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  1. Article ; Online: THE EFFECT OF PALPEBRAL FISSURE HEIGHT IN PRIMARY GAZE POSITION ON TEAR FILM STABILITY.

    Čović, Ana / Petriček, Igor / Tomić, Martina

    Acta clinica Croatica

    2024  Volume 62, Issue 2, Page(s) 283–290

    Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of palpebral fissure height in primary gaze position in healthy individuals on tear film stability. In this cross-sectional study, 120 subjects (60 male and female each) were enrolled and divided according to ... ...

    Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effect of palpebral fissure height in primary gaze position in healthy individuals on tear film stability. In this cross-sectional study, 120 subjects (60 male and female each) were enrolled and divided according to age into two groups, i.e., group 1 (aged 18-50 years) and group 2 (aged 51 and older). Palpebral fissure height on both eyes was measured in primary gaze position with a clear plastic ruler held in a central vertical position between the upper and lower lid margin, and the standard tear break-up time (TBUT) test was performed to evaluate tear film stability. Palpebral fissure height was significantly higher in younger than older subjects in all measurements on both eyes (p<0.001), and TBUT was shorter in older than in younger subjects. In all subjects included in the study, palpebral fissure height was not related to TBUT (p=0.589). However, analyzing the two age groups separately, a significant negative correlation was found between the palpebral fissure height and TBUT in both groups of younger (p<0.001) and older (p=0.009) subjects. In conclusion, an enlarged exposed ocular surface due to higher palpebral fissure height in healthy individual's primary gaze position negatively affects tear film stability expressed by TBUT.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Aged ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Eyelids ; Tears ; Lacerations ; Face
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-29
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1478635-7
    ISSN 1333-9451 ; 0353-9466
    ISSN (online) 1333-9451
    ISSN 0353-9466
    DOI 10.20471/acc.2023.62.02.05
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  2. Article: Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, Higher Blood Pressure, and Infrequent Fundus Examinations Have a Higher Risk of Sight-Threatening Retinopathy.

    Tomić, Martina / Vrabec, Romano / Ljubić, Spomenka / Prkačin, Ingrid / Bulum, Tomislav

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 9

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm13092496
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  3. Article: Risk Factors for Ankle Brachial Index and Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

    Đermanović Dobrota, Vesna / Brkljačić, Neva / Tičinović Ivančić, Angelika / Čavlović, Maja / Bulum, Tomislav / Tomić, Martina

    Metabolites

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1

    Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) significantly increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Ankle brachial index (ABI) and carotid artery stenosis are non-invasive indicators of generalized atherosclerosis. This study aimed to explore the ...

    Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) significantly increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Ankle brachial index (ABI) and carotid artery stenosis are non-invasive indicators of generalized atherosclerosis. This study aimed to explore the risk factors for ABI and carotid artery stenosis and discover which factors simultaneously influence both conditions in T2DM. The study included a total of 101 patients with T2DM. ABI was performed via Doppler ultrasound, and both common carotid arteries were examined via ultrasound to obtain the percentage of carotid artery stenosis. A negative correlation was noted between the ABI and the percentage of carotid artery stenosis (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-17
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662251-8
    ISSN 2218-1989
    ISSN 2218-1989
    DOI 10.3390/metabo14010059
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  4. Article: In Association with Other Risk Factors, Smoking Is the Main Predictor for Lower Transcutaneous Oxygen Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes.

    Bulum, Tomislav / Brkljačić, Neva / Tičinović Ivančić, Angelika / Čavlović, Maja / Prkačin, Ingrid / Tomić, Martina

    Biomedicines

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 2

    Abstract: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) significantly increases the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), and diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations. This study investigated the risk factors for transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) in ... ...

    Abstract Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) significantly increases the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), and diabetes is the leading cause of nontraumatic amputations. This study investigated the risk factors for transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TcPO2) in T2DM, a noninvasive method to quantify skin oxygenation and the underlying microvascular circulation. The study included 119 T2DM patients (91 male/28 female). TcPO2 measurements were conducted with the Tina TCM4 Series transcutaneous monitor (Radiometer, Copenhagen, Sweden) and skin electrodes. Patients with TcPO2 < 40 mmHg were younger (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2720867-9
    ISSN 2227-9059
    ISSN 2227-9059
    DOI 10.3390/biomedicines12020381
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  5. Article: Post-Blink Blur Time-A Simple Test to Detect Dry Eye-Related Visual Disturbances.

    Petriček, Igor / Lešin Gaćina, Dina / Tomić, Martina / Bulum, Tomislav / Bešlić, Iva / Vidas Pauk, Sania

    Journal of clinical medicine

    2024  Volume 13, Issue 9

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    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-24
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662592-1
    ISSN 2077-0383
    ISSN 2077-0383
    DOI 10.3390/jcm13092473
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  6. Article: Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Are Independent Risk Factors for Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

    Bulum, Tomislav / Tomić, Martina / Vrabec, Romano / Brkljačić, Neva / Ljubić, Spomenka

    Biomedicines

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 8

    Abstract: Background and aims: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes and represents the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for DR in patients with type 2 ... ...

    Abstract Background and aims: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes and represents the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors for DR in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) with and without diabetic nephropathy (DN).
    Methods: A total of 160 patients with T2DM were included in the study. Photodocumented retinopathy status was determined according to the EURODIAB protocol. Renal function was determined using creatinine-based estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR). Binary univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the main predictors of DR.
    Results: The prevalence of DR in this studied sample was 46.3%. No significant correlation was observed between DR and age, body mass index, serum lipids, and renal function. Binary logistic regression analysis (no DR/DR) showed that longer diabetes duration (
    Conclusions: Our results suggest that systolic and diastolic blood pressure are independent risk factors for DR in patients with T2DM.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-10
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2720867-9
    ISSN 2227-9059
    ISSN 2227-9059
    DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11082242
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  7. Article ; Online: HDL cholesterol is a protective predictor in the development and progression of retinopathy in type 1 diabetes: A 15-year follow-up study.

    Tomić, Martina / Vrabec, Romano / Bulum, Tomislav / Ljubić, Spomenka

    Diabetes research and clinical practice

    2022  Volume 186, Page(s) 109814

    Abstract: Aims: To evaluate the 15-year incidence of development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in type 1 diabetic patients (T1DM) and determine the associated risk factors.: Methods: 123 T1DM were included in this prospective cohort study and ... ...

    Abstract Aims: To evaluate the 15-year incidence of development and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in type 1 diabetic patients (T1DM) and determine the associated risk factors.
    Methods: 123 T1DM were included in this prospective cohort study and followed for 15 years. Demographic, clinical, laboratory parameters, and retinal photographs were collected and analyzed. Risk factors for DR development and progression were identified using Cox regression analysis.
    Results: At baseline, 87 (71%) patients had no DR, and 36 (29%) had nonproliferative DR (NPDR). After 15 years, 54 patients (43.9%; 29.3/1000 person-years) developed NPDR or progressed to proliferative DR (PDR); 24 (27.6%) developed new NPDR, and 30 (83.3%) progressed to PDR. HbA
    Conclusions: The 15-year incidence of DR development and progression in T1DM is still very high, which points to the need for close monitoring of T1DM, especially those with higher HbA
    MeSH term(s) Cholesterol, HDL ; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1/complications ; Diabetic Retinopathy/epidemiology ; Diabetic Retinopathy/etiology ; Disease Progression ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Prospective Studies ; Risk Factors
    Chemical Substances Cholesterol, HDL
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-03
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632523-3
    ISSN 1872-8227 ; 0168-8227
    ISSN (online) 1872-8227
    ISSN 0168-8227
    DOI 10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109814
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  8. Article ; Online: Running addiction.

    Živčić Tomić, Debi / Tomić, Martina / Vuletić, Filip / Vrgoč, Goran

    The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness

    2022  Volume 63, Issue 3, Page(s) 503–508

    Abstract: Background: Running is a common physical activity of an aerobic nature that is carried out mostly outdoors and presents a healthy lifestyle. However, the positive effect of running often masks the downsides of potential addiction that can compromise an ... ...

    Abstract Background: Running is a common physical activity of an aerobic nature that is carried out mostly outdoors and presents a healthy lifestyle. However, the positive effect of running often masks the downsides of potential addiction that can compromise an individual's physical, mental, and social functioning. Most often there is a thin and unclear line separating passionate athletes and running addicts. Thus, it is necessary to educate the running community to raise awareness of the negative effects of over-training, prevent complications and injuries and to seek the necessary help.
    Methods: The study sample consisted of runners from the Croatian population of both genders, aged 18 to 75, who have been running for more than a year. The respondents were divided into groups according to the favorite length of the racing race. Groups were compared in terms of nutritional supplements usage, running-related injuries, as well as the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on their running volume. Difference between groups in Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) questionnaire outcome scores was also accessed.
    Results: The statistical analysis included the answers of 644 people of both genders, among which 309 (48%) men and 335 (52%) women. The average age of the respondents was 42 years (18-75), and the average age of running was 5 years (1-42). Only among the respondents who started running most recently (1 to 10 years), and those who run the longest races (longer than 100 km) were found to use nutritional supplements significantly more (71.43%, P<0.001) and sustained injuries associated with running more than rest of the groups (100%, P=0.013). Due to the pandemic, only respondents who have been running for the longest time (31-42 years) and prefer to run races from 21 to 42 km significantly reduced the amount of training (75%, P=0.037). The risk for addiction was significantly positively associated with the use of dietary supplements, the favorite length of the race and the frequency of injuries, while there was no association with the length of running.
    Conclusions: Running is a high-risk sport for addiction development. All the benevolent attitudes and positive effects of running often mask the downsides of addiction that can compromise an individual and his or her physical, mental, and social functioning. Due to the high percentage of addiction risk of 25%, it is necessary to educate the racing community to raise awareness of the negative effects of overtraining, prevent complications and seek the necessary help.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Infant ; Child, Preschool ; Child ; Pandemics ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Behavior, Addictive/epidemiology ; Sports ; Exercise
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-30
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 410823-1
    ISSN 1827-1928 ; 0022-4707
    ISSN (online) 1827-1928
    ISSN 0022-4707
    DOI 10.23736/S0022-4707.22.14285-4
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  9. Article: Analysis of Influencer Marketing in the Positioning Healthy Eating According to Generation Z in Croatia.

    Jandroković, Mihael / Šebek, Vanja / Tomić, Martina / Bulum, Tomislav / Marčinko, Darko / Jandroković, Sonja

    Psychiatria Danubina

    2023  Volume 34, Issue Suppl 10, Page(s) 63–71

    Abstract: Background: The eating habits of Generation Z have changed a lot compared to other Generations. It is presumed that influencers significantly influence the choice of diet among Generation Z. This study aimed to investigate Generation Z's opinion about ... ...

    Abstract Background: The eating habits of Generation Z have changed a lot compared to other Generations. It is presumed that influencers significantly influence the choice of diet among Generation Z. This study aimed to investigate Generation Z's opinion about social networks and the influence of communication channels, mostly influencers, on the choice of diet.
    Subjects and methods: This study included 178 participants born between 1997-2010. It was conducted using the Google forms questionnaire program. Participants were initially asked demographic questions such as age, gender, and physical activity. These were followed by questions about their eating habits, social networks, and influencers. After the survey, the results were analyzed using TIBCO Statistica™ 14.0.0.
    Results: Out of 178 participants, 59% were female, and 41% were male. Most respondents (60.6%) declared that they eat healthily, and among several options to choose from, most respondents chose options related to a healthy diet. Respondents who care about healthy food often seek information from influencers on social networks. Respondents who declared that they eat healthy most often believe that influencers are a credible source of information (p=0.019) and follow influencers for motivation (p=0.022) and for the information they share (p=0.009). Respondents who declared that they pay attention to calorie intake more often believe that influencers are a credible source of information (p=0.011).
    Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that influencers greatly influence the eating habits of Generation Z and that they are aware of healthy eating habits. Also, those who take care of healthy eating, follow influencers.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Diet, Healthy ; Croatia ; Diet ; Feeding Behavior ; Marketing
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-08
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1067580-2
    ISSN 0353-5053
    ISSN 0353-5053
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  10. Article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Hand-Held Fundus Camera and Artificial Intelligence in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening.

    Tomić, Martina / Vrabec, Romano / Hendelja, Đurđica / Kolarić, Vilma / Bulum, Tomislav / Rahelić, Dario

    Biomedicines

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 1

    Abstract: Our study aimed to assess the role of a hand-held fundus camera and artificial intelligence (AI)-based grading system in diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and determine its diagnostic accuracy in detecting DR compared with clinical examination and a ... ...

    Abstract Our study aimed to assess the role of a hand-held fundus camera and artificial intelligence (AI)-based grading system in diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and determine its diagnostic accuracy in detecting DR compared with clinical examination and a standard fundus camera. This cross-sectional instrument validation study, as a part of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Project, included 160 patients (320 eyes) with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). After the standard indirect slit-lamp fundoscopy, each patient first underwent fundus photography with a standard 45° camera VISUCAM Zeiss and then with a hand-held camera TANG (Shanghai Zhi Tang Health Technology Co., Ltd.). Two retina specialists independently graded the images taken with the standard camera, while the images taken with the hand-held camera were graded using the DeepDR system and an independent IDF ophthalmologist. The three screening methods did not differ in detecting moderate/severe nonproliferative and proliferative DR. The area under the curve, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, positive likelihood ratio, negative likelihood ratio, kappa (ĸ) agreement, diagnostic odds ratio, and diagnostic effectiveness for a hand-held camera compared to clinical examination were 0.921, 89.1%, 100%, 100%, 91.4%, infinity, 0.11, 0.86, 936.48, and 94.9%, while compared to the standard fundus camera were 0.883, 83.2%, 100%, 100%, 87.3%, infinity, 0.17, 0.78, 574.6, and 92.2%. The results of our study suggest that fundus photography with a hand-held camera and AI-based grading system is a short, simple, and accurate method for the screening and early detection of DR, comparable to clinical examination and fundus photography with a standard camera.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-22
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2720867-9
    ISSN 2227-9059
    ISSN 2227-9059
    DOI 10.3390/biomedicines12010034
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