Hippokratia
-
The relationship between stasis dermatitis (SD), clinical factors, and heart failure (HF) outcomes in outpatients has not been previously assessed. ⋯ SD was found, for the first time, to be independently associated with DM, COPD, and increased SPAP values and determined as an independent predictor for HF-related hospitalization.HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (1):13-18.
-
Worldwide, the incidence of melanoma is increasing, while late diagnosis is related to poor prognosis. A significant risk marker for melanoma is the presence of atypical nevi; therefore, it is of outstanding importance to make accurate clinical classification of common benign nevi, atypical nevi, and melanomas. The non-invasive method of dermoscopy allowed for the visualization of structures invisible to the naked eye and undoubtedly advanced the assessment of melanocytic lesions to a new dimension. This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of naked-eye examination and dermoscopy in diagnosing melanocytic lesions compared to the histopathological results, constituting the gold standard of diagnosis. ⋯ The results of the present study indicate a higher sensitivity and specificity of dermoscopy in evaluating and diagnosing melanocytic lesions compared to the naked-eye examination. HIPPOKRATIA 2021, 25 (4):156-161.
-
Cannabis is the most widespread illicit drug among young adults globally. This study aimed to detect the extent of cannabis use in the study population and its impact on users' lives. We hypothesized that early cannabis use would significantly predict later high-risk use. ⋯ As the legislation on the use of cannabis changes rapidly, and given the increasing popularity of cannabis, there is a need for continued research on how various factors differentially impact its use. HIPPOKRATIA 2021, 25 (4):162-168.