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Volarić M, Šojat D, Majnarić LT, Vučić D. The Association between Functional Dyspepsia and Metabolic Syndrome-The State of the Art. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2024; 21:237. [PMID: 38397726 PMCID: PMC10888556 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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Functional dyspepsia is a common functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that is responsible for many primary care visits. No organic changes have been found to explain its symptoms. We hypothesize that modern lifestyles and environmental factors, especially psychological stress, play a crucial role in the high prevalence of functional dyspepsia and metabolic syndrome. While gastrointestinal tract diseases are rarely linked to metabolic disorders, chronic stress, obesity-related metabolic syndrome, chronic inflammation, intestinal dysbiosis, and functional dyspepsia have significant pathophysiological associations. Functional dyspepsia, often associated with anxiety and chronic psychological stress, can activate the neuroendocrine stress axis and immune system, leading to unhealthy habits that contribute to obesity. Additionally, intestinal dysbiosis, which is commonly present in functional dyspepsia, can exacerbate systemic inflammation and obesity, further promoting metabolic syndrome-related disorders. It is worth noting that the reverse is also true: obesity-related metabolic syndrome can worsen functional dyspepsia and its associated symptoms by triggering systemic inflammation and intestinal dysbiosis, as well as negative emotions (depression) through the brain-gut axis. To understand the pathophysiology and deliver an effective treatment strategy for these two difficult-to-cure disorders, which are challenging for both caregivers and patients, a psychosocial paradigm is essential.
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- Mile Volarić
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.V.); (L.T.M.)
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, University of Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.V.); (L.T.M.)
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, J. Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia; (M.V.); (L.T.M.)
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- Department of Cardiology, General Hospital “Dr. Josip Benčević”, A. Štampara, 35105 Slavonski Brod, Croatia;
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Raguž F, Tomić M, Stojčić A, Tipurić M, Volarić M, Bevanda S. Peritoneal dialysis in Herzegovina, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: 18 years of experience from our center. Ther Apher Dial 2023. [PMID: 38115783 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.14097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Due to treatment of end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD), continuous peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is used in 11% of cases and is associated with several PD-associated infections. METHODS Clinical data on 71 patients with CAPD were evaluated in addition to exit site infections and episodes of acute peritonitis (AP). RESULTS There were 39 men and 32 women. Average age was 61 years when we began CAPD and average time spent on CAPD program was 3.35 years. Illness that dominantly caused ESRD was diabetes (23 patients). Exit site infection was mostly caused by S epidermidis-MRSE and AP was most commonly caused by Staphylococcus sp. group. Most common cause of death was cardiovascular disease. At the end of this study, 9 patients were alive and still on CAPD, 10 were transplanted, 15 switched to HD and 36 died. CONCLUSION Optimal prevention measures and treatment of infectious complications in CAPD is necessary for better treatment possibilities.
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- Fila Raguž
- Department of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine with Centre for Dialysis, University Hospital Mostar, Bijeli brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine with Centre for Dialysis, University Hospital Mostar, Bijeli brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine with Centre for Dialysis, University Hospital Mostar, Bijeli brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Mostar, Bijeli brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Division of Internal Medicine with Centre for Dialysis, University Hospital Mostar, Bijeli brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Endocrinology, Division of Internal Medicine with Centre for Dialysis, University Hospital Mostar, Bijeli brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Trtica LM, Volarić M, Kurevija T, Mihaljević S, Dupan ZK, Wittlinger T. Psycho-social and health predictors of loneliness in older primary care patients and mediating mechanisms linking comorbidities and loneliness. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:801. [PMID: 38049734 PMCID: PMC10696735 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04436-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Aging is associated with many personal, social, and environmental challenges that increase the risk of loneliness. Loneliness is a painful emotional experience associated with a perceived lack of connection and intimacy. Loneliness accelerates health deterioration, but the presence of chronic health conditions (comorbidities) in older individuals may potentiate the feeling of loneliness. The relationships between health status and loneliness in older individuals have not been assessed in an integrated manner, although it is necessary for planning efficient interventions. The aim of this study was to fill in this knowledge gap, by attempting to create an integrated model of loneliness in older individuals. METHODS The sample consisted of 189 (58% F) older individuals (> 60 years) (mean ± SD, 78.47 ± 6.65), attendees in Primary Health Care. Different factors associated with loneliness in the older population were assessed, and classified as demographic, environmental, physical (health-related), and psychological, in addition to functional abilities. A set of standard questionnaires was used to assess psychological factors and functional abilities. The hierarchical regression model assessed the effect of particular blocks of factors on status loneliness. The second aim was to analyze how psychological factors mediate associations between health status (comorbidity level) and loneliness. RESULTS Indicated that increasing comorbidity, anxiety, lack of positive moods, not having hobbies/activities, low perception of social support, impaired cognitive function, and suppression of emotion expression, are significant predictors of loneliness. Mediation analysis informed us of how to help patients with comorbidities feel less lonely. Interventions that were suggested were those that can reduce anxiety and depression, improve cognitive abilities and emotional regulation control, and enhance social support. CONCLUSIONS Results can help understand the pathophysiology loops linking poor health status (comorbidity level) of older individuals and loneliness, and have significant potentials from the translational perspectives, as a decision-support tool.
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- Ljiljana Majnarić Trtica
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
- School of Medicine, University of Mostar, University Hospital Mostar, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Internal Medicine and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Huttlerova 4, 31000, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Cardiology, Asklepios Hospital, 38642, Goslar, Germany.
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Bogut A, Martinac M, Pravdić D, Karin M, Volarić M, Bevanda Glibo D, Babić E, Babić D, Bevanda M. Personality Traits and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Sindrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Psychiatr Danub 2022; 34:53-62. [PMID: 36752243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Personality traits as alexithymia and type D personality may impair health related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Aim of this study was to evaluate personality traits in patients with IBS and IBD and their impact on HRQoL. MATERIALS AND METHODS The subjects (40 patients with IBS, 40 with IBD and 40 health control subjects) completed SF-36 questionnaire, TAS-20 and DS14 scale. RESULTS Patients with IBS and IBD had higher results on TAS-20 and DS14 scale when compared with healthy controls. Also IBS patients had higher scores than IBD patients. Higher scores on TAS-20 and DS14 scales in IBS and IBD patients correlate with lower HRQoL. HRQoL was poorer in IBS and IBD patients than in healthy control subjects. CONCLUSIONS Alexithymia and type D personality in IBS and IBD patients are associated with lower HRQoL and psychological interventions should be considered.
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- Ante Bogut
- University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Internal Medicine Clinic with Dialysis Center, Bijeli brijeg b.b., 80000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
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Wittlinger T, Bekić S, Guljaš S, Periša V, Volarić M, Trtica Majnarić L. Patterns of the physical, cognitive, and mental health status of older individuals in a real-life primary care setting and differences in coping styles. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:989814. [PMID: 36388902 PMCID: PMC9650321 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.989814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Physical frailty and cognitive decline are two major consequences of aging and are often in older individuals, especially in those with multimorbidity. These two disorders are known to usually coexist with each other, increasing the risk of each disorder for poor health outcomes. Mental health disorders, anxiety and depression, are common in older people with multimorbidity, in particular those with functional or sensory deficits, and frailty. Purpose The aim of this study was to show how physical frailty, cognitive impairments and mental disorders, cluster in the real life setting of older primary care (PC) patients, and how these clusters relate to age, comorbidities, stressful events, and coping strategies. Knowing that, could improve risk stratification of older individuals and guide the action plans. Methods Participants were older individuals (≥60, N = 263), attenders of PC, independent of care of others, and not suffering from dementia. For screening participants on physical frailty, cognitive impairment, and mental disorders, we used Fried‘s phenotype model, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). For testing participants on coping styles, we used the 14-scale Brief-Coping with Problems Experienced (Brief-COPE) questionnaire. To identify clusters, we used the algorithm fuzzy k-means. To further describe the clusters, we examined differences in age, gender, number of chronic diseases and medications prescribed, some diagnoses of chronic diseases, the number of life events, body mass index, renal function, expressed as the glomerular filtration rate, and coping styles. Results The most appropriate cluster solution was the one with three clusters, that were termed as: functional (FUN; N = 139), with predominant frailty or dysfunctional (DFUN; N = 81), and with predominant cognitive impairments or cognitively impaired (COG-IMP; N = 43). Participants in two pathologic clusters, DFUN and COG-IMP, were in average older and had more somatic diseases, compared to participants in cluster FUN. Significant differences between the clusters were found in diagnoses of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, anxiety/depression, cerebrovascular disease, and periphery artery disease. Participants in cluster FUN expressed mostly positive reframing coping style. Participants in two pathological clusters were represented with negative coping strategies. Religion and self-blame were coping mechanisms specific only for cluster DFUN; self-distraction only for cluster COG-IMP; and these two latter clusters shared the mechanisms of behavioral disengagement and denial. Conclusion The research approach presented in this study may help PC providers in risk stratification of older individuals and in getting insights into behavioral and coping strategies of patients with similar comorbidity patterns and functional disorders, which may guide them in preparing prevention and care plans. By providing some insights into the common mechanisms and pathways of clustering frailty, cognitive impairments and mental disorders, this research approach is useful for creating new hypotheses and in accelerating geriatric research.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- *Correspondence: Ljiljana Trtica Majnarić
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Bosnić Z, Šarić B, Vučić D, Kovačević B, Marinić N, Volarić M, Trtica Majnarić L. Alopecia in preexisting autoimmune thyroid disease in family medicine practice: can hyperprolactinemia induce hair loss? A case report. Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica 2021. [DOI: 10.15570/actaapa.2021.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Bosnić Z, Šarić B, Vučić D, Kovačević B, Marinić N, Volarić M, Trtica Majnarić L. Alopecia in preexisting autoimmune thyroid disease in family medicine practice: can hyperprolactinemia induce hair loss? A case report. Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannonica Adriat 2021; 30:75-77. [PMID: 34169704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Management of hair loss in women presents several challenges for general practitioners, who are the first in identifying its cause and consequences in everyday clinical practice. It is usually associated with multiple secondary factors, including endocrine disorders, drug side effects, and physical or emotional stress. We report a possible pathophysiological link between hyperprolactinemia and alopecia in a patient with preexisting autoimmune thyroid disease, which has not been documented in a significant number in the literature. A 27-year-old female patient with a previous history of an autoimmune thyroid disease on hormone substitution therapy presented to a family doctor with signs of frontal alopecia that had started several months previously. On examination, frontal alopecia was confirmed. Laboratory results and thyroid ultrasound confirmed autoimmune thyroid disease, with reduced parathyroid hormone and elevated prolactin. Her female sex hormones were in the normal range. Due to elevated prolactin levels, computed tomography of the pituitary gland was performed, which excluded any brain pathology. Based on available data, there is no published systematic analysis on hyperprolactinemia-induced alopecia in previous autoimmune diseases (large cohort studies). This report indicates that, due to moderately elevated prolactin values, consideration of alternative causes and further diagnostics are necessary to exclude a prolactin-producing tumor of the pituitary gland.
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- Zvonimir Bosnić
- Private Family Medical Practice, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Private Family Medical Practice, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
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- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- Dr. Josip Benčević General Hospital, Slavonski Brod, Croatia
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- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and the History of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia
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Babić E, Bevanda M, Karin M, Volarić M, Bogut A, Bevanda Glibo D, Bevanda D, Šutalo N. Anxiety, Depression and Personality Types in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Comparisons with Peptic Ulcer and the General Population. Psychiatr Danub 2021; 33:48-56. [PMID: 33857039 DOI: 10.24869/psyd.2021.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND To explore corellation of anxiety, depression ant type of personality in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and compare with peptic ulcer (PU). SUBJECTS AND METHODS In this study, prevalence of anxiety, depression and type of personality was investigated in 362 cases divided into three groups: 112 of IBD patients, 122 of peptic ulcer patients and 128 of control group who didn't have any gastrointestinal or psychic complaints. IBD and peptic ulcer diagnosis were established by standard diagnostic procedures (anamnesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory, endoscopy and biopsy in IBD and upper endoscopy in peptic ulcer). Anxiety and depression were established by Hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAM-A) and Hamilton rating test for depression (HAM-D). Type of A/B personality was established by Bortner scale and D type of personality by Denollet scale (DS14). RESULTS Anxiety was found in 47 (41.9%) and depression in 44 (38.3%) of a total of 112 IBD cases. In group with peptic ulcer anxiety was found in 40 (32.8%) and depression aalso in 40 (32.8%) of total 122 cases. In control group anxiety was diagnosed in 21 (16.4%) and depression in 20 (15.6%) of total 128 cases. Anxiety and depresson were significantly higher in both groups than in control group but anxiety and depression were significantly higher in IBD group than peptic ulcer group. D type of personality was statistically significant in peptic ulcer group. CONCLUSION Anxiety and depression in IBD and peptic ulcer cases have a greater prevalence compared to the normal population and surprisingly are higher in IBD than peptic ulcer group. D type of personality is associated with peptic ulcer.
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- Emil Babić
- University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
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Karin M, Bogut A, Hojsak I, Babić E, Volarić M, Bevanda M. Nutritional status and its effect on complications in patients with colorectal cancer. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2020; 132:431-437. [PMID: 32451819 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-020-01671-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nutritional status is an important factor for predicting the risk of developing complications after a surgical procedure. Many nutritional assessments are used in clinical practice, but their role in predicting postoperative outcomes is unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the utility of nutritional risk factors at the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) for predicting early postsurgical complications. METHODS This was a prospective observational study including 127 patients with CRC at diagnosis. Their preoperative nutritional status was analyzed by body mass index (BMI), triceps and subscapular skinfolds and two nutritional scales: the Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). The outcome variables, including postoperative complications, length of hospital stay and mortality, were analyzed. RESULTS Patients identified as malnourished by PG-SGA score had prolonged hospital stays (p = 0.01). The risk of infection was increased in older patients (hazard ratio, HR 1.12; 95% confidence interval, CI 1.04-1.21) but was not associated with nutritional status. Early wound dehiscence was increased in patients with higher BMI (HR 1.15; 95% CI 1.01-1.29), with higher subscapular skinfold thickness and increased age (HR 1.05; 95% CI 1.05-1.10). Postoperative mortality was not significantly associated with nutritional status. CONCLUSION Malnourished patients, as identified by the PG-SGA score, stayed longer in hospital than patients who were not malnourished, while increased BMI was recognized as a risk factor for wound dehiscence.
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- Maja Karin
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Referral center for pediatric gastroenetrology and nutrition, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Klaićeva 16, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg bb, Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Babić E, Bevanda M, Karin M, Volarić M, Bevanda D, Glibo DB, Bogut A. Correlation of clinical and endoscopic indices in IBD patients in University Clinical Hospital Mostar. Psychiatr Danub 2016; 28 Suppl 2:242-246. [PMID: 28035129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND To explore correlation between clinical and endoscopic indices in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients. SUBJECTS AND METHODS There were 112 patients with inflammatory bowel disease. All patients with diagnosed IBD was established a degree of clinical and endoscopic disease activity. CDAI (Crohn's disease activity index) was used as clinical and SES-CD (Simplified Endoscopic Crohn Disease Index) as endoscopic index for Crohn's disease. For ulcerative colitis Truelov & Witts index was used as clinical and Baron as endoscopic activity index. Correlation of clinical and endoscopic indices were compared in Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Patients were analyzed by clinical entities - CD and UC, according to sex, age, parameters of anemia, duration of disease and education. RESULTS In the total of 112 IBD patients there were 69 patients diagnosed as ulcerative colitis (61.6%) and 43 as Crohn's disease (38.4%). There were 58 (51.8%) women and 54 (48.2%) men. Comparison between endoscopic and clinical indices in CD and UC demonstrated no significant differences in ilnness activity. Endoscopic and clinical disease activity was associated with a higher inflammatory parameters (CRP and leucocytes, L) and lower parameters of hemoglobin (Hb) and MCV. CONCLUSION Our research has established a good correlation between clinical and endoscopic index of disease activity in the CB and UC in inflammation. Clinical indices can be used for monitoring inflammation.
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- Emil Babić
- University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
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Babić E, Bevanda M, Mimica M, Karin M, Volarić M, Bogut A, Barišić T, Pravdić D, Šutalo N. Prevalence of amebiasis in inflammatory bowel disease in University Clinical Hospital Mostar. Springerplus 2016; 5:1586. [PMID: 27652159 PMCID: PMC5025403 DOI: 10.1186/s40064-016-3261-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2016] [Accepted: 09/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Aim To explore the prevalence of amebiasis in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, in patients in Clinical hospital Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina, region of Herzegovina). Methods In this study, Entamoeba histolytica/dispar prevalence was investigated in fresh faeces by native microscopy and immunochromatographic rapid assay “RIDA®QUICK Entamoeba test”, in 119 cases of new found IBD patients, 84 of ulcerative colitis and 35 of Crohn’s disease and in control group who had also 119 patients who didn’t have any gastrointestinal complaints. IBD diagnosis was established by standard diagnostic procedures (anamnesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory, endoscopy and biopsy). Results Entamoeba histolytica/dispar were found in 19 (16.0 %) of a total of 119 cases, 12 (14.3 %) of the 84 patients with ulcerative colitis and 7 (20.0 %) of the 35 patients with Crohn’s disease. As for the 119 patients in the control group who had not any gastrointestinal complaints, 2 (1.7 %) patients were found to have E. histolytica/dispar in their faeces. Amoeba prevalence in the patient group was determined to be significantly higher in group with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and IBD total than in the control group (p < 0.001). Conclusion Ameba infections in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, have a greater prevalence compared to the normal population.
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- Emil Babić
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Ginecology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, University of Mostar Clinical Hospital, Bijeli Brijeg bb, 88000 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Karin M, Bevanda M, Babić E, Mimica M, Bevanda-Glibo D, Volarić M, Bogut A, Pravdić D. Correlation between biochemical and histopathological parameters in patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin. Psychiatr Danub 2014; 26 Suppl 2:364-369. [PMID: 25433316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM The main goal of this study was to compare the biochemical and histopathological findings in patients with sustained virological response (SVR) before and two years after the therapy with pegylated interferon α-2a and ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The study was conducted at the Department of Internal Medicine and the Clinic for Infectious Diseases of the Clinical Hospital Mostar. The study included 48 patients whose treatment for chronic hepatitis C with pegylated interferon α-2a and ribavirin was finished two years prior to the achieved SVR at the end of the treatment. The main criterion for inclusion was a negative result of HCV RNA, determined by the RealTime HCV assay. After taking a history, physical examination, laboratory tests: AST, ALT, GGT, a liver biopsy were performed with the help of the ultrasound. The assessment of necroinflamatory score was determined by histologic activity index (HAI) score, and the stage of fibrosis according to Knodell's numerical score. RESULTS The values of AST and ALT levels were statistically significantly decreased after the successful treatment (p<0.001), as well as the value of HAI score (p=0.001) and the stage of fibrosis (p=0.010), in contrast to GGT (p=0.054). For the components of HAI score like focal necrosis (0.001) and portal inflammation (0.042) the result showed that they were significantly higher before the therapy, which was not true for the piecemeal (p=0.054) and confluated necrosis (p=0.078). The improvement of HAI score after therapy was found in 36 patients (75.0%), and 27 patients (56.2%) showed an improvement in the degree of fibrosis with the most common improvement of 1 degree (85.7%). One third of patients (31.3%) had the same result in the degree of fibrosis before and after the therapy. Before the treatment, a positive correlation was observed between ALT (p=0.039) and AST (p=0.04) with HAI, AST and the stage of fibrosis (p=0.04). In contrast, after the treatment the only correlation was observed between AST and the stage of fibrosis (p=0.042). CONCLUSION Virological and biochemical responses in patients with SVR may not reflect the histopathological effects of the treatment and therefore these patients should be monitored for the possible development of the liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- Maja Karin
- Departemnt of Internal Medicine, Clinical Hospital Mostar, Bijeli Brijeg b.b., Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
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Vasilj M, Starcević B, Volarić M, Jelavić B, Leventić M, Cuk D, Corić S. Diagnostic value of MPO in patients admitted for suspected acute coronary syndrome--a study of adult in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Coll Antropol 2014; 38:213-217. [PMID: 24851620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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We assessed the diagnostic efficacy of plasma Myeloperoxidasis (MPO) alone or in combination with cardiac troponin I (cTnI) for detecting ACS in patients presenting with chest pain initiating within 24 h before the hospital admission. In this prospective cohort study were included all respondents who have visited outpatient clinic of internal diseases, University Hospital Mostar because of chest pain and suspected acute coronary syndrome within 24 h of the onset of the period of 6 months and the total sample consisted of 114 patients. Troponin and myeloperoxidase were significantly positively correlated at the beginning of treatment, myeloperoxidase was significantly positively associated with adverse cardiovascular events during hospitalization and myocardial infarction (p < 0.05), with the regression analysis did not show a significant predictor in the development of myocardial infarction (p > 0.05). Sensitivity of myeloperoxidase as a valid test detection of myocardial infarction at baseline was 0.15 and specificity was 0.85, suggesting good diagnostic value usable in the clinical practice.
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Vcev A, Stimac D, Vceva A, Rubinić M, Ivandić A, Ivanis N, Horvat D, Volarić M, Karner I. Lansoprazole versus omeprazole in the treatment of reflux esophagitis. Acta Med Croatica 1997; 51:171-4. [PMID: 9248117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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To evaluate the therapeutic potential of the newly developed proton pump inhibitor lansoprazole in patients with reflux esophagitis (grade I and II according to Savary Müller criteria), the authors performed a single blind, randomized clinical trial comparing 20 mg omeprazole and 30 mg lansoprazole, involving 60 patients at two clinical hospitals. The treatment period was or 8 weeks, and main efficacy variables were healing of endoscopic changes and relief of reflux symptoms. No significant difference in terms of healing and relief of reflux symptoms was found either after 4 or after 8 weeks of treatment. In conclusion, 30 mg lansoprazole daily was found to be safe and effective therapy comparable to omeprazole in the short-term treatment for reflux esophagitis (grade I and II).
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- A Vcev
- Department of Medicine, Osijek University Hospital, Croatia
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