Enver Zerem

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My research interests focus on the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis, the application of Interventional ultrasound in gastroenterology and hepatology, acid-related disorders and viral hepatitis. Also, I wrote several articles about publishing, sciencemetric systems and ranking of scientists.

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Izet Masic

Izet Masic, MD, PhD, FWAAS, FEASA, FIAHSI, FEFMI, FACMI

University of Sarajevo

Slobodan Jankovic

University of Kragujevac, Serbia

Ss. Cyril & Methodius University in Skopje

Sayonara Barbosa

University of Cincinnati

Rika Endah

Universitas Sumatera Utara

Ahmed El-Agwany

Alexandria University

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SWEP 2018.pdf

by Izet Masic, MD, PhD, FWAAS, FEASA, FIAHSI, FEFMI, FACMI, Enver Zerem, Rasim Jusufović, Mirsad Hadzikadic, and Anis Cerovac

The Second Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing and Publishing (SWEP - 2018), Sarajevo, December 8th, 2018, 2018

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Minimally invasive treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts

by Suad Kunosic and Enver Zerem

World journal of gastroenterology : WJG, Jan 14, 2015

A pancreatic pseudocyst (PPC) is typically a complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis, trau... more A pancreatic pseudocyst (PPC) is typically a complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis, trauma or pancreatic duct obstruction. The diagnosis of PPC can be made if an acute fluid collection persists for 4 to 6 wk and is enveloped by a distinct wall. Most PPCs regress spontaneously and require no treatment, whereas some may persist and progress until complications occur. The decision whether to treat a patient who has a PPC, as well as when and with what treatment modalities, is a difficult one. PPCs can be treated with a variety of methods: percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD), endoscopic transpapillary or transmural drainage, laparoscopic surgery, or open pseudocystoenterostomy. The recent trend in the management of symptomatic PPC has moved toward less invasive approaches such as endoscopic- and image-guided PCD. The endoscopic approach is suitable because most PPCs lie adjacent to the stomach. The major advantage of the endoscopic approach is that it creates a permanent pseud...

Should Endoscopic Management be the Initial Therapeutic Modality for the Treatment of Postcholecystectomy Bile Leaks?

by Admir Kurtcehajic, Suad Kunosic, and Enver Zerem

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2014

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Hepatitis C virus genotypes in chronic hepatitis C patients and in first time blood donors in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina

by Elmir Cickusic, Slavica Mott-Divković, and Enver Zerem

Bosnian journal of basic medical sciences / Udruženje basičnih mediciniskih znanosti = Association of Basic Medical Sciences, 2009

Prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is an issue that ... more Prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is an issue that is not sufficiently researched and there is a need for studies that would explore this in detail.The aim of this study was to determine the distribution of HCV genotypes in the group of patients with chronic hepatitis C and also in the group of first time blood donors that tested positive for anti HCV antibodies during the blood screening process. Our secondary goal was to compare the proportions of HCV genotypes between these two groups.We analyzed 75 blood samples of patients with confirmed chronic hepatitis C. We also analyzed 13/16082 blood samples of first time blood donors found to be HCV positive during the blood screening process. We also determined HCV genotype in HCV RNA positive samples.We have found that genotype 1b was more prevalent in chronic hepatitis C patients (52/75; 69,3%) than in first time blood donors (6/13; 46,1%), however this difference was not statistically sig...

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A clinicalpathological changes in patients with lupus nephritis

by Elmir Cickusic, Suada Mulić, and Enver Zerem

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

Clasification of pathological changes of tissue of kidney with activity Index and chronicity index in the patients with lupus nephritis

by Elmir Cickusic, Suada Mulić, and Enver Zerem

Annals of the rheumatic diseases

Utilisation Analysis of Antihypertensive Drugs in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the Time-period 2013-2015

Materia Socio Medica, 2016

Expenditures for drugs are increasingly burdening already insufficient funds for health protectio... more Expenditures for drugs are increasingly burdening already insufficient funds for health protection. This is especially evident in less developed European countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina. The question is whether such analyses can help save funds for financing treatment for diseases, with an emphasis on a more rational choice of drug for appropriate indication, whereby clinical complications of hypertension would be prevented and patients would have quality of their lives improved. Focus of research has been set on analysis of use of antihypertensive drugs in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the time-period January 2013-March 2015. Use of all drugs for treatment of hypertension in that time-period in the country has been shown in an unbiased manner. The study is designed as retrospective-prospective comparative research of use of antihypertensive drugs in BiH in a certain time-period. Data are collected from relevant drug utilisation database which has been established in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2013. We have calculated financial expenditure for prescribed antihypertensives in the time- period of 2013, 2014 and Q1 2015. Use of antihypertensives at the country level for this time-period is BAM 200,242,218. At the country level, physicians are most often opting for combination therapy: ACE inhibitors + diuretics (20.2%) and ACE inhibitors + Ca channel antagonists (18.0%). In this research, it has been shown that modern drugs are used for treatment of hypertension in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These drugs are used in the same order as they are prescribed in developed countries.

Treatment of Recurrent Pancreatic Pseudocysts with Proven Communication between Pseudocyst and Pancreatic Duct by Long-term Percutaneous Drainage

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 2015

Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis: A Unique Case of Chronic Colitis

The American Journal of Gastroenterology, 2016

The First Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing and Publishing, Sarajevo, December 2-3, 2016

Acta Informatica Medica, 2016

The First Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing &amp;amp;amp; Publishing (SWEP 20... more The First Mediterranean Seminar on Science Writing, Editing &amp;amp;amp; Publishing (SWEP 2016) was held in Sarajevo, Bosnia &amp;amp;amp; Herzegovina from 2nd to 3rd December 2016. It was organized by Academy of Medical Sciences of Bosnia and Herzegovina, running concurrent sessions as part of its Annual Meeting titled &amp;amp;quot; &amp;amp;quot;Days of AMNuBiH - Theory and Practice in Science Communication and Scientometrics&amp;amp;quot;. Hotel Bosnia in the city centre was the chosen venue. On the first day, nineteen presentations on various issues of science writing and publication ethics were delivered by speakers from Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia &amp;amp;amp; Herzegovina and the UK (Asim Kurjak, Milivoj Boranić, Doncho Donev, Osman Sinanović, Miro Jakovljević, Enver Zerem, Dejan Milošević, Silva Dobrić, Srećko Gajović, Izet Mašić, Armen Yuri Gasparyan, Šekib Sokolović, Nermin Salkić, Selma Uzunović, Admir Kurtčehajić, Edin Begić and Floreta Kurti). Each presentation had a take-home message for novice and seasoned authors, encountering numerous problems in non-Anglophone research environment. Lecturers, who were internationally recognized editors of regional journals, generously shared their experience of adhering to the best ethical guidance. Elegant presentations by Srećko Gajović (Editor-in-Chief of the Croatian Medical Journal) and Armen Yuri Gasparyan (past Chief Editor of the European Science Editing) showcased their accomplishments that strengthened ties between authors from all over the world. Gasparyan reflected on educational resources of editorial associations, such as the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and called not just to declare the adherence to, but also to enforce their ethical guidance in daily practice. Editors of Medical Archives, Croatian Medica Journal, Vojnosanitetski Pregled, Psychiatria Danubina, Acta Informatica Medica, Materia Socio-Medica, The Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstretics and Gynecology, Acta Medica Saliniana and Medicinski Glasnik presented their editorial strategies aimed at attracting best authors and resolving problems with authorship, conflicts of interest, and plagiarism. Topical education on science writing and editing was considered as an inseparable part of continuing professional development in biomedicine. Armen Yuri Gasparyan (UK) was offered an opportunity to interact with more than 70 participants, attending the SWEP 2016 on the second day. The lecturer talked about author contributions, disclosures of conflicts of interests, plagiarism of ideas and words, research performance and impact indicators, and targeting ethical journals. Topics were presented in a way to help non-Anglophone authors, reviewers and editors avoid common ethical problems. Dr Gasparyan stressed the importance of regularly arranging such meetings across Balkan and Mediterranean countries to eradicate plagiarism and other forms research misconduct. The organizers of the SWEP 2016 awarded selected keynote speakers with certificates of lifetime achievement in journal editing, and decided to run the Seminar annually with support of Balkan and Mediterranean editors and publishers. The SWEP 2016 marked a turning point in the process of regional developments since all attending editors opted for nurturing enthusiasm of the organizers and launching the Mediterranean Association of Science Editors and Publishers (MASEP). The Seminar was a great success with its impressive scientific and social activities. It attracted more than 100 students, researchers, editors, and publishers from Bosnia &amp;amp;amp; Herzegovina and neighbouring countries. Proceedings, in the form of short reports, were published in Acta Informatica Medica and archived in PubMed Central. New friendships were forged between regional experts in editing and young specialists during those unforgettable two days of intensive discussions and informal interactions (a-y).

Anemia identified one month after renal transplantation is predictive of anemia identified after twelve months

Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences Udruzenje Basicnih Mediciniskih Znanosti Association of Basic Medical Sciences, Aug 1, 2009

The aim of this study was to evaluate whether anemia identified earlier than 3 months postengraft... more The aim of this study was to evaluate whether anemia identified earlier than 3 months postengraftment in modern era could be predictive of anemia at 12 months. Cross-sectional and cohort studies based on retrospective analysis of existing clinical records were performed. Data on recipient&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s age at transplantation, follow-up serum creatinine (SCR) and hemoglobin (Hb) on day 7 (D7), at month 1 (M1) and at month 3 (M3) postengraftment were collected. Outcome was anemia identified at 12 months (M12) postengraftment. There were 75 patients on D7, 74 at M1 and 61 at M3. Multiple linear regression model that included recipient&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;#39;s age at transplantation, Hb and creatinine on D7 and tested the risk for anemia at M12 retained only the age in the model, with the coefficient of 0,84 (P=0,001). The same model at M1 retained Hb and age, with the coefficients of 0,26 (P=0,03) and 0,81 (P=0,0002), respectively and at M3 it retained Hb and age, with the coefficients of 0,41 (P=0,004) and 0,70 (P=0,003), respectively. Anemia identified at M1 after renal transplantation is predictive of anemia at M12.

Reversible peg-interferon-induced unilateral sensorineural hearing loss during hepatitis B treatment

The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology the Official Journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, Jun 1, 2009

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Kidney biopsy in clinical practice

Medical Archives, 2001

Alcohol sclerotherapy in the treatment of symptomatic simple renal cysts

Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences Udruzenje Basicnih Mediciniskih Znanosti Association of Basic Medical Sciences, Nov 1, 2008

The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of percutaneous drainage with single-session al... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of percutaneous drainage with single-session alcohol sclerotherapy in the treatment of symptomatic simple renal cysts. Thirty patients (16 men and 14 women, average age 54,7+/-11,3 years) with simple renal cysts were treated by ultrasound guided percutaneous aspiration and single-session alcohol sclerotherapy. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment outcome and complications were analyzed. Average reduction of cyst volume was 91,2%. Complete and partial resolution occurred in 10 (33%) and 14 (47%) cysts, respectively. Six cases were defined as failure with reduction of cyst volume <80%. Flank pain improved in all patients, regardless of complete or partial resolution. Minor complications occurred in 8 patients. The hospital stay was one day for all patients. Treatment of simple renal cysts is indicated when the cysts are sufficiently large and cause complaints or when associated with complications. Percutaneous treatment with alcohol sclerotherapy of benign renal cysts can be performed safely and effectively.

Najučestalije komplikacije u hemodijaliziranih bolesnika sa privremenim dvoluminalnim subklavijskim kateterom

Acta Medica Saliniana, 1998

Comments on the Article About Recurrence After Surgical Management of Liver Hydatid Cyst

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Jan 5, 2011

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Atherosclerotic changes on head and neck blood vessels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Reumatizam, Feb 1, 2008

The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of atherosclerotic plaque of head and neck blo... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the presence of atherosclerotic plaque of head and neck blood vessels and to determine the dynamics of circulation through the brain blood vessels in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). In 35 patients with SLE aged 37.67+/-9.96 and whose disease lasted 3.8+/-4.51 years, Doppler carotid ultrasonography was used to identify the presence of intima-media thickness or atherosclerotic plaque. Brain perfusion scintigraphy was done in 15 out of 35 patients in order to evaluate the dynamics in circulation through carotid and cerebral media arteries. Measured by Doppler ultrasound, 2/35 of examined lupus patients had a plaque and the 2/35 had an intimal-medial thickness. The results of perfusion scintigraphy in 15 examined patients out 35 with SLE showed that 5/15 had mild circulatory changes in carotidogram. 4/15 patients had mild changes in cerebra media arteries circulation, 1/15 had severe changes in carotid circulation and 5/15 patients had normal brain scintigraphy finding. Some of the patients with SLE have atherosclerotic changes and only the early detection of atherosclerosis may provide an opportunity for therapeutic intervention.

Ultrasound – guided percutanuous tretman of simple renal cysts. Med

Medical Archives, 2001

Is it untrue that ultrasonography guidance is superior to the blind method for liver biopsy?

Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases Jgld, Sep 1, 2010

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Talc pleurodesis in pleuropulmonary diseases treatment

by Goran Krdzalić, Nusret Ramic, Sefika Umihanić, Enver Zerem, and Jasminka Mustedanagicmujanovic

Medicinski glasnik : official publication of the Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2014

To determine the efficiency and safety of talc pleurodesis in treating the malignant pleural effu... more To determine the efficiency and safety of talc pleurodesis in treating the malignant pleural effusion and recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax. The study included 54 patients with malignant pleural effusion and recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax, who underwent talc pleurodesis using the "talc slurry" method of pleural talc obliteration. Pleurodesis was successful in 52 (96%) patients. The average duration of thoracic drainage was 4.4 days. Procedure complications included higher body temperature, pneumonia and pleural effusion separation. All of the patients had satisfying radiological findings at the point of discharge and three months later. There was no death outcome related to the procedure of pleurodesis itself. Our study has proved the efficiency and simplicity of talc pleurodesis in treating symptomatic malignant pleural effusions and cases with recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax.Appropriate patient selection and compliance with surgical principles during the procedur...