INTRODUCTION Peripheral facial nerve paralysis is often of unknown origin. It is considered an idiopathic condition, although increasing evidence links it to viral infections, such as the reactivation of Herpes simplex virus type 1 [1]. The characteristic clinical presentation includes sudden...

INTRODUCTION During the COVID-19 pandemic, the global scientific community worked intensively to find innovative therapeutic approaches that would effectively aid in the fight against SARS-CoV-2. One of them is the drug Regen-CoV®, a combination of monoclonal antibodies (casirivimab (REGN10933)...

INTRODUCTION Dirofilariosis is a zoonotic parasitic infection caused by nematodes belonging to the Dirofilaria genus, which primarily infect dogs and other carnivores. Human infections occur incidentally when infected mosquitoes transfer larvae to humans through bites. The two species most...

INTRODUCTION Plasma cell leukemia (i.e., plasmacytic leukemia) is a rare and exceptionally aggressive form of plasma cell dyscrasia. In most plasma cell dyscrasias, malignant plasma cells infiltrate the bone marrow, engaging in numerous cellular and humoral interactions with the bone marrow...

INTRODUCTION Migration is a complex and longstanding phenomenon that has significantly influenced the development of nations worldwide. Many countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia, have populations largely comprised of migrants or descendants of migrants seeking better...

INTRODUCTION Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is a clonal myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) characterized by bone marrow (BM) fibrosis and extramedullary hematopoiesis [1,2]. Patients with PMF present with heterogeneous clinical features. It is known that unfavorable prognostic factors include older...

INTRODUCTION Since the 1990s, the information age has driven employee management toward a more humanistic approach, emphasizing policies that recognize and nurture human capital within organizations [1]. An effective management system relies on clear objectives to ensure efficiency and...

INTRODUCTION According to the latest statistical data, stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined [1]. Hemorrhagic stroke accounts for approximately 20% of all strokes, with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) being the most common type...

MALIGNANT DISEASES IN SERBIA Malignant diseases are a significant public health problem in the Republic of Serbia. The age-standardized incidence rate (ASIR) is 250.4 per 100,000 population [1], while the mortality rate for all cancer types, in 2022, was 128.4 per 100,000 population, which puts...

Dear Editorial Board, I am reaching out to draw attention to new applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in gynecology, particularly its intrauterine application and intraovarian injections. The use of PRP has gained significant attention over the past decade due to its ability to promote...

As we reach the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, it is natural to reevaluate scientific and professional achievements as well as the challenges in maintaining and improving the health of the population, including the treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Although difficult,...

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