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Laboratory Diagnosis of Dengue: A Review 登革热的实验室诊断:综述

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.452

Shamala Ds

引用次数: 15

Male Contraceptive Behavior in Rajshahi District of Bangladesh 孟加拉国Rajshahi地区男性的避孕行为

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V7I2.778

Mosiur R, Rafiqul I, Matin A

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引用次数: 6

Assessing and exploring the competency of prehospital emergency medical service personnel in Klang Valley, Malaysia: a mixed method approach 马来西亚巴生谷院前急救人员能力评估与探索：一种混合方法

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V13I2.472

M. S. Nurumal, A. Sukonthasarn, S. Wangsrikhun, Chawapornpan Chanpransit

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引用次数: 7

Quantification of anti-fertility compound-Diosgenin concentration in the fenugreek seeds aqueous extract (FSA) 胡芦巴种子水提物中抗生育化合物薯蓣皂苷元的含量测定

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V15I1.410

Ahmed Kaid N. Allaw, Norbaiyah Mb, Norazian Mh

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引用次数: 5

Hartman’s solution or normal saline in the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum among South East Asian population: a randomised controlled trial Hartman溶液或生理盐水治疗东南亚人群妊娠剧吐的随机对照试验

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V7I2.779

I. Adibah, D. Khursiah, Ahmad Ai, Zaki Nnm

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引用次数: 1

Intention to seek medical consultation for symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection- a cross-sectional survey 对上呼吸道感染症状求医意向的横断面调查

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V14I2.428

Chai-Eng Tan, A. H. M. Roozi, W. Wong, S. N. Sabaruddin, N. Ghani, Z. C. Man

{"title":"Intention to seek medical consultation for symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection- a cross-sectional survey","authors":"Chai-Eng Tan, A. H. M. Roozi, W. Wong, S. N. Sabaruddin, N. Ghani, Z. C. Man","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V14I2.428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V14I2.428","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The common cold is the commonest reason for primary care encounters worldwide. This paper aims to describe the reasons that influence patients to seek medical consultation for the common cold. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey conducted among adult patients of an urban teaching primary care clinic. An adapted bilingual survey form was administered by the researchers to obtain data regarding their decision to seek medical consultation for a cold and the reasons for their decision. Quantitative analyses were done to describe the close-ended responses. Open-ended responses were analysed using a qualitative approach and the frequencies of the themes were reported. Results: A total of 320 respondents participated in this study, with a response rate of 91.4%. They were predominantly females (59.4%), Malay (70.9%), and had tertiary education (65.9%). More than half of the patients (52.5%) said they would seek consultation for cold symptoms. Fever was the commonest symptom (57-61%) which compelled them to seek consultation. The commonest reason for seeking consultation was to get medications (41.7%), whereas the commonest reason not to seek consultation was the practice of self-medication (44.2%). Ethnicity was found to be significantly associated with the decision to seek doctor’s consultation. Conclusion: Colds are usually self-limiting and do not result in complications. Empowering patients by providing appropriate self-care knowledge can help to reduce the burden of primary care services. Patients should be taught about red flag symptoms as well as drug safety for medications commonly taken for colds.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":"14 1","pages":"9-15"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44746336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Antioxidants and Lipid Peroxidation Status In Women with Breast Cancer 癌症妇女体内抗氧化剂与脂质过氧化状况

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.459

Seraj Ak, M. Shankhar, Raju Kd, J. Punam, P. Anju, Rajat Ka

{"title":"Antioxidants and Lipid Peroxidation Status In Women with Breast Cancer","authors":"Seraj Ak, M. Shankhar, Raju Kd, J. Punam, P. Anju, Rajat Ka","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.459","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancy in women and is the leading cause of cancer related death worldwide. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an important role in the development of tumours. Several mechanisms leading to oxidative stress have been proposed in cancer patients. In this study we aimed to measure and compare the levels of zinc, superoxide dismutase, catalase, vitamin C, vitamin E, and malondialdehyde in breast cancer patients and age matched healthy controls. Methods: In this comparative cross sectional study, 30 confirmed breast cancer cases and 30 age and sex matched controls were enrolled after taking their consent. Blood sample was collected in EDTA vial, and the parameters of oxidative stress were evaluated by spectrophotometric and atomic absorption spectrophotometric methods. Results: Zinc and MDA level were significantly higher (p<0.001) in cases (106.4 µg/dl and 7.12 nmol/ml) compared to controls (89.8µg/ dl and 3.99nmol/ml). In contrast, there were lower catalase, vitamin C and E levels in cases (28.7±14.56, 0.92±0.35 and 0.68±0.13 mg/dl) compared to controls (37.1±14.7,1.62±0.59 and 1.02±0.22 mg/dl) and were statistically significant (p<0.05 and p<0.001). Whereas, superoxide dismutase was lower in cases compared to controls, but was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Zinc was found to be higher in our study as it is a pivotal element in all rapidly growing tissues. Enhanced lipid peroxidation observed in the circulation of breast cancer patients in our study can be attributed to over production of ROS and deficiency of antioxidant defences. Oxidative stress in cancer cells may trigger excessive consumption of antioxidants as a compensatory mechanism which lead to its lower concentration.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":"14 1","pages":"71-76"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43539907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

Resection of Thumb Metacarpal Ewing Sarcoma and Primary Reconstruction with Non-Vascularized Osteoarticular Metatarsal Autograft 拇指掌骨尤文氏肉瘤切除术及自体无血管化骨关节跖骨重建

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.465

Ariff Ms, Faisham Wi, J. Krishnan, W. Zulmi

引用次数: 1

Update on the management of diabetes during Ramadan fast for healthcare practitioners 医疗从业者斋月期间糖尿病管理的最新进展

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V13I2.482

M. Rathor, A. Fauzi, A. Omar

引用次数: 2

Stress and Its Association with the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Fourth Year Medical Students at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 压力及其与马来西亚Kebangsaan大学本科四年级医学生学业成绩的关系

International Medical Journal Malaysia Pub Date : 2020-11-09 DOI: 10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.488

Hasan NAb, Jin THb, Othman MNb

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引用次数: 42