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Fulltext Hydatidiform mole and post-evacuation regression patterns of serum beta human chorionic gonadotrophin

Kamariah K, Satgunasingam N, Nasri NM, Ng KY

Med J Malaysia, 1993 Mar;48(1):40-5.
PMID: 7688063

Eighty-nine patients who had hydatidiform moles evacuated at the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, were followed with serum beta hCG determinations from October 1988 to June 1991. A regression curve for serum beta hCG, as measured by RIA, was derived from the results of 47 of the patients who demonstrated spontaneous regression of serum beta hCG titres. All 47 patients had normal serum titres at 135 days after evacuation. The mean time taken to reach normal level was 82.6 days, while the range was 39 to 135 days (5 to 19 weeks).
Fulltext A 2-year study of neonatal mortality in a large Malaysian hospital

Boo NY, Nasri NM, Cheong SK, Sivamohan N

Singapore Med J, 1991 Apr;32(2):142-7.
PMID: 2042076

A 2-year study was carried out in the Maternity Hospital, Kuala Lumpur to determine the neonatal mortality rates. This Hospital functions both as the local service centre as well as the national referral centre in Malaysia. Its neonatal services, however, were equipped and manned at those below Level III perinatal centre. During the study period 52, 877 livebirths took place in the Hospital. In 1987 and 1988 respectively, the low birthweight (less than 2500 gm) rates were: 112.8 and 101.9 per 1000 livebirths, very low birthweight (less than 1500 gm) rates: 11.1 and 8.8 per 1000 livebirths, neonatal mortality rates: 12.5 and 10.7 per 1000 livebirths and neonatal mortality risk ratio: 1.15 and 1.27. There was significant difference in mortality rates among the Malay, Chinese and Indian babies born in this hospital: the Indians had the highest and the Chinese the lowest rates. Babies delivered by breech or lower segment Caesarean section (LSCS) also had significantly higher mortality than those delivered by other modes of delivery. Low birthweight neonates constituted less than 45% of the total special care nursery admission but contributed to more than 70% of the total neonatal deaths. The common causes of neonatal deaths were problems of prematurity, infection, asphyxia and congenital malformations. Preterm and low birthweight neonates died primarily from problems of prematurity or infection. Term and larger neonates died mainly from asphyxia. More than 75% of the neonatal deaths occurred before 7 days of life. Improvement of antenatal care in the community and upgrading of perinatal services in this Hospital could help to lower the morbidity and mortality due to preventable causes.
Mother-infant postnatal experience and its association with maternal emotion and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nasri NM, Gan WY, Mohd Shukri NH

J Reprod Infant Psychol, 2024 Feb 26.
PMID: 38407161 DOI: 10.1080/02646838.2024.2314187

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a partial lockdown in Malaysia known as Movement-Controlled-Order (MCO), which has affected primary care management and social life norms. Thus, psychological health is a concern for mothers, particularly during the postpartum period. This study aimed to determine factors associated with maternal emotional experiences and coping during the pandemic.
METHODOLOGY: Mothers of infants aged
Fulltext Bis[S-benzyl 3-(furan-2-yl-methyl-idene)di-thio-carbazato-κ2N3,S]copper(II): crystal structure and Hirshfeld surface analysis

Yusof ENM, Nasri NM, Ravoof TBSA, Jotani MM, Tiekink ERT

Acta Crystallogr E Crystallogr Commun, 2019 Jun 01;75(Pt 6):794-799.
PMID: 31391968 DOI: 10.1107/S2056989019006145

The title CuII complex, [Cu(C13H11N2OS2)2], features a trans-N2S2 donor set as a result of the CuII atom being located on a crystallographic centre of inversion and being coordinated by thiol-ate-S and imine-N atoms derived from two di-thio-carbazate anions. The resulting geometry is distorted square-planar. In the crystal, π(chelate ring)-π(fur-yl) [inter-centroid separation = 3.6950 (14) Å and angle of inclination = 5.33 (13)°] and phenyl-C-H⋯π(phen-yl) inter-actions sustain supra-molecular layers lying parallel to (02). The most prominent inter-actions between layers, as confirmed by an analysis of the calculated Hirshfeld surface, are phenyl-H⋯H(phen-yl) contacts. Indications for Cu⋯Cg(fur-yl) contacts (Cu⋯Cg = 3.74 Å) were also found. Inter-action energy calculations suggest the contacts between mol-ecules are largely dispersive in nature.
COVID-19 Restrictions and Maternal Experience and Infant Feeding

Shukri NHM, Ying GW, Zalbahar N, Tusimin M, Nasri NM

Nurs Res, 2021 Nov 23.
PMID: 34818264 DOI: 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000568

BACKGROUND: The Movement Control Order (MCO), also known as the partial lockdown, was introduced in Malaysia in March 2020 to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, changing many public-sector protocols and regulations. This may have implications for neonatal and maternity care and services, especially among new mothers.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the postnatal experiences and feeding practices between mothers who gave birth before MCO (B-MCO) and during MCO (D-MCO).
METHOD: 1,051 mothers with an infant under 18 months in Malaysia completed an online survey between July 2020 and October 2020. The survey advertisement was disseminated online via various social media platforms.
RESULTS: More D-MCO mothers faced a significant effect on the ability to pay rent/mortgage, with their spouses facing a higher impact on employment. D-MCO mothers were more likely to have changed their birth plans, perceived insufficient breastfeeding support, and experienced changes in postnatal services since MCO. In contrast, more B-MCO mothers had stopped breastfeeding during the MCO and started complementary feeding earlier than planned. Many mothers reported feeling down, lonely, and having sleeping trouble and a poor appetite. D-MCO mothers had more time to focus on their health, whereas B-MCO mothers spent more time outdoors.
DISCUSSION: MCO affected mothers' livelihood and postnatal experiences, potentially causing emotional distress. Hence, improved breastfeeding support, particularly at birth, is recommended, as is routine mental health screening during the postnatal check-up. Furthermore, since online contact was readily accessible during the pandemic, the efficacy of online breastfeeding support should be evaluated.