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Pentoxifylline with metformin treatment improves biochemical parameters in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis

Ćulafić, Milica; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Dopsaj, Violeta; Oluić, Branislav; Bidžić, Nemanja; Miljković, Branislava; Ćulafić, Đorđe

(Beograd : Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije, 2020)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Dopsaj, Violeta
AU  - Oluić, Branislav
AU  - Bidžić, Nemanja
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3625
AB  - Background:The progression of the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is multifactorial, and there is still a lack of approved medications for its  treatment.  The  study  aimed  to  evaluate  the  impact  of combined treatment with Pentoxifylline and Metformin on biochemical  parameters  in  patients  with  NASH.  Setting:Outpatient hepatology clinic.Methods:A  prospective  trial  was  conducted.  The  first cohort  included  patients  with  biopsy-proven  NASH,  while the  second  cohort  consisted  of  patients  with  biopsy-confirmed NAFLD. Blood tests were checked at baseline and every three months. Pentoxifylline at a dosage of 400 mgt.i.d.  and  Metformin  at  the  dosage  of  500  mg  t.i.d.  were introduced for six months in NASH group.  The impact of the  treatment  was  assessed  based  on  biochemical  results after combined treatment with low-cost medications. Results:All  33  NASH  patients  completed  24  weeks  of treatment. We observed significant improvement (p<0.05)of median values after treatment for the following parameters: serum uric acid levels decreased by 51.0 mmol/L, calcium decreased for 0.27 mmoL/L, magnesium showed an increase of 0.11 mmoL/L. Insulin resistance improved as a reduction of HOMA – IR by 1.3 was detected. A significant decrease of median in liver enzymes, alanine aminotransferase,  aspartate  aminotransferase  and  gamma-glutamyltransferase  by  24.0  U/L,  9.1  U/L,  10.8  U/L  respectively,was noted. Conclusions:Pentoxifylline  and  Metformin  may  provide possible  treatment  option  in  NASH.  Some  new  potential benefit  of  the  therapy  in  improving  liver  function  whilst decreasing cardiovascular risk was perceived.
AB  - Uvod: Progresija nealkoholne masne bolesti jetre (NAFLD) do nealkoholnog steatohepatitisa (NASH) je multifaktorijalna, i još uvek ne postoje zvanično odobreni lekovi za terapiju. U studiji je procenjivan uticaj kombinovane terapije pentoksifilinom i metforminom na biohemijske parametre kod pacijenata sa NASHom. Okruženje: Hepatološka ambulanta klinike. Metode: Studija je bila prospektivnog karaktera. Prva grupa uključila je pacijente sa biopsijom potvrđenim NASHom, dok su drugu grupu činili pacijenti sa biopsijom potvrđenom NAFLDom. Analize krvi vršene su svaka tri meseca. Uvedena je kombinovana terapija pentoksifilinom u dozi od 400 mg 3×1 i metforminom u dozi od 500 mg 3×1, u trajanju od šest meseci za Nash grupu. Efekat lečenja procenjen je na osnovu biohemijskih parametara nakon terapije ovim medikamentima sa niskom cenom. Rezultati: Svih 33 pacijenta su završila 24 nedelje terapije. Uočeno je značajno poboljšanje (p<0,05) vrednosti medijane za sledeće parametre: nivoi mokraćne kiseline u serumu su se snizili za 51,0 mmol/L, kalcijum je snižen za 0,27 mmol/L, magnezijum je pokazao porast za 0,11 mmol/L. Poboljšana je insulinska rezistencija konstatovana kroz smanjenje HOMA-IR za 1,3. Zabeleženo je značajno smanjenje medijane enzima jetre: alanin aminotransferaze za 24,0 U/L, aspartat aminotransferaze za 9,1 U/L i gama glutamiltransferaze za 10,8 U/L. Zaključak: Pentoksifilin sa metforminom može predstavljati moguću terapijsku opciju u NASHu. Primećena je nova potencijalna korist primenjene terapije u poboljšanju funkcije jetre i smanjenju kardiovaskularnog rizika.
PB  - Beograd : Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije
T2  - Journal of Medical Biochemistry
T1  - Pentoxifylline with metformin treatment improves biochemical parameters in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
T1  - Terapija pentoksifilinom sa metforminom poboljšava biohemijske parametre u pacijenata sa nealkoholnim steatohepatitisom
VL  - 39
IS  - 3
SP  - 290
EP  - 298
DO  - 10.2478/jomb-2019-0043
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Ćulafić, Milica and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Dopsaj, Violeta and Oluić, Branislav and Bidžić, Nemanja and Miljković, Branislava and Ćulafić, Đorđe",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Background:The progression of the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is multifactorial, and there is still a lack of approved medications for its  treatment.  The  study  aimed  to  evaluate  the  impact  of combined treatment with Pentoxifylline and Metformin on biochemical  parameters  in  patients  with  NASH.  Setting:Outpatient hepatology clinic.Methods:A  prospective  trial  was  conducted.  The  first cohort  included  patients  with  biopsy-proven  NASH,  while the  second  cohort  consisted  of  patients  with  biopsy-confirmed NAFLD. Blood tests were checked at baseline and every three months. Pentoxifylline at a dosage of 400 mgt.i.d.  and  Metformin  at  the  dosage  of  500  mg  t.i.d.  were introduced for six months in NASH group.  The impact of the  treatment  was  assessed  based  on  biochemical  results after combined treatment with low-cost medications. Results:All  33  NASH  patients  completed  24  weeks  of treatment. We observed significant improvement (p<0.05)of median values after treatment for the following parameters: serum uric acid levels decreased by 51.0 mmol/L, calcium decreased for 0.27 mmoL/L, magnesium showed an increase of 0.11 mmoL/L. Insulin resistance improved as a reduction of HOMA – IR by 1.3 was detected. A significant decrease of median in liver enzymes, alanine aminotransferase,  aspartate  aminotransferase  and  gamma-glutamyltransferase  by  24.0  U/L,  9.1  U/L,  10.8  U/L  respectively,was noted. Conclusions:Pentoxifylline  and  Metformin  may  provide possible  treatment  option  in  NASH.  Some  new  potential benefit  of  the  therapy  in  improving  liver  function  whilst decreasing cardiovascular risk was perceived., Uvod: Progresija nealkoholne masne bolesti jetre (NAFLD) do nealkoholnog steatohepatitisa (NASH) je multifaktorijalna, i još uvek ne postoje zvanično odobreni lekovi za terapiju. U studiji je procenjivan uticaj kombinovane terapije pentoksifilinom i metforminom na biohemijske parametre kod pacijenata sa NASHom. Okruženje: Hepatološka ambulanta klinike. Metode: Studija je bila prospektivnog karaktera. Prva grupa uključila je pacijente sa biopsijom potvrđenim NASHom, dok su drugu grupu činili pacijenti sa biopsijom potvrđenom NAFLDom. Analize krvi vršene su svaka tri meseca. Uvedena je kombinovana terapija pentoksifilinom u dozi od 400 mg 3×1 i metforminom u dozi od 500 mg 3×1, u trajanju od šest meseci za Nash grupu. Efekat lečenja procenjen je na osnovu biohemijskih parametara nakon terapije ovim medikamentima sa niskom cenom. Rezultati: Svih 33 pacijenta su završila 24 nedelje terapije. Uočeno je značajno poboljšanje (p<0,05) vrednosti medijane za sledeće parametre: nivoi mokraćne kiseline u serumu su se snizili za 51,0 mmol/L, kalcijum je snižen za 0,27 mmol/L, magnezijum je pokazao porast za 0,11 mmol/L. Poboljšana je insulinska rezistencija konstatovana kroz smanjenje HOMA-IR za 1,3. Zabeleženo je značajno smanjenje medijane enzima jetre: alanin aminotransferaze za 24,0 U/L, aspartat aminotransferaze za 9,1 U/L i gama glutamiltransferaze za 10,8 U/L. Zaključak: Pentoksifilin sa metforminom može predstavljati moguću terapijsku opciju u NASHu. Primećena je nova potencijalna korist primenjene terapije u poboljšanju funkcije jetre i smanjenju kardiovaskularnog rizika.",
publisher = "Beograd : Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije",
journal = "Journal of Medical Biochemistry",
title = "Pentoxifylline with metformin treatment improves biochemical parameters in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, Terapija pentoksifilinom sa metforminom poboljšava biohemijske parametre u pacijenata sa nealkoholnim steatohepatitisom",
volume = "39",
number = "3",
pages = "290-298",
doi = "10.2478/jomb-2019-0043"
}
Ćulafić, M., Vezmar-Kovačević, S., Dopsaj, V., Oluić, B., Bidžić, N., Miljković, B.,& Ćulafić, Đ.. (2020). Pentoxifylline with metformin treatment improves biochemical parameters in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. in Journal of Medical Biochemistry
Beograd : Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije., 39(3), 290-298.
https://doi.org/10.2478/jomb-2019-0043
Ćulafić M, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Dopsaj V, Oluić B, Bidžić N, Miljković B, Ćulafić Đ. Pentoxifylline with metformin treatment improves biochemical parameters in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. in Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 2020;39(3):290-298.
doi:10.2478/jomb-2019-0043 .
Ćulafić, Milica, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Dopsaj, Violeta, Oluić, Branislav, Bidžić, Nemanja, Miljković, Branislava, Ćulafić, Đorđe, "Pentoxifylline with metformin treatment improves biochemical parameters in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis" in Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 39, no. 3 (2020):290-298,
https://doi.org/10.2478/jomb-2019-0043 . .
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A Simple Index for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-HUFA-Based on Routinely Performed Blood Tests

Ćulafić, Milica; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Dopsaj, Violeta; Stulić, Miloš; Vlaisavljević, Željko; Miljković, Branislava; Ćulafić, Đorđe

(NLM (Medline), 2019)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Dopsaj, Violeta
AU  - Stulić, Miloš
AU  - Vlaisavljević, Željko
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3262
AB  - Background and objectives: Data suggests that nearly 30% of the general population have steatosis and up to 5% of this population develops nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Liver biopsy is still considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of NASH. Great effort is being made toward the identification of sensitive diagnostic tests that do not involve invasive procedures to address a common concern in patients with the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-whether they have NASH or simple steatosis. We aimed to investigate the independent predictors and develop a non-invasive, easy-to-perform, low-cost set of parameters that may be used in clinical practice to differentiate simple steatosis from NASH. Methods: А cross-sectional study of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients divided into two groups: group I-simple steatosis (SS) and group II-biopsy-proven NASH. Strict inclusion criteria and stepwise analysis allowed the evaluation of a vast number of measured/estimated parameters. Results: One hundred and eleven patients were included-82 with simple steatosis and 29 with biopsy-proven NASH. The probability of NASH was the highest when homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was above 2.5, uric acid above 380 µmol/L, ferritin above 100 µg/L and ALT above 45 U/L. An acronym of using first letters was created and named the HUFA index. This combined model resulted in an area under the receiver operator characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.94, provided sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and a negative predictive value for NASH of 70.3%, 95.1%, 83.1% and 90.0%, respectively. Conclusion: We suggest a simple non-invasive predictive index HUFA that encompasses four easily available parameters (HOMA-IR, uric acid, ferritin and ALT) to identify patients with NASH, which may reduce the need for a liver biopsy on a routine basis in patients with NAFLD.
PB  - NLM (Medline)
T2  - Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
T1  - A Simple Index for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-HUFA-Based on Routinely Performed Blood Tests
VL  - 55
IS  - 6
DO  - 10.3390/medicina55060243
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Ćulafić, Milica and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Dopsaj, Violeta and Stulić, Miloš and Vlaisavljević, Željko and Miljković, Branislava and Ćulafić, Đorđe",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Background and objectives: Data suggests that nearly 30% of the general population have steatosis and up to 5% of this population develops nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Liver biopsy is still considered to be the gold standard for the diagnosis of NASH. Great effort is being made toward the identification of sensitive diagnostic tests that do not involve invasive procedures to address a common concern in patients with the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-whether they have NASH or simple steatosis. We aimed to investigate the independent predictors and develop a non-invasive, easy-to-perform, low-cost set of parameters that may be used in clinical practice to differentiate simple steatosis from NASH. Methods: А cross-sectional study of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients divided into two groups: group I-simple steatosis (SS) and group II-biopsy-proven NASH. Strict inclusion criteria and stepwise analysis allowed the evaluation of a vast number of measured/estimated parameters. Results: One hundred and eleven patients were included-82 with simple steatosis and 29 with biopsy-proven NASH. The probability of NASH was the highest when homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was above 2.5, uric acid above 380 µmol/L, ferritin above 100 µg/L and ALT above 45 U/L. An acronym of using first letters was created and named the HUFA index. This combined model resulted in an area under the receiver operator characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.94, provided sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and a negative predictive value for NASH of 70.3%, 95.1%, 83.1% and 90.0%, respectively. Conclusion: We suggest a simple non-invasive predictive index HUFA that encompasses four easily available parameters (HOMA-IR, uric acid, ferritin and ALT) to identify patients with NASH, which may reduce the need for a liver biopsy on a routine basis in patients with NAFLD.",
publisher = "NLM (Medline)",
journal = "Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)",
title = "A Simple Index for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-HUFA-Based on Routinely Performed Blood Tests",
volume = "55",
number = "6",
doi = "10.3390/medicina55060243"
}
Ćulafić, M., Vezmar-Kovačević, S., Dopsaj, V., Stulić, M., Vlaisavljević, Ž., Miljković, B.,& Ćulafić, Đ.. (2019). A Simple Index for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-HUFA-Based on Routinely Performed Blood Tests. in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
NLM (Medline)., 55(6).
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina55060243
Ćulafić M, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Dopsaj V, Stulić M, Vlaisavljević Ž, Miljković B, Ćulafić Đ. A Simple Index for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-HUFA-Based on Routinely Performed Blood Tests. in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania). 2019;55(6).
doi:10.3390/medicina55060243 .
Ćulafić, Milica, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Dopsaj, Violeta, Stulić, Miloš, Vlaisavljević, Željko, Miljković, Branislava, Ćulafić, Đorđe, "A Simple Index for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis-HUFA-Based on Routinely Performed Blood Tests" in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 55, no. 6 (2019),
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina55060243 . .
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The Clinical Importance of Cystatin C and Hepatic Artery Resistive Index in Liver Cirrhosis

Stulić, Miloš; Ćulafić, Đorđe; Obrenović, Radmila; Janković, Goran; Alempijević, Tamara; Stojković-Lalošević, Milica; Dostanić, Nataša; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Ćulafić, Milica

(MDPI, Basel, 2018)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Stulić, Miloš
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
AU  - Obrenović, Radmila
AU  - Janković, Goran
AU  - Alempijević, Tamara
AU  - Stojković-Lalošević, Milica
AU  - Dostanić, Nataša
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
PY  - 2018
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3068
AB  - Background: Data suggest cystatin C (CysC) levels and hepatic artery resistive index (HARI) correspond to the progression of chronic liver disease. We aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of these parameters in assessment of fibrosis in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods: The cross-sectional study included 63 patients with liver cirrhosis. A control group consisted of 30 age- and gender-matched healthy persons. Results: We confirmed significantly higher values of CysC in patients with cirrhosis compared to control group (p = 0.036). Average value of HARI in the examined group was increased (0.72 +/- 0.06) and there was the statistically significant difference compared to controls (0.66 +/- 0.03) (p  lt  0.001). We found statistically significant correlation between HARI and CysC in the study group. Analyzing the possibility of distinguishing healthy subjects from patients with fibrosis, we have found that the area under the curve is far greater in the HARI index than CysC. Comparison of CysC among Child-Pugh stages and correlation with a model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score showed statistically significant results. Conclusion: We confirmed HARI is a more accurate parameter than CysC in discriminating healthy subjects from patients with fibrosis, while CysC could be a better indicator of the stage of liver cirrhosis.
PB  - MDPI, Basel
T2  - Medicina-Lithuania
T1  - The Clinical Importance of Cystatin C and Hepatic Artery Resistive Index in Liver Cirrhosis
VL  - 54
IS  - 3
DO  - 10.3390/medicina54030037
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Stulić, Miloš and Ćulafić, Đorđe and Obrenović, Radmila and Janković, Goran and Alempijević, Tamara and Stojković-Lalošević, Milica and Dostanić, Nataša and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Ćulafić, Milica",
year = "2018",
abstract = "Background: Data suggest cystatin C (CysC) levels and hepatic artery resistive index (HARI) correspond to the progression of chronic liver disease. We aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of these parameters in assessment of fibrosis in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods: The cross-sectional study included 63 patients with liver cirrhosis. A control group consisted of 30 age- and gender-matched healthy persons. Results: We confirmed significantly higher values of CysC in patients with cirrhosis compared to control group (p = 0.036). Average value of HARI in the examined group was increased (0.72 +/- 0.06) and there was the statistically significant difference compared to controls (0.66 +/- 0.03) (p  lt  0.001). We found statistically significant correlation between HARI and CysC in the study group. Analyzing the possibility of distinguishing healthy subjects from patients with fibrosis, we have found that the area under the curve is far greater in the HARI index than CysC. Comparison of CysC among Child-Pugh stages and correlation with a model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score showed statistically significant results. Conclusion: We confirmed HARI is a more accurate parameter than CysC in discriminating healthy subjects from patients with fibrosis, while CysC could be a better indicator of the stage of liver cirrhosis.",
publisher = "MDPI, Basel",
journal = "Medicina-Lithuania",
title = "The Clinical Importance of Cystatin C and Hepatic Artery Resistive Index in Liver Cirrhosis",
volume = "54",
number = "3",
doi = "10.3390/medicina54030037"
}
Stulić, M., Ćulafić, Đ., Obrenović, R., Janković, G., Alempijević, T., Stojković-Lalošević, M., Dostanić, N., Vezmar-Kovačević, S.,& Ćulafić, M.. (2018). The Clinical Importance of Cystatin C and Hepatic Artery Resistive Index in Liver Cirrhosis. in Medicina-Lithuania
MDPI, Basel., 54(3).
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina54030037
Stulić M, Ćulafić Đ, Obrenović R, Janković G, Alempijević T, Stojković-Lalošević M, Dostanić N, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Ćulafić M. The Clinical Importance of Cystatin C and Hepatic Artery Resistive Index in Liver Cirrhosis. in Medicina-Lithuania. 2018;54(3).
doi:10.3390/medicina54030037 .
Stulić, Miloš, Ćulafić, Đorđe, Obrenović, Radmila, Janković, Goran, Alempijević, Tamara, Stojković-Lalošević, Milica, Dostanić, Nataša, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Ćulafić, Milica, "The Clinical Importance of Cystatin C and Hepatic Artery Resistive Index in Liver Cirrhosis" in Medicina-Lithuania, 54, no. 3 (2018),
https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina54030037 . .
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Medication adherence evaluation in patients with chronic liver disease.

Ćulafić, Milica; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Gosnjić, Nikola; Filipović, Marina; Vučićević, Katarina; Miljković, Branislava; Ćulafić, Đorđe

(Wiley, Hoboken, 2017)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Gosnjić, Nikola
AU  - Filipović, Marina
AU  - Vučićević, Katarina
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2992
PB  - Wiley, Hoboken
C3  - Pharmacotherapy
T1  - Medication adherence evaluation in patients with chronic liver disease.
VL  - 37
IS  - 6
SP  - e45
EP  - e45
DO  - 10.1002/phar.1964
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Ćulafić, Milica and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Gosnjić, Nikola and Filipović, Marina and Vučićević, Katarina and Miljković, Branislava and Ćulafić, Đorđe",
year = "2017",
publisher = "Wiley, Hoboken",
journal = "Pharmacotherapy",
title = "Medication adherence evaluation in patients with chronic liver disease.",
volume = "37",
number = "6",
pages = "e45-e45",
doi = "10.1002/phar.1964"
}
Ćulafić, M., Vezmar-Kovačević, S., Gosnjić, N., Filipović, M., Vučićević, K., Miljković, B.,& Ćulafić, Đ.. (2017). Medication adherence evaluation in patients with chronic liver disease.. in Pharmacotherapy
Wiley, Hoboken., 37(6), e45-e45.
https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.1964
Ćulafić M, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Gosnjić N, Filipović M, Vučićević K, Miljković B, Ćulafić Đ. Medication adherence evaluation in patients with chronic liver disease.. in Pharmacotherapy. 2017;37(6):e45-e45.
doi:10.1002/phar.1964 .
Ćulafić, Milica, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Gosnjić, Nikola, Filipović, Marina, Vučićević, Katarina, Miljković, Branislava, Ćulafić, Đorđe, "Medication adherence evaluation in patients with chronic liver disease." in Pharmacotherapy, 37, no. 6 (2017):e45-e45,
https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.1964 . .
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Evaluation of antibiotic use in a gastroenterology department: a glimpse by clinical pharmacist.

Ćulafić, Milica; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Zdravković, Nina; Jovanović, Marija; Vlaisavljević, Željko; Miljković, Branislava; Ćulafić, Đorđe

(Wiley, Hoboken, 2017)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Zdravković, Nina
AU  - Jovanović, Marija
AU  - Vlaisavljević, Željko
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2975
PB  - Wiley, Hoboken
C3  - Pharmacotherapy
T1  - Evaluation of antibiotic use in a gastroenterology department: a glimpse by clinical pharmacist.
VL  - 37
IS  - 6
SP  - e45
EP  - e46
DO  - 10.1002/phar.1964
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Ćulafić, Milica and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Zdravković, Nina and Jovanović, Marija and Vlaisavljević, Željko and Miljković, Branislava and Ćulafić, Đorđe",
year = "2017",
publisher = "Wiley, Hoboken",
journal = "Pharmacotherapy",
title = "Evaluation of antibiotic use in a gastroenterology department: a glimpse by clinical pharmacist.",
volume = "37",
number = "6",
pages = "e45-e46",
doi = "10.1002/phar.1964"
}
Ćulafić, M., Vezmar-Kovačević, S., Zdravković, N., Jovanović, M., Vlaisavljević, Ž., Miljković, B.,& Ćulafić, Đ.. (2017). Evaluation of antibiotic use in a gastroenterology department: a glimpse by clinical pharmacist.. in Pharmacotherapy
Wiley, Hoboken., 37(6), e45-e46.
https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.1964
Ćulafić M, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Zdravković N, Jovanović M, Vlaisavljević Ž, Miljković B, Ćulafić Đ. Evaluation of antibiotic use in a gastroenterology department: a glimpse by clinical pharmacist.. in Pharmacotherapy. 2017;37(6):e45-e46.
doi:10.1002/phar.1964 .
Ćulafić, Milica, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Zdravković, Nina, Jovanović, Marija, Vlaisavljević, Željko, Miljković, Branislava, Ćulafić, Đorđe, "Evaluation of antibiotic use in a gastroenterology department: a glimpse by clinical pharmacist." in Pharmacotherapy, 37, no. 6 (2017):e45-e46,
https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.1964 . .
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Pentoxifylline in combination with metformin in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Ćulafić, Milica; Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra; Stulić, Miloš; Krstić, Aleksandra; Vučićević, Katarina; Miljković, Branislava; Ćulafić, Đorđe

(Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken, 2015)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
AU  - Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra
AU  - Stulić, Miloš
AU  - Krstić, Aleksandra
AU  - Vučićević, Katarina
AU  - Miljković, Branislava
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
PY  - 2015
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2452
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken
C3  - Pharmacotherapy
T1  - Pentoxifylline in combination with metformin in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.
VL  - 35
IS  - 5
SP  - e69
EP  - e69
DO  - 10.1002/phar.1606
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Ćulafić, Milica and Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra and Stulić, Miloš and Krstić, Aleksandra and Vučićević, Katarina and Miljković, Branislava and Ćulafić, Đorđe",
year = "2015",
publisher = "Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken",
journal = "Pharmacotherapy",
title = "Pentoxifylline in combination with metformin in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.",
volume = "35",
number = "5",
pages = "e69-e69",
doi = "10.1002/phar.1606"
}
Ćulafić, M., Vezmar-Kovačević, S., Stulić, M., Krstić, A., Vučićević, K., Miljković, B.,& Ćulafić, Đ.. (2015). Pentoxifylline in combination with metformin in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.. in Pharmacotherapy
Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken., 35(5), e69-e69.
https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.1606
Ćulafić M, Vezmar-Kovačević S, Stulić M, Krstić A, Vučićević K, Miljković B, Ćulafić Đ. Pentoxifylline in combination with metformin in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.. in Pharmacotherapy. 2015;35(5):e69-e69.
doi:10.1002/phar.1606 .
Ćulafić, Milica, Vezmar-Kovačević, Sandra, Stulić, Miloš, Krstić, Aleksandra, Vučićević, Katarina, Miljković, Branislava, Ćulafić, Đorđe, "Pentoxifylline in combination with metformin in the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis." in Pharmacotherapy, 35, no. 5 (2015):e69-e69,
https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.1606 . .
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The clinical importance of biochemical bone markers in patients with alcoholic and viral liver cirrhosis

Culafić-Vojinović, Violeta; Ćulafić, Đorđe; Ignjatović, Svetlana; Petakov, Milan; Đurović-Nikolić, Marina; Vasić, Jelena; Mirković, Duško; Mijac, Dragana; Stulić, Miloš

(Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije, Beograd i Versita, 2014)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Culafić-Vojinović, Violeta
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
AU  - Ignjatović, Svetlana
AU  - Petakov, Milan
AU  - Đurović-Nikolić, Marina
AU  - Vasić, Jelena
AU  - Mirković, Duško
AU  - Mijac, Dragana
AU  - Stulić, Miloš
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2146
AB  - Background: Metabolic bone disease in patients with chronic liver disease is called hepatic osteodystrophy and is primarily a sequel to osteopenia/osteoporosis, and rarely secondary to osteomalacia: The aim of this work was to define the influence of vitamin D-3 and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the pathogenesis of hepatic osteodystrophy, as well as the predictive significance of biochemical bone markers. Methods: This prospective study included 58 male patients with alcoholic (49) and viral (9) cirrhosis. The concentrations of serum vitamin D-3, PTH, osteocalcin and beta-carboxy-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen (beta-CTX) were determined. Bone density was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in the L1 -L4 spinal segment and the femoral neck. Results: Lower bone mineral density (BMD) was measured in 41 patients (70.7%). There was no significant correlation between PTH and vitamin D3 values and T score in the femoral neck (p=0.51; p=0.063) and lumbar spine (p=0.49; 0.064). Also, no significant correlation was found between the osteocalcin values in lumbar spine BMD (p=0.944) and femoral neck (p=0.161), or with beta-CTX values and BMD in the lumbar spine (p=0.347) and femoral neck (p=0.73). Statistically significant difference was confirmed between the stage A osteocalcin (p=0.000) and beta-CTX (p=0.008) values in relation to advanced stages B and C. Conclusions: PTH and vitamin D3 do not influence the development of hepatic osteodystrophy. In patients with cirrhosis, osteocalcin and beta-CTX are not valid indicators of decreased BMD, but their values correlate with the degree of liver insufficiency.
PB  - Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije, Beograd i Versita
T2  - Journal of Medical Biochemistry
T1  - The clinical importance of biochemical bone markers in patients with alcoholic and viral liver cirrhosis
VL  - 33
IS  - 2
SP  - 149
EP  - 155
DO  - 10.2478/jomb-2013-0025
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Culafić-Vojinović, Violeta and Ćulafić, Đorđe and Ignjatović, Svetlana and Petakov, Milan and Đurović-Nikolić, Marina and Vasić, Jelena and Mirković, Duško and Mijac, Dragana and Stulić, Miloš",
year = "2014",
abstract = "Background: Metabolic bone disease in patients with chronic liver disease is called hepatic osteodystrophy and is primarily a sequel to osteopenia/osteoporosis, and rarely secondary to osteomalacia: The aim of this work was to define the influence of vitamin D-3 and parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the pathogenesis of hepatic osteodystrophy, as well as the predictive significance of biochemical bone markers. Methods: This prospective study included 58 male patients with alcoholic (49) and viral (9) cirrhosis. The concentrations of serum vitamin D-3, PTH, osteocalcin and beta-carboxy-terminal cross-linked telopeptide of type I collagen (beta-CTX) were determined. Bone density was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in the L1 -L4 spinal segment and the femoral neck. Results: Lower bone mineral density (BMD) was measured in 41 patients (70.7%). There was no significant correlation between PTH and vitamin D3 values and T score in the femoral neck (p=0.51; p=0.063) and lumbar spine (p=0.49; 0.064). Also, no significant correlation was found between the osteocalcin values in lumbar spine BMD (p=0.944) and femoral neck (p=0.161), or with beta-CTX values and BMD in the lumbar spine (p=0.347) and femoral neck (p=0.73). Statistically significant difference was confirmed between the stage A osteocalcin (p=0.000) and beta-CTX (p=0.008) values in relation to advanced stages B and C. Conclusions: PTH and vitamin D3 do not influence the development of hepatic osteodystrophy. In patients with cirrhosis, osteocalcin and beta-CTX are not valid indicators of decreased BMD, but their values correlate with the degree of liver insufficiency.",
publisher = "Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije, Beograd i Versita",
journal = "Journal of Medical Biochemistry",
title = "The clinical importance of biochemical bone markers in patients with alcoholic and viral liver cirrhosis",
volume = "33",
number = "2",
pages = "149-155",
doi = "10.2478/jomb-2013-0025"
}
Culafić-Vojinović, V., Ćulafić, Đ., Ignjatović, S., Petakov, M., Đurović-Nikolić, M., Vasić, J., Mirković, D., Mijac, D.,& Stulić, M.. (2014). The clinical importance of biochemical bone markers in patients with alcoholic and viral liver cirrhosis. in Journal of Medical Biochemistry
Društvo medicinskih biohemičara Srbije, Beograd i Versita., 33(2), 149-155.
https://doi.org/10.2478/jomb-2013-0025
Culafić-Vojinović V, Ćulafić Đ, Ignjatović S, Petakov M, Đurović-Nikolić M, Vasić J, Mirković D, Mijac D, Stulić M. The clinical importance of biochemical bone markers in patients with alcoholic and viral liver cirrhosis. in Journal of Medical Biochemistry. 2014;33(2):149-155.
doi:10.2478/jomb-2013-0025 .
Culafić-Vojinović, Violeta, Ćulafić, Đorđe, Ignjatović, Svetlana, Petakov, Milan, Đurović-Nikolić, Marina, Vasić, Jelena, Mirković, Duško, Mijac, Dragana, Stulić, Miloš, "The clinical importance of biochemical bone markers in patients with alcoholic and viral liver cirrhosis" in Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 33, no. 2 (2014):149-155,
https://doi.org/10.2478/jomb-2013-0025 . .

Role of cystatin C and renal resistive index in assessment of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis

Ćulafić, Đorđe; Stulić, Miloš; Obrenović, Radmila; Miletić, Danijela; Mijac, Dragana; Stojković, Milica; Jovanović, Marija; Ćulafić, Milica

(Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, Pleasanton, 2014)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
AU  - Stulić, Miloš
AU  - Obrenović, Radmila
AU  - Miletić, Danijela
AU  - Mijac, Dragana
AU  - Stojković, Milica
AU  - Jovanović, Marija
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
PY  - 2014
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2213
AB  - AIM: To evaluate the clinical significance of cystatin C and renal resistive index for the determination of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis. METHODS: We conducted a study of 63 patients with liver cirrhosis. A control group comprised of 30 age and gender-matched healthy persons. Serum cystatin C was determined in all study subjects and renal Doppler ultrasonography was made. Estimated glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine (GFR(Cr)) and cystatin C (GFR(Cys)) was calculated. RESULTS: We confirmed significant differences in values of cystatin C between patients with different stages of liver cirrhosis according to Child-Pugh (P = 0.01), and a significant correlation with model of end stage liver disease (MELD) score (r(s) = 0.527, P  lt  0.001). More patients with decreased glomerular filtration rate were identified based on GFR(Cys) than on GFR(Cr) (P  lt  0.001). Significantly higher renal resistive index was noted in Child-Pugh C than in A (P  lt  0.001) and B stage (P = 0.001). Also, a significant correlation between renal resistive index and MELD score was observed (r(s) = 0.607, P  lt  0.001). Renal resistive index correlated significantly with cystatin C (r(s) = 0.283, P = 0.028) and showed a negative correlation with GFR(Cys) (r(s) = -0.31, P = 0.016). CONCLUSION: Cystatin C may be a more reliable marker for assessment of liver insufficiency. Additionally, cystatin C and renal resistive index represent sensitive indicators of renal dysfunction in patients with liver cirrhosis.
PB  - Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, Pleasanton
T2  - World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
T1  - Role of cystatin C and renal resistive index in assessment of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis
VL  - 20
IS  - 21
SP  - 6573
EP  - 6579
DO  - 10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6573
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Ćulafić, Đorđe and Stulić, Miloš and Obrenović, Radmila and Miletić, Danijela and Mijac, Dragana and Stojković, Milica and Jovanović, Marija and Ćulafić, Milica",
year = "2014",
abstract = "AIM: To evaluate the clinical significance of cystatin C and renal resistive index for the determination of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis. METHODS: We conducted a study of 63 patients with liver cirrhosis. A control group comprised of 30 age and gender-matched healthy persons. Serum cystatin C was determined in all study subjects and renal Doppler ultrasonography was made. Estimated glomerular filtration rate from serum creatinine (GFR(Cr)) and cystatin C (GFR(Cys)) was calculated. RESULTS: We confirmed significant differences in values of cystatin C between patients with different stages of liver cirrhosis according to Child-Pugh (P = 0.01), and a significant correlation with model of end stage liver disease (MELD) score (r(s) = 0.527, P  lt  0.001). More patients with decreased glomerular filtration rate were identified based on GFR(Cys) than on GFR(Cr) (P  lt  0.001). Significantly higher renal resistive index was noted in Child-Pugh C than in A (P  lt  0.001) and B stage (P = 0.001). Also, a significant correlation between renal resistive index and MELD score was observed (r(s) = 0.607, P  lt  0.001). Renal resistive index correlated significantly with cystatin C (r(s) = 0.283, P = 0.028) and showed a negative correlation with GFR(Cys) (r(s) = -0.31, P = 0.016). CONCLUSION: Cystatin C may be a more reliable marker for assessment of liver insufficiency. Additionally, cystatin C and renal resistive index represent sensitive indicators of renal dysfunction in patients with liver cirrhosis.",
publisher = "Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, Pleasanton",
journal = "World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology",
title = "Role of cystatin C and renal resistive index in assessment of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis",
volume = "20",
number = "21",
pages = "6573-6579",
doi = "10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6573"
}
Ćulafić, Đ., Stulić, M., Obrenović, R., Miletić, D., Mijac, D., Stojković, M., Jovanović, M.,& Ćulafić, M.. (2014). Role of cystatin C and renal resistive index in assessment of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis. in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, Pleasanton., 20(21), 6573-6579.
https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6573
Ćulafić Đ, Stulić M, Obrenović R, Miletić D, Mijac D, Stojković M, Jovanović M, Ćulafić M. Role of cystatin C and renal resistive index in assessment of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis. in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology. 2014;20(21):6573-6579.
doi:10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6573 .
Ćulafić, Đorđe, Stulić, Miloš, Obrenović, Radmila, Miletić, Danijela, Mijac, Dragana, Stojković, Milica, Jovanović, Marija, Ćulafić, Milica, "Role of cystatin C and renal resistive index in assessment of renal function in patients with liver cirrhosis" in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 20, no. 21 (2014):6573-6579,
https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i21.6573 . .
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Importance of serotonin determination in patients with esophageal and gastric fundus varices

Mirković, Duško; Ćulafić, Đorđe; Rudić, J. S.; Beletić, Anđelo

(Walter de Gruyter & Co, Berlin, 2011)

TY  - CONF
AU  - Mirković, Duško
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
AU  - Rudić, J. S.
AU  - Beletić, Anđelo
PY  - 2011
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1530
PB  - Walter de Gruyter & Co, Berlin
C3  - Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
T1  - Importance of serotonin determination in patients with esophageal and gastric fundus varices
VL  - 49
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_1530
ER  - 
@conference{
author = "Mirković, Duško and Ćulafić, Đorđe and Rudić, J. S. and Beletić, Anđelo",
year = "2011",
publisher = "Walter de Gruyter & Co, Berlin",
journal = "Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine",
title = "Importance of serotonin determination in patients with esophageal and gastric fundus varices",
volume = "49",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_1530"
}
Mirković, D., Ćulafić, Đ., Rudić, J. S.,& Beletić, A.. (2011). Importance of serotonin determination in patients with esophageal and gastric fundus varices. in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
Walter de Gruyter & Co, Berlin., 49.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_1530
Mirković D, Ćulafić Đ, Rudić JS, Beletić A. Importance of serotonin determination in patients with esophageal and gastric fundus varices. in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. 2011;49.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_1530 .
Mirković, Duško, Ćulafić, Đorđe, Rudić, J. S., Beletić, Anđelo, "Importance of serotonin determination in patients with esophageal and gastric fundus varices" in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, 49 (2011),
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_farfar_1530 .

Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices

Rudić, Jelena S.; Ćulafić, Đorđe; Mirković, Duško; Jesić, Rada S.; Krstić, Miodrag N.

(Baishideng Publ Grp Co Ltd, Beijing, 2010)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Rudić, Jelena S.
AU  - Ćulafić, Đorđe
AU  - Mirković, Duško
AU  - Jesić, Rada S.
AU  - Krstić, Miodrag N.
PY  - 2010
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1365
AB  - AIM: To determine the effect of free serotonin concentrations in plasma on development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices. METHODS: This prospective study included 33 patients with liver cirrhosis and 24 healthy controls. Ultrasonography and measurement of serotonin concentration in plasma were carried out in both groups of subjects. The upper fiber panendoscopy was performed only in patients with liver cirrhosis. RESULTS: The mean plasma free serotonin levels were much higher in liver cirrhosis patients than in healthy controls (219.0 +/- 24.2 nmol/L vs 65.4 +/- 18.7 nmol/L, P  lt  0.0001). There was no significant correlation be-tween serotonin concentration in plasma and the size of the esophageal varices according to Spearman coefficient of correlation (r(s) = -0.217, P > 0.05). However, the correlation of plasma serotonin concentration and gastric fundal varices was highly significant (r(s) = -0.601, P  lt  0.01). CONCLUSION: Free serotonin is significant in pathogenesis of portal hypertension especially in development of fundal varices, indicating the clinical value of serotonergic receptor blockers in these patients.
PB  - Baishideng Publ Grp Co Ltd, Beijing
T2  - World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
T1  - Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices
VL  - 16
IS  - 48
SP  - 6135
EP  - 6138
DO  - 10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6135
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Rudić, Jelena S. and Ćulafić, Đorđe and Mirković, Duško and Jesić, Rada S. and Krstić, Miodrag N.",
year = "2010",
abstract = "AIM: To determine the effect of free serotonin concentrations in plasma on development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices. METHODS: This prospective study included 33 patients with liver cirrhosis and 24 healthy controls. Ultrasonography and measurement of serotonin concentration in plasma were carried out in both groups of subjects. The upper fiber panendoscopy was performed only in patients with liver cirrhosis. RESULTS: The mean plasma free serotonin levels were much higher in liver cirrhosis patients than in healthy controls (219.0 +/- 24.2 nmol/L vs 65.4 +/- 18.7 nmol/L, P  lt  0.0001). There was no significant correlation be-tween serotonin concentration in plasma and the size of the esophageal varices according to Spearman coefficient of correlation (r(s) = -0.217, P > 0.05). However, the correlation of plasma serotonin concentration and gastric fundal varices was highly significant (r(s) = -0.601, P  lt  0.01). CONCLUSION: Free serotonin is significant in pathogenesis of portal hypertension especially in development of fundal varices, indicating the clinical value of serotonergic receptor blockers in these patients.",
publisher = "Baishideng Publ Grp Co Ltd, Beijing",
journal = "World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology",
title = "Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices",
volume = "16",
number = "48",
pages = "6135-6138",
doi = "10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6135"
}
Rudić, J. S., Ćulafić, Đ., Mirković, D., Jesić, R. S.,& Krstić, M. N.. (2010). Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices. in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology
Baishideng Publ Grp Co Ltd, Beijing., 16(48), 6135-6138.
https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6135
Rudić JS, Ćulafić Đ, Mirković D, Jesić RS, Krstić MN. Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices. in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology. 2010;16(48):6135-6138.
doi:10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6135 .
Rudić, Jelena S., Ćulafić, Đorđe, Mirković, Duško, Jesić, Rada S., Krstić, Miodrag N., "Role of serotonin in development of esophageal and gastric fundal varices" in World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 16, no. 48 (2010):6135-6138,
https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v16.i48.6135 . .
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