Down Syndrome International has officially designated March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness and promote inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome. The date March 21 (3/21) was chosen symbolically, representing the three copies of the 21st chromosome, which is the genetic characteristic of Down syndrome. The goal of this global observance is…
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The Clinic for Neurology at the University Clinical Center (UKC) Tuzla, the only official ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina for Purple Day, will once again organize a series of activities to mark World Epilepsy Support Day this year. At today’s press conference, participants discussed epilepsy as a medical condition, its diagnosis, treatment options, and the…
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Renowned Bosnian and Herzegovinian scientist and expert in cardiovascular surgery, Prof. Dr. Dragan Piljić, Primarius, Professor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tuzla, and Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, UKC Tuzla, continues to achieve remarkable success. His groundbreaking work has once again been recognized…
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The University Clinical Center Tuzla (UKC Tuzla) has introduced the Luminex 200, a state-of-the-art platform that marks a significant advancement in laboratory diagnostics and transplant immunology. To ensure the effective integration of this cutting-edge technology, a multi-day training session was conducted for healthcare professionals from the Polyclinic for Laboratory Diagnostics, the Department of Pathology, and…
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The transplant team at the University Clinical Center Tuzla (UKC Tuzla) has successfully performed a kidney transplant. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samed Jagodić, Head of the Urology Clinic, the postoperative recovery is progressing well, with the patient in stable condition and kidney function within normal limits. The kidney transplant was performed by a multidisciplinary…
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