Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2024
Biomarker changes in suspected idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus patients undergoing external lumbar drainage: a pilot study.
To examine whether changes in biomarker concentrations in patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) during 72 h of external lumbar drainage (ELD) can differentiate between responders and non-responders. ⋯ A gradual increase in Aβ 1-42 concentration during three-day ELD represents a possible positive prognostic factor for the placement of permanent CSF drainage in patients with iNPH.
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2024
Regulator of calcineurin 3 as a novel predictor of diagnosis and prognosis in pan-cancer.
To assess diagnostic and prognostic value of regulator of calcineurin 3 (RCAN3) in various malignancies. ⋯ In general, RCAN3 can serve as a novel biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis in pan-cancer, especially in CESC. It may represent a promising molecular target for developing new treatments. However, our analysis is limited to bioinformatic predictions, and further biological experiments are necessary to verify our results.
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2024
Healthcare professionals' perspective on managing the healthcare system in Croatia: a cross-sectional study.
To determine Croatian healthcare (HC) professionals' perspectives on HC management and leadership challenges. ⋯ The study underscores the need for better financial management and overall governance, in the Croatian HC, offering insights that can inform evidence-based policy decisions and reforms toward a more efficient and accountable HC system.