A5078425840- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Galectins and Cancer Biology
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
Public Health Institute of the Republic of Srpska
2022-2025
University of Mostar
2008-2025
University Clinical Hospital Mostar
2013-2022
Zdravstveni centar
2017
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is still progressing and has been recorded in more than 210 countries territories worldwide. In Bosnia Herzegovina, the first cases of COVID- 19 were detected on March 5, 2020 entity Republic Srpska 9, Federation Herzegovina. By May 16, 2020, 2,200 COVID-19 had both entities, with a mortality rate 5.8% (131 2,231 cases). aim this ongoing study to present current epidemiological...
We report on an ongoing measles outbreak in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with 141 cases notified between week 52 2023 6 2024. Among those known vaccination status, 97% were unvaccinated most affected group is children under age 5 years (n = 87) who not vaccinated during pandemic years. Sixty-eight hospitalised, common complications measles-related pneumonia diarrhoea. The sequenced viruses from four belonged to genotype D8.
Abstract Background The global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic extend beyond reported fatalities, imprinting a lasting effect on health. has presented substantial issues, encompassing not only direct infections but also excess mortality. death rates in Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H) have been significantly affected by pandemic, leading to need for thorough analysis elements that contribute this phenomenon. Mortality age 15 - 44 Methods objective study was quantitatively...
ABSTRACT Objectives COVID‐19 has had a profound impact on global mortality and morbidity, yet only fraction of deaths was confirmed reported. We estimated all‐cause excess from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2022 in the Federation Bosnia Herzegovina (FBiH) assess true magnitude pandemic. Methods Data for this analysis sourced FBiH register supplemented with population statistics official death counts (i.e., cases where registered as cause death). Using Poisson model, number rates per 100,000...
Background and aim Public health social measures (PHSM) are critical aspects of limiting the spread infections in pandemics. Compliance with PHSM depends on a wide range factors, including behavioral determinants such as emotional response, trust institutions or risk perceptions. This study examines self-reported compliance during COVID-19 pandemic Federation Bosnia Herzegovina (FBIH). Materials methods We analyze association between determinants, using data from five cross-sectional surveys...
Brucellosis is a ubiquitous emergent bacterial zoonotic disease causing significant human morbidity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So far, high rate of resistant Brucella has been found worldwide. This study prospectively analysed the rates resistance among melitensis strains isolated Herzegovina.This included 108 B. isolates from 209 patients diagnosed at five medical centres The profiles for 13 most commonly used antimicrobials were studied standard broth (BB) cation-adjusted Mueller-Hinton...
Introduction Between 2021 and 2023, a project was funded in order to explore the mortality burden (YLL–Years of Life Lost, excess mortality) COVID-19 Southern Eastern Europe, Central Asia. Methods For each national or sub-national region, data on deaths population were collected for period March 2020 December 2021. Unstandardized age-standardised YLL rates calculated according standard disease methodology. In addition, all-cause 2015–2019 used as baseline estimate region years Results On...
The aim of this study was to clarify the clinical role CD44 expression in ovarian serous cancer, and its relation clinicopathologic prognostic factors, disease free survival overall (OS). Immunohistochemical staining for performed on 81 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor sections. found 43% carcinoma samples. Correlations between categorical variables were studied using χ Mann-Whitney U test. For analysis, Kaplan-Meier method, log-rank test Cox proportional hazard regression model used....
Use of intravenous heroin carries a risk serious medical conditions, including acquiring blood-borne infections. Therefore, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and C (HCV) infection represent threat for people who inject drugs (PWID). The objectives this study were to determine the extent characteristics factors HBV HCV in PWID included opiate substitution treatment southern part Bosnia Herzegovina (B&H).The 120 adult both sexes participated treatment. All participants interviewed, their blood samples...
In response to the significant public health threat caused by coronavirus disease (COVID-19), real-time surveillance, containment, and mitigation measures were implemented in Federation of Bosnia Herzegovina (FBiH). Our objective was describe surveillance methodology, measures, epidemiology COVID-19 cases FBiH from March 2020 2022. The system across enabled authorities population monitor development epidemiological situation, daily number reported cases, as well basic characteristics...
COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) accelerated second half 2021, with greater availability. In this study, we estimated effectiveness (VE) complete primary series BBIBP-CorV against patients aged 60 years older, during Delta-dominant period, using a test-negative case-control design. Surveillance sites were 11 health care centers (PHC) collecting patient data from October 1, to January 4, 2022, retrospectively according common protocol. total, included...
Background and Objectives: Burden of cervical cancer in Central Eastern Europe is higher than other parts Europe. We analyzed epidemiology Serbia Bosnia Herzegovina (the Federation the Republic Srpska) from January 2016 to December 2020, exploring role available sociodemographic factors healthcare service parameters on incidence mortality rates, using an ecological approach based aggregated data. Materials Methods: Incidence rates are standardized method direct standardization with...
Since its foundation in 1992, the Croatian Medical Journal (CMJ) has followed strict standards of quality scientific publishing.However, been aware that specific position demands more than just following already established rules.From very beginning, declared an "author-helpful policy," stating "journal editors should have a major role training authors science communication, especially smaller and developing communities.Journal usually send scientifically acceptable but poorly prepared...
Lyme borreliosis (LB) is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which transmitted to humans ticks of Ixodes ricinus complex. It manifested a variety clinical symptoms and affects skin, joints, heart, nervous system. Neurological manifestations are predictable usually include meningoencephalitis, facial palsy, or radiculopathy. Recently, dramatic rise in number diagnosed cases LB has been observed on global level. Here we show first case neuroborreliosis southern Bosnia Herzegovina,...
Influenza A H1N1pdm09 virus infection causes an epidemiologically and clinically severe disease mostly characterized by pneumonia, resulting in a high mortality rate. The purpose of this study was to investigate compare epidemiological clinical characteristics influenza patients hospitalized during the pandemic (2009/10) post-pandemic seasons (2010/11).The data with laboratory-confirmed treated at University Hospital for Infectious Diseases Dr. Fran Mihaljevic Zagreb, Croatia first two...
Abstract Background Sarajevo Canton in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has recorded several waves high SARS‐CoV‐2 transmission struggled to reach adequate vaccination coverage. We describe evolution infection‐ vaccine‐induced antibody response persistence. Methods conducted repeated cross‐sectional analyses blood donors aged 18–65 years November–December 2020 2021. analyzed serum samples for anti‐nucleocapsid (anti‐N) anti‐spike (anti‐S) antibodies. To assess immune durability, we...
Two cases of human cutaneous anthrax were reported in September 2014 south-western Bosnia and Herzegovina. The two men involved slaughtering a cow handled its Bacillus anthracis-infected meat. Anthrax has been sporadically observed livestock Herzegovina, but no confirmed had the country last decades. Clinicians should be aware that may occur humans, arising from exposure to infected animals.
COVID-19 vaccine uptake in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) accelerated second half 2021, with greater availability. In this study, we estimated effectiveness (VE) complete primary series BBIBP-CorV against patients aged 60 years older, during Delta-dominant period, using a test-negative case-control design. Surveillance sites were 11 health care centers (PHC) collecting patient data from October 1, to January 4, 2022, retrospectively according common protocol. total, included...
Background: In aim to promote HPV vaccination among children and youth, the Institute for Public Health of Federation BiH in 2023 developed an immunization program, furtherly accepted by Federal Ministry Health. collaboration with WHO UNFPA country offices, initiated education emphasize importance improving knowledge skills over 280 health professionals effective communication parents promotion vaccination. Methods materials: Paper presents analysis results pre post testing directly involved...
Abstract This study aims to comprehensively investigate the impact of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) on years life lost (YLL) within Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H) across distinct phases: pre-pandemic, pandemic, post-pandemic periods. Given that NCDs currently represent more than half global disease burden, our focus lies in assessing YLL specifically for cerebral infarction (I63-I64) diabetes mellitus (E10-E14). Conducting a retrospective data analysis, we utilized mortality...
Impulsivity, affective instability, and neglect of oneself other people's safety as symptoms personality dysfunction are associated with risky behaviors regarding the transmission infectious diseases either sexually or by intravenous drug abuse.The aim this study was to analyze association between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in opiate addicts on opioid substitution treatment.This a cross-sectional, observational investigation patients over 18 years age who were actively participating...