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Acta Medica Saliniana, 2020

Introduction:The study evaluated of microalbuminuria as a predictor of heart failure in patients ... more Introduction:The study evaluated of microalbuminuria as a predictor of heart failure in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2.Materials and methods:The prospective study conducted in a period of time from 01-Feb-2007 to 01-Feb-2010.The study included 100 patients with type 2 diabetes, who had diabetes longer than 5 years. All subjects (average age 66 ± 10 years, 33% male, 67% female) were tested for the presence of microalbuminuria, and 50 patients had microalbuminuria. The second group comprised 50 patients without of microalbuminuria with diabetes mellitus type 2.Results:In the patients with microalbuminuria and diabetes mellitus were found 22% of heart failure and 6% in the second group. Average time to the occurance of heart failure in the first group was 32,5 months, in the second group was 35,3 months.Conclusions:The results show that microalbuminuria is an independent risk factor for heart failure in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 and microalbuminuria. Patients witho...

Osteoporosis is a disease charac-terized by a decrease in bone min-eral density, making bones bec... more Osteoporosis is a disease charac-terized by a decrease in bone min-eral density, making bones become less rigid, and therefore susceptible

Medicinski arhiv, 2011

INTRODUCTION The clinical and epidemiological data show that proper nutrition plays an important ... more INTRODUCTION The clinical and epidemiological data show that proper nutrition plays an important role in maintaining health and combating the danger of developing some chronic diseases in the elderly population. Nutrition is an important factor in many physiological and pathological changes that accompany the aging process. More than 50% of elderly patients are suffering from malnutrition which is information that concerns. Due to various factors, older people are potentially vulnerable groups at risk of malnutrition. Loneliness, isolation from society and neglect of parents by children is a big problem to many people in old age. OBJECTIVE To determine differences in nutritional status of elderly people living alone compared to those who live in family surroundings. SUBJECT AND METHODS The study was conducted in the municipality of Tuzla in 2009-2010, in outpatient family medicine Simin Han. The survey covered a total of 200 elderly subjects (age >65 years). Subject group consist...

INTRODUCTION Special attention needs to be given to resolution of obesity problem among children ... more INTRODUCTION Special attention needs to be given to resolution of obesity problem among children because many studies indicate that majority of persons that have suffered from obesity during their child age still have the same problems when they become adults. Incorrect nutritional habits cause health problems at later age. The purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of overweight and obesity occurrence among school-age children, as well as risk factors that certainly lead to obesity. METHODS This research was conducted on sample of 530 pupils from one elementary school from suburban area. Assessed children were from seven to fourteen years old. Anthropometric measurements were taken and questionnaires and general medical examinations followed with the statistical processing of collected data. RESULTS Based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) considering age and gender of examined subjects we have found that 14.7% subjects were overweight and 7.3% of children were obese. Also, ...

Materia Socio Medica

Introduction: It is an undeniable fact that antidepressants can cause side effects. Antidepressan... more Introduction: It is an undeniable fact that antidepressants can cause side effects. Antidepressants generally have a similar effect but they differ in their application safety, as well as their side effects. Aim: To determine differences in the frequency and intensity of antidepressant induced side effects in patients treated in primary care. Methods: The research was designed as a prospective, cross-sectional study, conducted on a voluntary and anonymous basis, and it included depression patients treated with antidepressant medications during 2013-2015 in Zenica-Doboj Canton using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and Toronto Side Effects Scale. Results: The total sample included 508 subjects. As a significant problem, abdominal pain was felt by 14% of subjects, indigestion by 19% of subjects, nausea by 15% of subjects, diarrhea by 9% of subjects, and constipation by 11% of subjects. 29% of subjects suffered from sweating, 20% suffered from a sudden heat stroke, 10% suffered from swelling, and 23% of them reported suffering from dry mouth as a significant problem. The prevalence of side effects in relation to how do they affect life and daily activities of subjects is statistically significant (P <0.000). Statistically significant side effects of SSRI antidepressants correlate with the duration of our subject’s treatment: perception of increased sleep (0.039) as well as decreased sleep (P = 0.009), sweating (P <0.001), sudden heat stroke (P <0.001), being without orgasm (P = 0.004), decreased libido (P <0.001), weight loss (P = 0.045). Conclusion: It is necessary to educate the patients about the nature and features of the depressive disorder, and to notify the patients of the expected course of recovery, as well as the need to adhere to the recommended therapy and the possible side effects of the medication.

Materia Socio Medica

Introduction: Elderly persons often suffer from depression, without anyone around them noticing. ... more Introduction: Elderly persons often suffer from depression, without anyone around them noticing. Depression is more common at physically ill elderly person then at their physically healthy contemporary. It is important mental health problem of developed society, because it is still faintly revealed thus insufficiently treated. Objective: To explore the existence of geriatric depression in elderly persons living on their own and those who live in family environment. Materials and methods: The research included 200 elderly respondents, experimental group made of elderly persons (>65 years) living alone. Control group included elderly persons living in a family environment. Universal geriatric questionnaire was made for this research. To assess the presence of depression at respondents we used "The scale of geriatric depression". Results: The average age (±SD) was 75,4±6,2 years in the experimental group, while in the control group the average age was 74,9±5,6 years. In the experimental group there is significantly larger number of elderly persons that are neglected (p=0,001). Elderly respondents surrounded by loneliness are more depressive than elderly living in the family environment. Statistically geriatric depression is significantly connected with inability for everyday activities, with decreased result of cognitive abilities and indicated result of dementia (P=0.001). Conclusion: Depression is an important mental health problem of the developed society, because it is still faintly discovered and by that insufficiently treated. Organizing approach to different aspects of geriatric health, doctors of the primary protection can improve care of their elderly patients.

Materia socio-medica, 2017

There are four main multifactorial syndromes in geriatrics the so-called "4N", which sp... more There are four main multifactorial syndromes in geriatrics the so-called "4N", which specifically occur at elderly patients. Listed syndromes often occur related, and they can be the cause and the result of many other syndromes at geriatric patients. determine the difference in the assessment of the level of immobility, instability, dependence, urinary incontinence ("4N") in elderly groups. The research included total 200 elderly respondents experimental group made of elderly persons (>65 years) living alone. Control group included elderly persons living in a family environment. Universal geriatric questionnaire was made for this research. For fast orientation the redone questionnaire was used for our conditions: examination in clinics for usual elderly problems "Short list for examination". For the assessment of the mental abilities reduction at elderly we used "Short portable mental status questionnaire" (SPMSQ). In total sample the resea...

Materia Socio Medica

Introduction: Bosnia and Herzegovina has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Balkan regi... more Introduction: Bosnia and Herzegovina has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Balkan region (43.2%), so unemployment is one of the most serious public concerns in our country. Aim: To analyze the influence of unemployment on mental health of the working age population who attend primary care center. Material and Methods: The study was carried out in the municipality of Bosanska Krupa, which has the highest unemployment rate in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (56%), and included 510 randomly selected working age patients (aged 23-65 years). We used the General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) to evaluate mental health of the working age population. Results: There were significantly more women than men (53.5% vs. 46.5%; p=0.02). The mean age of participants was 51.04±12.84 years. The experimental group included 318 (62.35%) unemployed working age participants: 160 (50.3%) had been unemployed for more than 5 years and had had no work experience, while 158 (49.7%) unemployed participants had had a previous work experience of more than five years. The control group included 192 (37.65%) employed working age participants. Unemployment had a significant influence on mental health of the working age population. The unemployed participants had a significantly poorer mental health compared to the employed (p=0.0003). A predictor of impaired mental health was a job loss. A significantly greater mental health impairment occured in the group of unemployed participants with previous work experience of more than five years compared to the unemployed participants who had had no work experience (p=0.001) and employed (p=0.000). Conclusion: Unemployment has a negative impact and leads to impaired mental health of the working age population in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A job loss has a predictive role. It indicates that social and health policies must be developed in order to improve well-being of the working age population.

RA Journal of Applied Research, 2016

Objective: Analysis of application of contemporary therapeutic modalities in patients with ischem... more Objective: Analysis of application of contemporary therapeutic modalities in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD).Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (Acs) Is One Of A Number Of Syndromes In A Range Of Clinical Manifestations Of Atherosclerosis Of The Coronary Arteries Or Ischemic Heart Disease, Along With Other Clinical Manifestations Such As Angina Pectoris, Chronic Myocardial Infarction, Valvular Disease, And Eventually Cardiac Failure. Access to the management of ischemic heart disease depending on symptoms, functional and anatomical complexity, includes a variety of therapeutic modalities beginning from medical treatment until emergent treatment using percutaneous coronary interventions or aortocoronary bypass surgery. All patients with ischemic heart disease, for the prevention of disease progression and recurrence of cardiovascular events, should be managed by Guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT). The most important groups of drugs are anti-ischemic drugs, antithrombotic (antiplatelet) drugs, anticoagulants and statins. Even revascularization is indicated in patients with IHD and progressive or refractory symptoms, regardless of the management of medicament. In our patient after admission and during hospitalization there was no progression of symptoms. Abrupt cessation and pain relief, rapid return of ST-segment according to the isoelectric line, with optimal pharmacotherapeutic management led to the stabilization of the patient. If there is an occlusion of the coronary artery, the most important is to establish reperfusion as soon as possible. In our patient reperfusion assessment is determined really fast (coronary angiography), and according to the TIMI (Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction) levels are classified in the TIMI 2 (there was no thrombotic occlusion of coronary arteries and a partial reperfusion is established). Despite the fact that percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the method of choice in the treatment of ACS, positive effect of antiischemic drug therapy in our patients influenced the decision to cancel the emergency treatment and continue the treatment only by using medical therapy.Conclusion: The initial therapeutic approach by GDMT (Guideline directed medical therapy) for patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD) reduces the progression of atherosclerosis and prevent coronary thrombosis. In patients with ischemia, routine revascularization (with percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass graft surgery) plus GDMT improve prognosis and reduce complications and improve quality of life compared to treatment only by using GDMT. The optimal drug therapy, primary and secondary prevention of IHD by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines have almost thesame prognostic significance as revascularization

RA Journal of Applied Research, 2016

Objective: analysis and monitoring of the effectiveness of beta-blockers (BB) in the treatment an... more Objective: analysis and monitoring of the effectiveness of beta-blockers (BB) in the treatment and prognosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Background: Heart and blood vessels disease are the most common chronic disease and the leading cause of death in the world. The largest proportion of deaths from cardiovascular disease is coronary ischemic disease, which represents a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations starting from acute coronary syndrome until stable coronary heart disease, various forms of angina pectoris, chronic myocardial infarction, valvular disease, and eventually heart failure. ACS is a manifestation of atherosclerosis which is usually preceded by acute thrombosis caused by ruptured or eroded atherosclerotic plaque, with or without accompanying vasoconstriction, causing a sudden and critical reduction in blood flow. Patients with ACS, especially older ones, are at high risk of death. Beta-blockers (BB) are drugs that are recommended for early use of ACS in acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and for long-term use in the secondary prevention after AMI, unless there is a contraindication. Early therapy BB is recommended as part of a doubt for the emergency treatment of AMI, especially if the patient with tachycardia or hypertensive. Also, analysis and monitoring of patients in acute myocardial infarction who were subjected to emergency primary coronary intervention (PCI) pointed to the significant reduction in mortality if BB administered to patients before the intervention.Sustained use BB recommended in patients with reduced LVEF after AMI, and in patients with chronic heart failure NYHA II-IV. Early use of BB in the treatment of ACS in our case, together with antiplatelet medication-administration in the prehospital setting, improve the prognosis of stabilization of tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain and reducing the possible "abort"of ECG diagnosed myocardial infarction, and their application in permanent treatment, has shown a significant efficacy in reducing the complications of ACS. Conclusion: The use of BB, unless contraindicated, should begin in the early stages in most patients with ACS, intravenously or orally. The use of BB is particularly justified in tachyarrhythmias and high blood pressure in the ACS, and as adjunctive therapy for the relief of angina attacks. Secondary prevention using hygienic dietary regimen and medical therapy BB, with maximum control of all risk factors improves prognosis and reduces the complications of ACS.

Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, 2015

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by the lack of glycemic control, which may cause... more Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by the lack of glycemic control, which may cause damage to the small and large blood vessels and nerves, which could, among the other things, lead to changes in the foot. Most of diabetic foot complications that resulted in amputation begin with the formation of skin ulcers. The most important risk factors and predictors of diabetic ulcers are the presence of diabetic neuropathy and structural foot deformities, infections and peripheral occlusive arterial disease. Smoking, hypertension and hyperlipidemia also contribute to the increased prevalence. Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of recommended interventions, conducted by family medicine team, for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. Patients and methods: Data from the medical records of all patients with type 2 diabetes in the family medicine team 1 of Public Health Institution-Healthcare Center Kalesija were retroactively analyzed. Interventions that were implemented in the prevention of diabetic ulcers are as follows: screening for diabetic neuropathy using Semmes-Weinstein's monofilament, regular and systematic examination of footwear and feet, education of patients and family members about proper hygiene and foot care, daily foot inspection by the patient, and other possible effective clinical interventions such as: optimizing the values of blood pressure, blood glucose, hyperlipidemia and smoking cessation. Results: From total of 80 patients with type 2 diabetes, in 45 (56%) was established peripheral neuropathy. From these 45 patients with neuropathy, in 40 (88%) there has been no development of ulcers due to regular implementation of recommended interventions for prevention during each visit, and in 5 patients (12.5%) the disease led to the development of diabetic ulcers. Of these 5 patients with diabetes that developed diabetic ulcer, 2 (40%) underwent amputation due to poor communication and cooperation, irregular visits and the impossibility of implementing intervention and prevention measures. Conclusion: The family medicine has a central role in the prevention and early diagnosis of diabetic foot complications. Patients with diabetes may benefit from preventive interventions, including screening for neuropathy, educating patients on every visit, wearing proper footwear, intensive care and supervision, as well as early identification of high risk for amputation and evaluation for surgical intervention. A multidisciplinary team approach is vital in the management of diabetic foot. Regular, careful and systematic review of the feet of patients with diabetes is one of the easiest, cheapest and most effective preventive intervention and measure for the prevention of diabetic foot complications.

Medical Archives, 2015

Objective: Timely recognition and optimal management of atherogenic dyslipidemia (AD) and residua... more Objective: Timely recognition and optimal management of atherogenic dyslipidemia (AD) and residual vascular risk (RVR) in family medicine. Background: The global increase of the incidence of obesity is accompanied by an increase in the incidence of many metabolic and lipoprotein disorders, in particular AD, as an typical feature of obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and diabetes type 2. AD is an important factor in cardio metabolic risk, and is characterized by a lipoprotein profile with low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), high levels of triglycerides (TG) and high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Standard cardiometabolic risk assessment using the Framingham risk score and standard treatment with statins is usually sufficient, but not always that effective, because it does not reduce RVR that is attributed to elevated TG and reduced HDL cholesterol. RVR is subject to reduction through lifestyle changes or by pharmacological interventions. In some studies it was concluded that dietary interventions should aim to reduce the intake of calories, simple carbohydrates and saturated fats, with the goal of reaching cardiometabolic suitability, rather than weight reduction. Other studies have found that the reduction of carbohydrates in the diet or weight loss can alleviate AD changes, while changes in intake of total or saturated fat had no significant influence. In our presented case, a lifestyle change was advised as a suitable diet with reduced intake of carbohydrates and a moderate physical activity of walking for at least 180 minutes per week, with an recommendation for daily intake of calories alignment with the total daily (24-hour) energy expenditure (24-EE), depending on the degree of physical activity, type of food and the current health condition. Such lifestyle changes together with combined medical therapy with Statins, Fibrates and Omega-3 fatty acids, resulted in significant improvement in atherogenic lipid parameters. Conclusion: Unsuitable atherogenic nutrition and insufficient physical activity are the new risk factors characteristic for AD. Nutritional interventions such as diet with reduced intake of carbohydrates and calories, moderate physical activity, combined with pharmacotherapy can improve atherogenic dyslipidemic profile and lead to loss of weight. Although one gram of fat release twice more kilo calories compared to carbohydrates, carbohydrates seems to have a greater atherogenic potential, which should be explored in future.

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Medicinski arhiv, 2008

Diabetes currently affects more than 170 million people world-wide, but the World Health Organiza... more Diabetes currently affects more than 170 million people world-wide, but the World Health Organization (WHO) expects that the number of patients will double within the next 20 years. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the leading cause of kidney disease in patients who need renal replacement therapy. It is defined by increased urinary albumin excretion in the absence of other renal diseases. The goal of the study is evaluation of DN in older patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2. Prospective study has been used to analyze 182 patients of old age with DM type 2 according to the criteria of WHO. According to the concentration of albumin in urine the patients were divided in 2 groups: the patients who have confirmed type 2 DM with DN and patients who have confirmed type 2 DM without DN. The following parameters were determined and compared in both groups of patients: age, sex, duration of diabetes, concentration of glucose in blood, microalbuminuria, blood pressure, smoking, obesity, an...

Acta Informatica Medica, 2013

Materia Socio Medica, 2013

Introduction: The incidence of diabetes type 2 (diabetes mellitus type 2-DM 2) is rapidly increas... more Introduction: The incidence of diabetes type 2 (diabetes mellitus type 2-DM 2) is rapidly increasing worldwide. Physical inactivity and obesity are the major determinants of the disease. Primary prevention of DM 2 entails health monitoring of people at risk category. People with impaired glycemic control are at high risk for development of DM 2 and enter the intensive supervision program for primary and secondary prevention. Objective of the research: To evaluate the impact of metformin and lifestyle modification on glycemia and obesity in patients with prediabetes. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted on three groups of 20 patients each (total of 60 patients) aged from 45 to 80, with an abnormal glycoregulation and prediabetes. The study did not include patients who already met the diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes. During the study period of 6 months, one group was extensively educated on changing lifestyle (healthy nutrition and increased physical activity), the second group was treated with 500 mg metformin twice a day, while the control group was advised about diet and physical activities but different from the first two groups. At beginning of the study, all patients were measured initial levels of blood glucose, HbA1C, BMI (Body Mass Index), body weight and height and waist size. Also the same measurements were taken at the end of the conducted research, 6 months later. For the assessment of diabetes control was conducted fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test and 2 hours after a glucose load, and HbA1C. Results: At the beginning of the study the average HbA1C (%) values in three different groups according to the type of intervention (lifestyle changes, metformin, control group) were as follows: (6.4 ± 0.5 mmol / l), (6.5 ± 1.2 mmol / l), (6.7 ± 0.5 mmol / l). At the end of the research, the average HbA1C values were: 6.2 ± 0.3 mmol / l, 6.33 ± 0.5 mmol / l and 6.7 ± 1.4 mmol / l. In the group of patients who received intensive training on changing lifestyle or group that was treated with metformin, the average reduction in blood glucose and HbA1C remained within the reference range and there were no criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes. Unlike the control group, a group that was well educated on changing habits decreased average body weight by 4.25 kg, BMI by 1.3 and waist size by 2.5 cm. Metformin therapy led to a reduction in the average weight of 3.83 kg, BMI of 1.33 and 3.27 for waist size. Changing lifestyle (healthy diet and increased physical activity) has led to a reduction in total body weight in 60% of patients, BMI in 65% of patients, whereas metformin therapy led to a reduction of the total body weight in 50%, BMI in 45% of patients. In the control group, the overall reduction in body weight was observed in 25%, and BMI in 15% of patients. Conclusion: Modification of lifestyle, such as diet and increased physical activity or use of metformin may improve glycemic regulation, reduce obesity and prevent or delay the onset of developing DM 2.

Medical Archives, 2014

Goal: The aims are to establish the prevalence of newfound, unidentified cases of depressive diso... more Goal: The aims are to establish the prevalence of newfound, unidentified cases of depressive disorder by screening with the Becks Depression scale; To establish a comparative relationship with self-identified cases of depression in the patients in the family medicine; To assess the significance of the BDI in screening practice of family medicine. Patients and methods: A prospective study was conducted anonymously by Beck's Depression scale (Beck Depression Questionnaire org.-BDI) and specially created short questionnaire. The study included 250 randomly selected patients (20-60 years), users of services in family medicine in "Dom Zdravlja" Zenica, and the final number of respondents with included in the study was 126 (51 male, 75 female; response or response rate 50.4%). Exclusion factor was previously diagnosed and treated mental disorder. Participation was voluntary and respondents acknowledge the validity of completing the questionnaire. BDI consists of 21 items. Answers to questions about symptoms were ranked according to the Likert type scale responses from 0-4 (from irrelevant to very much). Respondents expressed themselves on personal perception of depression, whether are or not depressed. Results: Depression was observed in 48% of patients compared to 31% in self estimate depression analyzed the questionnaires. The negative trend in the misrecognition of depression is-17% (48:31). Depression was significantly more frequent in unemployed compared to employed respondents (p=0.001). The leading symptom in both sexes is the perception of lost hope (59% of cases). Conclusion: All respondents in family medicine care in Zenica showed a high percentage of newly detected (17%) patients with previously unrecognized depression. BDI is a really simple and effective screening tool for the detection and identification of persons with symptoms of depression.

Introduction: Today's lifestyle is characterized by increased intake of calories with reduced phy... more Introduction: Today's lifestyle is characterized by increased intake of calories with reduced physical activity, which benefits a real epidemic of obesity in the population. The increase in the prevalence of hypertension in the population follows a significant increase in the prevalence of obesity. Parallel to the trend of increasing the number of older population with increased cardiovascular disease. The aim of our study was to determine the value of body mass index and determine the correlation of obesity and arterial hypertension. Material and methods: The study was conducted in family medicine Clinic of the Primary Health Care Center Zenica. Out of 600 patients of both sexes aged over 18 years, randomly are formed groups of 188 patients with hypertension and 189 patients without hypertension of the same gender and same age. The study included patients with primary or essential hypertension, and excluded patients with secondary hypertension, hypertension due to renal disease, pheochromocytoma, coarctation of the aorta, as a result of taking oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, and cocaine. We used the method of anthropometric measurements (body weight, body height from which is calculated the body mass index) measurement of blood pressure with the statistical data processing at the significance level of p <0.05. Results and discussion: The increased value of BMI in the sample with hypertension are present in much higher percentage (87.23%), compared to the tested sample without hypertension (60.10%). In patients with hypertension, the highest percentage (51.06%) of the respondents has the BMI in range between 25 and 30, then BMI in the range between 30 and 35 (25%). BMI of 35-40 have 6.38% of patients, and 3.72 patients BMI over 40. In patients without hypertension was significantly smaller percentage of respondents in the previous group (39.15%) with a BMI in the range 25-30, then BMI in the range between 30 and 35 (18.51%). BMI of 35-40 had 3.17% of respondents, and 1.05% of patients had BMI over 40. Correlation between groups of patients with and without hypertension compared to the value of BMI indicate the presence of strong positive correlation (Rho = 0.737). Correlation between groups of subjects with hypertension and without hypertension compared to triglycerides was statistically significant (Rho = 0.123

Med Arh, 2011

oal: To estimate the prevalence of poly pharmacy and poly pharmacy effect on decline in cognitive... more oal: To estimate the prevalence of poly pharmacy and poly pharmacy effect on decline in cognitive abilities of randomly selected group of people over 65. Methodology: A preliminary pilot study was based on the results of other researchers. 54 patients over 65 were randomly interviewed. Poly pharmacy was defined as using ≥3 drugs. "A short portable mental status questionnaire" was used in estimating decline of cognitive abilities. Results: According to the study results it was concluded that prevalence of poly pharmacy by the elderly is significant-48.1%. Most present drugs are the ones treating cardiovascular disease, anti diabetic, anti-inflammatory drugs, long acting benzodiazepines, antihistamines. Of the total respondents 33.3% of them live alone and do not have adequate supervision. We have found that poly pharmacy resulted in decline of cognitive abilities in 23 of 54 patients tested in rapid mental status check. Conclusion: It is necessary to conduct future research on this issue.

Materia Socio Medica, 2016

Introduction: Due to sedentary lifestyles and excessive calorie intake, metabolic syndrome is bec... more Introduction: Due to sedentary lifestyles and excessive calorie intake, metabolic syndrome is becoming increasingly common health problem in the world, as well as in our country, and it is estimated to occur in 30% of the population of middle and older age. The metabolic syndrome is a combination of disorders that include: obesity, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, impaired regulation of body fat and high blood pressure. Complications resulting from metabolic syndrome significantly reduces quality of patient's life and represents a huge socioeconomic burden. Metabolic syndrome therapy is directed to reduce all risk factors, and that means the change of lifestyle, which includes a reduction of body weight, physical activity, antiatherogenic diet and smoking cessation. Medical therapy is aimed to the individual risk factors. Case report: In case of our patient, despite the optimal standard therapy, including drugs for the regulation of LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, an intensive control of blood pressure and glucose, failure to implement the recommended treatment led to a myocardial infarction. Conclusion: The fundamental problem is not the lack of efficacy of available therapeutic measures, medications and procedures, but in insufficient implementation.

Acta Medica Saliniana, 2020

Medicinski arhiv, 2011

Materia Socio Medica

Materia socio-medica, 2017

Materia Socio Medica

RA Journal of Applied Research, 2016

Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, 2015

Medical Archives, 2015

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Medicinski arhiv, 2008

Acta Informatica Medica, 2013

Materia Socio Medica, 2013

Medical Archives, 2014

Med Arh, 2011

Materia Socio Medica, 2016