. In addition to their desiccation tolerance, some of them, such as and , are also freezing-tolerant species, as they survive subzero temperatures during winter. Here, we compared the response of the photosynthetic apparatus of two other Gesneriaceae species, and , together with , to cold and freezing temperatures.