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Improving door-to-doctor and door-to-analgesia time in a tertiary teaching hospital emergency department through a novel 'Red Box' system

Saiboon IM, Singmamae N, Jaafar MJ, Muniandy BK, Sengmamae K, Hamzah FA, et al.

Saudi Med J, 2014 Jul;35(7):718-23.

PMID: 25028229

To evaluate the effectiveness of a new patient flow system, `The Red Box` on the quality of patient care in respect of the time taken for the care to be delivered to the patient.

Immature reticulocyte fraction is an early predictor of bone marrow recovery post chemotherapy in patients with acute leukemia

Raja-Sabudin RZ, Othman A, Ahmed-Mohamed KA, Ithnin A, Alauddin H, Alias H, et al.

Saudi Med J, 2014 Apr;35(4):346-9.

PMID: 24749130

To establish the benefits of immature reticulocyte fraction (IRF) measurement using an automated hematology cells analyzer over absolute neutrophil count (ANC) in predicting bone marrow recovery post induction chemotherapy.

Augmentation index is a better marker for cardiovascular risk in young Malaysian males. A comparison of involvement of pulse wave velocity, augmentation index, and C-reactive protein

Aminuddin A, Chellappan K, Maskon O, Zakaria Z, Karim AA, Ngah WZ, et al.

Saudi Med J, 2014 Feb;35(2):138-46.

PMID: 24562512

To determine the association between carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (PWVCF) and augmentation index (AI) with future cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, and to assess whether high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is an important mediator towards these vascular changes, among young men.

A randomized control trial evaluating the prevalence of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries in primigravida in routine versus selective mediolateral episiotomy

Sulaiman AS, Ahmad S, Ismail NA, Rahman RA, Jamil MA, Mohd Dali AZ

Saudi Med J, 2013 Aug;34(8):819-23.

PMID: 23974453

To evaluate the prevalence of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), which include third and fourth degree perineal tears in primigravida in routine versus selective mediolateral episiotomy. Secondly, to determine the rate of episiotomy in local settings.

High C reactive protein associated with increased pulse wave velocity among urban men with metabolic syndrome in Malaysia

Aminuddin A, Zakaria Z, Fuad AF, Kamsiah J, Othman F, Das S, et al.

Saudi Med J, 2013 Mar;34(3):266-75.

PMID: 23475091

To determine the association between carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (PWVCF); augmentation index (AI); and high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) with metabolic syndrome (MetS), and to determine the influence of ethnicity on PWVCF and AI, and the association between high hs-CRP and increased PWV, and AI in MetS.

Immunophenotyping analysis of lymph node biopsies by flow cytometry

Raja-Sabudin RZ, Hamid AA, Yusof N, Alauddin H, Aziz SA, Kulaveerasingam S, et al.

Saudi Med J, 2012 Oct;33(10):1131-3.

PMID: 23047221

Acute myocardial infarction in an adolescent

Muthupalaniappen L, Menon RK, Das S

Saudi Med J, 2012 Feb;33(2):197-200.

PMID: 22327763

Myocardial infarction (MI) is known to be common in adults. Interestingly, we report a case of a 15-year-old boy who presented with typical chest pain secondary to myocardial infarct attributable to a combination of familial hyperlipidemia and possible episode of Kawasaki disease in the past. The patient failed treatment and follow-up care, and died 2 years later. Although rare, this case demonstrates that MI should be considered as a diagnosis in adolescents presenting with typical chest pain as early detection, and management is vital for survival.

Genotoxicity and cytotoxicity of ovine collagen on human dermal fibroblasts

Busra FM, Chowdhury SR, Saim AB, Idrus RB

Saudi Med J, 2011 Dec;32(12):1311-2.

PMID: 22159390

Changes in auditory memory performance following the use of frequency-modulated system in children with suspected auditory processing disorders

Umat C, Mukari SZ, Ezan NF, Din NC

Saudi Med J, 2011 Aug;32(8):818-24.

PMID: 21858391

To examine the changes in the short-term auditory memory following the use of frequency-modulated (FM) system in children with suspected auditory processing disorders (APDs), and also to compare the advantages of bilateral over unilateral FM fitting.

Growth medium with low serum and transforming growth factor beta 3 promotes better chondrogenesis of bone marrow-derived stem cells in vitro and in vivo

Alfaqeh HH, Hui CK, Saim AB, Idrus RB

Saudi Med J, 2011 Jun;32(6):640-1.

PMID: 21666950

Fulltext Medical therapy of a left-sided native valve endocarditis with neurologic sequela

Ng CS, Mohamad S, Maskon O

Saudi Med J, 2015 Jun;36(6):743-6.

PMID: 25987119 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2015.6.11420

Infective endocarditis could present with a plethora of signs and symptoms. Among the rarity of its presentation is acute confusion associated with neurological deficits, mimicking stroke especially in the young population. We report a case of a 33-year-old young man with acute right-sided hemiparesis and confusion 2 weeks after tooth extraction. The brain CT and MRI was consistent with new infarction on the left middle and anterior cerebral arteries' territory. Echocardiography unveiled the existence of posterior mitral valve leaflet vegetation. Blood culture grew Group B beta-haemolytic Streptococcus, sensitive to penicillin. Two weeks of intravenous gentamicin with 6 weeks of intravenous benzylpenicillin were administered. In this case report, we highlight the importance of recognition of infective endocarditis in a young patient presenting with cerebrovascular accident following tooth extraction.

Fulltext The effect of the Malaysian Food Guideline guidance on a group of overweight and obese women during Ramadan

Suriani I, Shamsuddin K, Abdul Latif K, Saad HA

Saudi Med J, 2015 Jan;36(1):40-5.

PMID: 25630003 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2015.1.9661

To determine the effect of imparting knowledge of the Malaysian Food Guideline (MFG) on a group of overweight and obese women during Ramadan.

Fulltext Platelet changes in healthy male smokers.Scientific views

Kosai N, Rajan R, Das S

Saudi Med J, 2015 Dec;36(12):1501.

PMID: 26620998 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2015.12.12885

The psychometric properties test of the Malay version of the endometriosis health profile-30

Mansor M, Chong MC, Chui PL, Hamdan M, Basha MAMK

Saudi Med J, 2023 Sep;44(9):933-939.

PMID: 37717967 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2023.44.9.20230228

OBJECTIVES: To validate and determine the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the endometriosis health profile-30 (EHP-30) by confirmatory factor analysis.

METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the main city of Malaysia at a tertiary teaching hospital between January to April 2021. A total of 218 women diagnosed with endometriosis symptoms were recruited using the universal sampling method to answer the questionnaire.

RESULTS: The revised Malay version of the EHP-30 with 28 items demonstrated that the factor loading of the 28 items had an acceptable value range between 0.60-0.90. The model fit was acceptable after the inclusion of 28 items correlated errors of the root mean square of error approximation: 0.072, 90% confidence interval: [0.065-0.080], comparative fit index (0.939), Tucker-Lewis index (0.932), and Chi-square/degrees of Freedom (2.135). The Cronbach's alpha ranged from 0.89-0.97. Concurrent validity for the composite reliability was between 0.88-0.96, while the average variance extracted was between 0.65-0.74.

CONCLUSION: This revised Malay version of the EHP-30 is a reliable and valid tool that can be used for the next study.

Fulltext Developing and evaluating the usability of a web-based Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Program for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Isa RM, Chong MC, Lee WL, Iqbal T, Mansor M, Zainudin AA, et al.

Saudi Med J, 2023 Dec;44(12):1290-1294.

PMID: 38016754 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2023.44.12.202320029

OBJECTIVES: To describe the development of a webpage based on the Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol and usability testing of the Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Profram (DRHEP).

METHODS: The mixed methods pilot feasibility study was carried out between April and September 2021, involving 16 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and 5 experts. The usability score was rated according to the System Usability Scale (SUS).

RESULTS: The average SUS score by the experts was 88. The patients gave a higher score of 85 for SUS, with 58 as the lowest. The average SUS score was 72. The findings indicate that the webpage is acceptable, good, and highly usable for users.

CONCLUSION: The outcomes of this study signify the relationship between effective health applications and how their design might hamper their effectiveness in changing patients' behavior.

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