And thus, on the eve of the approaching year 2026, we have once again found the strength and
knowledge to break away from the weight of arduous everyday reality and intellectual inertia, and
through the articles presented here, draw even closer to scientific truth. Engaging in science today –
gathering information, processing it, and publishing results – is by no means an easy task. Yet there are
still those who persevere. As long as this remains so, hope endures. We have not surrendered. The road
and the task are demanding, but the fruits of such labor are lasting and deeply rewarding. In this issue of
the Serbian Journal of the Medical Chamber, each article is distinctive and addresses topics from diverse
branches of medicine. We hereby present them to you, individually.
The article by Margo Tonnelier examines the impact of climate change on human health, with particular emphasis on the role of epidemiologists and the challenges involved in collecting valid data, as
well as the importance of health information systems in data collection.
In their article, Milivojević et al. highlight the characteristics and differences between primary and
secondary membranous glomerulonephritis, as well as the pathohistological specificities of these entities.
The topic of osteoporosis is always of interest. In their review article, Tomašević-Todorović et al. draw
attention to the occurrence of osteoporosis during the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Despite advances in prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, the prevalence of osteoporosis among patients with autoimmune diseases remains high and requires an appropriate clinical approach and treatment.
Hypertension in oncology patients is becoming increasingly common. In their article, Petrović et al.
shed light on this adverse clinical entity that develops during the treatment of various malignant diseases. Given the global increase in the number of patients with malignancies and the rising prevalence
of oncohypertension in this population, the authors emphasize the importance of early recognition and
management of this complication.
In an era of increased life expectancy and a growing number of patients with heart failure, Stoičkov
et al. emphasize the importance of supervised physical training in this patient population. Adequate
physical activity represents an additional measure that increases muscle mass and endurance, and thus
indirectly contributes to a reduction in the intensity of heart failure symptoms, while indeed improving
quality of life.
The increasing use of oral anticoagulants is also associated with more frequent and somewhat unusual adverse events. The article written by Hadži-Nikolić draws attention to the occurrence of interstitial lung disease and bullous pemphigoid, both linked to the use of these medications.
Although a rare condition, neonatal hyphema requires prompt and precise ophthalmological evaluation. Its etiology is diverse. Vasović et al. emphasize that the occurrence of bilateral hyphema during
this period necessitates a thorough clinical examination to rule out other diseases.
The case report presented by Aleksić describes a patient simultaneously suffering from a myeloproliferative disorder and a lymphoproliferative disorder. The concomitance of two hematological malignancies is not uncommon in clinical practice. It always requires a specialized clinical approach, depending on the nature and aggressiveness of the diseases, comorbidities, age, and other factors.
In conclusion, once again, an appeal to everyone to persevere and remain steadfast on the path of
science and professionalism, in a manner befitting the times we are living in.
Happy New Year 2026!
Sincerely
