Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2024
Screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy at community pharmacies in Slovakia.
To identify diabetic patients with a potential risk of developing diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in community pharmacies in Slovakia using a modified Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument questionnaire (MNSIq-12). ⋯ The risk of developing DPN was detected in 6.6% of respondents with type 1 diabetes and 13.4% with type 2 diabetes. Patients with both types of diabetes (38.2%; 67.0%) reported fatigue and heaviness in the legs as the most common clinical symptoms that may indicate the development of DPN. Those with a Michigan score <1.5 were older (P<0.0001), had a higher BMI (P<0.0001), a lower level of education (P=0.0020), and were less physically active (P<0.0001). Conclusion Approximately one-eighth of patients with diabetes who visited community pharmacies were potentially at risk for developing DPN. The modified MNSIq-12 was shown to be a simple, time-effective, and non-invasive indicative screening tool that can be applied in the environment of community pharmacies.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2024
The knowledge about long-term consequences of preterm birth among health professionals, educational professionals, and parents in Slovenia.
To assess the knowledge about the long-term consequences of preterm birth and the need for training and information among various professionals working with preterm children and parents of preterm children. ⋯ The findings underscore the importance of integrating the issue of the long-term outcomes of preterm birth and working with preterm children into formal education, and in other forms of educational activities.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2024
The mediating role of depressive, anxiety, and physical symptoms on work ability index in employed women with breast cancer: a prospective study from Croatia.
To explore the relationship between the current work ability index (WAI) and depressive and anxiety symptoms in breast cancer (BC) patients and the role of depressive, anxiety, and physical symptoms in mediating this relationship. ⋯ Baseline depressive and anxiety symptoms affect WAI at follow-up not only through persisting depressive and anxiety symptoms observed at follow-up but also through physical symptoms at follow-up. This indicates that efforts aimed at improving psychological health may result in simultaneous improvements in both psychological and physical health, as well as the resulting WAI.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2024
Exploring ChatGPT's abilities in medical article writing and peer review.
To evaluate the quality of ChatGPT-generated case reports and assess the ability of ChatGPT to peer review medical articles. ⋯ While ChatGPT demonstrated proficiency in generating case reports, there were limitations in terms of consistency and accuracy, especially in referencing.
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Croatian medical journal · Apr 2024
Factors contributing to variability in metformin concentration in polycystic ovary syndrome.
To investigate the factors affecting metformin concentrations after chronic administration in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), focusing on the pharmacokinetic variability and its implications for personalized therapy. ⋯ This study highlights the critical role of BMI in influencing metformin pharmacokinetics in PCOS patients and underscores the need for personalized treatment strategies in patients with PCOS.