Milica Vukojevic

Ms. Milica Vukojevic


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 April 2026 in Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System
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Bogdan BjelicaBogdan Bjelica
Bogdan Bjelica
MVMilorad Vujnic
Milorad Vujnic
MVMilica Vukojevic
Milica Vukojevic
IBIvo Bozovic
Ivo Bozovic
NANikola Andrejić
Nikola Andrejić
SPStojan Peric
Stojan Peric
Background and Aims: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is frequently reported in peripheral neuropathies, but its prevalence and clinical correlates in Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) and hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) remain poorly defined. We aimed to determine RLS prevalence in CMT1A and HNPP and to assess associations with disease severity, muscle strength, disability, and quality of life (QoL). Methods: Forty‐seven CMT1A and 18 HNPP patients were included. RLS was diagnosed according to the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group criteria, and RLS severity was assessed with the International Restless Legs Syndrome Severity Scale (IRLS‐SS). MRC Sum Score (MRC‐SS), Charcot–Marie‐Tooth Examination Score (CMTES), Overall Neuropathy Limitations Scale (ONLS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and the 36‐Item Short Form Health Survey (SF‐36) were recorded. Results: RLS was present in 29.8% of CMT1A and 38.9% of HNPP patients. CMT1A patients with RLS had longer disease duration ( p = 0.05), worse muscle strength ( p = 0.014), higher disease severity ( p = 0.014), higher upper‐limb ( p = 0.005) and overall disability ( p = 0.011), and higher fatigue severity ( p = 0.011) compared with those without RLS. HNPP patients with RLS showed higher upper‐limb ( p = 0.034) and overall disability ( p = 0.032), higher depression ( p = 0.005), and fatigue severity ( p = 0.018) than those without RLS. QoL was significantly impaired in patients with RLS in both groups, and RLS severity negatively correlated with physical and mental QoL domains. Interpretation: RLS is common in CMT1A and HNPP and is associated with increased disease severity, greater functional disability, and reduced QoL. Clinicians should screen for RLS in PMP22 ‐related neuropathies and consider symptomatic management.

19 December 2025 in Medicina
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PĆPavle Ćosić
Pavle Ćosić
MVMilica Vukojevic
Milica Vukojevic
MMMarko Miler
Marko Miler
BFBranko R. Filípović
Branko R. Filípović
MMMilica Manojlović-Stojanoski
Milica Manojlović-Stojanoski
VAVladimir Ajdzanovic
Vladimir Ajdzanovic
Background and Objectives: Chemical androgen deprivation and estrogenization are essential components of clinical treatment for advanced prostate cancer and male-to-female sex transition. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of these therapies on anthropometric parameters, liver histology, and biochemical parameters, with the goal of establishing experimental models that accurately represent current clinical practice. Materials and Methods: Young adult Wistar rats were divided into nine groups: intact control (IC), control vehicle (CV), cyproterone acetate-treated (CA), flutamide-treated (F), control sesame oil (CO), estradiol valerate-treated (E), combined control (CC), flutamide + estradiol valerate (F + E), and cyproterone acetate + estradiol valerate (CA + E)-treated groups. Treatments were administered by subcutaneous injection for four weeks. Results: The administration of estradiol valerate, alone or combined with antiandrogens, reduced final body mass and white adipose tissue mass. Notable changes were observed in absolute and relative pituitary, liver, prostate, and testis mass in the E, F + E and CA + E groups. There were no significant changes in liver histology or glycogen deposition; however, the combined treatment groups showed an increased volume density of binucleated hepatocytes and fibrotic tissue. Regarding biochemical parameters, androgen deprivation and/or estrogenization caused marked changes in serum triglyceride, LDL (low-density lipoproteins), ALP (alkaline phosphatase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), ALT (alanine aminotransferase), Bil-T (bilirubin), creatinine, and urea levels. Conclusions: Given the importance of these therapies in clinical practice, providing a model based on the evaluated parameters offers a solid platform for future research.