Croatian medical journal
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Croatian medical journal · Aug 2016
ReviewHost genetics and susceptibility to congenital and childhood cytomegalovirus infection: a systematic review.
To summarize available evidence on the role of host genetics in the susceptibility to congenital and childhood cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections by conducting a systematic review of published studies. ⋯ Based on currently available very limited amount of evidence, it is uncertain whether congenital and childhood CMV infections are under host genetic control. Additional primary studies are needed with more specific research hypotheses that will enable gradual understanding of specific mechanisms of the CMV pathogenesis. More genetic studies in the future will facilitate better understanding of host susceptibility and likely enable novel preventative and curative measures.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2015
Review Meta AnalysisCauses of chest pain in primary care--a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To investigate the frequencies of different and relevant underlying etiologies of chest pain in general practice. ⋯ This information may be of practical value for general practitioners as it provides the pre-test probabilities for a range of underlying diseases and may be suitable to guide the diagnostic process.
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Croatian medical journal · Oct 2015
Review Meta AnalysisCauses of chest pain in primary care--a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To investigate the frequencies of different and relevant underlying etiologies of chest pain in general practice. ⋯ This information may be of practical value for general practitioners as it provides the pre-test probabilities for a range of underlying diseases and may be suitable to guide the diagnostic process.
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Croatian medical journal · Jun 2015
ReviewPostmortem diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and its complications.
Diabetes mellitus has become a major cause of death worldwide and diabetic ketoacidosis is the most common cause of death in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Acute complications of diabetes mellitus as causes of death may be difficult to diagnose due to missing characteristic macroscopic and microscopic findings. ⋯ In this article, we performed a review of the literature pertaining to the diagnostic performance of classical and novel biochemical parameters that may be used in the forensic casework to identify disorders in glucose metabolism. We also present a review focusing on the usefulness of traditional and alternative specimens that can be sampled and subsequently analyzed to diagnose acute complications of diabetes mellitus as causes of death.
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Croatian medical journal · Dec 2014
ReviewCurrent state-of-the-art of device therapy for advanced heart failure.
Heart failure remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The advent of mechanical circulatory support devices has allowed significant improvements in patient survival and quality of life for those with advanced or end-stage heart failure. We provide a general overview of past and current mechanical circulatory support devices encompassing options for both short- and long-term ventricular support.