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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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Attitudes of Nurses Toward Organ Donation in Serbia

Vlaisavljević, Željko; Janković, Slobodan; Maksimović, Nataša; Ćulafić, Milica; Štulić, Miloš; Milovanović, Tamara; Oluić, Branislav

(Elsevier USA, 2020)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Vlaisavljević, Željko
AU  - Janković, Slobodan
AU  - Maksimović, Nataša
AU  - Ćulafić, Milica
AU  - Štulić, Miloš
AU  - Milovanović, Tamara
AU  - Oluić, Branislav
PY  - 2020
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3559
AB  - Objective. Nurses represent the key persons in the process of organ donation, acting as intermediaries between the patient and the family of a potential donor. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors influencing the attitudes of nurses toward bequeathing and organ and tissue donation. Methods. The research was designed as a cross-sectional study from November 2013 to November 2014 and included a sample of 264 nurses employed in the health system of Serbia. Data were collected using a specific questionnaire of 18 questions referring to the information on sociodemographic characteristics and the knowledge of organ donation. Results. The investigation enrolled 264 participants, of which 78% were women. The majority of study subjects had secondary medical education (64.4%), lived in an urban area (82.6%), were married (56.4%), and were predominantly Orthodox (87.1%) with their work experience between 5 and 10 years (29.9%) and 10 to 20 years (29.5%). The average knowledge score concerning organ donation was 29.03 (SD, 2.33; range, 23-34). There was a statistically significant difference in the scores between 2 groups formed according the length of service (P < .001) and the level of education (P ¼ .019), which showed the strongest influence on nurses’ attitudes toward donation. Conclusion. This investigation showed that nurses did not express strong positive attitude toward this issue. Further education of nurses in the Serbian health care system focusing on transplantation and bequeathing of organs and tissues are warranted. N
PB  - Elsevier USA
T2  - Transplantation Proceedings
T1  - Attitudes of Nurses Toward Organ Donation in Serbia
VL  - 52
IS  - 3
SP  - 673
EP  - 679
DO  - 10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.031
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Vlaisavljević, Željko and Janković, Slobodan and Maksimović, Nataša and Ćulafić, Milica and Štulić, Miloš and Milovanović, Tamara and Oluić, Branislav",
year = "2020",
abstract = "Objective. Nurses represent the key persons in the process of organ donation, acting as intermediaries between the patient and the family of a potential donor. The aim of this study was to analyze the factors influencing the attitudes of nurses toward bequeathing and organ and tissue donation. Methods. The research was designed as a cross-sectional study from November 2013 to November 2014 and included a sample of 264 nurses employed in the health system of Serbia. Data were collected using a specific questionnaire of 18 questions referring to the information on sociodemographic characteristics and the knowledge of organ donation. Results. The investigation enrolled 264 participants, of which 78% were women. The majority of study subjects had secondary medical education (64.4%), lived in an urban area (82.6%), were married (56.4%), and were predominantly Orthodox (87.1%) with their work experience between 5 and 10 years (29.9%) and 10 to 20 years (29.5%). The average knowledge score concerning organ donation was 29.03 (SD, 2.33; range, 23-34). There was a statistically significant difference in the scores between 2 groups formed according the length of service (P < .001) and the level of education (P ¼ .019), which showed the strongest influence on nurses’ attitudes toward donation. Conclusion. This investigation showed that nurses did not express strong positive attitude toward this issue. Further education of nurses in the Serbian health care system focusing on transplantation and bequeathing of organs and tissues are warranted. N",
publisher = "Elsevier USA",
journal = "Transplantation Proceedings",
title = "Attitudes of Nurses Toward Organ Donation in Serbia",
volume = "52",
number = "3",
pages = "673-679",
doi = "10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.031"
}
Vlaisavljević, Ž., Janković, S., Maksimović, N., Ćulafić, M., Štulić, M., Milovanović, T.,& Oluić, B.. (2020). Attitudes of Nurses Toward Organ Donation in Serbia. in Transplantation Proceedings
Elsevier USA., 52(3), 673-679.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.031
Vlaisavljević Ž, Janković S, Maksimović N, Ćulafić M, Štulić M, Milovanović T, Oluić B. Attitudes of Nurses Toward Organ Donation in Serbia. in Transplantation Proceedings. 2020;52(3):673-679.
doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.031 .
Vlaisavljević, Željko, Janković, Slobodan, Maksimović, Nataša, Ćulafić, Milica, Štulić, Miloš, Milovanović, Tamara, Oluić, Branislav, "Attitudes of Nurses Toward Organ Donation in Serbia" in Transplantation Proceedings, 52, no. 3 (2020):673-679,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transproceed.2020.01.031 . .
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Cadmium Exposure as a Putative Risk Factor for the Development of Pancreatic Cancer: Three Different Lines of Evidence

Buha, Aleksandra; Wallace, David; Matović, Vesna; Schweitzer, Amie; Oluić, Branislav; Micić, Dušan; Đorđević, Vladimir

(Hindawi Ltd, London, 2017)

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Buha, Aleksandra
AU  - Wallace, David
AU  - Matović, Vesna
AU  - Schweitzer, Amie
AU  - Oluić, Branislav
AU  - Micić, Dušan
AU  - Đorđević, Vladimir
PY  - 2017
UR  - https://farfar.pharmacy.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2836
AB  - Although profoundly studied, etiology of pancreatic cancer (PC) is still rather scant. Exposure to cadmium (Cd), a ubiquitous metal associated with well-established toxic and carcinogenic properties, has been hypothesized to one putative cause of PC. Hence, we analyzed recently published observational studies, meta-analyses, and experimental animal and in vitro studies with the aim of summarizing the evidence of Cd involvement in PC development and describing the possible mechanisms. Consolidation of epidemiological data on PC and exposure to Cd indicated a significant association with an elevated risk of PC among general population exposed to Cd. Cadmium exposure of laboratory animals was showed to cause PC supporting the findings suggested by human studies. The concordance with human and animal studies is buttressed by in vitro studies, although in vitro data interpretation is problematic. In most instances, only significant effects are reported, and the concentrations of Cd are excessive, which would skew interpretation. Previous reports suggest that oxidative stress, apoptotic changes, and DNA cross-linking and hypermethylation are involved in Cd-mediated carcinogenesis. Undoubtedly, a significant amount of work is still needed to achieve a better understanding of the Cd involvement in pancreatic cancer which could facilitate prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of this fatal disease.
PB  - Hindawi Ltd, London
T2  - Biomed Research International
T1  - Cadmium Exposure as a Putative Risk Factor for the Development of Pancreatic Cancer: Three Different Lines of Evidence
DO  - 10.1155/2017/1981837
ER  - 
@article{
author = "Buha, Aleksandra and Wallace, David and Matović, Vesna and Schweitzer, Amie and Oluić, Branislav and Micić, Dušan and Đorđević, Vladimir",
year = "2017",
abstract = "Although profoundly studied, etiology of pancreatic cancer (PC) is still rather scant. Exposure to cadmium (Cd), a ubiquitous metal associated with well-established toxic and carcinogenic properties, has been hypothesized to one putative cause of PC. Hence, we analyzed recently published observational studies, meta-analyses, and experimental animal and in vitro studies with the aim of summarizing the evidence of Cd involvement in PC development and describing the possible mechanisms. Consolidation of epidemiological data on PC and exposure to Cd indicated a significant association with an elevated risk of PC among general population exposed to Cd. Cadmium exposure of laboratory animals was showed to cause PC supporting the findings suggested by human studies. The concordance with human and animal studies is buttressed by in vitro studies, although in vitro data interpretation is problematic. In most instances, only significant effects are reported, and the concentrations of Cd are excessive, which would skew interpretation. Previous reports suggest that oxidative stress, apoptotic changes, and DNA cross-linking and hypermethylation are involved in Cd-mediated carcinogenesis. Undoubtedly, a significant amount of work is still needed to achieve a better understanding of the Cd involvement in pancreatic cancer which could facilitate prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of this fatal disease.",
publisher = "Hindawi Ltd, London",
journal = "Biomed Research International",
title = "Cadmium Exposure as a Putative Risk Factor for the Development of Pancreatic Cancer: Three Different Lines of Evidence",
doi = "10.1155/2017/1981837"
}
Buha, A., Wallace, D., Matović, V., Schweitzer, A., Oluić, B., Micić, D.,& Đorđević, V.. (2017). Cadmium Exposure as a Putative Risk Factor for the Development of Pancreatic Cancer: Three Different Lines of Evidence. in Biomed Research International
Hindawi Ltd, London..
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1981837
Buha A, Wallace D, Matović V, Schweitzer A, Oluić B, Micić D, Đorđević V. Cadmium Exposure as a Putative Risk Factor for the Development of Pancreatic Cancer: Three Different Lines of Evidence. in Biomed Research International. 2017;.
doi:10.1155/2017/1981837 .
Buha, Aleksandra, Wallace, David, Matović, Vesna, Schweitzer, Amie, Oluić, Branislav, Micić, Dušan, Đorđević, Vladimir, "Cadmium Exposure as a Putative Risk Factor for the Development of Pancreatic Cancer: Three Different Lines of Evidence" in Biomed Research International (2017),
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1981837 . .
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