Prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities and its correlation with human papillomavirus infection: a single- institution five-year experience
Aim to investigate the prevalence of cervical cytology abnormalities over five years and to correlate it with patient’s age and presence/absence of HPV infection. Methods Pap findings of 614 women with documented cervical abnormalities and Pap findings of HPV-positive women (regardless of whether the Pap test showed an intraepithelial abnorm...
By Nina Čamdžić, Arina Brkić, Emina Mameledžija, Mirsad Babić, Mirsad Dorić, Suada Kuskunović-Vlahovljak, Edina Lazović Salčin
Risk factors for developing respiratory complications after coronary artery bypass surgery
Aim: This study aims to identify independent risk factors associated with postoperative respiratory complications (PRC) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 98 patients (82 male, 16 female) who underwent CABG at the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, University Hospital Tu...
By Alisa Krdzalic, Amar Skakić, Harun Avdagić, Fuad Pašić, Tarik Odobašić, Goran Krdžalić
Acquired demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system in children: A single center experience
Background: Acquired demyelinating diseases (ADD) of central nervous system encompasses a wide spectrum of neurological symptoms depending on the location and the severity of demyelination. The aim of this study is to present the frequency and the clinical, immunological, and radiological characteristics of ADD in pediatric patients at the Pediatri...
By Emina Vukas - Salihbegović, Sajra Uzicanin, Zinka Huseinbegovic
Correlation between Biofilm Development and Antibiotic Resistance in Staphylococcus haemolyticus
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate antibiotic resistance, biofilm formation, and the presence of virulence-associated genes in Staphylococcus haemolyticus isolates. Methods: Clinical specimens were obtained from patients in Mosul city. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined using the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion method against fourteen antibi...
By Yaser Mohammedali, Suha Abed
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults: A Risk Factor for Future Cardiovascular Disease
Aim To investigate the correlation between metabolic syndrome, especially waist circumference, and cardiovascular risk in young adults. Methods In this retrospective cohort study,137 patients under 50 years who visited the Family Medicine Service of Tuzla Health Center were included. Data were collected from patient records and through physical ex...
By Sabina Cemalovic, Emina Bajrić Čusto, Senada Selmanović, Samir Bajrić, Dijana Hasić, Danijel Gajić
Type A acute aortic dissection mimicking pulmonary embolism: intramural hematoma of the pulmonary arteries causing right heart pressure overload and hemoptysis
Aim To report on an atypical complication of type A acute aortic dissection (TAAAD) mimicking pulmonary embolism with right heart pressure overload and hemoptysis due to intramural hematoma of the pulmonary arteries extending into the pulmonary interstitium.Methods A 66-years old male presented with sudden chest pain, dyspnoea and nausea. Electroca...
By Emina Rovčanin Delić, Lukas Lehmkuhl, Denisa Ciubotaru, Sebastian Barth
The influence of haematocrit on quality control parameters in plateletpheresis procedure
Aim Plateletpheresis is a specialized procedure that collects platelets from peripheral blood using a cell separator. Platelet concentrates obtained by apheresis have better content in terms of better functionality and viability of platelets, reduced risk of infection with blood transmissive viruses and HLA-sensitization. The aim of the study was t...
By Svetlana Jović Lacković, Sunita Delić Ćustendil, Aida Žabić, Ahida Suljkanović Mahmutović, Sabina Čamdžić Smajić, Alma Osmić Husni
First trimester placental growth factor and uterine artery pulsatility index in the prediction of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnancy
Aim To identify the most effective screening method for preeclampsia by evaluating the predictive significance of measuring serum placental growth factor (PlGF) concentration and using Doppler ultrasound assessments of uterine artery blood flow during the first trimester in high-risk pregnancies as predictors of preeclampsia.Methods A prospective s...
By Jasmin Hodžić, Bedrana Muračrvić, Ajna Gračić, Hana Štimjanin Hodžić, Ema Bajgorić Škrgo
Hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) exosomes attenuate ultraviolet-B (UVB)-mediated malondialdehyde (MDA) and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP)-1 upregulation in collagen loss models
Aim To investigate the effects of exosome-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (EH-MSCs) on matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP)-1 and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in ultraviolet-B (UVB)-irradiated Wistar rats.Methods The study used a post-test-only control group design with randomized allocation. Thirty rats were exposed to UVB radiation (302 nm, 150 ...
By Jessica Angelina, Agung Putra, Setyo Trisnadi, Dedy Hermansyah, Eko Setiawan, Titiek Sumarawati, Nur Dina Amalina
Assessment of Recipient Characteristics and Blood Product Usage Patterns at the Transfusion Medicine Institute of FBiH in 2023.
ABSTRACT Aim: This study aimed to assess recipient characteristics and blood product usage patterns at the Transfusion Medicine Institute of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina(FB&H) in 2023, focusing on clinic-specific blood requests. Methods: The study was conducted from 1st January to 29th December 2023. Data were collected from the Renov...
By elma catovic-baralija