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Life on Earth has developed and is developing in the presence of radiation. Radiation is the ener... more Life on Earth has developed and is developing in the presence of radiation. Radiation is the energy that travels through space and is present everywhere around us. Life on Earth developed in the environment of ionizing radiation. The discovery of ionizing radiation begins a significant period in medical diagnosis and treatment. By discovering x-rays and its use in medicine, an awareness of its adverse effects on the human body is growing. Increased use of ionizing radiation increases the likelihood of harmful health hazards if it is not used properly. Medical X-rays come up with problem finding or diagnosis (such as dental x-ray or x-rays in orthopaedics and traumatology) and can also be used to treat the disease. Everyday development of medical radiology comes up with new findings related to diagnosis and treatment, and thus to the improvement of individual procedures. Nurses / technicians who are exposed on a daily or periodic basis during their work with ionizing radiation may re...
Collegium Antropologicum, 2010
Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years... more Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years, attending a Medical School in Zagreb, were compared related to the years of study. A self-administered questionnaire created for this study incorporated a food frequency questionnaire. Both year students reported similar number of meals per day, irregular consumption of meals, skipping breakfast, frequency of vegetables, fruits, cereals, sweets, milk and dairy products consumption, body mass index (BMI) calculated from self-reported weight and height and alcohol consumption. Significant differences between groups were observed in consuming supper (p = 0.001), being on diet (p = 0.032), intake of supplements (p = 0.041), meat (p < 0.001), dried meat (p = 0.027), coffee and tea consumption (p = 0.016), physical activity (p = 0.041; p = 0.016), and smoking (p = 0.029). This study showed non-healthy eating arid lifestyle behavior among Medical School students. We observed association be...
Collegium antropologicum, 2010
Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years... more Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years, attending a Medical School in Zagreb, were compared related to the years of study. A self-administered questionnaire created for this study incorporated a food frequency questionnaire. Both year students reported similar number of meals per day, irregular consumption of meals, skipping breakfast, frequency of vegetables, fruits, cereals, sweets, milk and dairy products consumption, body mass index (BMI) calculated from self-reported weight and height and alcohol consumption. Significant differences between groups were observed in consuming supper (p = 0.001), being on diet (p = 0.032), intake of supplements (p = 0.041), meat (p < 0.001), dried meat (p = 0.027), coffee and tea consumption (p = 0.016), physical activity (p = 0.041; p = 0.016), and smoking (p = 0.029). This study showed non-healthy eating arid lifestyle behavior among Medical School students. We observed association be...
Biomedical Computing for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
The historical details are important to understand the development and application of thermograph... more The historical details are important to understand the development and application of thermography with particular emphasis on its application in medicine, explained on breast cancer detection. Today, recommendations for breast cancer include the use of mammography as the gold standard screening method. In public health, the importance of screening women for possible breast cancer is indisputable, especially in light of the fact that the size of the cancer directly corresponds to the success of the cure. A method that will allow early detection of cancer and/or successful follow-up of postoperative or adjuvant treatment is unquestionable. Thermography as a non-invasive method is harmless and therefore enables repetition without harmful radiation to the patient, unlike mammography. These features should be sufficient to empower its application. However, its breakthrough does not proceed as expected. This chapter particularly emphasizes the importance of conducting studies in a unifor...
Current Cardiology Reviews
Aim: To summarize the main findings on variable cardiovascular risk factors and their management ... more Aim: To summarize the main findings on variable cardiovascular risk factors and their management in everyday practice. Methods: A narrative review of the relevant literature known to the authors and incorporation of healthy changes tips in defined variable cardiovascular risk factors. Results: There are known variable cardiovascular risk factors to be claimed as those that should be changed in order to achieve a better prevention of cardiovascular disease development. But, most papers are informative and they didn't incorporate exact measures for each variable risk factor. Our paper shows exact measures for each variable cardiovascular risk factor that should be incorporate in everyday practice of family practitioners and cardiologists as well. Conclusion: The best cardiovascular disease' prevention should include a multidisciplinary team of experts and the entire community with the support of governmental and non-governmental organizations that will contribute to improving the lifestyle of individuals and the entire community through their activities and legal provisions. The most important factors in cardiovascular disease management are: recognizing individual risk factors, monitoring them, and assisting in changes in lifestyle habits that directly affect the defined risk factors of a patient. The simplest and most practicable guidelines for CV prevention in accordance with the national, cultural and socioeconomic aspects of their country of work are needed.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Introduction: Every procedure in healthcare carries a certain degree of inherent unsafety resulti... more Introduction: Every procedure in healthcare carries a certain degree of inherent unsafety resulting from problems in practice, which might lead to a healthcare adverse event (HAE). It is very important, and even mandatory, to report HAE. The point of HAE reporting is not to blame the person, but to learn from the HAE in order to prevent future HAEs. Study question: Our aim was to examine the prevalence and the impact of culture of blame on health workers’ health. Methods: A cross-sectional study on healthcare workers at two Croatian hospitals was conducted using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (PSC). Results: The majority of PSC dimensions in both hospitals were high. Among the dimensions, Hospital Handoffs and Transitions and Overall Perceptions of Safety had the highest values. The Nonpunitive Response to Error dimension had low values, indicating the ongoing culture of blame. The Staffing dimension had low values, indicating the ongoing shortage of doctors and nurse...
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
ABSTRACTDisaster ethics is a developing field of inquiry recognizing the wide variety of ethical ... more ABSTRACTDisaster ethics is a developing field of inquiry recognizing the wide variety of ethical issues confronting various professionals involved in planning for and responding to different types of disasters. This article explores how ethical issues related to floods are addressed in academic literature. The review involved analysis of publications on ethics and floods identified in a systematic literature search of electronic databases that included sociological, biomedical, and geophysical sources. The review methods were guided by the PRISMA Statement on systematic reviews, adapted to this topic area, and followed by a qualitative analysis of the included publications. All articles were analyzed using NVivo software version 11. The qualitative analysis showed that further research is needed on the ethical issues involved in flood disasters. Ethical guidelines are needed for flood planners and responders that are based on the consistent application of well-established ethical pr...
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy, 2016
Victims of disaster suffer, not only at the very moment of the disaster, but also years after the... more Victims of disaster suffer, not only at the very moment of the disaster, but also years after the disaster has taken place, they are still in an emotional journey. While many moral perspectives focus on the moment of the disaster itself, a lot of work is to be done years after the disaster. How do people go through their suffering and how can we take care of them? Research on human suffering after a major catastrophe, using an ethics of care perspective, is scarce. People suffering from disasters are often called to be in distress and their emotional difficulties &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;medicalised&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;. This brings them often into a situation of long term use of medication, and one can wonder if medication is of help to them in the long run. In our paper, we will explore another moral perspective, focusing on the importance of the victims&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; narrative and their lived experiences. We will use Paul Ricoeur&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s phenomenological reflections from &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;Suffering is not the same as pain&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; for conceptualizing human suffering and how to apply it to victims of disaster. Ricoeur suggests that suffering is not a quantity that can be measured, but a characteristic that should be studied qualitatively in interpersonal and narrative contexts. Above all, the perspective of care and listening could offer an opportunity to reconcile people from their loss and suffering.
Acta Medica Croatica C̆asopis Hravatske Akademije Medicinskih Znanosti, Jun 1, 2009
To present mortality caused by injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T... more To present mortality caused by injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98, ICD-10) in the Split-Dalmatia County population during the 2001-2005 period. The methods of descriptive epidemiology were used. We included all County population with the diagnosis of fatal injuries (S00-T98, ICD-10) recorded during the study period. Mortality data were collected from the Central Bureau of Statistics. The distribution of mortality indicators according to the cause of death, age and sex is presented as absolute numbers, percentage and specific rates per 100,000 population. The group of injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98, ICD-10) was the third or fourth leading cause of death in the County population, both males and females. During the study period, the specific injury mortality rates showed no significant oscillations. In this group, male subjects and those aged 75 or older were found to predominate. Concerning external causes of mortality, we determined the circumstances in which fatal injuries were inflicted. Falls were the leading cause of injury and death in females aged 75 or older. Traffic accidents predominantly involved younger and older males, while deliberate self-harm was most common in middle-aged and old aged subjects, male in particular. The role of public health is to point to the prevention of injuries because of their growing tendency in the population.
Sigurnost, Jul 3, 2012
SIGURNOST 54 (2) 165-172 (2012) nju porasta populacije, političke nestabilnosti, klimatskih promj... more SIGURNOST 54 (2) 165-172 (2012) nju porasta populacije, političke nestabilnosti, klimatskih promjena koje vode ka ekstremnim vremenskim događajima (tornada, poplave, vrućine), rizik od katastrofa definiran kao posljedica opasnosti i ranjivosti, dramatično raste. Opasnosti uključuju nenadane prijetnje poput onečišćenja okoliša, epidemija zaraznih bolesti, bioterorizma, opasnih materijala, ekonomske nestabilnosti, klimatskih promjena i slično, a sve su u stalnom porastu. Istovremeno, ranjivost uključuje sve posljedice urbanizacije, siromaštva, starenja populacije, kao i ignoriranje učinaka katastrofe (Arnold, 2002.). UVOD Katastrofe su događaji koji donose velika pustošenja ljudskoj vrsti i to na više razina-životnoj, sociološkoj, materijalnoj, kulturološkoj. Na nesreću, porijeklo i učinci takvih događaja različiti su i jedinstveni, što otežava kreiranje univerzalnih programa prevencije i odgovora na takve situacije. U 21. stoljeću, u okruže-Ključne riječi: zdravstveni menadžment katastrofa, javnozdravstvene hitnoće/intervencije, zdravstveni djelatnici
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol, 2008
Paediatria Croatica, Mar 18, 2010
Collegium Antropologicum, Jun 28, 2013
Potential use of thermography for more effective detection of breast carcinoma was evaluated on 2... more Potential use of thermography for more effective detection of breast carcinoma was evaluated on 26 patients scheduled for breast carcinoma surgery. Ultrasonographic scan, mammography and thermography were performed at the University Hospital for Tumors. Thermographic imaging was performed using a new generation of digital thermal cameras with high sensitivity and resolution (ThermoTracer TH7102WL, NEC). Five images for each patient were recorded: front, right semi-oblique, right oblique, left-semi oblique and left oblique. While mammography detected 31 changes in 26 patients, thermography was more sensitive and detected 6 more changes in the same patients. All 37 changes were subjected to the cytological analysis and it was found that 16 of samples were malignant, 8 were suspected malignant and 11 were benign with atypia or proliferation while only 2 samples had benign findings. The pathohistological method (PHD) recorded 75.75% malignant changes within the total number of samples. Statistical analysis of the data has shown a probability of a correct mammographic finding in 85% of the cases (sensitivity of 85%, specificity of 84%) and a probability of a correct thermographic finding in 92% of the cases (sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 79%). As breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer in women and thermography exhibited superior sensitivity, we believe that thermography should immediately find its place in the screening programs for early detection of breast carcinoma, in order to reduce the sufferings from this devastating disease.
Collegium Antropologicum, Apr 1, 2009
The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary habits of the adult Croatian population acco... more The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary habits of the adult Croatian population according to geographical regions and gender. Date was obtained from the Croatian Adult Health Survey questionnaire, carried out in six regions of Republic of Croatia (Eastern, Northern, Central, City of Zagreb, Mountainous and Coastal), with a total of 9,070 responses. Results have shown that the highest prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits was recorded in Eastern and Central regions, while Coastal region and city of Zagreb had significantly lower prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits (P<0.05). Prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits was higher in men in all regions. Women had healthier dietary habits, what was strongly expressed in Coastal and Mountainous region. This study has shown that the unhealthy dietary habits were practiced by approximately one quarter of the adult population, regardless on the region in which they resided. Regional differences in dietary habits should be taken into account in any new public health studies and interventions.
Medicinski Glasnik, Feb 1, 2009
Proceedings Elmar 2012, 2012
Biomedical applications of thermography has been increased over the past fifty years. As it is co... more Biomedical applications of thermography has been increased over the past fifty years. As it is completely non-invasive technique its use has been useful in the medical research as sensitive diagnostic method for different clinical and experimental levels. Thermography gives us valuable information about temperature differences of different parts of a human skin. Thus nervous system, metabolic or vascular disorders, cancer, arthritis, pain syndromes, soft tissue injuries and among others virus infections may be monitored comparing changes in thermal differences. As infection and inflammation can emerge in the any part of the human body causing temperature changes thermography presents valuable tool for repeatable monitoring that will not harm the patients. In case of cancer the increase in regional skin surface temperature is related to venous convection and thus also produces heat on the skin surface, but based on different biochemical processes. Despite decades of thermography use in biomedicine there are some specific requirements that emerge every so seeking for good and applicable solutions. The sensitivity of thermography gives us possibility to notice almost every change in the body in their early beginning but the standards for interpretation are still missing. It is so because recognition of the difference between inflammations and beginning of carcinogenesis can be very demanding. Further, existing standards are often susceptible to personal interpretation and thus can lead to misinterpretation. We suggest that some solutions are required for improving the diagnostic strength of thermography. So, further intensive researches in thermography application with creating specific data bases that can be used as algorithms are needed.
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol, 2009
Life on Earth has developed and is developing in the presence of radiation. Radiation is the ener... more Life on Earth has developed and is developing in the presence of radiation. Radiation is the energy that travels through space and is present everywhere around us. Life on Earth developed in the environment of ionizing radiation. The discovery of ionizing radiation begins a significant period in medical diagnosis and treatment. By discovering x-rays and its use in medicine, an awareness of its adverse effects on the human body is growing. Increased use of ionizing radiation increases the likelihood of harmful health hazards if it is not used properly. Medical X-rays come up with problem finding or diagnosis (such as dental x-ray or x-rays in orthopaedics and traumatology) and can also be used to treat the disease. Everyday development of medical radiology comes up with new findings related to diagnosis and treatment, and thus to the improvement of individual procedures. Nurses / technicians who are exposed on a daily or periodic basis during their work with ionizing radiation may re...
Collegium Antropologicum, 2010
Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years... more Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years, attending a Medical School in Zagreb, were compared related to the years of study. A self-administered questionnaire created for this study incorporated a food frequency questionnaire. Both year students reported similar number of meals per day, irregular consumption of meals, skipping breakfast, frequency of vegetables, fruits, cereals, sweets, milk and dairy products consumption, body mass index (BMI) calculated from self-reported weight and height and alcohol consumption. Significant differences between groups were observed in consuming supper (p = 0.001), being on diet (p = 0.032), intake of supplements (p = 0.041), meat (p < 0.001), dried meat (p = 0.027), coffee and tea consumption (p = 0.016), physical activity (p = 0.041; p = 0.016), and smoking (p = 0.029). This study showed non-healthy eating arid lifestyle behavior among Medical School students. We observed association be...
Collegium antropologicum, 2010
Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years... more Eating and lifestyle habits of first (n=169) and sixth (n=272) year students, aged 18 to 26 years, attending a Medical School in Zagreb, were compared related to the years of study. A self-administered questionnaire created for this study incorporated a food frequency questionnaire. Both year students reported similar number of meals per day, irregular consumption of meals, skipping breakfast, frequency of vegetables, fruits, cereals, sweets, milk and dairy products consumption, body mass index (BMI) calculated from self-reported weight and height and alcohol consumption. Significant differences between groups were observed in consuming supper (p = 0.001), being on diet (p = 0.032), intake of supplements (p = 0.041), meat (p < 0.001), dried meat (p = 0.027), coffee and tea consumption (p = 0.016), physical activity (p = 0.041; p = 0.016), and smoking (p = 0.029). This study showed non-healthy eating arid lifestyle behavior among Medical School students. We observed association be...
Biomedical Computing for Breast Cancer Detection and Diagnosis
The historical details are important to understand the development and application of thermograph... more The historical details are important to understand the development and application of thermography with particular emphasis on its application in medicine, explained on breast cancer detection. Today, recommendations for breast cancer include the use of mammography as the gold standard screening method. In public health, the importance of screening women for possible breast cancer is indisputable, especially in light of the fact that the size of the cancer directly corresponds to the success of the cure. A method that will allow early detection of cancer and/or successful follow-up of postoperative or adjuvant treatment is unquestionable. Thermography as a non-invasive method is harmless and therefore enables repetition without harmful radiation to the patient, unlike mammography. These features should be sufficient to empower its application. However, its breakthrough does not proceed as expected. This chapter particularly emphasizes the importance of conducting studies in a unifor...
Current Cardiology Reviews
Aim: To summarize the main findings on variable cardiovascular risk factors and their management ... more Aim: To summarize the main findings on variable cardiovascular risk factors and their management in everyday practice. Methods: A narrative review of the relevant literature known to the authors and incorporation of healthy changes tips in defined variable cardiovascular risk factors. Results: There are known variable cardiovascular risk factors to be claimed as those that should be changed in order to achieve a better prevention of cardiovascular disease development. But, most papers are informative and they didn't incorporate exact measures for each variable risk factor. Our paper shows exact measures for each variable cardiovascular risk factor that should be incorporate in everyday practice of family practitioners and cardiologists as well. Conclusion: The best cardiovascular disease' prevention should include a multidisciplinary team of experts and the entire community with the support of governmental and non-governmental organizations that will contribute to improving the lifestyle of individuals and the entire community through their activities and legal provisions. The most important factors in cardiovascular disease management are: recognizing individual risk factors, monitoring them, and assisting in changes in lifestyle habits that directly affect the defined risk factors of a patient. The simplest and most practicable guidelines for CV prevention in accordance with the national, cultural and socioeconomic aspects of their country of work are needed.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Introduction: Every procedure in healthcare carries a certain degree of inherent unsafety resulti... more Introduction: Every procedure in healthcare carries a certain degree of inherent unsafety resulting from problems in practice, which might lead to a healthcare adverse event (HAE). It is very important, and even mandatory, to report HAE. The point of HAE reporting is not to blame the person, but to learn from the HAE in order to prevent future HAEs. Study question: Our aim was to examine the prevalence and the impact of culture of blame on health workers’ health. Methods: A cross-sectional study on healthcare workers at two Croatian hospitals was conducted using the Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (PSC). Results: The majority of PSC dimensions in both hospitals were high. Among the dimensions, Hospital Handoffs and Transitions and Overall Perceptions of Safety had the highest values. The Nonpunitive Response to Error dimension had low values, indicating the ongoing culture of blame. The Staffing dimension had low values, indicating the ongoing shortage of doctors and nurse...
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
ABSTRACTDisaster ethics is a developing field of inquiry recognizing the wide variety of ethical ... more ABSTRACTDisaster ethics is a developing field of inquiry recognizing the wide variety of ethical issues confronting various professionals involved in planning for and responding to different types of disasters. This article explores how ethical issues related to floods are addressed in academic literature. The review involved analysis of publications on ethics and floods identified in a systematic literature search of electronic databases that included sociological, biomedical, and geophysical sources. The review methods were guided by the PRISMA Statement on systematic reviews, adapted to this topic area, and followed by a qualitative analysis of the included publications. All articles were analyzed using NVivo software version 11. The qualitative analysis showed that further research is needed on the ethical issues involved in flood disasters. Ethical guidelines are needed for flood planners and responders that are based on the consistent application of well-established ethical pr...
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy, 2016
Victims of disaster suffer, not only at the very moment of the disaster, but also years after the... more Victims of disaster suffer, not only at the very moment of the disaster, but also years after the disaster has taken place, they are still in an emotional journey. While many moral perspectives focus on the moment of the disaster itself, a lot of work is to be done years after the disaster. How do people go through their suffering and how can we take care of them? Research on human suffering after a major catastrophe, using an ethics of care perspective, is scarce. People suffering from disasters are often called to be in distress and their emotional difficulties &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;medicalised&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;. This brings them often into a situation of long term use of medication, and one can wonder if medication is of help to them in the long run. In our paper, we will explore another moral perspective, focusing on the importance of the victims&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; narrative and their lived experiences. We will use Paul Ricoeur&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s phenomenological reflections from &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;Suffering is not the same as pain&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39; for conceptualizing human suffering and how to apply it to victims of disaster. Ricoeur suggests that suffering is not a quantity that can be measured, but a characteristic that should be studied qualitatively in interpersonal and narrative contexts. Above all, the perspective of care and listening could offer an opportunity to reconcile people from their loss and suffering.
Acta Medica Croatica C̆asopis Hravatske Akademije Medicinskih Znanosti, Jun 1, 2009
To present mortality caused by injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T... more To present mortality caused by injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98, ICD-10) in the Split-Dalmatia County population during the 2001-2005 period. The methods of descriptive epidemiology were used. We included all County population with the diagnosis of fatal injuries (S00-T98, ICD-10) recorded during the study period. Mortality data were collected from the Central Bureau of Statistics. The distribution of mortality indicators according to the cause of death, age and sex is presented as absolute numbers, percentage and specific rates per 100,000 population. The group of injury, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98, ICD-10) was the third or fourth leading cause of death in the County population, both males and females. During the study period, the specific injury mortality rates showed no significant oscillations. In this group, male subjects and those aged 75 or older were found to predominate. Concerning external causes of mortality, we determined the circumstances in which fatal injuries were inflicted. Falls were the leading cause of injury and death in females aged 75 or older. Traffic accidents predominantly involved younger and older males, while deliberate self-harm was most common in middle-aged and old aged subjects, male in particular. The role of public health is to point to the prevention of injuries because of their growing tendency in the population.
Sigurnost, Jul 3, 2012
SIGURNOST 54 (2) 165-172 (2012) nju porasta populacije, političke nestabilnosti, klimatskih promj... more SIGURNOST 54 (2) 165-172 (2012) nju porasta populacije, političke nestabilnosti, klimatskih promjena koje vode ka ekstremnim vremenskim događajima (tornada, poplave, vrućine), rizik od katastrofa definiran kao posljedica opasnosti i ranjivosti, dramatično raste. Opasnosti uključuju nenadane prijetnje poput onečišćenja okoliša, epidemija zaraznih bolesti, bioterorizma, opasnih materijala, ekonomske nestabilnosti, klimatskih promjena i slično, a sve su u stalnom porastu. Istovremeno, ranjivost uključuje sve posljedice urbanizacije, siromaštva, starenja populacije, kao i ignoriranje učinaka katastrofe (Arnold, 2002.). UVOD Katastrofe su događaji koji donose velika pustošenja ljudskoj vrsti i to na više razina-životnoj, sociološkoj, materijalnoj, kulturološkoj. Na nesreću, porijeklo i učinci takvih događaja različiti su i jedinstveni, što otežava kreiranje univerzalnih programa prevencije i odgovora na takve situacije. U 21. stoljeću, u okruže-Ključne riječi: zdravstveni menadžment katastrofa, javnozdravstvene hitnoće/intervencije, zdravstveni djelatnici
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol, 2008
Paediatria Croatica, Mar 18, 2010
Collegium Antropologicum, Jun 28, 2013
Potential use of thermography for more effective detection of breast carcinoma was evaluated on 2... more Potential use of thermography for more effective detection of breast carcinoma was evaluated on 26 patients scheduled for breast carcinoma surgery. Ultrasonographic scan, mammography and thermography were performed at the University Hospital for Tumors. Thermographic imaging was performed using a new generation of digital thermal cameras with high sensitivity and resolution (ThermoTracer TH7102WL, NEC). Five images for each patient were recorded: front, right semi-oblique, right oblique, left-semi oblique and left oblique. While mammography detected 31 changes in 26 patients, thermography was more sensitive and detected 6 more changes in the same patients. All 37 changes were subjected to the cytological analysis and it was found that 16 of samples were malignant, 8 were suspected malignant and 11 were benign with atypia or proliferation while only 2 samples had benign findings. The pathohistological method (PHD) recorded 75.75% malignant changes within the total number of samples. Statistical analysis of the data has shown a probability of a correct mammographic finding in 85% of the cases (sensitivity of 85%, specificity of 84%) and a probability of a correct thermographic finding in 92% of the cases (sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 79%). As breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer in women and thermography exhibited superior sensitivity, we believe that thermography should immediately find its place in the screening programs for early detection of breast carcinoma, in order to reduce the sufferings from this devastating disease.
Collegium Antropologicum, Apr 1, 2009
The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary habits of the adult Croatian population acco... more The aim of this study was to investigate the dietary habits of the adult Croatian population according to geographical regions and gender. Date was obtained from the Croatian Adult Health Survey questionnaire, carried out in six regions of Republic of Croatia (Eastern, Northern, Central, City of Zagreb, Mountainous and Coastal), with a total of 9,070 responses. Results have shown that the highest prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits was recorded in Eastern and Central regions, while Coastal region and city of Zagreb had significantly lower prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits (P<0.05). Prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits was higher in men in all regions. Women had healthier dietary habits, what was strongly expressed in Coastal and Mountainous region. This study has shown that the unhealthy dietary habits were practiced by approximately one quarter of the adult population, regardless on the region in which they resided. Regional differences in dietary habits should be taken into account in any new public health studies and interventions.
Medicinski Glasnik, Feb 1, 2009
Proceedings Elmar 2012, 2012
Biomedical applications of thermography has been increased over the past fifty years. As it is co... more Biomedical applications of thermography has been increased over the past fifty years. As it is completely non-invasive technique its use has been useful in the medical research as sensitive diagnostic method for different clinical and experimental levels. Thermography gives us valuable information about temperature differences of different parts of a human skin. Thus nervous system, metabolic or vascular disorders, cancer, arthritis, pain syndromes, soft tissue injuries and among others virus infections may be monitored comparing changes in thermal differences. As infection and inflammation can emerge in the any part of the human body causing temperature changes thermography presents valuable tool for repeatable monitoring that will not harm the patients. In case of cancer the increase in regional skin surface temperature is related to venous convection and thus also produces heat on the skin surface, but based on different biochemical processes. Despite decades of thermography use in biomedicine there are some specific requirements that emerge every so seeking for good and applicable solutions. The sensitivity of thermography gives us possibility to notice almost every change in the body in their early beginning but the standards for interpretation are still missing. It is so because recognition of the difference between inflammations and beginning of carcinogenesis can be very demanding. Further, existing standards are often susceptible to personal interpretation and thus can lead to misinterpretation. We suggest that some solutions are required for improving the diagnostic strength of thermography. So, further intensive researches in thermography application with creating specific data bases that can be used as algorithms are needed.
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol, 2009