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Fulltext Managing unexpected iatrogenic opening of anterior bite during active orthodontic treatment: A case report

Abdul,Ghani,S,H,, Mohd,Ali,N,D,

Compendium of Oral Science, 2020;7(1):44-50.

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Abstract
Introduction: Orthodontic treatment even though managed and properly controlled , on some remote occasion
may lead to presence of unwanted movement. Anterior open bite is one such example of an iatrogenic
outcome. This article describes the management of an iatrogenic anterior open bite case that occurred in active
orthodontic treatment in the early stage of leveling and aligning. A few modalities had been employed to
manage the open bite through some artistic bends followed by the use of modified low transpalatal arch with
extended looped arms with loops as well as orthodontic mini implants for distalisation and some intrusion
mechanics. This case report is aimed to share authors’ anecdotal experience on overcoming the open bite.

Fulltext Arteriovenous fistula of the superior thyroid artery: post thyroid operation

Abdul Ghani S, Hashim R

Med J Malaysia, 1984 Dec;39(4):314-6.

PMID: 6544941

A case of A. V. fistula of the superior thyroid vessels following thyroidectomy is reported. Though the standard treatment of such a fistula is ligation and excision, a more simple Iigation and division of the superior thyroid artery is adequate for reasons mention. The demonstration of the feeding vessel by angiogram has to be accurate.

Fulltext A rare cause of acute appendicitis: Burkitt's lymphoma of the appendix

Abdul Ghani S, Noori S, Tan PE

Med J Malaysia, 1984 Dec;39(4):311-3.

PMID: 6544940

This paper presents a case report of a primary lymphoma of the appendix as the underlying cause of acute appendicitis. As in previous reported cases, diagnosis can only be made intraoperatively followed by a proven histopathological picture as they present with an acute surgical abdomen.

Fulltext Current Concepts in the Biochemical Mechanisms of Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration

Shoeb Ahmad S, Abdul Ghani S, Hemalata Rajagopal T

J Curr Glaucoma Pract, 2013 May-Aug;7(2):49-53.

PMID: 26997782 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1137

Glaucoma is now regarded as a neurodegenerative disorder. A number of theories including the mechanical and vascular models have been used to explain the pathogenesis of glaucoma. However, there is now increasing evidence of biochemical molecules which may play a part in it's causation. These biochemical mechanisms include the role of excitatory aminoacids, caspases, protein kinases, oxygen free radicals, nitric oxide, TNF-alpha, neurotrophins and metalloproteins. This paper reviews these new developments which form the biochemical basis of glaucomatous neural degeneration. How to cite this article: Ahmad SS, Ghani SA, Rajagopal TH. Current Concepts in the Biochemical Mechanisms of Glaucomatous Neurodegeneration. J Current Glau Prac 2013;7(2):49-53.

Fulltext Study on ABO and RhD blood grouping: Comparison between conventional tile method and a new solid phase method (InTec Blood Grouping Test Kit)

Yousuf R, Abdul Ghani SA, Abdul Khalid N, Leong CF

Malays J Pathol, 2018 Apr;40(1):27-32.

PMID: 29704381 MyJurnal

INTRODUCTION: 'InTec Blood Grouping Test kit' using solid-phase technology is a new method which may be used at outdoor blood donation site or at bed side as an alternative to the conventional tile method in view of its stability at room temperature and fulfilled the criteria as point of care test. This study aimed to compare the efficiency of this solid phase method (InTec Blood Grouping Test Kit) with the conventional tile method in determining the ABO and RhD blood group of healthy donors.

METHODS: A total of 760 voluntary donors who attended the Blood Bank, Penang Hospital or offsite blood donation campaigns from April to May 2014 were recruited. The ABO and RhD blood groups were determined by the conventional tile method and the solid phase method, in which the tube method was used as the gold standard.

RESULTS: For ABO blood grouping, the tile method has shown 100% concordance results with the gold standard tube method, whereas the solid-phase method only showed concordance result for 754/760 samples (99.2%). Therefore, for ABO grouping, tile method has 100% sensitivity and specificity while the solid phase method has slightly lower sensitivity of 97.7% but both with good specificity of 100%. For RhD grouping, both the tile and solid phase methods have grouped one RhD positive specimen as negative each, thus giving the sensitivity and specificity of 99.9% and 100% for both methods respectively.

CONCLUSION: The 'InTec Blood Grouping Test Kit' is suitable for offsite usage because of its simplicity and user friendliness. However, further improvement in adding the internal quality control may increase the test sensitivity and validity of the test results.

Fulltext Culture-positive thoracic empyema in adults

Liam CK, Pendek R, Navaratnam P, Hassan H, Puthucheary SD, Abdul Majid A, et al.

Med J Malaysia, 1990 Jun;45(2):169-76.

PMID: 2152022

Twenty-nine adult patients with culture-positive thoracic empyema were seen at the University Hospital Kuala Lumpur from 1984 to 1988. Cough, fever, chest pain, dyspnoea and weight loss were the common presenting symptoms. The empyema in 16 patients was associated with primary bronchopulmonary infections, nine occurred following thoracentesis of culture-sterile pleural effusions, two occurred as post-thoracic surgery complications, one following a subdiaphragmatic abscess and one as a result of a stab wound. The most common culture isolates were Streptococcus milleri, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Closed tube thoracostomy, the most common form of drainage procedure employed, was able to effect a cure or control of the empyema in 11 out of 19 patients in whom it was used.

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