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Sacroiliac gout associated with hemoglobin E and hypersplenism

Lambeth JT, Burns-Cox CJ, MacLean R

Radiology, 1970 May;95(2):413-5.
PMID: 5439452 DOI: 10.1148/95.2.413

Two patients with gout associated with the presence of an abnormal hemoglobin, Hb E, and hypersplenism are presented. Very large sclerotic-rimmed cystic erosions in the sacroiliac joints of both patients are unusual but characteristic of the skeletal lesions of gout. The hyperuricemia may be the result of the disordered nucleic acid metabolism associated with hemoglobin abnormality. The development of hypersplenism very likely accelerated this process and resulted in the clinical and radiographic manifestations of severe gout.
INDEX TERMS: Blood, diseases • Blood, proteins • globin and Hemoglobin Compounds • Sacroiliac Joint trophy
Study site: Hospital Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Nematode parasites of Oceanica. 8. Filariids of birds, with a new genus and four new species

Schmidt GD, Kuntz RE

Parasitology, 1970 Apr;60(2):313-26.
PMID: 5427102
Matched MeSH terms: Female
Interrelation of serum cholesterols, ABO-Rh blood groups and body fat

Banerjee B, Saha N

Med J Malaya, 1969 Sep;24(1):41-4.
PMID: 4243842
Matched MeSH terms: Female
Mosquito-borne hemorrhagic fever. A case presenting for dental treatment

Rudnick A, Lucas JK

Br Dent J, 1966 Jan 18;120(2):86-8.
PMID: 5216394
Matched MeSH terms: Female
AMNIOTOMY IN THE TREATMENT OF PLACENTAL INSUFFICIENCY SYNDROME. II. MANAGEMENT OF THE PLACENTAL INSUFFICIENCY SYNDROME AND THE RESULTS OF STUDY

SINNATHURAY TA

Med J Malaysia, 1964 Dec;19:105-16.
PMID: 14279233
Matched MeSH terms: Female
VALUE OF EXFOLIATIVE CERVICAL CYTOLOGY IN THE DETECTION OF UNSUSPECTED CARCINOMA OF THE CERVIX

SINNATHURAY TA

Med J Malaysia, 1963 Dec;18:77-82.
PMID: 14117284
Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Retropharyngeal Abscess: A Seven-Year Review Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Management

Medicine & Health, 2009;4(2):84-90.
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This was a retrospective study of operative records between 2000 – 2007 from two ear, nose and throat (ENT) referral centers in Malaysia to review demographic patterns, clinical presentations and management of retropharyngeal abscess (RPA). Our case series comprised of eight patients with five females and three males with a median age at presentation of 47 years. Comorbid factor in this series was diabetes mellitus, with four patients having diabetes. There were three cases of fish bone ingestion. The commonest presentation was dysphagia or odynophagia. None of them had fever. All patients were treated with broad spectrum intravenous antibiotics (IV) and drainage was performed for the abscess. Four patients underwent transoral drainage with three having the cervical approach and one having spontaneous ruptureAll patients recovered well from the infection and only one patient passed away due to septicaemia. In conclusion, patients with retropharyngeal abscess may present with vague symptoms of sore throat, odynophagia without fever due to partial antibiotics treatment. A correct diagnosis should be made so that adequate treatment can be given to prevent mortality.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Breast feeding practice and knowledge among mothers attending an urban Malaysian maternal and child health clinic

Radzniwan AR, Azimah NM, Zuhra H, Khairani O

Medicine & Health, 2009;4(1):1-7.
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The advantages of breastfeeding have been well established. The objective of this study was to determine the practice and knowledge of breastfeeding in an urban com-munity and identify the influencing factors. This is a cross-sectional study. All mothers attending the Maternal and Child Health Clinic during the study period, who fulfilled the selection criteria, were included in the study. The mothers were interviewed using a self administered questionnaire. A total of 162 mothers participated in the study. The prevalence of initiating breastfeeding during the first week after childbirth was 93.8%. Breastfeeding was found to be higher among Malay mothers (p value

Study site: a Child Health Clinic in Cheras Baru, Kuala Lumpur

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Effects of Palm Tocotrienols on Oxidative Stress and Bone Strength in Ovariectomised Rats

Nazrun, A.S., Khairunnur, A., Norliza, M., Norazlina, M., Iman Nirwana, S.

Medicine & Health, 2008;3(2):247-255.
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Oxidative stress has been associated with postmenopausal osteoporosis which pre-disposes to risk of fracture. Palm tocotrienol is a potent antioxidant and has the poten-tial to be used for treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis. The aim of the study is to determine if palm tocotrienol supplementation could alleviate oxidative stress in ovariectomised rat model and improve its bone strength. The rats were di- vided into four groups: (i) sham-operated group (SHAM) (ii) ovariectomised-control group (OVX) (iii) ovariectomised and given 60mg/kg α-tocopherol by oral gavage (OVX + ATF) (iv) ovariectomised and given 60mg/kg palm tocotrienols by oral gavage (OVX + PTT). After eight weeks of treatment, blood samples were taken to measure oxida-tive status (MDA, SOD and GPX) while the femurs were biomechanically tested for strength and resistance to fracture. Ovariectomy was shown to induce oxidative stress as shown by the raised MDA levels and reduced GPX activity. Palm tocotrienols seemed to offer protection against the ovariectomy-induced oxidative stress as shown by the suppression of MDA levels and raised GPX and SOD activities in the OVX+PTT group. In comparison, α-tocopherol was only able to raise the SOD but not as high as palm tocotrienols. The biomechanical tests have shown that ovariectomy has not af-fected the bone strength significantly after eight weeks. Palm tocotrienols supplemen-tation for eight weeks was effective in preventing oxidative stress in a post-meno-pausal rat.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext The immunohistochemical and urodynamic evaluation towards the collagen-coated and non-coated polypropylene meshes implanted in the pelvic wall of the rats

Lo TS, Lin YH, Yusoff FM, Chu HC, Hsieh WC, Uy-Patrimonio MC

Sci Rep, 2016 12 19;6:38960.
PMID: 27991501 DOI: 10.1038/srep38960

Our aim is to study the inflammatory response towards the collagen-coated and non-coated polypropylene meshes in rats and the urodynamic investigation post-operatively. Forty-two female Sprague Dawley were divided into 7 groups of 6 rats; Control, Day 7 and 30 for Sham, Avaulta Plus (MPC), Perigee (MP). UDS were taken at days 7 and 30. Mesh with the vagina and bladder wall was removed and sent for immunohistochemical examination. Results showed intense inflammatory reaction on day 7 in the study groups which decreased on day 30. IL-1, TNF-α, MMP-2 and CD31 were observed to decrease from day 7 to day 30. NGF was almost normal on day 30 in all groups. UDS showed no difference in voiding pressure. Both Study and Sham groups had shorter voiding interval (VI) on day 7 but significantly lower in MPC. VI had significantly increased on day 30 in all groups. Voided volume was significantly lower in the mesh groups even when an increase was seen on day 30. In conclusion, the higher levels of IL-1, TNF-α and MMP-2 in collagen-coated polypropylene mesh imply greater inflammation than the non-coated polypropylene mesh. Mesh implantation can lead to shorter voiding interval and smaller bladder capacity.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Contact lens related Elizabethkingia meningoseptica keratitis-a first Southeast ASEAN case report & literature review

Ang, Wen-Jeat, Embong Zunaina, Raja Omar Raja Norliza, Abdul Jalil Fadzillah

Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, 2017;2(1):1-4.
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We describe the first clinical case of contact lens related corneal ulcer caused by Elizabethkingia meningosepticaregistered in Southeast Asia. A 20-year-old female student who wasa regular soft contact lens wearer, presented with pain, photophobia and blurring of vision of the right eye for 3 days. On slit lamp examination, there was a small paracentral anterior stromal infiltrate with an overlying epithelial defect. Microbiological cultures from corneal scrapings, contact lens and its casing were positive for E.meningoseptica. Due to high likelihood of contact lens contamination causing keratitis, topical fortified gentamicin0.9% and ceftazidime 5% were administered empirically. Topical vancomycin 5% was later added tailoring to the culture and sensitivity of the organism. After 8 weeks of treatment, the keratitis subsided and corneal epithelial defect completely healed with residual corneal opacity. Even though uncommon, contact lens related E.meningosepticakeratitis can occur in healthy immunocompetent individuals with no ocular comorbidities.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Non-adherence to recommended Pap smear screening guidelines and its associated factors among women attending health clinic in Malaysia

Yunus NA, Mohamed Yusoff H, Draman N

Malays Fam Physician, 2018;13(1):10-17.
PMID: 29796205 MyJurnal

Introduction: Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in Malaysia. Although a cervical screening program has been introduced since 1960s and is provided free of charge in all government health facilities, the coverage and adherence rate to recommendation among Malaysian women remains low.

Objectives: To determine the proportion of non-adherence to Pap smear screening guidelines and its associated factors among women attending a health clinic in Malaysia.

Method: A cross sectional study involving 316 women aged 20 to 65 years who had undergone a Pap smear. Universal sampling method was applied to select participants among women who attended the selected health clinic from January 2013 to May 2013. A self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the socio-demographic characteristics, socio-health data and perceptions about cervical cancer and Pap smear screening. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression.

Result: The proportion of non-adherence to Pap smear screening was 90.5%. Age, marital status, duration of marriage, education level, employment, household income and number of children were not significantly associated with non-adherence. Perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefit, perceived barrier and cues to action did not show significant association with non-adherence to Pap smear screening.

Conclusion: Non-adherence to Pap smear screening was high among Malaysian women. Measures should be taken to increase Pap smear screening coverage in our country. Other factors beyond Health Belief Model that influence Pap smear screening practice among Malaysian women should be explored.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Prevalence and associated factors of stress, anxiety and depression among emergency medical officers in Malaysian hospitals

Yahaya SN, Wahab SFA, Yusoff MSB, Yasin MAM, Rahman MAA

World J Emerg Med, 2018;9(3):178-186.
PMID: 29796141 DOI: 10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2018.03.003

BACKGROUND: Demanding profession has been associated with poor psychological health due to multiple factors such as overworking hours and night shifts. This study is to determine prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety and stress among medical officers working at emergency department in Malaysian hospitals.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 140 emergency department medical officers working at general hospitals from seven Malaysia regions. They were randomly selected and their depression, anxiety and stress level were measured by the 21-item Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale.
RESULTS: The highest prevalence was anxiety (28.6%) followed by depression (10.7%) and stress (7.9%). Depression, anxiety and stress between seven hospitals were not significantly different (P>0.05). Male medical officers significantly experienced more anxiety symptoms than female medical officers (P=0.0022), however depression and stress symptoms between male and female medical officers were not significantly different (P>0.05). Depression, anxiety and stress were not associated with age, working experience, ethnicity, marital status, number of shifts and type of system adopted in different hospitals (P>0.05).
CONCLUSION: The prevalence of anxiety was high, whereas for depression and stress were considerably low. Gender was the only factor significantly associated with anxiety. Other factors were not associated with depression, anxiety and stress. Future research should aim to gain better understanding on unique factors that affect female and male medical officers' anxiety level in emergency setting, thus guide authorities to chart strategic plans to remedy this condition.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext The natural history of optic neuritis in Asian patients: an observational cohort study

Seah, B.H.A., Tow, S.L.C., Ong, K.C.B. Ong, Yang, C.C., Tsai, C.P., Lee, K.H., et al.

Neurology Asia, 2017;22(4):341-348.
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Optic neuritis, which may be a precursor to multiple sclerosis (MS), is an uncommon disease in
Asian patients. The Asian Collaborative Longitudinal Optic Neuritis Epidemiology (ACLONE) is
an observational cohort study that assessed the risk of recurrent optic neuritis and/or progression
of further neurologic events, either MS or neuromyelitis optica (NMO) in Asian patients with firstever
optic neuritis. Secondary aims were to study the presenting characteristics and visual outcome,
and to identify risk factors for development of either MS or NMO. A total of 112 patients (25 men
and 87 women) aged from 12 to 61 years were recruited from Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and
Malaysia. Of these, 94 (84%) had unilateral optic neuritis, with the right eye involved in 45 patients
and the left eye in 49 patients and the remaining 18 (16%) had bilateral optic neuritis. Follow up
data was available for 104 patients, and patients were followed for a median duration of 25.9 months.
Of these patients, 6 patients were adjudicated to have reached the primary endpoint (composite of
MS/NMO and optic neuritis): 3 patients with recurrent optic neuritis also subsequently experienced
neurologic symptoms, and 3 patients without recurrent eye involvement had neurologic symptoms.
Only one patient was considered to have prototypical MS, the other 5 were diagnosed with NMO,
all with subsequent antibody confirmation. Optic neuritis in Asian patients has significantly different
presenting characteristics from the classic description. However, in the majority of the patients it is
usually a benign disease, with good visual outcome and no further events.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Congenital peritoneal band causing bowel ischaemia post caesarean section: a rare occurrence

Phon, S.E., Ng, W.Y.L., Ng, B.K., Rahman, R.A., Zainuddin, A.A, Mahdy, Z.A.

Journal of Surgical Academia, 2017;7(2):28-31.
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Congenital peritoneal band is an extremely rare condition, but may induce small bowel obstruction (SBO) at any age, predominantly in childhood and rarely in adults. We report a case of extensive bowel ischaemia following caesarean section, due to trapping of an intestinal loop between a congenital peritoneal band and the mesentery. A 42-year-old, Gravida 2 Para 1, who has no history of prior abdominal surgery or trauma, presented in spontaneous labour and underwent an uncomplicated emergency lower segment caesarean section, for fetal distress. Postoperatively, she had worsening abdominal distension and pain, followed by vomiting. Computed Tomography Scan of the abdomen showed gross fluid retention with marked small bowel dilatation and fluid filled bowel loops. An emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed which revealed a congenital band, extending between the right fimbrial end and the small bowel mesentery, looping over the small bowel, causing extensive small bowel ischemia. Post-operative course was uneventful. In conclusion, congenital peritoneal band causing small bowel obstruction, although rare, should be considered in the differential, especially for patients with virgin abdomen.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Fulltext Rapunzel syndrome in a paediatric patient

Ngo, C.W., Syauki, H., Kumar, M.V.

Journal of Surgical Academia, 2017;7(1):66-68.
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Rapunzel syndrome, or generically known as trichobezoar, is a rare condition. It usually happens among teenage population. We are presenting a case report of Rapunzel syndrome that happened in a 4-year-old child. She was initially investigated for nephrotic syndrome, as she had high blood pressure and hypoalbuminaemia. However, it was later found out to be a trichobezoar, indirectly causing both hypertension and malnutrition. This condition demanded a combination of surgical and psychiatric discipline for diagnosis and its treatment.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Redescription of the Indo-West Pacific cardinalfishes (Perciformes: Apogonidae) Rhabdamia spilota Allen Kuiter 1994 and R. gracilis (Bleeker 1856)

Yoshida T, Motomura H

Zootaxa, 2018 Jan 31;4377(2):178-190.
PMID: 29690063 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4377.2.2

Rhabdamia spilota Allen Kuiter 1994 (Apogonidae), a poorly known cardinalfish previously known only from the Philippines, Indonesia and the Red Sea, is redescribed on the basis of 70 specimens (20.9-61.2 mm standard length) (including types), from the Indo-West Pacific (Red Sea, Andaman Sea, Japan, South China Sea, the Philippines, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Australia). Because most reports of the similar species R. gracilis (Bleeker 1856), following its original description, were based on misidentifications, R. gracilis is also redescribed (based on 98 Indo-West Pacific specimens from Seychelles, Maldives, Andaman Sea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Caledonia, and Australia, 27.9-59.3 mm standard length); a lectotype is designated for it. Rhabdamia spilota differs from R. gracilis in having 27-33 (mode 30-31) developed gill rakers [vs. 22-27 (mode 24) in the latter], 27-33 (30) gill rakers including rudiments [vs. 23-27 (24-25)], a black stripe from the jaw tips to the anterior margin of the orbit (vs. black pigments only at snout and tip of lower jaw), 3-6 reddish brown to blackish blotches on the opercle and anterior of body (vs. blotches absent), and indistinct black pigment restricted to caudal fin outer margins (vs. pigment scattered over entire fin). Rhabdamia gracilis exhibits sexual dichromatism, female specimens larger than 41.3 mm SL having one or two black stripes on the lateral surface of the body; the stripes are absent in males and smaller females. No evidence of sexual dichromatism was found in R. spilota.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
A needle in a haystack: the new genus Bernadottea (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae, Winnertziinae) with four new species in the Old World

Jaschhof M, Jaschhof C

Zootaxa, 2018 Feb 15;4379(4):529-538.
PMID: 29689964 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4379.4.5

A new genus of Winnertziini (Cecidomyiidae: Winnertziinae) named Bernadottea gen. nov. is introduced to absorb four new species from various different parts of the Old World: B. natalensis sp. nov. from South Africa, B. honshuensis sp. nov. from Japan, and B. pahangensis sp. nov. and B. selangorensis sp. nov. from Malaysia. Bernadottea are distinguished from previously known Winnertziini by the unusually complex genitalia of males, and from most members of this tribe by the absence of the fourth medial vein (M4). Another feature of Bernadottea is their rare occurrence in samples of Winnertziini taken by hand or by traps, a circumstance presumably expressing their scarcity in nature, at least at ground level. The new taxa are described based on the morphology of males, while females and larvae remain unknown.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Characterization of Simulium (Simulium) hackeri Edwards (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Malaysia: Morphological description of the pupa and larva, and DNA barcoding

Ya'cob Z, Takaoka H, Low VL, Sofian-Azirun M

Acta Trop, 2018 Sep;185:110-114.
PMID: 29709632 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.04.029

Simulium (Simulium) hackeri Edwards, 1928 of the Simulium variegatum species-group from Malaysia was described initially based on the female specimen from Cameron Highlands, Pahang. In the present study, the pupa and larva of this species are described for the first time. Their morphological characters resemble those of the Simulium variegatum species-group by having six gill filaments per side, abdomen with dorsal spine-combs at least on segments 7 and 8, cocoon with wall-pocket shaped and with or without an anterodorsal projection. Postgenal cleft of the larva medium-sized, rarely small, ventral papillae small or absent. The DNA barcode of this species is also reported herein.

Matched MeSH terms: Female
Biological and psychological influences of cross sex hormone in transgender

Ling LS, Sidi H, Lope RAR, Das S, Baharudin A

Curr Drug Targets, 2018 May 11.
PMID: 29749310 DOI: 10.2174/1389450119666180511161420

Transgender is a complex state of bio-psycho-social dimension of human sexuality. It encompasses cognitive-emotional-behavior component that makes the person unique in his or her sexual expression. Transgender tend to use cross sex hormone in order to eradicate their secondary sexual characteristics and to facilitate the shift to their experienced gender. The common masculinising sex hormone use, i.e. Female to Male Treatment Options (FMTO) is testosterone and for feminising hormone i.e. Male to Female Treatment Options (MFTO) is a combination of estrogen with anti-androgen, respectively. Cross sex hormone, i.e. FMTO, or MFTO has biological and psychological influences on the transgender individuals. Nevertheless, cross sex hormone may also poses a range of side effect profiles, varies from the biological to psychosocial impact. The psychological impact can be paramount until it causes severe mental-health problems and even suicide. Numerous ranges of bio-psycho-social influence of cross-sex hormone were highlighted in this review as fundamental core knowledge in the art to know practice when dealing with the treatment options. In psychiatry, the change in the biological appearance may have great influence in the transgender individual, especially in the context of psychosocial and cultural perspective.

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