- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Biochemical Acid Research Studies
University of Kragujevac
2015-2023
Clinical Centre of Kragujevac
2022-2023
Aim: We aimed to single out admission predictors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and investigate the role bioelectrical impedance (BIA) measurements ARDS development. Method: An observational, prospective cohort study was conducted on 407 consecutive at University Clinical Center Kragujevac between September 2021 March 2022. Patients were followed during hospitalization, observed as a primary endpoint. Body composition assessed using BMI, body...
Published data regarding the impact of obesity on COVID-19 outcomes are inconsistent. However, in most studies, body composition was assessed using mass index (BMI) alone, thus neglecting presence and distribution adipose tissue. Therefore, we aimed to investigate visceral fat outcomes.Observational, prospective cohort study included 216 consecutive patients hospitalized at University Clinical Center Kragujevac (Serbia) from October December 2021. Body BMI, percentage (%BF), (VF) via...
Summary Fear of needles can significantly limit professional and social functioning a person, is highly prevalent in general population (4%). The aim our study was to reveal risk factors that are associated with fear among healthy university students medicine pharmacy. cross-sectional type. In total, 301 or pharmacy (82% female 18% male) attending from 1st 5th year were surveyed at the Faculty Medical Sciences, University Kragujevac, Serbia. using questionnaires (scales) for assessing...
Background/Aim. Neuropathy represents the most frequent complication in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Symmetric distal sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSP), which type of diabetic neuropathy, is present 30% hospitalized patients. The aim our study was to compare effects physical therapy (PT) and alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) supplementation on pain reduction quality life improvement DSP Methods. performed 60 adult DM 2 DSP. were randomly divided into groups: group A (n = 30) treated by PT B...
Introduction/Objective. Pain, stiffness and limited mobility are the main factors that lead to difficulties in performing daily activities also responsible for decline quality of life people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). The aim this study was evaluate functional capacity health related (HRQoL) compared pain patients OA, as well determine correlation between these three clinical variables. Methods. involved 931 diagnosed OA. In all patients, evaluated by a short form McGill questionnaire...
Background/Aim. Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition having the significant mortality rate in case of severe forms disease. The aim this study was to investigate putative factors increased patients with acute contradictory prior evidence, and reveal that were insufficiently explored previously. Methods. This prospective cohort nested case/control design included all adult treated for Clinical Center Kragujevac, Serbia, during 3-year period (from October 2011 December 2014). cases...
Abstract Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative, progressive musculoskeletal system disease in adult individuals. Both genders demonstrate similar prevalence at 11.5% for men and 11.6% women. During the initial stage of hip OA, conservative treatments may significantly decrease pain, provide functional improvement enhance health related quality life (HRQoL). The aims study were to evaluate patients with estimate impact comprehensive rehabilitation intervention on their HRQoL. This was...
<h3>Background</h3> Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is a common condition which affects men and women all ages. The cartilage becomes damaged. Stiffness reduced range movement are common. pain experienced from OA may be felt in your lower back, buttocks groin. You also feel leg down into knee. This called referred pain.The goals treatment include alleviation improvement functional status. Optimally, patients should receive combination nonpharmacologic pharmacologic treatment. A physiatrist...
In this study we investigated gait measurement with wearable sensor for subjects and without multiple sclerosis (MS) evaluation function.The function was measured Avatar sensors system in 3 patients MS healthy MS.The consists of a main node three additional fixtures.Each is wearing three-axial accelerometer two-axis gyroscope.Cross-correlation analysis the walk signal applied.Coefficient values from cross-correlation are determined all 6 subjects.Then new unknown subject applied mean value...
Abstract Acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) is a severe form of acute that associated with high morbidity and mortality. Thus, an adequate initial treatment patients who present (AP) based on correct interpretation early detected laboratory clinical abnormalities may have significant positive impact the disease course. The aim study was to determine patient- treatment-related risk factors for development pancreatitis. For purpose this case-control design chosen, including adult treated AP...
Abstract Acute pancreatitis represents an acute nonbacterial inflammation of the pancreas caused by a premature and ectopic activation pancreatic digestive enzymes. Two most important genes in autodigestion, PRSS1 SPINK1, were implicated earliest discoveries genetic background pancreatitis. However, distribution their variations displays interethnic variability, which could significantly affect magnitude proposed effects on this disease worldwide. The aim present study was to investigate...