Medicinski glasnik : official publication of the Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a new technique for providing analgesia to the anterior abdominal wall. There is ongoing debate regarding access point for TAP block. The aim of this cadaveric study was to compare the spread of 40 mL of dye using three different approaches to TAP: subcostal , via the mid-axillary and via the lumbar triangle of Petit (LTOP). ⋯ This dye injection study in a cadaver model indicates that subcostal approach is associated with a larger area of spread of dye than the mid-axillary approach. Dye injected through subcostal, mid-axillary and LTOP approaches demonstrated different nerve involvement.
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To assess the relationship between dietary magnesium intake and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). ⋯ Our findings suggest that dietary intake of magnesium was associated with reduced risk of coronary heart disease among Serbian population.
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To analyze the annual trend of hospitalization and potential influence of the lunar cycle of children treated for seizures ⋯ The results suggested seasonal and weekly trends of hospitalization of patients with seizures and their relation with circadian and lunar cycles. There is a need for further prospective studies in order to get better understanding of the influence of the lunar cycle on health.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficiency of hypertonic and isotonic seawater solutions in chronic rhinosinusitis.
To compare the efficiency of isotonic and hypertonic seawater solutions used for nasal lavage and quality of life of the patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. ⋯ Hypertonic seawater solution has been proven to be better than isotonic seawater solution in eliminating the symptoms of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, cough, headache and waking up during the night.
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To compare resistance of uropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli (UPEC) to antibiotics in women in generative ages and pregnant women during two year period (2004 and 2008) in Zagreb, and comparison of resistance and the consumption of antibiotics. ⋯ The observed significant decrease of resistance to cefalexin makes that antibiotic the drug of choice for treatment of urinary tract infections in women in generative ages, and together with coamoxiclav can be administered in pregnancy. Constant monitoring of urinary tract pathogens resistance to antimicrobial agents ensures the effectiveness of empirical therapy, whose versatile use is limited due the potentially harmful effects of antimicrobial drugs on fetus.