Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2023
ReviewAssociation between colonization of the respiratory tract with Ureaplasma species and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in newborns with extremely low gestational age: a retrospective study.
To ascertain the incidence of respiratory tract colonization in extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGANs) with Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum and determine if there is a difference in the severity of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) between ELGANs with and without Ureaplasma species (spp) colonization. ⋯ U. parvum and U. urealyticum could be associated with the development of BPD in ELGANs.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2023
ReviewCortical interneurons in schizophrenia - cause or effect?
GABAergic cortical interneurons are important components of cortical microcircuits. Their alterations are associated with a number of neurological and psychiatric disorders, and are thought to be especially important in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Here, we reviewed neuroanatomical and histological studies that analyzed different populations of cortical interneurons in postmortem human tissue from patients with schizophrenia and adequately matched controls. ⋯ Nevertheless, a large number of data on interneurons in schizophrenia is still inconclusive, with different studies yielding opposing findings. Furthermore, no studies found a clear link between interneuron alterations and clinical outcomes. Future research should focus on the causes of changes in the cortical microcircuitry in order to identify potential therapeutic targets.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2023
ReviewHematopoietic stem cell transplantation in Zagreb: the first 40 years.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the most effective treatment for acute leukemia, severe aplastic anemia, and some hereditary hematological disorders. The principal source of stem cells in this procedure are bone marrow and peripheral blood cells. In recent years, the transplantation outcome has significantly improved. ⋯ Improved patient care has decreased toxicity and mortality after treatment. This article gives an overview of the 40-year history of the Zagreb transplant program. It also discusses the use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in various hematological disorders, with a special emphasis on the publications by the Zagreb transplant team.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2023
Changes in information-seeking patterns and perception of health crisis management in a year of COVID-19 pandemic: a repeated cross-sectional study.
To assess the changes in the health information search patterns related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the use of this information in Croatia. ⋯ Our results may be valuable in designing public health communication strategies and campaigns, in selecting communication channels and sources, and in tailoring health information according to the characteristics and habits of the studied population.