The biliary system is well known for its anatomical variability. Precise imaging and evaluation of the cystic duct are essential for surgeons and interventional radiologists. Herein we reported a rare case of cystic duct variation. Coronal oblique 3D magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) revealed a posterior spiral course of the cystic...

By Ilija Golubović, Aleksandar Vukadinović, Nebojsa S. Ignjatovic, Miroslav Stojanović

When making complete dentures, both functional and aesthetic criteria need to be met so that the patient can accept the prosthetic restoration more easily and be satisfied with it. The aim of the research was to determine smile parameters as anthropological criteria for the selection of teeth when making complete dentures. The study included 91 den...

By Milena Kostić, Marko Igic, Marija Đorđević, Ermin Đerlek, Ana Pejcic, Nikola Gligorijević, Ivana Stankovic, Nadica S. Đorđević, Marija Andjelkovic Apostolovic

Multiple myeloma is a malignant plasma cell disorder characterized by clonal proliferation of abnormal plasma cells. Global five-year survival rates range from 60% to 70%, largely due to novel therapeutic strategies. In our country, conventional therapies remain standard, with monoclonal antibodies recently introduced for relapsed/refractory cases....

By Dragana Drašković, Goran Marjanović, Miodrag Vučić, Irena Ćojbašić

Although diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) represents a paradigm of highly curative disease with a complete remission (CR) rate of ≈ 60%–70% in an upfront setting, the remaining 30%–40% of patients present a relapse/refractory setting. These population are highly critical and amended for salvage treatment approach. Novel appro...

By Ivan Petković, Marija Elez, Aleksandar Popović, Slavica Stojnev, Irena Conic, Miljana Džunić, Dane Krtinić

This meta-analytic study was conducted with the aim of quantitative integrating the findings obtained in individual studies that were concerned with determining the relationship between generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and emotional dysregulation in studies conducted on non-clinical sample and adult population. The studies included in the meta-an...

By Danica Vukić, Teodora Safiye

Pre-eclampsia is a multiorgan disease process characterized by hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. The aim of the study was to assess the serum level of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) in pregnant women as a predictor for pre-eclampsia. A case control study was carried out in Baghdad Teaching Hospital from 2020 to 2021. A sa...

By Wasan Wajdi, Ishraq Mohammed Kadhim, Raghad Nabeel Al-Khayyat

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. The association of vitamin D deficiency, sun exposure, and higher incidence of multiple sclerosis has been known for long, and a number of studies have confirmed anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties of vitamin D. Vitamin D receptor (VDR...

By Lazar Bajić, Dejan Savic, Nikola Krstić, Ana Andrejević, Andrija Rančić, Miljana Mladenović, Tatjana Jevtovic Stoimenov

Restoring the morphological and functional integrity of damaged or lost teeth and replacing them with suitable materials remains a significant challenge in modern dentistry. A continuous development of new restorative materials aims to improve mechanical properties, aesthetic outcomes, and longevity of dental restorations, while minimizing adverse ...

By Ana Pejčić, Milena Kostić, Ivana Stankovic, Radmila Obradovic, Marija Bradic-Vasic, Marija Đorđević, Marko Igic, Nikola Gligorijević

Approximately 50% of embryo transfer cycles are performed as frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles; however, research on the factors influencing pregnancy rates in these cycles is limited in northern Iran. The aim of this study was to identify the factors influencing the clinical pregnancy rate in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) FET cycles among in...

By Sepideh Peivandi, Samaneh Aghajanpour, Mohammad Khademloo, Keshvar Samadaee Gelehkolaee, Marzieh Zamaniyan

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of accurate and reliable methods for the early detection and management of cases. Traditional approaches to COVID-19 diagnosis often rely on binary classification methods, which may limit their accuracy and robustness. In this study, we propose a novel approach that leve...

By Affaf Khaouane, Latifa KHAOUANE, Samira FERHAT, Salah HANINI