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  1. Toxoplasmosis: prevalence and risk factors
    Nissapatorn V, Noor Azmi MA, Cho SM, Fong MY, Init I, Rohela M, et al.
    J Obstet Gynaecol, 2003 Nov;23(6):618-24.
    PMID: 14617462
    A total of 200 pregnant women were recruited in this cross-sectional study. The overall seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in pregnant women was found to be 49%, in which 39%, 4% and 6% for anti-Toxoplasma IgG, IgM and both anti-Toxoplasma IgG and IgM antibodies, respectively. We found the differences in Toxoplasma seroprevalence rates among the races were significant: the highest rate was in the Malays (55.7%), followed by the Indian (55.3%) and the Chinese (19.4%) (P<0.05) populations. An increase in Toxoplasma seroprevalence with increasing parity was detected (P<0.05). Women with no children had a prevalence of 39.7%, while women with one or more than two children had a prevalence of 44.2% and 62.9%, respectively. In this study, there was no significant association between Toxoplasma seroprevalence and various possible risk factors in pregnant women (P>0.05). When multivariate analysis was performed, no significant association between Toxoplasma seroprevalence and history of contact with cats, consumption of undercooked meat and blood transfusion was found (P>0.05). We did not find any newly diagnosed cases of acute acquired toxoplasmosis in pregnancy during the study period.
    Matched MeSH terms: Antibodies, Protozoan/blood; Toxoplasmosis/blood; Pregnancy Complications, Parasitic/blood
  2. Fulltext A retrospective review of cryoprecipitate transfusion practice in Kuala Lumpur Hospital
    Iliassa II, Mohammad WM, Tan JJ, Ayob Y
    Asian J Transfus Sci, 2016 Jul-Dec;10(2):145-9.
    PMID: 27605853 DOI: 10.4103/0973-6247.187934
    BACKGROUND: Cryoprecipitate is generally used to treat bleeding patients with hypofibrinogenemia, and the transfusion decision is guided based on published guidelines.
    AIM: This study aimed to evaluate the practice appropriateness in accordance to cryoprecipitate transfusion guidelines in Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
    METHODOLOGY: This cross-sectional study of 117 cryoprecipitates transfused adult patients was conducted in Kuala Lumpur Hospital from January to June 2012. The compliance of the indication of cryoprecipitate was considered as appropriate if indicated for patients who have hypofibrinogenemia (<1.0 g/L) with bleeding, or otherwise inappropriate if pretransfusion fibrinogen level was more than 1.0 g/L, pretransfusion fibrinogen level was not examined and posttransfusion fibrinogen level more than 1.5 g/L.
    RESULTS: Most of the cryoprecipitate prescriptions were found to be inappropriate, which read 81.2% (95% confidence interval = 0.740, 0.880). Patients who underwent neurovascular surgery were the major recipient of cryoprecipitate, but majority of the prescription was found not appropriate. The decision to transfuse cryoprecipitate was found mostly appropriate when was guided by fibrinogen (52.2%), but the percentage dropped to 10.6% when pretransfusion fibrinogen test was not performed. Regrettably, only 19.7% of total cryoprecipitate were given based on pretransfusion fibrinogen level.
    KEYWORDS: Appropriateness; bleeding; cryoprecipitate transfusion; guideline
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Transfusion
  3. Accumulation, Persistence, and Effects of Indospicine Residues in Camels Fed Indigofera Plant
    Tan ET, Al Jassim R, Cawdell-Smith AJ, Ossedryver SM, D'Arcy BR, Fletcher MT
    J Agric Food Chem, 2016 Aug 31;64(34):6622-9.
    PMID: 27477889 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b02707
    Indospicine (l-2-amino-6-amidinohexanoic acid) is a natural hepatotoxin found in all parts of some Indigofera plants such as Indigofera linnaei and Indigofera spicata. Several studies have documented a susceptibility to this hepatotoxin in different species of animals, including cattle, sheep, dogs, and rats, which are associated with mild to severe liver disease after prolonged ingestion. However, there is little published data on the effects of this hepatotoxin in camels, even though Indigofera plants are known to be palatable to camels in central Australia. The secondary poisoning of dogs after prolonged dietary exposure to residual indospicine in camel muscle has raised additional food safety concerns. In this study, a feeding experiment was conducted to investigate the in vivo accumulation, excretion, distribution, and histopathological effects of dietary indospicine on camels. Six young camels (2-4 years old), weighing 270-390 kg, were fed daily a roughage diet consisting of Rhodes grass hay and lucerne chaff, supplemented with Indigofera and steam-flaked barley. Indigofera (I. spicata) was offered at 597 mg DM/kg body weight (bw)/day, designed to deliver 337 μg indospicine/kg bw/day, and fed for a period of 32 days. Blood and muscle biopsies were collected over the period of the study. Concentrations of indospicine in the plasma and muscle biopsy samples were quantitated by validated ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). The highest concentrations in plasma (1.01 mg/L) and muscle (2.63 mg/kg fresh weight (fw)) were found at necropsy (day 33). Other tissues were also collected at necropsy, and analysis showed ubiquitous distribution of indospicine, with the highest indospicine accumulation detected in the pancreas (4.86 ± 0.56 mg/kg fw) and liver (3.60 ± 1.34 mg/kg fw), followed by the muscle, heart, and kidney. Histopathological examination of liver tissue showed multiple small foci of predominantly mononuclear inflammatory cells. After cessation of Indigofera intake, indospicine present in plasma in the remaining three camels had a longer terminal elimination half-life (18.6 days) than muscle (15.9 days), and both demonstrated monoexponential decreases.
    Matched MeSH terms: Camels/blood; Norleucine/blood; Toxins, Biological/blood
  4. Ovalocytosis protects against severe malaria parasitemia in the Malayan aborigines
    Foo LC, Rekhraj V, Chiang GL, Mak JW
    Am J Trop Med Hyg, 1992 Sep;47(3):271-5.
    PMID: 1524139
    The malaria parasite rates and densities were compared in 79 ovalocytic-normocytic pairs of Malayan Aborigines matched for age, sex, proximity of residence to each other, and use of bed nets when sleeping in their jungle settlement in central Peninsular Malaysia. Malaria infection was determined from thick and thin Giemsa-stained blood films collected monthly for a period of six months. Blood films from ovalocytic individuals were found to be positive for malaria less often than in persons with normal red blood cells (P less than 0.05). Malaria infections per 100 person-months at risk were 9.7 in the ovalocytic group compared with 15.19 in the normocytic group. Among individuals parasitemic at any time, heavy infections (greater than or equal to 10,000 parasites/mm3 of blood) with Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, and P. malariae were encountered only in normocytic subjects, which comprised approximately 12.5% of the malaria-positive individuals in this group. In an earlier survey of 629 settlers that identified subjects for the above study, the prevalence of ovalocytosis was found to increase significantly with age. The above field observations support the view that ovalocytic individuals might have a survival advantage in the face of malaria. Consideration of the ovalocytic factor is indicated in future evaluations of malaria control measures in areas where ovalocytosis is prevalent.
    Matched MeSH terms: Malaria/blood; Malaria, Falciparum/blood; Malaria, Vivax/blood
  5. Hepatitis B infection among Chinese STD patients in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Gan CY, Yap SF, Ngeow YF, Wong HC
    Sex Transm Dis, 1991 4 1;18(2):84-8.
    PMID: 1862464 DOI: 10.1097/00007435-199118020-00006
    This study documents the prevalence of Hepatitis B serological markers among STD patients who have had multiple sexual partners in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and compares the rates with those of a sample of the population with single or no sexual partners. A total of 336 Chinese STD patients (multiple partners group) and 234 Chinese control subjects (non-multiple partner group) were screened. Those with a history of blood transfusion or parenteral drug abuse had been excluded from the study, and all study subjects were heterosexuals. The overall carrier rate was 9.2% for the multiple partner group (MP group) and 6.8% for the non-multiple partner group (NMP group). Infection rates were 64.3% for the MP-group and 38.9% for the NMP group. After adjustments for age and sex, there was no significant difference in carrier rates between the two groups, but infection rates were significantly different with the MP group, being 3.2 times more likely to acquire infection than the NMP group. The study concludes that in heterosexuals, those with multiple sexual partners have increased chances of acquiring HBV infection.
    Matched MeSH terms: Hepatitis B Antibodies/blood; Hepatitis B e Antigens/blood; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens/blood
  6. Cerebral metastases from choriocarcinoma. Results of chemotherapy
    Sen DK, Sivanesaratnam V, Chuah CY, Ch'ng SL, Singh J, Paramsothy M
    Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 1987;66(5):425-8.
    PMID: 3425244
    Of 36 cases of choriocarcinoma treated at the University Hospital Kuala Lumpur during 1980-84 inclusive, 6 patients were found to have cerebral metastases. Intrathecal methotrexate and combination chemotherapy were started in all cases, with monitoring of tumor growth by serial beta-HCG assays and CT scanning of brain and lung. Chemotherapy was reduced because of severe toxicity in 2 patients, one of whom received radiotherapy to the brain. Four patients (66%) have now been in remission for 2.5-6 years. Two did not respond to therapy and died. The factors involved in therapy and response are discussed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Choriocarcinoma/blood; Chorionic Gonadotropin/blood; Uterine Neoplasms/blood
  7. Haematologic and growth response to prepartum administration of vitamin A in calves
    Salam Abdullah A, Vijchulata P, Sivarajasingam S, Ragavan K
    Growth, 1987;51(2):198-201.
    PMID: 3678931
    Injectable vitamin A was given to six pregnant beef cows in their last third of pregnancy to study the effect of this vitamin in their calves. Average birth weight and growth rate of calves from the treated cows were higher than that of calves from the nontreated cows. Prepartum vitamin A injections also resulted in a significant increase (P less than 0.05) in the mean corpuscular volume (MCV), total serum protein and globulin fraction of serum protein in calves of treated cows.
    Matched MeSH terms: Animals, Newborn/blood; Blood Proteins/metabolism*
  8. Sickle cell anemia associated with alpha-thalassemia in Malaysian Indians
    Lie-Injo LE, Hassan K, Joishy SK, Lim ML
    Am J Hematol, 1986 Jul;22(3):265-74.
    PMID: 2424302
    The Indian rubber estate workers in Negri Sembilan, Malaysia, who originated from Orissa in India were found to have a high frequency of Hb S (Joishy SK, Hassan K: Clin Res 28:280, 1980). Unlike the usually severe clinical picture of sickle cell anemia seen in African and American blacks, the clinical picture of the disease in this population was mild and many have reached old age. We studied the leukocyte DNA of 12 patients with sickle cell anemia, ranging in age from 4 to 61 years and 30 sickle cell trait carriers, ranging in age from 7 to 63 years, for the presence of alpha-globin gene deletions by gene mapping according to Southern (Southern EM: J Mol Biol 98:503, 1975), using alpha- and zeta-globin gene probes obtained by nick translation of the alpha- and zeta-globin genes cloned into plasmid. All 12 sickle cell anemia patients were found to have alpha-thalassemia2 (alpha-thal2), either in the homozygous or heterozygous condition. Of the Hb S trait carriers, six did not have alpha-thal2 or alpha-thal1 and 24 had alpha-thal2 (15 heterozygous, 9 homozygous). Seven of these Hb S trait carriers with alpha-thal2 had an additional gene abnormality. Five of them had a fast-moving Eco RI fragment 5.6 kb long that hybridized with zeta-specific probe but not with alpha-specific probe. An unusual DNA pattern of a different type was further found in the other two. Bgl II restriction analysis showed that the alpha-thal2 was mostly of the rightward deletion alpha-thal1 genotype. None of the sickle cell anemia patients and Hb S trait carriers had deletion type alpha-thal1. The sickle cell anemia patients had very high levels of Hb F and low levels of Hb A2. The Hb S trait carriers with alpha-thal2 had relatively low levels of Hb S.
    Matched MeSH terms: Anemia, Sickle Cell/blood; Sickle Cell Trait/blood; Thalassemia/blood
  9. HTLV-I antibody study in normal individuals and unselected hospital patients in Malaysia
    Yap SF, Peh SC, Chan L, Wong HC, How VJ, Looi LM
    Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 1992 Mar;23(1):26-9.
    PMID: 1355930
    A serological investigation for human T cell leukemia virus I (HTLV-I) infection was carried out at the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 626 sera from a non-patient population and 1,038 sera from unselected in-patients were screened for HTLV-I antibodies using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). 27/1664 (1.6%) were found to be reactive. However, on Western blotting, only 2 sera were confirmed positive, both showing reactions for the major core (p19 and p24) and the envelope (gp46) proteins. Both of the serum samples were from unselected hospital patients. Most of the remaining sera which were reactive on screening showed indeterminate results on Western blotting. These were further tested by radioimmunoprecipitation assay (RIPA) and none of these sera gave a positive reaction. Therefore, only 2/1038 (0.19%) unselected patients could be confirmed to have antibodies to HTLV-I. None of the normal individuals screened showed a positive Western blot result. Our data indicate that HTLV-I infection is present in our population, but at a low prevalence rate.
    Matched MeSH terms: HTLV-I Antibodies/blood*; Deltaretrovirus Antigens/blood; HTLV-I Infections/blood
  10. Hemorrheology and fibrinolytic response in women taking oral contraceptive pills
    Ishak R, Hassan K, Arshat H
    Malays J Reprod Health, 1987 Dec;5(2):57-60.
    PMID: 12315184
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood*; Blood Coagulation*
  11. Fulltext Effect of HIV and malaria parasites co-infection on immune-hematological profiles among patients attending anti-retroviral treatment (ART) clinic in Infectious Disease Hospital Kano, Nigeria
    Jegede FE, Oyeyi TI, Abdulrahman SA, Mbah HA, Badru T, Agbakwuru C, et al.
    PLoS One, 2017;12(3):e0174233.
    PMID: 28346490 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0174233
    BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and malaria co-infection may present worse health outcomes in the tropics. Information on HIV/malaria co-infection effect on immune-hematological profiles is critical for patient care and there is a paucity of such data in Nigeria.

    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate immune-hematological profiles among HIV infected patients compared to HIV/malaria co-infected for ART management improvement.

    METHODS: This was a cross sectional study conducted at Infectious Disease Hospital, Kano. A total of 761 consenting adults attending ART clinic were randomly selected and recruited between June and December 2015. Participants' characteristics and clinical details including two previous CD4 counts were collected. Venous blood sample (4ml) was collected in EDTA tube for malaria parasite diagnosis by rapid test and confirmed with microscopy. Hematological profiles were analyzed by Sysmex XP-300 and CD4 count by Cyflow cytometry. Data was analyzed with SPSS 22.0 using Chi-Square test for association between HIV/malaria parasites co-infection with age groups, gender, ART, cotrimoxazole and usage of treated bed nets. Mean hematological profiles by HIV/malaria co-infection and HIV only were compared using independent t-test and mean CD4 count tested by mixed design repeated measures ANOVA. Statistical significant difference at probability of <0.05 was considered for all variables.

    RESULTS: Of the 761 HIV infected, 64% were females, with a mean age of ± (SD) 37.30 (10.4) years. Prevalence of HIV/malaria co-infection was 27.7% with Plasmodium falciparum specie accounting for 99.1%. No statistical significant difference was observed between HIV/malaria co-infection in association to age (p = 0.498) and gender (p = 0.789). A significantly (p = 0.026) higher prevalence (35.2%) of co-infection was observed among non-ART patients compared to (26%) ART patients. Prevalence of co-infection was significantly lower (20.0%) among cotrimoxazole users compared to those not on cotrimoxazole (37%). The same significantly lower co-infection prevalence (22.5%) was observed among treated bed net users compared to those not using treated bed nets (42.9%) (p = 0.001). Out of 16 hematology profiles evaluated, six showed significant difference between the two groups (i) packed cell volume (p = <0.001), (ii) mean cell volume (p = 0.005), (iii) mean cell hemoglobin concentration (p = 0.011), (iv) absolute lymphocyte count (p = 0.022), (v) neutrophil percentage count (p = 0.020) and (vi) platelets distribution width (p = <0.001). Current mean CD4 count cell/μl (349±12) was significantly higher in HIV infected only compared to co-infected (306±17), (p = 0.035). A significantly lower mean CD4 count (234.6 ± 6.9) was observed among respondents on ART compared to non-ART (372.5 ± 13.2), p<0.001, mean difference = -137.9).

    CONCLUSION: The study revealed a high burden of HIV and malaria co-infection among the studied population. Co-infection was significantly lower among patients who use treated bed nets as well as cotrimoxazole chemotherapy and ART. Six hematological indices differed significantly between the two groups. Malaria and HIV co-infection significantly reduces CD4 count. In general, to achieve better management of all HIV patients in this setting, diagnosing malaria, prompt antiretroviral therapy, monitoring CD4 and some hematology indices on regular basis is critical.

    Matched MeSH terms: Malaria/blood; HIV Infections/blood; Coinfection/blood
  12. Fulltext Anti-G with concomitant anti-C and anti-D: A case report in a pregnant woman
    Yousuf R, Mustafa AN, Ho SL, Tang YL, Leong CF
    Asian J Transfus Sci, 2017 3 21;11(1):62-64.
    PMID: 28316444 DOI: 10.4103/0973-6247.200770
    The G antigen of Rh blood group system is present in almost all D-positive or C-positive red cells but absent from red cells lacking D and C antigens. The differentiation of anti-D and anti-C from anti-G is not necessary for routine transfusion; however, during pregnancy, it is important because anti-G can masquerade as anti-D and anti-C with initial antibody testing. The false presence of anti-D will exclude the patient from receiving anti-D immunoglobulin (RhIG) when the patient actually is a candidate for RhIG prophylaxis. Moreover, patients with positive anti-D or anti-G are at risk of developing hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn and need close monitoring. Thus, proper identification allows the clinicians to manage patients properly. This case report highlights a rare case of anti-G together with anti-D and anti-C in a pregnant woman. This report disseminates knowledge on identification of anti-G and its importance in pregnant women.
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Group Antigens
  13. Fulltext Percentage of haemoglobin variants detected during HbA1c analysis in Hospital Kuala Lumpur
    Intan Nureslyna, S., Sabariah, M.N., Lim, C.R., Wan Nor Syafiqah, W.S., Chen, D.R., Choy, S.Y., et al.
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2013;9(2):13-17.
    MyJurnal
    HbA1c is an established index of glycaemic control and correlates strongly with risk of chronic diabetic complications. However, the accuracy of HbA1c measurement can be affected by many factors, among which is the presence of haemoglobin (Hb) variants. The aim of the study was to determine the percentage of Hb variant detected during HbA1c monitoring in Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The study also analysed non-reportable HbA1c results in the presence of Hb variants. A cross-sectional study using retrospective data of HbA1c results over five months’ period was analysed on Biorad Variant II Turbo, a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) assay. The Hb variants were grouped either as HbS, HbC, others (Hb variant apart from HbS or C), and a combination of HbS or C with Others. A total of 11,904 patients were included. Only 2.3% (273) had Hb variants; HbS trait (10.3%), others (89%), and the combination of HbS trait with others (0.7%). No patient with HbC variant or its combination was found. Only 2.2% of those with Hb variant had non-reportable HbA1c. Although the percentage of Hb variants detected during HbA1c analysis and non-reportable HbA1c results were low, their presence should be noted.
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Glucose
  14. A survey of haemoglobin levels among primary six children in Singapore
    Lim W
    Med J Malaya, 1966 Dec;21(2):169-76.
    PMID: 4227389
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Specimen Collection
  15. Fulltext Update on blood pressure measurement in research and in clinical practice
    Faezah Sabirin
    Compendium of Oral Science, 2014;1(1):1-5.
    MyJurnal
    Blood pressure (BP) measurement was first recorded in 1700's by Hales who concluded that it was due to a pressure in the blood (1 , 2]. This is his well renowned discovery besides his other experiments on the capacity of ventricles and many other feature of circulatory system. The development of BP measurement was then rather quiet until about a century later. The accurate study of BP started with the introduction of mercury manometer by Poiseuille in 1800's who demonstrated that the arterial pressure was maintained in smaller arteries and that the blood flow through mesenteric bed did not depend on development of the venous change but varied directly with arterial pressure [3]. In the year of 1928, Poiseuille work was recognised when he won the gold medal of Royal Academy of Medicine for his doctoral dissertation on the measurement of BP using mercury manometer that was directly inserted with cannula filled with potassium bicarbonate as anticoagulant into an artery [3]. Later, his invention has enabled Carl Ludwig to develop kymograph, a method to record clinical physiological data including the BP measurements [3]. (Copied from article).
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Pressure
  16. Fulltext Determining the effectiveness of the different preparation protocols for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in yielding higher concentrations of platelets
    Kavitha, G., Sangeetha, V.N., Shani, S., Murali, M.R., Raja, E.A., Rukmanikanthan, S., et al.
    JUMMEC, 2011;14(2):1-6.
    MyJurnal
    INTRODUCTION: Despite the various methods described in producing platelet-rich plasma (PRP), it is well established that this biological product in its many preparations have been proven to enhance wound healing. However, very little have been known about the efficacy of these methods hence there is a lack of evidence in the superiority of one method over another. Thus, a study was conducted to compare these different protocols to determine which produces the highest concentration of platelets.
    METHODS: Peripheral blood was obtained from 24 healthy volunteers. Four different protocols using similar 2 step centrifugation methods of preparing PRP were applied to an equal number of samples in this study. Platelet counts were performed on whole blood (without processing), PRP preparations and platelet-poor plasma (PPP).
    RESULTS: All protocols produced higher amounts of platelet concentrates in PRP preparations than plasma. However, centrifugation at 150g for 10 minutes followed by another at 450g at 10 minutes produces significantly higher amount of platelets concentration (p<0.05)
    CONCLUSION: Optimizing the protocols to produce PRP appears to be important in obtaining a maximal yield of platelet concentrate. Here the protocol described has shown to provide significant concentration yield over all others.
    Keywords: platelet-rich-plasma, growth factors, centrifugal forces
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Platelets
  17. Fulltext Thirty-Day Morbidity and Mortality after Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
    Tai, C.C., Tan, S.H., Misnan, N.A., Nam, H.Y., Choon, S.K.
    Malays Orthop J, 2008;2(1):38-43.
    MyJurnal
    The safety of simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. The objective of the current study was to investigate perioperative morbidity and mortality rates within 30 days of simultaneous bilateral TKA. A detailed analysis of medical, surgical and anaesthesia records of 183 consecutive patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty between 2002 and 2006 was performed. The mean age of the patients was 67.6 years old. More than 80% had one or more co-morbidities, but none of them had ASA score greater than class 2. The mean hospital stay was 10 days, and the mean surgical time 156 minutes. Less than half of the patients (42.6%) required blood transfusion. The rate of perimorbidity was 15.3 % and there was no mortality in this series. We believe that simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty is a safe and cost effective option for our patients, provided that patients are selected and informed appropriately.
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Transfusion
  18. Prevalence of high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure among participants of a country-wide workplace health screening program in Malaysia
    Jefferelli Shamsul Bahrin, Hanifah Bujang, Nizam Jemoin
    Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2011;8(2):15-18.
    MyJurnal
    There is a high prevalence of chronic diseases in the community. Promoting health at the workplace is an effective measure to manage such diseases. This study shares the findings of country-wide company health screening program. The prevalence of high cholesterol among participants was 29 %, high blood pressure was 8% and high blood sugar was 3%. The prevalence of high cholesterol from workplace screening was higher than the community prevalence but the prevalence of high blood pressure and high blood sugar was lower than the community prevalence. The various factors influencing these findings are discussed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Glucose
  19. Fulltext Physical training improved cardiovascular fitness level among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
    Vengatasubramani, M., Vikram, M.
    Medicine & Health, 2014;9(2):109-113.
    MyJurnal
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients are reported to have cardiovascular instability which leads to greater limitation for activities there by leads to poor quality of life. Physical training proved to be one of the moderators of these limitations. However, uncertainty prevails among the protocol and duration. The present study investigated the effect of physical training on blood pressure, heart rate and Rate pressure Product (RPP) among COPD patients. A total of thirty COPD patients aged between 40 to 55 years were recruited for the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were assigned in to experimental group (15 patients) and control group (15 patients). The mean difference of blood pressure, heart rate and RPP were analyzed using paired t-test. There was significant difference between the pre and post test values of all parameters between experimental and control group with p< 0.05. Diastolic blood pressure showed to be less significant compared to the systolic blood pressure. This showed that specifically designed physical improved the cardiovascular fitness among COPD patients.
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Pressure
  20. Fulltext Do Patients’ Understanding Of Diabetes And Perception Of Control Predict Higher Hba1c And Complications?
    Chin, S.P., Shahrin Tarmizi Che Abdullah, How, S.H., Sapari Satwi, Khalid Abdul Kadir
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2006;5(1):1-8.
    MyJurnal
    Patient understanding and perception of diabetes control is important if clinicians were to allow diabetes patients to play a central role in management of their illness. We conducted a survey to see what diabetic patients generally thought of their understanding of disease and glycemic control; if these perceptions were accurate and related to complications.
    One hundred and eight consecutive patients (mean age 52.7± 13 years, BMI 27±5.2 kg/m2, HbA1c 9.2±2.2 %) attending diabetes clinic participated including 63% women, 60% primary or no education, and 47% duration of diabetes >10 years. 54% claimed to have a good understanding although nearly half answered questions on diabetes management and targets wrongly. 32% perceived their glycemic control to be good and were found to have lower baseline HbA1c (p
    Matched MeSH terms: Blood Glucose
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