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Reproductive Mode of Fejervarya limnocharis (Anura: Ranidae) Caught from Mae Sot, Thailand Based on Its Gonadosomatic Indices

Othman MS, Khonsue W, Kitana J, Thirakhupt K, Robson MG, Kitana N

Asian Herpetol Res, 2011;2(1):41-45.

PMID: 26389013

Amphibians show a variety of reproductive modes and strategies. The cyclicity and continuity of reproduction can often be predicted from the annual gonadosomatic index trends in a species specific manner. This research aims to document the female and male gonadosomatic index profiles and to ascertain the reproductive cyclicity or continuity of Fejervarya limnocharis (Anura: Ranidae) caught in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand. Frogs were collected monthly between November 2007 and October 2009 in rice fields and their surrounding areas in the study site. For each frog, total weight and ovarian/testicular weight were measured to obtain the female and male gonadosomatic index. The number of female individuals with mature eggs (postvitellogenic eggs) was also counted. The results showed that female frogs had two main surges of increased GSI in March and September of 2008. Alternatively, male frogs showed a more gradual increase and decrease in gonadosomatic index, thus the index remaining high throughout the year. This study concluded that while F. limnocharis in this area is essentially a continuous breeder, it is more optimized for a cyclic reproduction mode with two breeding cycles during the rainy season.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Effect of membrane sweeping on cervical length by transvaginal ultrasonography and impact of cervical shortening on cesarean delivery

Tan PC, Khine PP, Sabdin NH, Vallikkannu N, Sulaiman S

J Ultrasound Med, 2011 Feb;30(2):227-33.

PMID: 21266561

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate cervical length changes after membrane sweeping and the effect of cervical shortening on pregnancy outcomes.

METHODS: Low-risk women at 40 weeks' gestation undergoing membrane sweeping to expedite labor were recruited. Participants were scheduled for labor induction at 41 weeks' gestation. Transvaginal ultrasonography was performed immediately before and after membrane sweeping to measure the cervical length. Three presweep and postsweep cervical lengths were measured. The shortest lengths before and after the sweep were taken as the representative lengths. The effect of membrane sweeping on cervical length was analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the effect of cervical shortening on labor induction and the mode of delivery.

RESULTS: For the 160 participants, the mean presweep cervical length ± SD was 21.0 ± 10.0 mm; the postsweep length was 23.8 ± 10.9 mm, an average increase of 2.8 ± 0.6 mm (P < .001). Cervical shortening after membrane sweeping was noted in 53 of 160 cases (33%). Cervical shortening was associated with a reduction in all-cause cesarean delivery but not labor induction on bivariate analysis. After adjustment for maternal age, parity, presweep Bishop score, postsweep cervical length, oxytocin augmentation, epidural analgesia, and meconium-stained fluid, cervical shortening after membrane sweeping was independently predictive of a reduction in cesarean deliveries (adjusted odds ratio, 0.24; 95% confidence interval, 0.06-0.90; P = .034).

CONCLUSIONS: Membrane sweeping was associated with lengthening of the cervix. A shortened cervix after sweeping was independently predictive of vaginal delivery.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Familial primary hyperhidrosis: a disabling social disease

Aini IF, Zamrin DM, Joanna OS, Hairulfaizi H, Ramzisham AR

Clin Ter, 2010;161(5):459-60.

PMID: 20949244

The incidence of primary hyperhidrosis ranges between 2-5%. This condition is more common than previously thought of and has been linked to a familial predisposition. It is socially disabling to the affected individuals. In the current era of minimally invasive surgery, the video assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy has become the definitive treatment with minimal complications. We report on a case of two siblings with primary hyperhidrosis that was treated successfully at our institution with the aim to share our experience and attract awareness among medical practitioners of the availability of a cure for this condition.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure after strenuous push-ups

Keah SH, Chng KS

Malays Fam Physician, 2009;4(1):37-9.

PMID: 25606158

We report a case of a young Chinese female who developed acute rhabdomyolysis with acute renal failure after a strenuous push-up exercise during a company motivation course. She managed to make full recovery after a period of outpatient treatment.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Candida sake--a rare cause of fungal endocarditis

Anuradha S, Agarwal SK, Prakash A, Singh NP, Kaur R

Med J Malaysia, 2008 Mar;63(1):75-6.

PMID: 18935744

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Universal versus selective screening for detection of gestational diabetes mellitus in a malaysian population

Nazimah I, Che Hatikah CH, Murizah MZ, Md Rushdan MN

Malays Fam Physician, 2009;4(2-3):83-7.

PMID: 25606169 MyJurnal

To compare the efficacy of two screenings methods for gestational diabetes mellitus, namely the universal screening using 50g Glucose Challenge Test to that of selective screening based on risk factors.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Addressing the learning needs of multidisciplinary students at a distance using a virtual learning environment (VLE): A novice teacher reflects

Janes G

Nurse Educ Pract, 2006 Mar;6(2):87-97.

PMID: 19040861 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2005.09.003

This paper analyses the experience of one individual in the development and delivery of an innovative, undergraduate leadership development module. The module is accessed by practising health care professionals in Malaysia as part of a top-up Honours Degree and is delivered solely using a virtual learning environment (VLE), in this case Blackboard. The aim of this analysis is to contribute to the current body of knowledge regarding the use of VLE technology to facilitate learning at a distance. Of particular relevance is the paper's focus on: the drivers for e-learning; widening participation and increasing access; the experience of designing and delivering learning of relevance for this contemporary student population and evaluating the VLE experience/module. The development and delivery of this module is one result of a rapidly growing area of education. As a novice teacher in her first year in the higher education sector, this experience was a significant and stimulating challenge for a number of reasons and these are explored in greater depth. This is achieved by means of personal reflection using the phases of module development and delivery as a focus.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Uncommon radiological findings: a case report

Tandjung YR, Hong CP, Nambiar P, Ibrahim N

Int Dent J, 2007 Jun;57(3):173-6.

PMID: 17695738

A 50-year-old friendly and attractive Chinese lady was examined by the Primary Care Unit, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya. Her requests for treatment included implants and crowns. Two periapical radiographs of teeth 16 and 48 were taken to aid diagnosis. Interestingly, pin-like radio-opaque objects were found over the crown of the impacted tooth 15 and also tooth 17. These objects were initially interpreted as silver points or radiographic artifacts but further investigation employing panoramic radiography revealed the distribution of more radio-opaque objects in the orofacial region. Based on a review of the literature and the opinion of experienced radiology and oral surgery lecturers, these foreign radio-opaque objects were diagnosed as susuks or charm needles.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext The empty follicle syndrome

Ng SP, Jamil MA, Nurshaireen A, Zainul MR

Med J Malaysia, 2006 Oct;61(4):499-500.

PMID: 17243533 MyJurnal

The empty follicle syndrome (EFS) is a rare complication of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, leading to cycle cancellation. Low human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) bioavailability and ovarian dysfunction have been implicated with this condition. This case report illustrates a typical case of EFS and several strategies suggested to overcome this problem.

Matched MeSH terms: Female; Infertility, Female/complications; Infertility, Female/therapy*

Fulltext Degenerated uterine fibroid mimicking hydrometra: fallacy in CT

Tok Ch, Bux S, Mohamed S, Lim B

Biomed Imaging Interv J, 2006 Oct;2(4):e42.

PMID: 21614328 MyJurnal DOI: 10.2349/biij.2.4.e42

Fibroids are the commonest uterine neoplasms, occurring in 20% - 30% of women of reproductive age. In women who have pelvic masses of unknown cause, unusual manifestations of fibroids such as necrosis or degeneration may simulate a carcinoma or hydrometra resulting in problems with image interpretation. We report a case of an unsuspected large degenerated uterine fibroid in a lady mistakenly diagnosed as hydrometra on computed tomography scanning.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Geoparnus loebli, a new species of terrestrial dryopid from Peninsular Malaysia (Coleoptera: Dryopidae)

Kodada J, Kadubec M, Ciampor F

Zootaxa, 2013;3646:68-74.

PMID: 26213745

Three species have been recognized in the genus Geoparnus Besuchet, 1978, all collected by sifting ground debris from tropical rainforests of Malaysia. The new species Geoparnus loebli sp. nov. is described; morphological similarities to known species G setifer Besuchet, 1978 and G rhinoceros Kodada, Jach, Ciampor Jr & (Camporova-Zat'ovicova, 2007 are discussed. Habitus of adult, male and female genitalia as well as other diagnostic characters are illustrated.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Hot water immersion as a treatment for stonefish sting: A case report

Darlene FO, Phee-Kheng C

Malays Fam Physician, 2013;8(1):28-32.

PMID: 25606265 MyJurnal

The North Borneo state of Sabah is known worldwide for its beautiful islands and dive sites. Local hospitals deal with a number of marine-related injuries, including marine fauna envenomation by Scorpaenidae and Synanceiidae families of fish. We report a case of a tourist who presented with excruciating pain on her right foot after stepping on a stonefish. Despite being given parenteral analgesia and regional anaesthesia, the pain persisted. Her pain improved after she soaked her foot in hot water for about 30 minutes. No further treatment was required. We reviewed the literature comparing this inexpensive mode of treatment with other conventional treatments. We also explored the possibility of using hot water immersion for treatment of envenomation by other types of marine animals.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

A new species of the genus Trichoformosomyia Townsend from Malaysia (Diptera: Tachinidae)

Tachi T

Zootaxa, 2013;3702:61-70.

PMID: 26146706

A new species of Trichoformosomyia, T. abbreviata sp. nov., is described from Sabah, Malaysia. Trichoformosomyia sauteri Baranov is redescribed and it is newly recorded from China, Vietnam and Japan. A key to the three known species of Trichoformosomyia is given and monophyly of the genus is briefly discussed based on adult morphology.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Neonatal meliodosis: very rare but be aware

Ang YM

Med J Malaysia, 2005 Mar;60(1):99-102.

PMID: 16250291 MyJurnal

Meliodosis is an infectious disease encountered mainly in tropics. It is not an uncommon problem in Malaysia especially in areas with agricultural activities. Although it can occur in all age groups, there have been few reported cases in children. Men are more commonly affected than women due to outdoor activities. Neonatal cases have been reported in Hawaii and Thailand. These infants presented with neonatal sepsis or meningitis. The mode of transmission to these infants has not been elucidated. This is the report of such a case first reported in Hospital Tengku Ampun Afzan, Kuantan.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Letter to the Editor: Factors associated with one-year outcome after distal radial fracture treatment

Sinha N, Rao BS, Bhardwaj A, Singh S

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong), 2015 Aug;23(2):272.

PMID: 26321570

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Prevalence of chronic periodontitis in an obese population: a preliminary study

Khan S, Saub R, Vaithilingam RD, Safii SH, Vethakkan SR, Baharuddin NA

BMC Oral Health, 2015;15:114.

PMID: 26419358 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-015-0098-3

Chronic periodontitis (CP) is a global public health issue. Studies have suggested CP could be linked to obesity due to their similar pathophysiological pathway. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of CP and to assess the predictors for CP among the obese Malaysian population.
METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study on obese participants. Obesity is defined as an individual who has Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 27.5 kg/m(2). A convenience sampling method was used. A total of 165 paricipants were recruited. This study involved answering questionnaires, obtaining biometric and clinical measurements of Visible plaque index (VPI), Gingival bleeding index (GBI), Probing pocket depth (PPD) and Clinical attachment loss (CAL). Data analysis was carried out using SPSS statistical software (SPSS Inc., version 20, US).
RESULTS: A total of 165 participants; 67 (40.6%) males and 98 (59.4%) females participated in the study. Mean age of the participants was 43.9 (± 8.9). The prevalence of CP among the obese population was found to be 73.9%. Out of this, 43 and 55% were categorised as moderate and severe CP respectively. Around 64% of participants had sites with CAL ≥ 4 mm and participants with sites with PPD ≥ 4 mm were reported to be 25%. Around 83% of the participants had sites with GBI ≥ 30 and 92% of participants had sites with VPI ≥ 20%. GBI and VPI were found to have significantly higher odds for CP.
CONCLUSION: Prevalence of CP was high among obese Malaysians. GBI and VPI were potential predictors for CP in this obese population.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext Strategic interventions in the management of gestational diabetes to reduce type 2 diabetes mellitus in women in Malaysia

Sivalingam N

Med J Malaysia, 2015 Aug;70(4):211-3.

PMID: 26358015 MyJurnal

No abstract available.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext First High-Quality Draft Genome Sequence of Pasteurella multocida Sequence Type 128 Isolated from Infected Bone

Kavousi N, Eng WW, Lee YP, Tan LH, Thuraisingham R, Yule CM, et al.

Genome Announc, 2016;4(2).

PMID: 26941132 DOI: 10.1128/genomeA.00023-16

We report here the first high-quality draft genome sequence of Pasteurella multocida sequence type 128, which was isolated from the infected finger bone of an adult female who was bitten by a domestic dog. The draft genome will be a valuable addition to the scarce genomic resources available for P. multocida.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Fulltext [Combined spinal-epidural analgesia in labour: its effects on delivery outcome]

Singh SK, Yahya N, Misiran K, Masdar A, Nor NM, Yee LC

Rev Bras Anestesiol, 2016 May-Jun;66(3):259-64.

PMID: 26993410 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2014.09.009

Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional labour epidural due to its rapid onset and reliable analgesia provided. This was a prospective, convenient sampling study to determine the effects of CSE analgesia on labour outcome.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

Cross-cultural comparison of political leaders' operational codes

Dirilen-Gumus O

Int J Psychol, 2017 Dec;52 Suppl 1:35-44.

PMID: 26939908 DOI: 10.1002/ijop.12264

This study aims at comparing operational codes (namely, philosophical and instrumental beliefs about the political universe) of political leaders from different cultures. According to Schwartz (2004), cultures can be categorised into 3 dimensions: autonomy-embeddedness, egalitarianism-hierarchy and mastery-harmony. This study draws upon the 1st dimension (akin to the most popular cultural dimension of Hofstede: individualism-collectivism) and focuses on comparing the leaders of autonomous and embedded cultures based on how cooperative/conflictual they are. The main research hypothesis is as follows: the leaders of embedded cultures would be more cooperative than the leaders of autonomous cultures. For this purpose, 3 autonomous cultures (the UK, Canada and Australia) and embedded cultures (Singapore, South Africa and Malaysia) cultures were chosen randomly and the cooperativeness of the correspondent countries' leaders were compared after being profiled by Profiler Plus. The results indicated that the leaders of embedded cultures were significantly more cooperative than autonomous cultures after holding the control variables constant. The findings were discussed in the light of relevant literature.

Matched MeSH terms: Female

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