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    Translation of the Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale Into the Croatian Language

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    Introduction: Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (CIPS) is the most common and psychometrically sound instrument used to measure the impostor phenomenon. The aim of this study was to translate and make a cultural adaptation of the CIPS from English into Croatian. Materials and Methods: The translation process included two independent forward translations, combination of the forward translations into one single translation, back-translation, back-translation review, pre-piloting and drafting of the final translation after several revisions and minor adjustments by a professional reviewer. Results: We noticed no semantic differences when comparing the original and the back-translated versions of the CIPS. Thus, the final translation was only slightly changed in comparison with the first version. Conclusions: The version of the CIPS which was translated and culturally adapted into Croatian represents a reliable translation ready to be used in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to hereditary polyposis syndromes in children

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    Polipoza označava pojavu multiplih polipa duž probavne cijevi. Do sada opisane polipoze se mogu svrstati u tri skupine ovisno o svojim histoloÅ”kim obilježjima. Važnost nasljednih obiteljskih polipoza je Å”to nose značajan rizik za razvoj malignih bolesti stoga, iako su rijetke, bitno ih je uključiti u diferencijalnu dijagnozu pri obradi rektalnog krvarenja ili abdominalne boli u pedijatrijskoj populaciji. Zajednička značajka bolesti je da se nasljeđuju autosomno dominantno, ali i da se mogu pojaviti de novo mutacije. Stoga je genetska obrada zahvaćenih pacijenata i njihovih bliskih srodnika važan korak u obradi i nadzoru bolesti. Genetsko testiranje u pedijatrijskoj populaciji je opravdano u onoj dobi kada se pojavljuju prvi simptomi i ako pretraga može pomoći u donoÅ”enju odluke o liječenju i praćenju bolesti. Dob za genetsko testiranje u Obiteljskoj adenomatoznoj polipozi je između 12. i 14. godine života, za Juvenilni polipozni sindrom između 12. i 15. godine, a za Peutz-Jeghers sindrom od 8. godine života. Za sve opisane sindrome vrijedi da se simptomatski pacijenti trebaju testirati i prije. Svrha kliničkog nadzora je prevencija razvoja karcinoma i komplikacija. Endoskopski nadzor treba započeti u istoj dobi kada se radi i genetsko testiranje jer to odgovara dobi kada se najčeŔće razviju simptomi i polipi. Zbog povećanog rizika karcinoma gonada, u dječaka s Peutz-Jeghers sindromom je potreban redoviti pregled testisa, a u djevojaka ovarija. Pedijatrijski pacijenti sa SMAD4 mutacijom često imaju i simptome nasljedne hemoragične teleangiektazije, stoga je potrebno prevenirati komplikacije plućnih i cerebralnih arterio-venskih malformacija. Kolektomija i polipektomija su kirurÅ”ke metode koje se koriste za prevenciju razvoja karcinoma i komplikacija ovih sindroma. Adekvatno vrijeme za kolektomiju pedijatrijskih pacijenata se određuje s obzirom na broj i veličinu polipa ali i s obzirom na socijalne, osobne i edukacijske faktore pacijenta. Svrha polipektomije u Peutz-Jeghers sindromu je prevencija intususcepcije. Iako se provode istraživanja za farmakoloÅ”ku terapiju nasljednih polipoza do sad niti jedan lijek nije odobren za primjenu.Polyposis is a condition characterized by the development of numerous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. The importance of hereditary polyposis is that they carry a risk for developing malignancies. Even though these are rare conditions it is important to include this disease in the differential diagnosis of rectal bleeding and abdominal pain in pediatric patients. Hereditary polyposis is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner so predictive genetic testing plays an important role in the diagnosis and management. Genetic testing should be performed at an age corresponding to the earliest onset of the disease. For Familial adenomatous polyposis between the ages of 12 and 14 years old, for Juvenile polyposis syndrome between the ages of 12 and 15 years old, and for the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome at the age of 8 years old. The presence of symptoms such as rectal bleeding would be an indication for earlier genetic testing. Clinical surveillance plays an important role in the management of hereditary polyposis. Endoscopic surveillance should commence at the same time as genetic testing. The presence of symptoms at a younger age is an indication of an earlier start for endoscopic surveillance. Sertoli cell tumors can develop at the pediatric age so clinical assessment, follow-up, and referral to a pediatric endocrinologist are required. Pediatric patients with SMAD4 mutation should undergo screening and preventative treatment for cerebral and pulmonary arteriovenous malformation. Colectomy and polypectomy are surgical treatments for preventing the development of colorectal cancer. Colectomy should be performed depending on the polyp burden and social, personal, and educational factors of the individual. The purpose of polypectomy in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is to prevent intussusception. There is no role for pharmacological agents as a treatment or chemoprevention in hereditary polyposis

    Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to hereditary polyposis syndromes in children

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    Polipoza označava pojavu multiplih polipa duž probavne cijevi. Do sada opisane polipoze se mogu svrstati u tri skupine ovisno o svojim histoloÅ”kim obilježjima. Važnost nasljednih obiteljskih polipoza je Å”to nose značajan rizik za razvoj malignih bolesti stoga, iako su rijetke, bitno ih je uključiti u diferencijalnu dijagnozu pri obradi rektalnog krvarenja ili abdominalne boli u pedijatrijskoj populaciji. Zajednička značajka bolesti je da se nasljeđuju autosomno dominantno, ali i da se mogu pojaviti de novo mutacije. Stoga je genetska obrada zahvaćenih pacijenata i njihovih bliskih srodnika važan korak u obradi i nadzoru bolesti. Genetsko testiranje u pedijatrijskoj populaciji je opravdano u onoj dobi kada se pojavljuju prvi simptomi i ako pretraga može pomoći u donoÅ”enju odluke o liječenju i praćenju bolesti. Dob za genetsko testiranje u Obiteljskoj adenomatoznoj polipozi je između 12. i 14. godine života, za Juvenilni polipozni sindrom između 12. i 15. godine, a za Peutz-Jeghers sindrom od 8. godine života. Za sve opisane sindrome vrijedi da se simptomatski pacijenti trebaju testirati i prije. Svrha kliničkog nadzora je prevencija razvoja karcinoma i komplikacija. Endoskopski nadzor treba započeti u istoj dobi kada se radi i genetsko testiranje jer to odgovara dobi kada se najčeŔće razviju simptomi i polipi. Zbog povećanog rizika karcinoma gonada, u dječaka s Peutz-Jeghers sindromom je potreban redoviti pregled testisa, a u djevojaka ovarija. Pedijatrijski pacijenti sa SMAD4 mutacijom često imaju i simptome nasljedne hemoragične teleangiektazije, stoga je potrebno prevenirati komplikacije plućnih i cerebralnih arterio-venskih malformacija. Kolektomija i polipektomija su kirurÅ”ke metode koje se koriste za prevenciju razvoja karcinoma i komplikacija ovih sindroma. Adekvatno vrijeme za kolektomiju pedijatrijskih pacijenata se određuje s obzirom na broj i veličinu polipa ali i s obzirom na socijalne, osobne i edukacijske faktore pacijenta. Svrha polipektomije u Peutz-Jeghers sindromu je prevencija intususcepcije. Iako se provode istraživanja za farmakoloÅ”ku terapiju nasljednih polipoza do sad niti jedan lijek nije odobren za primjenu.Polyposis is a condition characterized by the development of numerous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. The importance of hereditary polyposis is that they carry a risk for developing malignancies. Even though these are rare conditions it is important to include this disease in the differential diagnosis of rectal bleeding and abdominal pain in pediatric patients. Hereditary polyposis is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner so predictive genetic testing plays an important role in the diagnosis and management. Genetic testing should be performed at an age corresponding to the earliest onset of the disease. For Familial adenomatous polyposis between the ages of 12 and 14 years old, for Juvenile polyposis syndrome between the ages of 12 and 15 years old, and for the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome at the age of 8 years old. The presence of symptoms such as rectal bleeding would be an indication for earlier genetic testing. Clinical surveillance plays an important role in the management of hereditary polyposis. Endoscopic surveillance should commence at the same time as genetic testing. The presence of symptoms at a younger age is an indication of an earlier start for endoscopic surveillance. Sertoli cell tumors can develop at the pediatric age so clinical assessment, follow-up, and referral to a pediatric endocrinologist are required. Pediatric patients with SMAD4 mutation should undergo screening and preventative treatment for cerebral and pulmonary arteriovenous malformation. Colectomy and polypectomy are surgical treatments for preventing the development of colorectal cancer. Colectomy should be performed depending on the polyp burden and social, personal, and educational factors of the individual. The purpose of polypectomy in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is to prevent intussusception. There is no role for pharmacological agents as a treatment or chemoprevention in hereditary polyposis

    Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to hereditary polyposis syndromes in children

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    Polipoza označava pojavu multiplih polipa duž probavne cijevi. Do sada opisane polipoze se mogu svrstati u tri skupine ovisno o svojim histoloÅ”kim obilježjima. Važnost nasljednih obiteljskih polipoza je Å”to nose značajan rizik za razvoj malignih bolesti stoga, iako su rijetke, bitno ih je uključiti u diferencijalnu dijagnozu pri obradi rektalnog krvarenja ili abdominalne boli u pedijatrijskoj populaciji. Zajednička značajka bolesti je da se nasljeđuju autosomno dominantno, ali i da se mogu pojaviti de novo mutacije. Stoga je genetska obrada zahvaćenih pacijenata i njihovih bliskih srodnika važan korak u obradi i nadzoru bolesti. Genetsko testiranje u pedijatrijskoj populaciji je opravdano u onoj dobi kada se pojavljuju prvi simptomi i ako pretraga može pomoći u donoÅ”enju odluke o liječenju i praćenju bolesti. Dob za genetsko testiranje u Obiteljskoj adenomatoznoj polipozi je između 12. i 14. godine života, za Juvenilni polipozni sindrom između 12. i 15. godine, a za Peutz-Jeghers sindrom od 8. godine života. Za sve opisane sindrome vrijedi da se simptomatski pacijenti trebaju testirati i prije. Svrha kliničkog nadzora je prevencija razvoja karcinoma i komplikacija. Endoskopski nadzor treba započeti u istoj dobi kada se radi i genetsko testiranje jer to odgovara dobi kada se najčeŔće razviju simptomi i polipi. Zbog povećanog rizika karcinoma gonada, u dječaka s Peutz-Jeghers sindromom je potreban redoviti pregled testisa, a u djevojaka ovarija. Pedijatrijski pacijenti sa SMAD4 mutacijom često imaju i simptome nasljedne hemoragične teleangiektazije, stoga je potrebno prevenirati komplikacije plućnih i cerebralnih arterio-venskih malformacija. Kolektomija i polipektomija su kirurÅ”ke metode koje se koriste za prevenciju razvoja karcinoma i komplikacija ovih sindroma. Adekvatno vrijeme za kolektomiju pedijatrijskih pacijenata se određuje s obzirom na broj i veličinu polipa ali i s obzirom na socijalne, osobne i edukacijske faktore pacijenta. Svrha polipektomije u Peutz-Jeghers sindromu je prevencija intususcepcije. Iako se provode istraživanja za farmakoloÅ”ku terapiju nasljednih polipoza do sad niti jedan lijek nije odobren za primjenu.Polyposis is a condition characterized by the development of numerous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. The importance of hereditary polyposis is that they carry a risk for developing malignancies. Even though these are rare conditions it is important to include this disease in the differential diagnosis of rectal bleeding and abdominal pain in pediatric patients. Hereditary polyposis is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner so predictive genetic testing plays an important role in the diagnosis and management. Genetic testing should be performed at an age corresponding to the earliest onset of the disease. For Familial adenomatous polyposis between the ages of 12 and 14 years old, for Juvenile polyposis syndrome between the ages of 12 and 15 years old, and for the Peutz-Jeghers syndrome at the age of 8 years old. The presence of symptoms such as rectal bleeding would be an indication for earlier genetic testing. Clinical surveillance plays an important role in the management of hereditary polyposis. Endoscopic surveillance should commence at the same time as genetic testing. The presence of symptoms at a younger age is an indication of an earlier start for endoscopic surveillance. Sertoli cell tumors can develop at the pediatric age so clinical assessment, follow-up, and referral to a pediatric endocrinologist are required. Pediatric patients with SMAD4 mutation should undergo screening and preventative treatment for cerebral and pulmonary arteriovenous malformation. Colectomy and polypectomy are surgical treatments for preventing the development of colorectal cancer. Colectomy should be performed depending on the polyp burden and social, personal, and educational factors of the individual. The purpose of polypectomy in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is to prevent intussusception. There is no role for pharmacological agents as a treatment or chemoprevention in hereditary polyposis

    Regional differences in standardised mortality rates from acute and recurrent myocardial infarction in Croatia from 2015 to 2019

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    Cilj rada: Cilj istraživanja jest utvrditi opću i dobno-specifičnu stopu smrtnosti za akutni i ponavljajući infarkt miokarda (IM) po hrvatskim županijama za razdoblje od 2015. do 2019. godine, koristeći revidiranu europsku populaciju iz 2013. godine (RESP). Dodatni je cilj usporediti utvrđene stope s prosječnim stopama za Hrvatsku i EU, kao i istražiti povezanost između stopa i makroekonomskih pokazatelja. Materijal i metode: Izračunate su opće i dobno standardizirane stope mortaliteta za akutni i ponovljeni IM koristeći RESP kao i njegovu stariju verziju, europsku standardnu populaciju iz 1976. godine (ESP). Dobno standardizirane stope uspoređene su s prosječnom stopom u Hrvatskoj (2017. godine) i EU (2019. godine). Prosječna stopa smrtnosti u EU temeljena je na RESP-u i dobivena je iz baze Eurostat. Broj umrlih dobiven je od Hrvatskog zavoda za javno zdravstvo, a popis stanovnika iz Državnog zavoda za statistiku. Analizirana je povezanost stopa mortaliteta i dvaju indikatora: bruto domaćeg proizvoda (BDP) i indeksa gospodarske snage Hrvatske gospodarske komore. Rezultati: Opće stope mortaliteta za akutni i ponovljeni IM iznosi od 72 do 91 (na 100.000 stanovnika), s velikim rasponom između županija od 35 do 120. Dobno standardizirane stope temeljene na RESP-u za većinu županija brojčano su viÅ”e spram stopa temeljenih na ESP-u. U svim županijama dobno standardizirane stope nadilaze prosjek EU-a (do tri puta), a smrtnost u kontinentalnim županijama viÅ”a je od smrtnosti u obalnim županijama. Dok indeks HGK-a ne korelira značajno sa smrtnoŔću, BDP negativno korelira u muÅ”karaca (r = -0.492, p = 0,023). Zaključci: Primjena RESP-a umjesto ESP-a preduvjet je za usporedbu dobno standardiziranih stopa smrtnosti s članicama EU-a. Usprkos međužupanijskim razlikama, stope smrtnosti u Hrvatskoj i dalje uvelike nadilaze prosjek EU-a.Study aim: The aim was to estimate crude and age-standardised mortality rates for acute and recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) by Croatian counties, employing the 2013 Revised European Standard Population (RESP), for the period between 2015 and 2019. A further aim was to compare the estimated rates with average rates for Croatia and the EU, as well as to assess the association between rates and macroenomical indicators. Materials and methods: Crude and age-standardised mortality rates for acute and recurrent MI were calculated using the RESP as well as its older counterpart, the 1976 European Standard Population (ESP). Age-standardised rates were compared with average mortality rates in Croatia (for 2019) and the EU (for 2017). The EU average age-standardised mortality rate is based on RESP, and it was obtained from the Eurostat database. The number of deaths was obtained from the Croatian Institute of Public Health, whereas census data were obtained from the Croatian Central Bureau of Statistics. Moreover, we analysed the association between mortality rates and two indicators: gross domestic product (GDP) and the Index of economical strength of the Croatian Chamber of Economy (CCE). Results: Crude mortality rates for acute and recurrent MI are between 72 and 91 (per 100,000 inhabitants), with a wide inter-county range 35 to 120. Age-standardised rates based on RESP were numerically higher for most of the counties compared to rates based on ESP. In all counties the age-standardised rate exceeded the EU average rate (up to 3-fold), while rates in the inland counties were higher compared to coastal counties. While the CCE index was not significantly correlated with mortality, the GDP was negatively correlated in males (r=-0.492, p=0.023). Conclusions: Using RESP rather than ESP is a prerequisite for comparing age-standardised mortality rates with EU member states. Despite inter-county differences, age-standardised rates still largely exceed the EU average

    Analysis of Mortality from Peripheral Artery Disease from 2011 to 2020 by Region in the Republic of Croatia

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    SAŽETAK Periferna arterijska bolest (PAB), uz ishemijsku bolest srca i moždani udar, među najznačajnijim je dijagnostičkim podskupinama kardiovaskularnih bolesti i jedan od vodećih javnozdravstvenih problema. U Europskoj je uniji tom boleŔću zahvaćeno oko 17 milijuna ljudi. Stvarna incidencija i prevalencija viÅ”estruko nadmaÅ”uju procjene i bolest je nedostatno dijagnosticirana. Republika Hrvatska ima visoko opterećenje i mortalitet od kardiovaskularnih bolesti. Svrha je ovoga rada izračunati i usporediti dobno standardizirane stope moraliteta od PAB-a prema statističkim regijama 2. razine i spolu od 2011. do 2020. godine. Iz bolničkih informacijskih sustava odabrane su dijagnoze koje se u kliničkoj praksi primjenjuju za kodiranje smrti od PAB-a te za kodiranje interventnih i dijagnostičkih postupaka, a dopunjene su dijagnozama iz drugih istraživanja. Na temelju podataka iz Baze umrlih Hrvatskog zavoda za javno zdravstvo od 2011. do 2020. godine izračunati su proporcionalni mortalitet, postotna promjena za 2020. godinu u odnosu prema 2011. godini i dobno specifične stope na 100 000 stanovnika. U statističkoj analizi primjenjivane su deskriptivne i analitičke statističke metode. Među 16 799 umrlih bile su 10 352 žene i 6447 muÅ”karca. Dijagnoza I70.9 Generalizirana i nespecificirana ateroskleroza imala je najveći udio ā€“ 43,2%. NajviÅ”e dobno standardizirane stope mortaliteta u muÅ”karaca i žena imala je Sjeverna Hrvatska, a najmanje Jadranska Hrvatska. Među regijama postoje značajne razlike dobno standardiziranih stopa mortaliteta u obaju spolova. Ovo je istraživanje također pokazalo porast trenda od 2018. godine. Kako bi se smanjio mortalitet od PAB-a, potrebno je uložiti napore u prevenciju i ranu dijagnostiku te sustavno prikupljati podatke o kliničkim ishodima liječenja bolesnika.SUMMARY Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is, along with ischemic heart disease and stroke, among the most significant diagnostic subgroups of cardiovascular diseases and one of the leading public health issues. Approximately 17 million people are affected by this disease in the European Union. Its real incidence and prevalence are several times higher than the estimates for this disease, and it is insufficiently diagnosed. The Republic of Croatia has a high burden and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. The goal of this analysis was to calculate and compare the age-standardized mortality rates for PAD based on sex and on 2nd level statistical regions in Croatia in the period from 2011 to 2020. Hospital information systems were searched for diagnoses that are applied for coding death from PAD in clinical practice and for coding interventional and diagnostic procedures, which were also supplemented by diagnoses from other studies. Based on data from the Croatian Institute of Public Health Mortality Database from 2011 to 2020, we calculated proportional mortality, percentage change for 2020 in comparison with 2011, and age-specific rates per 100 000 inhabitants. Statistical analysis used descriptive and analytic statistical methods. Among the 16 799 people who died, 10 352 were women and 6447 were men. Diagnosis I70.9, Generalized and non-specific atherosclerosis, was the most common at 43.2%. The highest age-standardize mortality rates in men and women were found in Northern Croatia, and the lowest in Adriatic Croatia. There were significant differences between regions in age-standardized mortality rates in both sexes. This study also showed an increase in the trend since 2018. In order to reduce mortality from PAD, efforts should be invested in prevention and early diagnostics and implementing systematic data collection on clinical outcomes for patient treatment
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