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Some observations of alcohol intoxication in local subjects

Tara HS, Khuan OY

Med J Malaya, 1968 Jun;23(4):302-5.

PMID: 4235594

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication/blood; Alcoholic Intoxication/diagnosis*

Urine blood alcohol ratios

Tara HS

Med J Malaysia, 1974 Mar;28(3):176-9.

PMID: 4278365

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication/diagnosis*

Alcohol in urine and blood

Shelton J

Journal of the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association, 1941;4:352-55.

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication

Fulltext Hanging: a ten-year retrospective review of Malaysian forensic cases

Md Naziri S.Z., Abu Bakar S.N., Alias A., Ibrahim A., Mohamed Swarhib D.M.J., Mohd Nor F.

International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2018;17(2):27-32.

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Introduction: Hanging is one of the most common methods of suicide in Malaysia, and to date, there is a rise in the number of deaths by hanging among adults. The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of hanging in Malaysia from the year 2000 till 2009. Methods: The sample comprised 108 cases received at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, and five parameters, namely, age, sex, racial affiliation, marital status, and medical history were studied. Results: Of the 108 cases, 56% was reported to be Chinese. Suicide by hanging was more predominant in males (81%), and a high number of cases were seen in age groups of 21 to 30, 31 to 40 and 41 to 50 years. Of the cases studied, half of them were married, and previous history of physical and mental illness and alcohol intoxication were reported. Conclusions: In brief, this data would help the higher authorities in detecting the causes of suicide by hanging, as well as detecting the high risk groups with suicidal tendencies. In this way, suicide can be prevented and thus, the rate of suicide by hanging could be reduced in Malaysian.

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication

[Stability of the "amok runner syndrome"]

Adler L, Marx D, Apel H, Wolfersdorf M, Hajak G

Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr, 2006 Oct;74(10):582-90.

PMID: 16586259

Running amok is considered a rare but dangerous act of violence which has been investigated predominantly on a case by case basis. German-wide data on amok cases covering the decades 1980 - 1989 and 1991 - 2000 were used to perform the first epidemiological study world-wide on the stability of socio-demographic, criminological and psychiatric variables of amok behaviour.

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication/psychology

Fulltext Effects of Phyllanthus amarus PHYLLPROTM leaves on hangover symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study

George A, Udani JK, Yusof A

Pharm Biol, 2019 Dec;57(1):145-153.

PMID: 30922154 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2019.1585460

CONTEXT: Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. and Thonn. (Euphorbiaceae) is traditionally known to improve general liver health. However, its effect on hangover is unknown.

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated PHYLLPRO™, a standardized ethanol extract of P. amarus leaves for protection against oxidative stress and recovery from hangover symptoms.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ten days daily oral supplementation of 750 mg/day followed by intoxication was evaluated in a randomized placebo-controlled (containing only excipient), crossover study in 15 subjects (21-50 years old), for oxidative stress, liver damage, alleviating hangover symptoms (Hangover Severity Score: HSS) and mood improvement (Profile-of-Mood-Scores: POMS).

RESULTS: PHYLLPRO™ was able to remove blood alcohol in the active group while the placebo group still had 0.05% at 12 h post-intoxication (p 0.05) from baseline to hour 22 was reported in the placebo group using POMS. Significant anti-inflammatory group effect favouring the active group, by the upregulation of cytokines IL-8 (p = 0.0014) and IL-10 (p = 0.0492) and immunomodulatory effects via IL-12p70 (p = 0.0304) were observed. The incidence of adverse events was similar between groups indicating the safety of PHYLLPRO™.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Preliminary findings of PHYLLPRO™ in managing hangover, inflammation and liver functions following intoxication, is demonstrated. Future studies on PHYLLPRO™ in protecting against oxidative stress and hangover in larger populations is warranted.

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication/blood; Alcoholic Intoxication/drug therapy*

Fulltext Identifying depression among the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) patients in University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tung, Mun Yee, Mary, Lee Hong Gee, John, Tan Jin Teong, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Ng, Chong Guan

ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2009;10(2):135-147.

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Objective: The aim of this study was to identify depression among HIVinfected patients attending Infectious Disease Clinic in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). Methods: This is a cross sectional study on HIVinfected patients attending Infectious Disease Clinic, UMMC. Those who fulfilled inclusion criteria were recruited and interviewed. Sociodemographic characteristics and clinical conditions such as mode of transmission, year of diagnosis, CD4+ counts, drug treatment and clinical stage were collected. The patients were then subjected to self-administered questionnaires, Patient Health Questionnaire, (PHQ-9) and Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS). Results: 89 patients were recruited. Scores from PHQ9 showed 32% of depression rate while scores from HADS showed 19% of depression rate among the respondents. Non-self financial supporter, nonalcoholic drinkers and females were more likely to be depressed (P

Matched MeSH terms: Alcoholic Intoxication

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