Scientists from small countries on the hunt for scientometric figures - global indicators and local finances
Croat Med J. 2024 Apr 30;65(2):73-75.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38706232 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Damir Stanzer Source Type: research

The knowledge about long-term consequences of preterm birth among health professionals, educational professionals, and parents in Slovenia
CONCLUSION: The findings underscore the importance of integrating the issue of the long-term outcomes of preterm birth and working with preterm children into formal education, and in other forms of educational activities.PMID:38706233 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kaja Hacin Beyazoglu Darja Paro-Panjan Breda Šušteršič Jana Kodri č Source Type: research

Screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy at community pharmacies in Slovakia
Conclusion Approximately one-eighth of patients with diabetes who visited community pharmacies were potentially at risk for developing DPN. The modified MNSIq-12 was shown to be a simple, time-effective, and non-invasive indicative screening tool that can be applied in the environment of community pharmacies.PMID:38706234 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Zuzana Pag áčová Milan Grofik Tom áš Fazekaš Viera Žufková Daniela Min áriková Source Type: research

Exploring ChatGPT's abilities in medical article writing and peer review
CONCLUSION: While ChatGPT demonstrated proficiency in generating case reports, there were limitations in terms of consistency and accuracy, especially in referencing.PMID:38706235 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: G ültekin Kadi Mehmet Ali Aslaner Source Type: research

The mediating role of depressive, anxiety, and physical symptoms on work ability index in employed women with breast cancer: a prospective study from Croatia
CONCLUSIONS: Baseline depressive and anxiety symptoms affect WAI at follow-up not only through persisting depressive and anxiety symptoms observed at follow-up but also through physical symptoms at follow-up. This indicates that efforts aimed at improving psychological health may result in simultaneous improvements in both psychological and physical health, as well as the resulting WAI.PMID:38706236 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ivana Prga Borojevi ć Ines Amber Kincaid Martina Bago Tajana Prga Baji ć Ru žica Valent Klaudia Knezi ć Bojana Kne žević Darko Mar činko Source Type: research

The effect of somatic mutations in mitochondrial DNA on the survival of patients with primary brain tumors
CONCLUSIONS: mtDNA mutations negatively affected the survival outcomes of Malaysian patients with primary brain tumors. However, studies with larger samples are needed to confirm the association between mutation burden and survival rates.PMID:38706237 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Siti Zulaikha Nashwa Mohd Khair Siti Muslihah Ab Radzak Zamzuri Idris Anani Aila Mat Zin Wan Muhamad Amir Wan Ahmad Abdul Aziz Mohamed Yusoff Source Type: research

Innovative statistical approaches: the use of neural networks reduces the sample size in the splenectomy-MCAO mouse model
CONCLUSION: This study validated the neuroprotective impact of splenectomy in an MCAO model using ANN for data analysis with a reduced animal sample size, demonstrating the potential for leveraging advanced statistical methods to minimize sample sizes in experimental biomedical research.PMID:38706238 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Dominik Romi ć Monika Berecki Sanja Srako čić Paula Josi ć Dominović Helena Justi ć Dominik Hamer Daniela Petrinec Marina Radmilovi ć Branimir Hackenberger Sre ćko Gajović Anton Glasnovi ć Source Type: research

Factors contributing to variability in metformin concentration in polycystic ovary syndrome
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the critical role of BMI in influencing metformin pharmacokinetics in PCOS patients and underscores the need for personalized treatment strategies in patients with PCOS.PMID:38706239 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Valentina N Nikoli ć Milan Stefanovi ć Dejan Miti ć Slavica Sunari ć Ma ša Jović Hristina Trajkovi ć Sanja Stankovi ć Aleksandra Ignjatovi ć Dragana Stokanovi ć Source Type: research

Toxicity of benzodiazepines in the treatment of insomnia disorders in older adults: a systematic literature review
CONCLUSION: It is essential to increase awareness about adhering to prescribed pharmacological therapies to mitigate issues related to drug abuse and poisoning among older adults.PMID:38706240 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Annemarie Kim Kozole Smid Ajda Mlakar Vita Štukovnik Source Type: research

Person-centered care in ophthalmology: current knowledge and perspectives
Croat Med J. 2024 Apr 30;65(2):156-160.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38706241 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Snje žana Kaštelan Neda Pjeva č Marijana Bra š Veljko Đorđević Nada Pjeva č Keleminić Juan E Mezzich Source Type: research

Neurological side effects after SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations require thorough and comprehensive investigations
Croat Med J. 2024 Apr 30;65(2):161-162.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38706242 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Josef Finsterer Source Type: research

In Reply to: Neurological side effects after SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations require thorough and comprehensive investigations
Croat Med J. 2024 Apr 30;65(2):163-164.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38706243 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Grgur Salai Ru đer Novak Đivo Ljubičić Lovorka Grgurevi ć Source Type: research

Palliative care - too complex to make it simple
Croat Med J. 2024 Apr 30;65(2):165-166.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38706244 (Source: Croatian Medical Journal)
Source: Croatian Medical Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Aleksandar D žakula Karmen Lon čarek Dorja Vo čanec Source Type: research

Diagnostic challenges in systemic mastocytosis with gastrointestinal symptoms
Orv Hetil. 2024 May 5;165(18):717-720. doi: 10.1556/650.2024.33040. Print 2024 May 5.ABSTRACTA mastocytosis ritka megbetegedés: évente hozzávetőlegesen 1 új eset kerül felismerésre 100 000 lakosra vonatkoztatva. A betegség felismerése viszonylag egyszerű, ha bőrjelenség is kíséri, de van, hogy csak a mastocytaaktivációs tünetek megjelenése hívja fel a figyelmet a betegségre. A tünetek szerteágazóak lehetnek, egyénenként változó a megjelenésük, rendszerint több szervet érintenek, és gyakran allergiás betegségnek vélelmezik. A rohamokban jelentkező kipirulás, ájulás, fejfájás, gyomor...
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Judit V árkonyi Ágota Szepesi M árton Sághi G ábor Barna Ilona Kovalszky Botond T ímár J ózsef Szakonyi Eszter Nagy Barna V ásárhelyi Emese Mih ály Source Type: research

The changes in the pharmacotherapy of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and its effect on prognosis: experience in the Hungarian clinical practice
Orv Hetil. 2024 May 5;165(18):698-710. doi: 10.1556/650.2024.33045. Print 2024 May 5.ABSTRACTBevezetés: Az ESC 2021-es Szívelégtelenség Irányelve egyértelmű útmutatást ad a csökkent ejekciós frakciójú szívelégtelenség gyógyszeres kezelésére. A konvencionális neurohormonális antagonista hármas terápia (TT) (RASi + βB + MRA) a legújabb vizsgálatok eredményei alapján a minden beteg számára javasolt készítményeket illetően az SGLT2i-kkel egészült ki. Célkitűzés: Célunk volt annak felmérése a 2021-es Szívelégtelenség Irányelv tükrében, hogy a csökkent ejekciós frakciójú szíve...
Source: Orvosi Hetilap - May 6, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Bal ázs Muk D ávid Pilecky Fanni B ánfi-Bacsárdi Tam ás Füzesi G Tam ás Gergely Anna Kom áromi Emese Papp Mih ály Dániel Szőnyi Zsolt Forrai Ádám Kazay Bal ázs Solymossi M áté Vámos P éter Andréka Zsolt Pir óth No émi Nyolczas Source Type: research