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Field efficacy of palm oil-based nanoemulsion insecticides against Aedes aegypti in Malaysia

Shaari A, Yunus R, Raman IA, Omar D, Shahar MK, Awang Biak DR, et al.

Acta Trop, 2021 Dec;224:106107.

PMID: 34450061 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106107

This study evaluates the efficacy of palm oil-based nanoemulsion insecticides in thermal fogging applications against adult Ae. aegypti. The nanoemulsion formulations contained a palm oil methyl ester solvent, water, a non-ionic surfactant, and active ingredient deltamethrin, with nanoemulsion droplet diameters ranging from 362 to 382 nm. Knockdown and mortality rates of caged mosquitoes were measured at various distances up to 18 m from the spray nozzle. After 15 min of insecticide exposure, nanoemulsion insecticides achieved a knockdown rate of >97% at a spraying distance of 4 m, and the knockdown effect increased substantially with exposure time. At an 18 m spraying distance, the best nanoemulsion formulation, NanoEW8, achieved a high mosquito mortality rate of more than 80%, whereas the non-nanoemulsion and the commercial product reached only 14 and 8 m distances, respectively, for comparable mortality. The artificial neural network (ANN) was used to predict the mosquito knockdown distribution over the spraying distances and time intervals. The models predicted that NanoEW8 can still cause knockdown at a maximum distance of 61.5 m from the discharge point 60 min after spraying. The results established that Ae. aegypti was susceptible to the newly developed palm oil-based nanoemulsion insecticide, indicating a high potential for mosquito control.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus: Our initial experience in University of Malaya Medical Centre

Zarin Ikmal ZZ, Wan Azman WM, Asma O, Mazeni A

JUMMEC, 2000;5:45-47.

Six patients underwent transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) using either conventional Gianturco coils or the Amplatzer Ductal Occluder (ADO) device. All patients were females with a median age of 23.3 (range 4 to 26 years). The mean PDA size measured on the lateral aortogram was 3.81mm (range 2.3-5.83mm). Complete closure of the PDA was achieved in all patients.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Occurrence, abundance, and distribution of microplastics pollution: an evidence in surface tropical water of Klang River estuary, Malaysia

Zaki MRM, Ying PX, Zainuddin AH, Razak MR, Aris AZ

Environ Geochem Health, 2021 Sep;43(9):3733-3748.

PMID: 33712970 DOI: 10.1007/s10653-021-00872-8

Microplastics have been considered as contaminants of emerging concern due to ubiquity in the environment; however, the occurrence of microplastics in river estuaries is scarcely investigated. The Klang River estuary is an important ecosystem that receives various contaminants from urbanised, highly populated areas and the busiest maritime centre in Selangor, Malaysia. This study investigates the abundance and characteristics of microplastics in surface water of the Klang River estuary. The abundance of microplastics ranged from 0.5 to 4.5 particles L-1 with a mean abundance of 2.47 particles L-1. There is no correlation between the abundance of microplastics and physicochemical properties, while there is a strong correlation between salinity and conductivity. The microplastics were characterised with a stereomicroscope and attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to analyse size, shape, colour, and polymer composition. The microplastics in the surface water were predominantly in the 300-1000 μm size class, followed by > 1000 μm and

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Description of a new genus and species, Portentus marschneri (Coleoptera: Anthribidae), from Penang National Park, Malaysia

Trzna M, Baa P

Zootaxa, 2021 Jul 22;5004(4):551-563.

PMID: 34811289 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5004.4.4

A new genus and species, Portentus marschneri Trzna Baa gen. nov. sp. nov. (Anthribidae: Anthribinae: Phloeophilini), from Penang National Park, Malaysia is described. Male genitalia are studied and illustrated and colour photographs are provided. A key is provided to distinguish Portentus from similar Palaearctic and Oriental genera of the tribe Phloeophilini: Phloeophilus Schoenherr, 1833, Bothrus Wolfrum, 1956, and Morimotanthribus Senoh Trzna, 2006.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Two new Micronola Amsel, 1935 from China and Malaysia (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Hypenodinae, Micronoctuini). Taxonomic study of Micronoctuini. Contribution III

Han HL, Kononenko VS

Zootaxa, 2021 Jul 09;4999(2):190-196.

PMID: 34810493 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4999.2.8

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Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

On two new species of arboreal crabs from phytotelms in Sarawak, Borneo (Crustacea: Brachyura: Gecarcinucidae: Arachnothelphusa)

Ng PKL

Zootaxa, 2021 Aug 06;5016(3):407-418.

PMID: 34810440 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5016.3.6

Two new species of the gecarcinucid freshwater crab genus Arachnothelphusa are described from the Malaysian state of Sarawak in Borneo; one from Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary and another from Bako National Park. Arachnothelphusa rimba n. sp. is distinctive in possessing very long legs and a male first gonopod which has a cylindrical proximal part of the terminal segment, with the distal part sharply tapering to an acute tip. Arachnothelphusa bako n. sp. is superficially closest to A. kadamaiana from Sabah, but differs markedly by its narrower epistome, and proportionately shorter third maxillipeds and ambulatory legs.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Asia Pacific Digestive Week (APDW), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-22 August 2021 | Virtual

J Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2021 08;36 Suppl 2:27-300.

PMID: 34435685 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15604

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

PesTrapp mobile app: A trap setting application for real-time entomological field and laboratory study

Cheong YL, Rosilawati R, Mohd-Khairuddin CI, Siti-Futri FF, Nur-Ayuni N, Lim KH, et al.

Trop Biomed, 2021 Jun 01;38(2):171-179.

PMID: 34172707 DOI: 10.47665/tb.38.2.054

Diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika and chikungunya remain endemic in many countries. Setting and deploying traps to capture the host/vector species are fundamental to understand their density and distributions. Human effort to manage the trap data accurately and timely is an exhaustive endeavour when the study area expands and period prolongs. One stop mobile app to manage and monitor the process of targeted species trapping, from field to laboratory level is still scarce. Toward this end, we developed a new mobile app named "PesTrapp" to acquire the vector density index based on the mobile updates of ovitraps and species information in field and laboratory. This study aimed to highlight the mobile app's development and design, elucidate the practical user experiences of using the app and evaluate the preliminary user assessment of the mobile app. The mobile app was developed using mobile framework and database. User evaluation of the mobile app was based on the adjusted Mobile App Rating Scale and Standardized User Experience Percentile Rank Questionnaire. The process flows of system design and detailed screen layouts were described. The user experiences with and without the app in a project to study Aedes surveillance in six study sites in Selangor, Malaysia were elucidated. The overall mean user evaluation score of the mobile app was 4.0 out of 5 (SD=0.6), reflects its acceptability of the users. The PesTrapp, a one-stop solution, is anticipated to improve the entomological surveillance work processes. This new mobile app can contribute as a tool in the vector control countermeasure strategies.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Distribution of pathogenic Leptospira in environmental water and soils of selected recreational forests in Perak, Malaysia

Yap ML, Chew LJ, Pritpal Singh SS, Sekawi Z, Chee HY, Ong HKO, et al.

Trop Biomed, 2021 Jun 01;38(2):122-128.

PMID: 34172700 DOI: 10.47665/tb.38.2.047

Leptospirosis is an emerging zoonotic disease endemic in tropical regions. Aiming at assessing the potential infection risks via recreational exposure, the molecular prevalence of pathogenic Leptospira in 14 amenity forests in five selected districts of the state of Perak was determined. Water and soil samples along streams and waterfalls were subjected to culture of leptospires and the pathogenic Leptospira spp. was detected by lipL32-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Twenty out of 154 samples (13%) that tested positive for leptospires were mostly soils and still water recorded with tolerable temperatures (22.2- 26.5°C) and pHs (5.73-6.70). The localised prevalence was highly varied among eight positive forests (6.7-41.7%), particularly higher in Kampar and Kinta districts which are the more populated urban areas. The importance of public health surveillance should not be underrated given the high prevalence of Leptospira spp. in forests in close proximity to indigenous settlements, even where the places are clean. Overall, this study discovered a wide distribution of pathogenic Leptospira spp. in recreational areas.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Thein-Htut, Kudva MV

Gastrointest Endosc, 1988 9 1;34(5):437.

PMID: 3181703

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Malay version of the modified Conflict Tactics Scale of elder abuse and neglect (MMCTS-EAN): Validation and methodological challenges

Wazid SW, Yunus RM, Mohd Hairi NN, Choo WY

J Elder Abuse Negl, 2021 10 20;33(5):368-384.

PMID: 34670476 DOI: 10.1080/08946566.2021.1990815

Among the challenges in systematic inquiry into elder abuse and neglect (EAN) is the lack of standardized tool of measurement. Existing literature demonstrates diverse tools being used, with the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) and its versions being the most common. The Malaysian Elder Mistreatment Project (MAESTRO) utilized the Modified CTS developed and used by the National Study of Elder Abuse and Neglect in Ireland (NSEA-I). This article aimed to validate this Malay version of the modified CTS for use in the Malaysian context and by Malay-speaking populations across Southeast Asia while highlighting the various practical and methodological challenges encountered along the process. Data were collected from 1927 older respondents who lived in Kuala Pilah district. Preliminary data screening led to the dropping of 10 items due to 0 variance. Further four items were deleted during CFA due to low loading. The indicators of neglect factor were made into a composite factor due to high collinearity. The final scale had acceptable reliability and validity. This tool is likely to assist in assessing and detecting EAN more quickly and conveniently. It will also assist future researches of EAN in taking into account the issues that arise in the measurement of EAN.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext The role of women in maintaining health and preserving culinary in Malay Batubara society through the tradition of Menotou Banjo

Hasnidar, Sibarani R, Sinar S, Mulyadi

Gac Sanit, 2021;35 Suppl 2:S583-S587.

PMID: 34929906 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaceta.2021.10.088

OBJECTIVE: This study discusses the role of Batubara Malay women in maintaining health and preserving culinary through the Menotou Banjo tradition. The Menotou Banjo tradition is a tradition of growing rice in the Malay community in Batubara Regency, North Sumatra Province.

METHOD: The research method used, namely qualitative with interactive models. The interactive model uses four stages, namely data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusions: drawing/verifying. The research approach used is a Anthropolinguistics.

RESULTS: The results showed the role of Batubara Malay women in maintaining the health of themselves and their families through healthy food during the rice planting season. The serving of food and cakes during the implementation of the Menotou Banjo tradition is a symbol of the ability and skills of the Batubara Malay woman in gathering almost the same food into various types of food. In addition, Batubara Malay women also have a high social and mutual cooperation in social life.

CONCLUSION: The conclusion of the research shows that the Batubara Malay woman has an important role in maintaining health and also helps her husband to earn a living for family survival. Thus the next generation of healthy, prosperous, and intelligent people will be created.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext First report of Rdl mutant alleles in Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Malaysia

Amelia-Yap ZH, Tan TK, Prakash BK, Chen CD, Sofian-Azirun M, Low VL

J Vector Borne Dis, 2020 10 1;57(4):359-361.

PMID: 34856717 DOI: 10.4103/0972-9062.313959

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Control & Management of Tuberculosis, Third Edition

ISBN: 978-967-0399-39-3

Citation: Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Control & Management of Tuberculosis, Third Edition. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2012
Quick Reference: http://www.acadmed.org.my/view_file.cfm?fileid=568
Training Manual: http://www.acadmed.org.my/view_file.cfm?fileid=628

Older version: First Edition (2002); Second Edition (2006)

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, First Edition

ISBN: 978-967-0769-66-0

Citation: Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis, First Edition. Putrajaya: Ministry of Health, Malaysia; 2016

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Perception of the most perfect female breast shape among Malays, Chinese, and Indians community

Hamzan MI, Wan Sulaiman WA, Ismail NN

J Plast Surg Hand Surg, 2022 Feb;56(1):30-37.

PMID: 33840334 DOI: 10.1080/2000656X.2021.1908313

Researchers have long tried to search for the 'perfect' aesthetic outcome of breast surgery. Although lots of anthropometric studies have been done, there is no consensus when dealing with harmony, abstract, and proportion that make up for its ideal shape. This study was convened via a survey to find the most perfect breast shape by assessing the upper pole contour and upper pole to lower pole ratio (UP:LP) preference among the Malays, Chinese, and Indians races. Hundred thirty-five individuals partook in this survey. Most of the participants generally preferred a more convex shape of upper pole contour with the Malay (50%) and Indian (35.7%) favored a more convex shape while the Chinese preferred it to be just slightly convex (42.8%). Single unmarried individuals (64.7%) significantly preferred a more convex upper pole contour (p = 0.018). The UP:LP ratio of 45:55 (p = 0.002) was the most significantly preferred proportion (37.8%) which largely comprised of the Chinese (51%), followed by Indian (21.6%) and Malay (19.6%). With these findings, using a controlled perception-preference method is a more preferred choice when describing an ideal breast shape as compare to an anthropometric measurement that might be less accurate. Therefore, breast and plastic surgeons alike need to look beyond the anthropometric numbers and should consider the other 'abstract' aesthetic shape which difficult to measure including the upper pole breast that has more convexity and the UP:LP ratio of 45:55 which showed to be the most aesthetically perfect form as agreed in the current works of literature.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

A case of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in adults in Malaysia

Seow CK, Gan WF, Zaidan NZ

Med J Malaysia, 2022 01;77(1):121-124.

PMID: 35087012

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults (MIS-A) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication following SARS-CoV-2 infection. We present a Malaysian case of MISA in a 45 year old gentleman who developed cardiogenic shock following a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Occurrence, potential sources and ecological risk estimation of microplastic towards coastal and estuarine zones in Malaysia

Zainuddin AH, Aris AZ, Zaki MRM, Yusoff FM, Wee SY

Mar Pollut Bull, 2022 Jan;174:113282.

PMID: 34995888 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113282

Extensive global plastic production has led to microplastic (MP) pollution of marine ecosystems. This study analysed the abundance of MPs in the surface water of tropical coastal and estuarine zones in Malaysia affected by rapid urbanisation and intense human activity. It also estimated the risk posed by MPs to the marine environment. Mean MP abundance ranged from 2.10 to 6.80 particles/L. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopic analysis found that the MP polymers were dominated by cellophane (54%), followed by polyester (33%) and polyethylene (2%). The risk posed by MPs was estimated with the risk quotient (RQ) method which found no potential ecological risk to both coastal and estuarine areas (RQ

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Financing mechanisms applied for successful Universal Health Coverage in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore - Lessons for Pakistan

Jabeen R, Rabbani U, Abbas N

J Pak Med Assoc, 2021 Nov;71(11):2611-2616.

PMID: 34783745 DOI: 10.47391/JPMA.01204

Universal health coverage is a global agenda and, currently for Pakistan, achieving this goal is a challenge because of a number of constraints. The current narrative review was planned to describe an overview of the provision of health insurance in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore that have achieved universal health coverage, and to propose a roadmap for Pakistan. Literature search was conducted on Google Scholar and PubMed databases as well as on the World Bank website to retrieve relevant articles. The three studied countries achieved universal health coverage by gradually increasing allocation for health and through various mechanisms, such as health insurance schemes which covered different segments of the population, and partnerships with private-sector care-providers. Pakistan needs to prioritise health in policy agenda because health insurance is negligible in Pakistan. Additionally, Pakistan also needs to efficiently utilise partnerships with the private sector to further increase healthcare coverage.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Malaysia's Health Systems Response to COVID-19

Ang ZY, Cheah KY, Shakirah MS, Fun WH, Anis-Syakira J, Kong YL, et al.

Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2021 Oct 22;18(21).

PMID: 34769629 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111109

This study aimed to highlight the COVID-19 response by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Government of Malaysia in order to share Malaysia's lessons and to improve future pandemic preparedness. The team conducted a rapid review using publicly available information from MOH, PubMed, and World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Research on Coronavirus Disease Database to compile Malaysia's responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures taken between 31 December 2019 and 3 June 2020 were classified into domains as well as the pillars described in the WHO COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (WHO SPRP). Malaysia's response incorporated all pillars in the WHO SPRP and consisted of five domains, (i) whole-of-government, (ii) cordon sanitaire/lockdown, (iii) equity of access to services and supports, (iv) quarantine and isolation systems, and (v) legislation and enforcement. Some crucial measures taken were activation of a centralised multi-ministerial coordination council where MOH acted as an advisor, with collaboration from non-government organisations and private sectors which enabled an effective targeted screening approach, provision of subsidised COVID-19 treatment and screening, isolation or quarantine of all confirmed cases, close contacts and persons under investigation, with all strategies applied irrespective of citizenship. This was provided for by way of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. A combination of these measures enabled the nation to contain the COVID-19 outbreak by the end of June 2020.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

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