Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2001
Comparative Study Clinical TrialAnterior decompression and fixation versus posterior reposition and semirigid fixation in the treatment of unstable burst thoracolumbar fracture: prospective clinical trial.
To compare the anterior and posterior surgical approach in the emergency treatment of unstable burst thoracolumbar fracture. ⋯ Both surgical techniques were equally effective in neurological improvement and functional outcome. Posterior surgery can be recommended in emergency neurodecompression and fixation of unstable thoracolumbar fractures because of the shorter operation time and smaller blood loss.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2001
Antibiotic-resistance patterns of Helicobacter pylori in Croatia: cohort study.
To provide information on regional sensitivity of H. pylori to antibiotic treatment by investigating the rate of H. pylori eradication in Croatia. ⋯ Optimal therapy for the eradication of H. pylori infection is the RBAAz treatment, whereas metronidazole cannot be recommended because of the high rate of resistance of H. pylori to that antibiotic.
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Croatian medical journal · Feb 2001
Influence of high intensity training on menstrual cycle disorders in athletes.
To estimate the influence of intensive training on menstrual cycles in female athletes. ⋯ High-intensity training before menarche postpones its onset. Type of training may be related to a significantly higher prevalence of secondary amenorrhea in runners than in basketball players.