Catholic University of Croatia

Brain MRI Features of Human Neuroinvasive Usutu Virus Infections

Background/Objectives: Neuroradiological features of neuroinvasive Usutu virus (USUV) infection are poorly understood, as current knowledge is largely limited to case reports. This study aimed to describe brain MRI patterns, and assess disease severity and vital and functional ou...

Topical Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Phimosis in Children

Phimosis, the inability to retract the prepuce over the glans penis, is one of the most common reasons for referral of boys to pediatric surgeons and urologists, yet the great majority of cases represent a normal developmental stage rather than true disease. Distinguishing physio...

Outdoor Environmental Risk Factors for Paediatric Ragweed Sensitisation: A Formal Model Comparison

Background/Objectives: Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is a major aeroallergen in Central and Eastern Europe. Croatian children in regions with twofold difference in pollen exposure show near-identical sensitisation prevalence (the “Zagreb paradox”), and an earlier analysis fou...

Immediate Reaction During Endodontic Treatment in a Patient with Formaldehyde Contact Sensitization: A Case Report of Generalized Urticaria with Angioedema

Formaldehyde is a well-known, ubiquitous chemical agent and a widely used skin sensitizer. There are reports of cases of systemic and localized allergic reactions attributed to formaldehyde (or formaldehyde-containing resins), which can occur during occupational exposure or daily...

A Critical Methodological Review of Clinical Scores, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models for the Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Appendicitis

Background/Objectives: Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency of childhood, yet its diagnosis remains difficult because presentations are atypical, inflammatory markers are nonspecific, and the consequences of error run in both directions, from negative appendec...

Evaluation of Services of a Multidisciplinary Team for Supportive and Palliative Care for Persons with Advanced Cancer at the Tertiary Hospital in Croatia over First Three years: A Retrospective Study

BACKGROUND: Supportive and palliative care, delivered by a multidisciplinary team, plays a crucial role in improving the quality of life for people with advanced cancer by addressing physical, psychological, and social needs. There are no published data evaluating the work of suc...

I Want to Live More : Self-Talk Under the Pressure of Breast Cancer

In this study, self-talk is conceptualized as a self-regulatory intrapersonal communication process that integrates emotional, cognitive, and social dimensions. Unlike prior studies that focus on the frequency or valence of self-talk, as well as the effectiveness of psychoeducati...

Methodological Approaches to Bioavailability of Oral Creatine in Randomized Controlled Trials: A Meta-Research Study

Background: Creatine is one of the most widely used dietary supplements for enhancing physical performance and is increasingly investigated for a range of health-related applications. Although creatine monohydrate is the most commonly used formulation, concerns have been raised r...

Electric Scooter and Electric Bicycle Injuries in Children and Adolescents: A Narrative Review of Epidemiology, Injury Patterns, Clinical Outcomes, and Prevention

Electric scooters (e-scooters) and electric bicycles (e-bikes) are established urban micromobility modes, and children and adolescents form a growing share of riders. This narrative review synthesises peer-reviewed evidence on e-scooter and e-bike injuries in patients aged 18 yea...

The Use of Extracorporeal Organ Support Therapies for Acute Kidney Injury in Cancer Patients

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent and serious complication in patients with cancer, associated not only with increased morbidity and mortality, but also with the interruption or modification of anticancer therapy. In critically ill patients with cancer, AKI arises from a co...