Acta Medica Academica

14/11/2025

⚕ Immunosuppressive-Free Renal Allograft Function After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Report
Authors:
Vedad Herenda, Vasvija Šarić, Lejla Burazerović, Aida Hamzić-Mehmedbašić, Lejla Ibricevic-Balić, Damir Rebić
🏥 Nephrology Clinic and Hematology Clinic, Sarajevo University Clinical Center, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
💡 This remarkable case presents a 64-year-old male patient who maintained stable renal allograft function without immunosuppressive therapy following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT). The case highlights the complex interplay between transplantation tolerance and infection risk, offering valuable insights for future clinical approaches.
⚕️ The study emphasizes that immunosuppressive-free renal graft survival is possible, but requires careful patient selection, personalized conditioning regimens, and vigilant infection control.
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12/11/2025

☤ Multimodal Anesthesia-Analgesia for Patients with Huntington’s Disease: A Case Series

Authors: Georgios Papastratigakis, Maria Christofaki, Alexandra Papaioannou

🏥 Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece; School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

✨ This case series presents the successful use of modern, opioid-sparing, multimodal
anesthetic-analgesic strategies in managing patients with Huntington’s disease undergoing
major surgery. Even without the advantages of locoregional anesthesia, the study
demonstrates how effective and safe multimodal approaches can be in reducing opioid use
and postoperative complications.
👉 These findings highlight the potential for individualized, advanced anesthesia techniques
in complex neurological conditions.
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05/11/2025

📢 Anatomical Variations of the Auditory Cortex and their Clinical Significance, Prevalence and a Review of the Literature
👨‍⚕️ Konstantinos Papantzikos;
👨‍⚕️ Spyridon Kantartzis;
👨‍⚕️ Dimosthenis Chrysikos;
👨‍⚕️ Amir Shihada;
👨‍⚕️ Dimitrios Filippou;
👩‍⚕️ Maria Piagkou;
👨‍⚕️ Theodore Troupis.
**All authors are from the Department of Anatomy, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece

🎧 This review highlights variations in the primary and secondary auditory cortex, their classifications, and potential clinical implications. From asymmetries in Heschl’s gyrus to associations with musicianship, handedness, and learning disabilities, the study emphasizes the importance of recognizing these anatomical differences in clinical practice.
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03/11/2025

📢From Rehab to Routine: Ensuring Lasting Lifestyle Changes After Cardiac Rehabilitation – First Experiences from the “Love Your Heart” Program
👩‍⚕️ Barbara Jerončić – Istrian Health Center, P**a, Croatia; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👩‍⚕️ Lejla Jelovica – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👩‍⚕️ Gordana Starčević-Klasan – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👨‍⚕️ Kristijan Zulle – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👨‍⚕️ Željko Jovanović – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👨‍⚕️ Bojan Miletić – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
❤️ This study highlights the first results of the “Love Your Heart” program, focusing on long-term adherence to lifestyle changes after outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.
🔍 Key Insights:
• 78.4% of patients maintained physical activity after rehabilitation.
• Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was low (avg. 3.94/9).
• Only 2% fully followed medical recommendations.
• Future strategies should include technology support, family involvement, and patient education to sustain lifestyle changes.
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08/10/2025

Invitation to Contribute to the Thematic Issue

Acta Medica Academica (the journal of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina) is pleased to announce a thematic issue:

"Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer"

Key topics include:
- Molecular mechanisms & genetic markers (EGFR, ALK, ROS1, KRAS…)
- Screening & early detection (low-dose CT, biomarkers, PET-CT, MRI)
- Innovative radiotherapy (SBRT, proton therapy, radiosensitizers)
- Surgical interventions & precision medicine
- Chemotherapy, targeted therapy & immunotherapy
- Management of advanced/metastatic disease & palliative care
- Global challenges in access to diagnostics & therapy
- Future directions: clinical trials, AI, novel drug development

Call for Papers
We welcome original research, reviews, and case reports!

· Submission deadline: August 1st, 2026
· Publication of the Journal: September 2026

Guest Editors:

Prof. Dr. Semir Vranić (Qatar University & ANUBiH)
Prof. Dr. Gordan Srkalović (University of Michigan Health & ANUBiH)

For more details check the journal website: https://www.ama.ba/index.php/ama/thematic-issue-2026
For full author guidelines: https://www.ama.ba/index.php/ama/for-authors

15/09/2025

📢From Rehab to Routine: Ensuring Lasting Lifestyle Changes After Cardiac Rehabilitation – First Experiences from the “Love Your Heart” Program

👩‍⚕️ Barbara Jerončić – Istrian Health Center, P**a, Croatia; Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👩‍⚕️ Lejla Jelovica – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👩‍⚕️ Gordana Starčević-Klasan – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👨‍⚕️ Kristijan Zulle – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👨‍⚕️ Željko Jovanović – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia
👨‍⚕️ Bojan Miletić – Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Croatia

❤️ This study highlights the first results of the “Love Your Heart” program, focusing on long-term adherence to lifestyle changes after outpatient cardiac rehabilitation.

🔍 Key Insights:
• 78.4% of patients maintained physical activity after rehabilitation.
• Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was low (avg. 3.94/9).
• Only 2% fully followed medical recommendations.
• Future strategies should include technology support, family involvement, and patient education to sustain lifestyle changes.

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20/08/2025

📢 New Article Published in Acta Medica Academica: Evaluation of BI-RADS 3 Ultrasound Findings: The Frequency and Incidence of Malignant Lesions, and Tumor Size📢

Authors: Hanifa Fejzić, Svjetlana Mujagić, Belkisa Izić: Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University Clinical Center, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina

This cross-sectional study, conducted at the Tuzla Breast Center, University Clinical Center, Bosnia and Herzegovina, evaluated BI-RADS category 3 ultrasound findings in 335 patients.
🔍 Key findings:
• BI-RADS 3 findings represented 27% of all ultrasound exams.
• Malignancy was detected in 1.49% of these cases, with an average tumor size of 13.6 mm.
• No significant difference between premenopausal and postmenopausal groups.
🔎 Full article here: https://ama.ba/index.php/ama/article/view/593
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Conclusion: Even though BI-RADS 3 malignancy rates are low, consistent follow-up is crucial to ensure early detection and avoid unnecessary interventions.

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