Introduction. Iliopsoas abscess is a rare condition, which may be categorized as primary or secondary. Primary iliopsoas abscess is caused by lymphohematogenous spread of infectious agents from a distant site, unlike secondary iliopsoas abscess that is a result of direct spread of a nearby infectious or inflammatory process. The diagnosis and treatment of primary iliopsoas abscess are often prolonged, due to the rarity of the disease and the nonspecific signs and symptoms. Case Report. This study presents a case of a onemonth old infant with a left-sided iliopsoas abscess. The physical examination revealed a swelling with a pronounced vascular pattern in the area of the left groin. Laboratory findings showed leukocytosis and increased inflammatory markers. An abscess within the left hemiabdomen and inguinofemoral region was diagnosed by ultrasonography and computerized tomography. The main therapeutic approach included antibiotic therapy, as well as surgical drainage of the abscess. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated from a 100 ml sample of the drained abscess. The treatment outcome was good. Conclusion. Given the frequency of iliopsoas abscess in infants, which is far less common than other primary diseases, greater attention must be paid to symptoms and signs during clinical examination, along with the appropriate choice of diagnostic procedures. Timely diagnosis, as well as adequate treatment of iliopsoas muscle abscess, is imperative in order to prevent the development of complications, such as systemic inflammation and sepsis.

Hipertenzija predstavlja jedan od najznačajnijih faktora rizika za nastanak kardiovaskularnih bolesti (KVB) na koji se može uticati. Kod određenog broja bolesnika regulisanje hipertenzije se može postići kombinovanjem antihipertenziva-primenom dva leka istovremeno ili primenom fiksne kombinacije dve lekovite supstance u jednom doziranom obliku. Cilj: Cilj rada je bio da se analizira potrošnja fiksnih kombinacija lekovitih supstanci iz podgrupe anatomsko-terapijsko-hemijskog (engl. anatomical-therapeutic-chemical-ATC) sistema klasifikacije lekova C09 (lekovi koji deluju na renin-angiotenzin sistem-RAS), u Republici Srbiji, u periodu od 2010. do 2015. godine. Takođe, cilj je bio i da se dobijeni rezultati uporede sa potrošnjom istih lekova u Kraljevini Norveškoj, Republici Finskoj i Kraljevini Danskoj, za isti vremenski period. Materijal i metode: Pri izradi rada korišćen je koncept ATC klasifikacije i definisane dnevne doze (DDD). Podaci o potrošnji lekova preuzeti su iz godišnjih izveštaja Agencije za lekove i medicinska sredstva Srbije (ALIMS), Norveškog instituta za javno zdravlje-Folkehelseinstituttet, Finske Agencije za lekove-Fimea i Danske Agencije za zaštitu podataka-Sundhedsdatastyrelsen. Količina potrošenih lekova izražavana je kao broj DDD na 1.000 stanovnika na dan (DDD/1.000 stanovnika/dan). Rezultati: Potrošnja fiksnih kombinacija inhibitora angiotenzin konvertujućeg enzima (engl. angiotensin-converting enzyme-ACE) i diuretika (C09BA) u 2010. godini, u Srbiji, iznosila je oko 14%, dok je u poslednjoj posmatranoj godini ABSTRACT Introduction: Hypertension is one of the most significant risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) that can be mitigated. In a certain number of patients, the regulation of hypertension can be achieved by combining antihypertensive drugs-by using two medicines at the same time or by applying a fixed combination of two drugs in single dosage form. Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the consumption of fixed combinations of drugs from the subgroup of the anatomical-therapeutic-chemical (ATC) system of the C09 drug classification (agents acting on the renin-angiotensin system-RAS), in the Republic of Serbia, in the period from 2010 to 2015. Also, the aim was to compare the obtained results with the consumption of the same drugs in the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Finland, and the Kingdom of Denmark, for the same period. menski period. Materials and methods: The concept of ATC classification and defined daily dose (DDD) was applied. Data on drug consumption were taken from annual reports of the Medicines and Medical Devices Agency of Serbia (ALIMS), the Norwegian Public Health Institute-Folkehelseinstituttet, the Finnish Drug Agency-Fimea and the Danish Data Protection Agency-Sundhedsdatastirelsen. The quantity of the drugs consumed was presented as the number of DDD per 1,000 inhabitants per day (DDD/1,000 inhabitants/day). Results: The consumption of fixed combinations of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and diuretics (C09BA) in ...

Introduction: A sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest health problems of the 21st century. The role of the trainer in motivating the sedentary individual is crucial. Also, there is a growing accessibility to gyms today, especially outdoor gyms, as a novel way to motivate people to train. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of regular combined indoor and outdoor physical activity on anthropometric and functional parameters and the adoption of a more active lifestyle. Methods: The study included 45 participants between 18 and 56 years of age. They underwent 12 weeks of resistance training, focusing on chest presses and leg presses. Height, weight, bioelectrical impedance, chest and leg press one-repetition maximums, push-up and curl-up counts, and sit and reach were measured both before and after the 12-week training program. Results: After 12 weeks of training, male participants showed a significant increase in the percentage of skeletal muscle mass (p<0.05) and a significant decrease in the fat mass percentage (p<0.05). Female participants experienced a significant reduction in the fat mass percentage (p<0.05). Both groups were able to significantly increase their one-repetition maximums for the chest press (p<0.05) and leg press (p<0.05). Push-up and curl-up counts increased significantly after 12 weeks of training in both sexes, as did flexibility in both sexes. A year after the study, 80% of all participants were still training with a combination of indoor and outdoor physical activities. Conclusions: After 12 weeks of training, the body composition of both female and male participants had changed significantly. Twelve weeks of resistance training significantly increased strength and flexibility in both male and female participants. A well-thought-out training plan seems to be the key factor in motivating a beginner trainee to adopt a more active lifestyle. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.