Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 642: Monitoring HPV Prevalence and Risk Cofactors for Abnormal Cytology in the Post-Vaccination Period among Croatian Women
In this study, a total of 321 women attending gynecological care were evaluated. Relevant medical and demographic information, including cytology, were collected. HPV genotyping was performed by PCR. Comparing the HPV types found in circulation in the pre-vaccination (1999–2015) and post-vaccination periods (2020–2023), a statistically significant reduction in HPV 31 was noted, while the overall prevalence increased in the post-vaccination period. Besides the expected HPV positivity as a risk factor, the history of smoking was associated with LSIL or worse cytology at enrollment. For the first t...
Source: Viruses - April 20, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Ena Pe šut Ivana Šimić Rajko Fure š Nina Milutin Ga šperov Cvjetko Le ž Fabijan Feratovi ć Tomica Kukina Žvigač Magdalena Grce Ivana Erceg Ivko šić Ivan Sabol Tags: Article Source Type: research
The indirect costs of human papillomavirus-related cancer in Central and Eastern Europe: years of life lost and productivity costs
CONCLUSIONS: There is a high disease burden of HPV-related cancer-related deaths in the CEE region, with a large economic impact to society due to substantial productivity losses. It is critical to implement and reinforce public health measures with the aim to reduce the incidence of HPV-related diseases, and the subsequent premature cancer deaths. Improving HPV screening and increasing vaccination programs, in both male and female populations, could help reduce this burden.PMID:38638098 | DOI:10.1080/13696998.2024.2341572 (Source: Journal of Medical Economics)
Source: Journal of Medical Economics - April 19, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: Ugne Sabale Eugenia Karamousouli Lazar Popovic Zo árd Tibor Krasznai Daniel Harrop Anne Meiwald Robert Hughes Georgie Weston Goran Bencina Source Type: research
Issue Information
Front coverThis special issue related to the17th Symposium on Cholinergic Mechanisms (ISCM2022) highlights the progress in the molecular, neurochemical, pharmacological, toxicological, and clinical studies of the cholinergic system, underlining its complexity and impact on health and disease. The most recent ISCM2022 was organized in a hybrid format, allowing flexibility due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID pandemics.Image contentThe figure highlights the conference logo, with acetylcholine in Dubrovnik's common ornament carved in stone. Designed by Grafokor, Croatia.Read the full article‘Recent advances in cho...
Source: Journal of Neurochemistry - April 12, 2024 Category: Neuroscience Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Genes, Vol. 15, Pages 470: Detection of Macrolide and/or Fluoroquinolone Resistance Genes in Mycoplasma genitalium Strains Isolated from Men in the Northwest Region of Croatia in 2018 & ndash;2023
Genes, Vol. 15, Pages 470: Detection of Macrolide and/or Fluoroquinolone Resistance Genes in Mycoplasma genitalium Strains Isolated from Men in the Northwest Region of Croatia in 2018–2023
Genes doi: 10.3390/genes15040470
Authors:
Sunčanica Ljubin-Sternak
Tomislav Meštrović
Tatjana Marijan
Maja Anušić
Sandra Šuto
Jasmina Vraneš
Mycoplasma genitalium (M. genitalium) poses a significant public health challenge due to its association with non-gonococcal urethritis (particularly in men) and antimicrobial resistance. However, despite the prevalence of M. genitalium infections and the rise in r...
Source: Genes - April 8, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Sun čanica Ljubin-Sternak Tomislav Me štrović Tatjana Marijan Maja Anu šić Sandra Šuto Jasmina Vrane š Tags: Article Source Type: research
The use of tranexamic acid in dermatology
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):368-372. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.16.ABSTRACTTranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine, an antifibrinolytic that is primarily used to reduce bleeding in surgery, trauma, and dental procedures. Its anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties, as well as its ability to suppress melanogenesis have enabled it to be used in dermatology in the treatment of skin conditions such as melasma, acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, rosacea and angioedema. Tranexamic acid can be used by various routes of administration including oral, topical and intradermal injecti...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Klara Ga ćina An đela Krstanović Ćosić Source Type: research
Characteristics of hearing recovery in children with chronic otitis media with effusion after ventilation tube insertion
This study also investigated whether there was a difference in the mean hearing improvement between the left and right ear, how many months passed before recovery of eustachian tube function, and how long the aeration of the middle ear lasted. The children included in the study were between six and twelve years of age, diagnosed with COME by audiological processing (type B tympanometric recording and conductive hearing loss up to 40 dB on pure tone audiometry) and underwent surgical insertion of ventilation tubes in both ears. Patient data included preoperative tympanometric records, preoperative and postoperative tone aud...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Anita D želalija Marisa Klan čnik Ozren Marin Krni ć Source Type: research
Primary angiitis of the central nervous system - a diagnostic challenge
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):355-361. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.14.ABSTRACTPrimary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS) is a rare and severe disease confined to the central nervous system, i.e., the brain and spinal cord. The etiology, pathogenesis and immune mechanism of PACNS have not yet been completely elucidated. The diagnosis is challenging; it is based upon constellation of clinical picture, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, imaging methods or tissue biopsy as the gold standard. In differential diagnosis of PACNS, it is necessary to rule out infectious, malignant or systemic inflammatory diseases, as wel...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jo ško Mitrović Majda Golob Ines Lazibat Source Type: research
Salivary melatonin values significantly correlate with reduced quality of life in chronic spontaneous urticaria patients: a pilot study
This study was the first to analyze melatonin in CSU patients, also suggesting a possible new therapeutic option for the treatment of CSU.PMID:38549588 | PMC:PMC10969637 | DOI:10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.17 (Source: Acta Clinica Croatica)
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Iva Be šlić Alen Vrtari ć Ante Be šlić Ivana Škrinjar Danijel Crnkovi ć Liborija Lugovi ć-Mihić Source Type: research
Opioid free general anesthesia in clinical practice - a review article
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):362-367. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.15.ABSTRACTCurrently, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are multimodal perioperative care pathways with the goal to achieve early patient recovery after surgery with minimal postoperative complications. According to studies, opioid free general anesthesia has many perioperative benefits and should be part of the ERAS protocols in specific surgical and patient indications. Opioid free general anesthesia is a multimodal balanced technique that is based on the concept that opioids are not used preoperatively or intraoperatively until the pati...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sanja Sakan Žana Turudić Sanja Peremin Andrej Šribar Nata ša Sojčić Marcela Čučković Domagoj Vergles Jasminka Per šec Source Type: research
Impact of air transport on blood sample quality
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):345-354. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.13.ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to establish the impact of air transport on blood samples packaged with and without cooling elements and effect of outdoor temperature on sample quality. Venous samples from 38 blood donors in winter and 36 in summer were tested for hemolysis and complete blood count. One tube per subject was kept in controlled conditions at +4 °C. Two sets of tubes were sent by plane from Zagreb to Brussels, one with and one without cooling elements, and another two sets were sent to London following the same principle. Packages wit...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Irena Juki ć Tomislav Vuk Zvonimir Maji ć Ivanka Batarilo Jasna Bingulac-Popovi ć Ana He ćimović Marina Lampalo Maja Strauss Patko Source Type: research
Avascular overhanging bleb reduction with modified sutureless technique
In conclusion, this less invasive technique preserves better bleb function without ripping the surrounding ischemic tissue. The procedure is safe and easy to perform, with less surgical time and fast recovery.PMID:38549591 | PMC:PMC10969647 | DOI:10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.18 (Source: Acta Clinica Croatica)
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Marta Pazos Ana Mart ínez-Palmer Vladimir Poposki Source Type: research
The concentration of interleukin 6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha in saliva and blood of patients with inactive multiple sclerosis and coexisting hashimoto's thyroiditis
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):339-344. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.12.ABSTRACTThe concentration of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in the blood is higher in patients with active multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to those with inactive disease. The concentration of IL-6 and TNF-α in the blood is higher in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) compared to those with a healthy thyroid. The aim of the study was to assess whether serum IL-6 and TNF-α levels correlated with saliva in patients with inactive MS and whether there was a difference in these groups of patients depending of thyroi...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ines Šiško Markoš Maja Franceschi Valentina Vidranski Pave Marko š Tomislav Juki ć Ana Fr öbe Vanja Ba šić Kes Source Type: research
Refractory guillain-barr É syndrome in a patient with asymptomatic multiple myeloma successfully treated with low-dose rituximab
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):382-386. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.19.ABSTRACTDespite being extremely rare, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been recognized as a neurological complication of multiple myeloma, with variable responses to plasmapheresis (PEX), intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG), and anti-myeloma therapies. In this paper, we report a case of a female patient with asymptomatic multiple myeloma (aMM) who initially presented as PEX- and IVIG-refractory GBS. After failure of PEX, IVIG, and anti-myeloma therapy (bortezomib, melphalan, and prednisone), the patient was eventually successfully treated with low-do...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ivan Kre čak Velka Gveri ć-Krečak Source Type: research
Intranasal pleomorphic adenoma arising from the lateral nasal wall
Acta Clin Croat. 2023 Aug;62(2):387-390. doi: 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.20.ABSTRACTPleomorphic adenoma is very rare in the sinonasal region, with the most common localization on the nasal septum, followed by lateral nasal wall. In the case presented, a 72-year-old woman was complaining of the right sided nasal obstruction without any other symptoms. The symptom started a year before and increased progressively. Anterior rhinoscopy revealed a mucosa-covered, smooth-surfaced, soft, polypoid, pale, grayish-pink in color mass in the right nasal cavity, approximately 2x2 cm in size. Nasal endoscopy showed the mass to have a broad...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - March 29, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ljiljana Jovan čević Aleksandra Fejsa Levakov Bojana Jovan čević Source Type: research
