Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio help identify patients with lung cancer, but do not differentiate between lung cancer subtypes.

abstract：:A radical primary health care-oriented reform of the medical services in Albania is now under way, calling for adequate revision in medical education. The reform has started in 1994. In January 1997, the Department of Family Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana, was established for the development...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Rrumbullaku L,Theodorakis PN,Caca P,Lionis C,Trell E

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the growth patterns of Qatari preschool children aged 0-5 years with the growth reference charts developed by the American National Center for Health Statistics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NCHS/CDC). METHODS:The demographic data of weight, height, and age were collected in a cross-se...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Kamal AA,Bener A,Kareem Al-Mulla AM

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the diagnostic yield and criteria that could help to classify and interpret the copy number variations (CNVs) detected by chromosomal microarray (CMA) technique in patients with congenital and developmental abnormalities including dysmorphia, developmental delay (DD) or intellectual disability (ID), au...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Sansović I,Ivankov AM,Bobinec A,Kero M,Barišić I

更新日期：2017-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To estimate the proportional contribution of influenza viruses (IV), parainfluenza viruses (PIV), adenoviruses (AV), and coronaviruses (CV) to the burden of severe acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI). METHODS:The review of the literature followed PRISMA guidelines. We included studies of hospitalized childre...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Lukšić I,Kearns PK,Scott F,Rudan I,Campbell H,Nair H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze use and distribution of resources by otolaryngology (ENT) hospital wards in Romania between 2003 and 2008, in order to plan the improvement of patient access to health care services and health care services' financial performance. METHODS:Clinical electronic records were searched for all patients discha...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Stamate M,Chiriac ND

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether the introduction of a vertical subject on research in biomedicine and founding of The Cochrane Collaboration branch at the University of Split School of Medicine influenced students' knowledge and attitudes toward evidence-based medicine (EBM), including the use of research literature. METHO...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Balajić K,Barac-Latas V,Drenjancević I,Ostojić M,Fabijanić D,Puljak L

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine types and frequency of CAPN3 mutations in 29 unrelated Croatian families, analyzed during 6-year prospective and ongoing genetic and epidemiological study of muscular dystrophies in Croatia. METHODS:Mutation analysis included allele-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or combination of PCR and re...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Milic A,Canki-Klain N

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Academic medicine is usually considered to be a tripartite composition of teaching, research, and health care services delivery or patient care. The meaning of each component varies with interpretation. Developing countries such as Malawi face particular challenges in the field of academic medicine, including research...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Muula AS,Lau C

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate maternal and paternal smoking habits during pregnancy and determine their correlation with pregnancy complications and newborn status. METHODS:The study included 499 pregnant women who delivered at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Uludag University School of Medicine, over a period of one...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Uncu Y,Ozcakir A,Ercan I,Bilgel N,Uncu G

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in mechanical circulatory support have significantly expanded the treatment options for patients with heart failure, whether acute or chronic. There are numerous devices available that offer patients short-, intermediate-, and long-term duration of support depending on their clinical needs and cardiac recover...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Stulak JM,Lim JY,Maltais S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present two patients with basaloid squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx, a rare, highly aggressive variant of the squamous cell carcinoma. METHODS:Surgical excision of the polypoid tumor of the anterior comissure of the larynx was performed in a 62 year-old male, and in the second case, total laryngectomy with...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Kruslin B,Tomasović C,Cupić H,Belicza M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate long-term cognitive consequences of subarachnoid hemorrhage with good outcome and the opinion of patients and their relatives about these consequences. METHODS:The study included 10 patients surgically treated for subarachnoid hemorrhage due to the rupture of aneurysm of the anterior communicating arte...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Ravnik J,Starovasnik B,Sesok S,Pirtosek Z,Svigelj V,Bunc G,Bosnjak R

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether socioeconomic inequalities at a micro-scale, through their effect on major health risk factors and other health indicators, contribute to health status in an isolated island population with demonstrated reduced genetic and environmental variability. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was per...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Smoljanović A,Vorko-Jović A,Kolcić I,Bernat R,Stojanović D,Polasek O

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the ability to work and employability of individuals taking part in opioid substitution treatment programs (OSTP). METHODS:The study was composed of two surveys. In the first survey, 237 of 480 patients enrolled in OSTP responded to the questionnaire about their employment status, opinion about employmen...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Bilban M,Kastelic A,Zaletel-Kragelj L

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the role of transvaginal color Doppler ultrasound in the treatment and follow-up after transvaginal instillation of methotrexate in ectopic pregnancy. Three patients diagnosed with ectopic pregnancies were treated with a single 50 mg dose of methotrexate, transvaginally instilled, under direct color sonog...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Plancher S,Conway C,Zalud I

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence suggests that B cells contribute both to the regulation of normal autoimmunity and to the pathogenesis of immune mediated diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). B cells in MS are skewed toward a pro-inflammatory profile, and contribute to MS pathogenesis by antibody production, antigen presen...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Milo R

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine changes in sexual behaviors and other relevant characteristics related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) risks among young Croatian adults. METHOD:We surveyed adults aged 18-24 in 2005 (n=1092) and 18-25 in 2010 (n=1005). Both samples were probabilistic and...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Landripet I,Stulhofer A,Bacak V

更新日期：2011-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine plasma concentration of IgA, IgM, IgG classes, and IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4 subclasses in children with autism. METHODS:Infantile autism was diagnosed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM)-IV and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 criteria. Plasma sampl...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Trajkovski V,Ajdinski L,Spiroski M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the stimulation site of both facial and hypoglossal nerves after transcranial magnetic stimulation. METHODS:After surgical exposure of the brainstem in 22 patients with intrinsic pontine (n=9) or medullary (n=13) tumors, the facial colliculus and the hypoglossal triangle were electrically stimulated. ...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Liscić RM,Morota N,Deletis V

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare primary and secondary wound reconstruction as a treatment method for Gustilo type III open tibial fractures. METHODS:Thirty-five consecutive patients with a Gustilo type III open tibial shaft fracture were treated and followed up for 3 years. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the tr...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Stalekar H,Fuckar Z,Ekl D,Sustić A,Loncarek K,Ledić D

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corporate medical practice, a market economy, and a consumer culture are transforming health care. The service relationships of doctors with patients are now commodities. The doctor, directed by disease management protocols (to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and standardize care), is, in effect, providing programmed ...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Stoeckle JD

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last three decades have witnessed a tremendous increase in female sports participation at all levels. However, increased sports participation of female athletes has also increased the incidence of sport-related injuries, which can be either acute trauma or overuse injuries. Overuse injuries may be defined as an im...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Ivković A,Franić M,Bojanić I,Pećina M

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present our preliminary results with stentless aortic valve bioprostheses. METHODS:From November 2001 to February 2002, 15 patients (8 men and 7 women) underwent aortic valve replacement with aortic stentless bioprosthesis. The patients age ranged from 50 to 79 years (mean+/-SD, 63.3+/-5.7 years). Three patient...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Sutlić Z,Unić D,Rudez I,Biocina B,Barić D,Kontić M

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To update the estimate of multiple sclerosis (MS) prevalence in Croatia using multiple epidemiological tools. METHODS:This level IV, epidemiological study gathered data from three national patient registries and one database of a non-governmental MS patients' organization. Data were extracted on all individuals wh...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Benjak T,Štefančić V,Draušnik Ž,Cerovečki I,Roginić D,Habek M,Mihel S,Stevanović R

更新日期：2018-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Analysis of countertransference problems in the treatment of a heterogeneous group of war veterans. METHOD:The method used in this work was psychodynamic clinical observation and analysis of countertransference phenomena in group therapy. RESULTS:In the beginning of our work, we faced with a regressive group, whi...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Gregurek R

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Croatian Pharmaceutical Sector Reform Project was one component of a larger Health Reform Project financed by the World Bank. The Croatian government was concerned that Croatia appeared to spend more money on medicinal drugs than most other countries in the region; that the price of drugs purchased in Croatia was ...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Harvey K,Kalanj K,Stevanović R

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health and health care provision are among the most important and politically sensitive public service areas. Politicians carefully incorporate health care program changes in their political agendas to gain votes. However, knowing health care priorities of the electoral body is not useful only to politicians, but also...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Dzakula A,Polasek O,Sosic Z,Voncina L,Pavleković G,Brborović O

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether and in what concentrations the underground waters, stream waters, spring water, and tap water from the Zagreb area contain phthalates -- compounds used as plastic softeners, which have recently been ascribed carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic effects. METHOD:The presence of dimethyl phth...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Mihovec-Grdić M,Smit Z,Puntarić D,Bosnir J

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the quality of diabetes care provided by family medicine teams in primary health centers in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BH) through a medical audit, addressing the extent to which clinical practice complied with pre-determined explicit criteria of long-term management. METHOD:Retrospective analysis included ...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Novo A,Jokić I

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare sonographic measurements of fetal fat tissue in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes (GD), with patients undergoing either a diet only or a combined diet and insulin treatment, to those obtained in pregnancies with a normal glucose challenge test. METHODS:Forty-five singleton pregnancies comp...

journal_title：Croatian medical journal

authors： Rigano S,Ferrazzi E,Radaelli T,Cetin ET,Pardi G

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00