Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2024
ReviewNew-onset refractory status epilepticus after SARS-CoV-2 infection: a review of literature.
Although severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) primarily affects the respiratory system, neurological symptoms were reported both during acute and post-acute COVID-19. Notably, patients with no history of epilepsy or other neurological conditions developed new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) weeks, months, or even up to a year following the viral infection. ⋯ This article compiles comprehensive information on the mechanisms of epileptogenesis linked to SARS-CoV-2, the diagnosis of NORSE syndrome, its treatment options, and associated outcomes. Our aim was to enhance physicians' understanding of the virus's pathogenesis and increase the awareness of NORSE.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2024
ReviewControl values of intraocular pressure in different species: a review of literature.
It is generally accepted that intraocular pressure (IOP) depends on the rate of aqueous humor production, system outflow resistance, and episcleral venous pressure. Therefore, control IOP values are expected to be within the strict and predictable limits in specific animal species, and there should be no vast differences between species. ⋯ These variations make it difficult to compare different therapeutic approaches for intraocular hypertension, investigate the correlation between IOP and intracranial pressure, and determine target IOP values in glaucoma research. We recommend that different IOP physiology and pathophysiology studies take into account all the mentioned factors when describing IOP measurement methodology.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2024
Conceptualization of pain in Croatian adults: a cross-sectional and psychometric study.
To ascertain whether Croatian respondents' knowledge on pain aligns with modern pain science, and determine the measurement properties of the Croatian version of the Concept of Pain Inventory for Adults (COPI-Adult). ⋯ Croatian respondents' concept of pain aligns with their objective knowledge, but only partially with modern pain science. This indicates the need to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary understandings of pain in the Croatian population. One-factor COPI-Adult (CRO) inventory serves as the first questionnaire for assessing the concept of pain among Croatian adults.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2024
Behavioral correlates of health literacy among university students of health sciences in Kosovo: a cross-sectional study.
To assess the behavioral correlates of health literacy (HL) among university students of health sciences in Kosovo, irrespective of their sociodemographic characteristics. ⋯ Students with low HL may be more likely to engage in behaviors detrimental to health. There is need to enhance HL among future health professionals.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2024
Alcohol use among Croatian adolescents: the alignment of 13-year-old and 15-year-old girls with boys, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To determine age and gender patterns of alcohol use among Croatian pupils and assess whether alcohol use was associated with factors related to school, peers, family, and the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ Preventive activities should offer support systems to minimize the negative COVID-19 impact, with special attention to girls' needs.