2,418 results match your criteria: "University of Sarajevo.[Affiliation]"
Cureus
August 2024
Alea Genetic Center, Health Institute Alea Dr. Kandić, Sarajevo, BIH.
Objective: This comprehensive research aimed to thoroughly examine the effectiveness of a diode laser (445 nm) in combination with non-surgical treatment in patients with chronic periodontitis (CP) by evaluating a wide range of clinical and microbiological parameters.
Materials And Methods: Thirty-one subjects diagnosed with CP were included in this study. The total number of treated periodontal pockets was 862.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep
September 2024
Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, University of Macau, Macao, China.
Subst Use Misuse
October 2024
Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, & Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China.
Background: Alcohol use and abuse remain prevalent in China, though mounting evidence shows that even drinking in moderation is detrimental to health. While many countries' intake is on the decline, China's alcohol consumption is rising fast and is on the path to overtaking countries like the United States, even on a per capita level.
Objectives: This paper aims to analyze the danger of lax enforcement of laws and regulations against alcohol use and abuse and underscores the imperative for effective health interventions to curb problematic alcohol consumption in China.
Acta Trop
December 2024
Institute of Specific Prophylaxis and Tropical Medicine, Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria. Electronic address:
Sand flies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) are the principal vectors for the protozoan parasites Leishmania spp. and for phleboviruses. The sand fly fauna on the Balkan Peninsula, including Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH), is diverse and the circulation of Leishmania infantum as well as phleboviruses has been proven.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Mol Sci
August 2024
Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila Street 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia.
The pyrimidine heterocycle plays an important role in anticancer research. In particular, the pyrimidine derivative families of uracil show promise as structural scaffolds relevant to cervical cancer. This group of chemicals lacks data-driven machine learning quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSARs) that allow for generalization and predictive capabilities in the search for new active compounds.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnimals (Basel)
August 2024
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Türkiye.
The present study aimed to describe the skull and mandibles of the brown bear () from the Dancing Bear Belitsa Park using advanced 3D morpho-geometric techniques. The objective was to explore how sexual dimorphism and size influence cranial structures using advanced 3D geometric morphometric methods. Three-dimensional models of the skulls and mandibles of 12 brown bears were used.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDrug Chem Toxicol
September 2024
Laboratory for Biochemistry and Physiology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
CCl causes oxidative injury, fatty degeneration, fibrosis of the liver, renal failure, and even hepatocellular and renal carcinoma. Certain substances have the potential to neutralize the harmful effects of CCl, so it will lead to numerous beneficial effects. Melatonin (MEL) is a powerful antioxidant that regulates circadian rhythm and has beneficial effects on organism; tryptophan (TRP) is its precursor necessary for the synthesis of MEL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPathog Glob Health
September 2024
Laboratory for molecular genetics of natural resources, University of Sarajevo-Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Neurosci Lett
November 2024
Research Laboratory Education, Motricité, Sport et Santé (EM2S) LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia.
This study aimed to investigate the influence of visual and auditory cognitive tasks on postural balance in adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID). Participants included two groups: a trained group (n = 11) with experience in athletic activities and a sedentary group (n = 14). The experiment used a comparative cross-sectional design, with data collection involving single-task (ST) and Visual dual-task (VDT), and auditory dual-task (ADT) conditions in both firm and foam surface conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCureus
August 2024
Department of Pathophysiology and Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, BIH.
Background Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a condition with various etiological factors, marked by the sudden onset of inflammation in the pancreatic tissue. Predicting the severity and potential mortality of AP involves analyzing clinical data alongside laboratory tests and imaging. Among several grading methods with strong predictive capabilities for illness severity and mortality, the Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) score is notable.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Biol Macromol
November 2024
Department of Pharmaceutical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnostics, University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Pharmacy, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, University of Mostar, Zrinskog Frankopana 34, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Scientific Research Unit, Bosnalijek JSC, Jukićeva 53, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Electronic address:
Res Vet Sci
November 2024
Department of Basic Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Carnassial teeth, as one of the most important teeth in dogs, are commonly affected by different types of injuries and pathological disorders, which require endodontic treatment. Lateral canals, which leave the main root canal, and apical deltas are present in the root canal system of dogs. These canals represent small branches that leave the main root canal at a sharp angle and terminate in a region of the periodontal ligament on the external root surface.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeg Med (Tokyo)
November 2024
Department of Tooth Morphology with Dental Anthropology and Forensics, School of Dentistry, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Introduction: Hypothermia is defined as a body core temperature below 35 °C and can be caused by internal or external stress. Primary hypothermia is caused by excessive exposure to low environmental temperature without any medical conditions prior to that. Secondary hypothermia is caused by alteration in thermoregulation by disease, trauma, surgery, drugs, or infections.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPharmaceuticals (Basel)
August 2024
Clinic of General and Abdominal Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
By introducing the healing of many distinctive anastomoses by BPC 157 therapy, this review practically deals with the concept of the resection and reconnection of the hollow parts of the gastrointestinal tract as one of the cornerstones of visceral surgery. In principle, the healing of quite distinctive anastomoses itself speaks for applied BPC 157 therapy, in particular, as a way in which the therapy of anastomoses can be successfully approached and carried out. Some of the anastomoses implicated were esophagogastric, colocolonic, jejunoileal, and ileoileal anastomoses, along with concomitant disturbances, such as esophagitis, sphincter dysfunction, failed intestinal adaptation, colitis, short bowel syndrome, major vessel occlusion, NO-system, and prostaglandins-system dysfunction, which were accordingly counteracted as well, and, finally, findings concerning other anastomoses healing (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroorganisms
August 2024
Society for Genetic Conservation of B&H Endemic and Autochthonous Resources, BA-71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tufa deposits in karst rivers are unique habitats created by mutual interactions between specific environmental and biotope features and inhabited by diatoms as a highly abundant and diverse algal group. This pilot study aimed to investigate the diversity of diatom communities on tufa depositing habitats and assess the Una River's ecological status using a comparative molecular and morphological approach for diatom identification. The 312 base pairs of the gene were barcoded and analyzed using MiSeq reads and amplicon sequence variants (ASVs) obtained by the DADA2 pipeline.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroorganisms
August 2024
Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which led to the COVID-19 pandemic, has significantly impacted global public health. The proper diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is essential for the effective control and management of the disease. This study investigated the SARS-CoV-2 infection using RT-qPCR tests from laboratories in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSports (Basel)
August 2024
Department of Physical Education and Sports Performance, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău, 600115 Bacău, Romania.
The association between movement screening and physical fitness testing in athletes is conflicting, and therefore, this study aimed to examine the relationship between Functional Movement Screen (FMS) performance and physical performance in elite female youth football players. Twenty-two players from the national U16 team of Bosnia and Herzegovina underwent FMS and physical performance tests, including speed, agility, and jump assessments. Jump and speed performance score correlated well with ASLR, while the overall FMS score was not associated with any of the performance variables.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Environ Sci Health B
September 2024
Faculty of Forestry, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytotoxic, genotoxic, cytotoxic and antimicrobial effects of the L. essential oil (EO). The biological activity of EO depended on the analyzed variable and the tested oil concentration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCytokine Growth Factor Rev
August 2024
Department of Molecular Medicine and USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Research Institute, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC07, Tampa, FL, USA. Electronic address:
Long COVID-19 affects a significant percentage of patients and is characterized by a wide range of symptoms, including weariness and mental fog as well as emotional symptoms like worry and sadness. COVID-19 is closely linked to the autoimmune disorders that are becoming more prevalent worldwide and are linked to immune system hyperactivation, neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) development, and molecular mimicry pathways. Long-term COVID-related autoimmune responses include a watchful immune system referring to the ability of immune system to constantly monitor the body for signs of infection, disease, or abnormal cells; altered innate and adaptive immune cells, autoantigens secreted by living or dead neutrophils, and high concentrations of autoantibodies directed against different proteins.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOpen Vet J
July 2024
Department for Clinical Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sarajevo-Veterinary Faculty, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Background: The Harderian gland in domestic birds is a major paraocular excretory gland that has an important role in tear production as well as in the immune protection of the conjunctiva surface.
Aim: The aim of this research was to investigate the arterial and venous supply of the gland in hens and provide valuable and useful information for future research.
Methods: The research was conducted on 26 adult hens, provenience of Lohmann Brown.
Funct Integr Genomics
August 2024
Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
JFMS Open Rep
August 2024
Department of Clinical Sciences in Veterinary Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Case Summary: A 2-year-old domestic longhair crossbred female cat was referred for a second opinion on a non-healing surgical wound after left eye enucleation. In addition to the left orbital lesion, ulcerative granular masses protruding from the left nostril and on the base of the left ear were noted. A diagnosis of cryptococcosis was established using histopathological examination and a latex cryptococcal antigen agglutination test.
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July 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif City, SAU.
We present the selection of the transcranial microsurgical approach, operative treatment, and outcomes following the resection of a pear-shaped craniopharyngioma (CP). A nine-year-old boy was operated on and followed up for 2.5 years after radical resection of the extrapial CP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnimals (Basel)
July 2024
Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 90, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Brain Spine
July 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps University Marburg, University Hospital Marburg, Germany.
Introduction: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a prevalent condition commonly seen in elderly individuals, often requiring neurosurgical intervention.
Research Question: This study investigates patient characteristics and recurrence rates in CSDH patients treated with single or double burr hole surgery in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on patients treated for CSDH between January 2018 and December 2022.