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*1Dibia, C. S., 1Cookey, T. I., 1Frank-Peterside, N., 1Onyedibia, G., 2Okonko, B. J. & 1Okonko, I. O.
1Virus & Genomics Research Unit, Department of Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
2Medical Microbiology & Epidemiology Research Unit, Department of Microbiology, Madonna University Nigeria, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author’s E-mail address: constance_smith@uniport.edu.ng
ABSTRACT: The human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is an important opportunistic pathogen that accelerates disease progression in HIV-infected individuals globally, which contributes to a high rate of morbidity, mortality, HIV acquisition and disease progression. This qualitative cross-sectional study analysed plasma samples from 93 HIV positive subjects visiting a health institution in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study aimed to investigate the burden and associated factors of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) co-infection among HIV-infected individuals in Rivers State. Plasma samples were screened for HCMV-specific IgG antibodies by ELISA using commercial kits. Socio-demographic characteristics of the subjects were collected using a structured questionnaire. Chi-square test was used to assess the statistical significance of different socio-demographic factors to HCMV acquisition. All 93 subjects (100%) were seropositive for HCMV IgG antibodies. No statistical association existed between the prevalence of HCMV IgG antibodies and the socio-demographic factors studied, except the educational level (p=0.147). Higher prevalence of HCMV IgG antibody was found in the age group 25-44 years, 75 (80.6%), female gender 54 (58.1%), single marital status 44 (47.3%), secondary education 31(33.3%), self-employed 51(54.8%), Christians 82 (88.2%) and ART use 92(98.9%). The high seropositivity of HCMV IgG antibody in this study is an indication that there had been a past HCMV infection among the study population, which necessitates the need for serological evaluation in all HIV-infected individuals to avoid reactivation of HCMV coinfection.
[Dibia, C. S., Cookey, T. I, Frank-Peterside, N., Onyedibia, G., Okonko, B. J. & Okonko, I. O. Seroepidemiological Analysis of Past Human Cytomegalovirus Infections among HIV-Infected Individuals attending a Hospital in Rivers State, Nigeria. Biomedicine and Nursing 2026;12(1):1-6]. ISSN 2379-8211 (print); ISSN 2379-8203 (online). http://www.nbmedicine.org. 01. doi:10.7537/marsbnj120126.01
Keywords: HCMV; HIV; Coinfections; IgG; ELISA; antibodies
2. RESULTS OF ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF THE NASAL CAVITY IN PATIENTS WITH DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM COMBINED WITH NASAL VALVE INSUFFICIENCY
Jamolbek A. Djurayev, Firdavs N. Norjigitov, Iroda T. Xudayberdiyeva, Gulnoza A. Abduholikova, Ilyosjon O. Soatov
Tashkent State Medical University
Abstract: From a modern perspective, otorhinolaryngologists consider the nose as a paired organ, which implies the existence of certain coordination mechanisms for it as a single unit. The presence of a deviated nasal septum disrupts these mechanisms, leading to changes in the main functions of the nasal cavity and creating conditions for the formation of nasal obstruction. The leading role in the formation of chronic nasal obstruction is played by the nasal septum, nasal turbinates, and the lateral wall of the nasal cavity, which together form the nasal valve. Often, nasal obstruction associated with nasal septum deformation can create problems in the treatment of patients with severe concomitant somatic pathology. In patients with cardiovascular diseases, prolonged use of decongestants can have a systemic adrenomimetic effect (tachycardia, increased blood pressure).
[Jamolbek A. Djurayev, Firdavs N. Norjigitov, Iroda T. Xudayberdiyeva, Gulnoza A. Abduholikova, Ilyosjon O. Soatov. RESULTS OF ENDOSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF THE NASAL CAVITY IN PATIENTS WITH DEVIATED NASAL SEPTUM COMBINED WITH NASAL VALVE INSUFFICIENCY. Biomedicine and Nursing 2026;12(1):7-10].ISSN 2379-8211 (print); ISSN 2379-8203 (online). http://www.nbmedicine.org. 02. doi:10.7537/marsbnj120126.02
Keywords: nose; nasal septum; nasal valve; nasal obstructio
3. RETROSPECTIVE LIVESTOCK CRUDE MORTALIY AND MORBIDITY RATE IN THE SELECTED KEBELLES OF FIVE DISTRICTS, BENISHANGUL GUMUZ, WESTERN ETHIOPIA
Asmamaw Aki*, Birhanu Eticha, Abebe Bulcha, Degene Tsehanehe, Gezachew Wubaye
Assosa, Regional Veterinary Diagnostic, Surveillance, Monitoring and Study Laboratory, P.O. Box 326, Assosa, Ethiopia;
asmamawaki@gmail.com, cell phone: +251902330029/0922232353
ABSTRACT: Questionnaire survey on retrospective crude mortality and morbidity baseline data investigation in the 13 kebeles of Abrahamo, Bilidugilu, Kurmuk and Pawe, and Dangur districts, with the objectives to identify the main constraints related with livestock production and cause morbidity, mortality and associated risk factors. In this survey, the demographic features of respondents were assessed. 7.66%, 6.27%, 8.88%, 3.44% and 23.57% of crude mortality rate were recorded in Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Equine, and Poultry respectively in five woredas (13kebeles) of study sites. The highest and lowest (23.57%) and (3.44%) crude mortality rate were recorded in Poultry and Equine respectively. 22.97% of NCD, 11.86% of avian salmonella, 17.07% of Trypanosomosis, 14.93% of CBPP, were recorded as highest morbidity rate; while, 8.26% Bovine pastuerellosis, 7.65% PPR, 7.19% Shoat pox, 3.82% CCPP and 3.29% Ovine pastuerellosis, were the lowest morbidity rate recorded. In 13 kebeles of the surveyed sites, frequency of treatment per animal in the villages, averagelly were 18.2, 11.8, 8 of Cattle, Shoat and Equines respectively, were come to nearby veterinary health posts in a year. Besides this, 43.8, 23.8 and 28 of average treatment cost were recorded in Cattle, Shoat and Donkey respectively. Majority (57.28%) of the study participants indicated, as the disease transmitted by flies, while 11.65%, 3.88%, and 27.18% of respondents stated as the disease transmitted by ticks, treatment materials, and other (stress) respectively. In study areas, un appropriate treatment, irregular vaccination schedule, less monitoring, evaluation system, and disease surveillance were the main gap identified. Therefore, strategic prevention and control policy would be implemented properly in study area so as to prevent problems encountered.
[Asmamaw Aki, Birhanu Eticha, Abebe Bulcha, Degene Tsehanehe, Gezachew Wubaye. RETROSPECTIVE LIVESTOCK CRUDE MORTALIY AND MORBIDITY RATE IN THE SELECTED KEBELLES OF FIVE DISTRICTS, BENISHANGUL GUMUZ, WESTERN ETHIOPIA. Biomedicine and Nursing 2026;12(1):11-22]. ISSN 2379-8211 (print); ISSN 2379-8203 (online). http://www.nbmedicine.org. 03. doi:10.7537/marsbnj120126.03
Keywords: Abrahamo; Bilidugilu; Dangur; morbidity; mortality; respondents; kurmuk; pawe
4. A Multidimensional Framework for Strategic Planning of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Systematic Review
Hui Wei¹, Yan Fu¹, Mengjie Li¹, Xiaocheng Yao¹, Jing Liang¹, Sien Mo¹*, Nan Li¹*, Yanmei Li¹*, Gaosheng Su¹*
1.Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous The Region Reproductive Hospital, Nanning 530029, China
1461647456@qq.com
Abstract: Objective To explore the application effect of facial recognition technology in identity verification during oocyte retrieval in assisted reproduction. Methods A total of 5,955 patients who underwent oocyte retrieval in our hospital from January to December 2025 were selected. On the day of oocyte retrieval, both fingerprint recognition and facial recognition were simultaneously used for identity verification. The verification time and recognition success rate of fingerprint recognition and facial recognition were compared. Results The fingerprint verification time was (19.41±15.31) seconds, while the facial verification time was (5.82±2.65) seconds, with a statistically significant difference (P < 0.01). The fingerprint recognition rate was 96.3% (5,732), and the facial recognition rate was 100%. Pearson correlation analysis showed that age was positively correlated with fingerprint verification time, meaning that as age increased, fingerprint verification time became longer (P < 0.05). However, there was no correlation between age and facial verification time (P > 0.05). Educational level was negatively correlated with fingerprint verification time, indicating that higher educational level was associated with shorter fingerprint verification time (P < 0.05). No correlation was found between educational level and facial verification time (P > 0.05).Conclusion Facial recognition is easy to operate and can effectively improve the efficiency of identity verification in assisted reproduction, reducing the workload of nurses. It is worthy of further promotion.
[Hui Wei, Yan Fu, Mengjie Li, Xiaocheng Yao, Jing Liang, Sien Mo, Nan Li, Yanmei Li, Gaosheng Su. A Multidimensional Framework for Strategic Planning of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Systematic Review. Biomedicine and Nursing 2026;12(1):23-28]. ISSN 2379-8211 (print); ISSN 2379-8203 (online). http://www.nbmedicine.org. 04. doi:10.7537/marsbnj120126.04
Keywords: Assisted Reproductive Technology; Strategic Planning; Health Policy; Ethics; Health Systems Framework; Systematic Review
5. Effects of a WeChat-Based Self-Guided Stress Reduction Program on Fertility Quality of Life and Fertility Stress in Patients Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization and Embryotransfer
Yanmei Li¹, Haiqin Zeng¹, Xiaocheng Yao¹, Guofeng Wu¹, Zhaohui Jiang¹, Liqiong Jiang¹, Yan Fu¹, Hui wei¹*, Mengjie Li¹*
1.The Reproductive Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning 530029, China
610536735@qq.com
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the intervention effect of a WeChat-based self-guided audio stress reduction program on fertility quality of life and fertility stress in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). MethodsFrom January to December 2025, 236 infertile patients who received IVF-ET treatment at Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Reproductive Hospital and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled. From the first day of ovulation induction to the day of embryo transfer, personalized audio stress reduction courses were sent daily to patients' WeChat accounts via the hospital's psychosomatic health management system. Patients were required to practice for at least 30 minutes per day and complete daily check-ins on WeChat, with supervision and support provided by nurses. The Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire (FertiQoL) and the Chinese version of the Fertility Problem Inventory (FPI) were used to assess fertility quality of life and fertility stress on the first day of ovulation induction (before intervention) and on the day of embryo transfer (after intervention). Scores of fertility quality of life and fertility stress scales were compared before and after the intervention. Results After the intervention, the mean score of fertility quality of life was 109.93 ± 10.38, which was significantly higher than the pre-intervention score of 95.16 ± 18.17 (t = -11.15, P < 0.05). After the intervention, the mean score of fertility stress was 147.53 ± 18.09, which was significantly lower than the pre-intervention score of 159.57 ± 28.52 (t = 5.48, P < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that fertility quality of life was negatively correlated with fertility stress both before and after the intervention (r = 0.03, -0.355, both P < 0.01). Conclusion The self-guided stress reduction program can effectively alleviate fertility stress, improve the overall treatment experience and psychological adaptation of IVF-ET patients, and enhance their fertility quality of life.
[Yanmei Li, Haiqin Zeng, Xiaocheng Yao, Guofeng Wu, Zhaohui Jiang, Liqiong Jiang, Yan Fu, Hui wei, Mengjie Li. Effects of a WeChat-Based Self-Guided Stress Reduction Program on Fertility Quality of Life and Fertility Stress in Patients Undergoing In Vitro Fertilization and Embryotransfer. Biomedicine and Nursing 2026;12(1):29-36]. ISSN 2379-8211 (print); ISSN 2379-8203 (online). http://www.nbmedicine.org. 05. doi:10.7537/marsbnj120126.05
Keywords: In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer; Fertility quality of life; Fertility stress; Self-guided stress reduction; Effect
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