Fracture of the distal end of the radius, in clinical practice commonly referred to as fractura radii in loco typico – although the more correct term is fractura radii in zona typica – is one of the most frequent fractures encountered by surgeons or traumatologists in their daily work. Its high...

INTRODUCTION The number of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures shows a growing trend in orthopedic hospitals worldwide. It is expected that in the United States, the number of patients undergoing TKA will increase sevenfold from 2004 to 2030 [1]. Although TKA has a great to excellent...

INTRODUCTION Traffic-related trauma is one of the leading causes of death and injury worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 1.3 million people die annually in road traffic accidents, while between 20 and 50 million are injured. It is the eighth leading cause of...

INTRODUCTION Melanocytoma of the optic nerve head (melanocytoma papillae) is a rare, benign melanocytic lesion originating from melanocytes within the optic nerve head. Initially described by Limas and Ulrich in 1962, melanocytoma is histologically distinct from melanomas but shares a similar...

INTRODUCTION Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multipotent stem cells that possess self-renewal and differentiation capacities. Although MSCs can be obtained from almost all tissues within the human body, the main sources are the bone marrow and adipose tissue. MSCs can differentiate into...

STABLE ANGINA PECTORIS The pathophysiological basis of myocardial ischemia lies in the inadequate balance between the supply of oxygenated blood to the myocardium and its demand for oxygen (Figure 1) [1]. Figure 1. Pathophysiological basis of ischemia and the sites of the action of...

INTRODUCTION According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report [1], the reproductive bioeconomy is becoming more significant in improving population health. It encompasses the application of biotechnological innovations in reproductive health, leading to...

INTRODUCTION Lyme borreliosis (LB) is a zoonosis, the causative agents of which are transmitted through the bite of infected ticks of the genus Ixodes. The causative agents of LB are spiral-shaped bacteria from the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) complex [1,2]. The primary vectors in...

INTRODUCTION Health organizations must be strategically managed, taking into account the complexity and diversity of health services. This requires an integrated model of information and knowledge, where strategic management relies on the continual use of information technologies and systems...

INTRODUCTION Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is one of the main global goals defined within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically within SDG 3, which aims to ensure healthy living and promote well-being for all people at all ages. UHC implies equitable access to...

“The fundamental prerequisite for a person to reach their goal is health.” Vasa Pelagić Dear colleagues, As the fifth anniversary of the first issue of the Serbian Journal of the Medical Chamber approaches, the Editorial Board is...

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