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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

(ISSN: 0005-2523)

Azerbaijan medical journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a scopus indexed journal since 1961. The publisher of the journal is Izdatel'stvo Elm by WHO Office in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan medical journal (AMJ) is also UGC approved. The journal publishes general medicine, health science, psychological, pharmaceutical journals and so on. Gongcheng Kexue Yu Jishu/Advanced Engineering Science Zhonghua er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery Interventional Pulmonology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

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Gerontology training in Bulgaria - from current postgraduate activities to conceptual pregraduate education
Journal ID : AMJ-12-11-2022-10774; Author : Tanya Bozhkova, Georgi Tomov, Nina Musurlieva,
Abstract : The paper addresses current demographic situation in Bulgaria with the focus on the increased need for specialized dental care of the elderly patients. The educational activities of the Problem group on gerodontology (PGG) is briefly presented together with the analysis of the needs for pregraduate education in this field. Based on this analysis, the PGG has developed a program for dental students in gerodontology, as part of their specialized training. The program is adapted both to the recommendations of the European College of Gerodontology in the Undergraduate curriculum guidelines in Gerodontology and to the national requirements and policies.
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Pandalungan Culture Study on Dietary Patterns and Physical Activity related to the risk of Diabetes and or Obesity
Journal ID : AMJ-11-11-2022-10773; Author : Ancah Caesarina Novi Marchianti, Dwita Aryadina Rachmawati, Elly Nurus Sakinah,
Abstract : Diabetes and or obesity have a genetic predisposition, but it is unlikely that genes can change drastically over a short time, thus, the incidence of increased incidence is more related to lifestyle factors than genetic factors. A combination of diet restriction and exercise is effective in preventing the onset and severity of diabetes and or obesity. Pandalungan community is unique because of acculturation from a traditional to a modern lifestyle, therefore, we were interested to investigate dietary patterns and physical activity (PA) as one of the lifestyle factors that may cause obesity and diabetes in this community. We analysed 1200 research subjects of healthy, obese, and or diabetic adults in the Pandalungan area, East Java, Indonesia. The research results are able to show or aid to filter which acculturation is good and which one should be rejected related to the risk of diabetes and or obesity in the Pandalungan community. Pandalungan culture had shown similar results on the variety of PA in adults with the most active domain being the household domain. Statistical analysis showed that there was no significant relationship between PA and blood glucose level (p>0.05) but when comparing dietary patterns, it showed that type of food and eating schedule related significantly. The household domain became a major PA probably because the Pandalungan culture comes with very solid family ties. Pandalungan people need to pay attention to their preference for food and their schedule of eating.
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Uric acid to High density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio as an early screening biomarker for coronary artery disease
Journal ID : AMJ-11-11-2022-10772; Author : Balasubramanian Arumugam, Meera V, Prashanth Talikoti, Sundhar Nedunchezhian, Udayakumari G,
Abstract : Coronary artery disease (CAD) is more prevalent among the Indian population with significant morbidity and mortality. Various inflammatory and lipid markers are available for the diagnosis of CAD but with huge cost. Recently uric acid has been found to play a significant role in the progression of CAD. So the present study was done to find the diagnostic ability uric acid to high density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio in the prediction of CAD. This was a case control study done on forty patients and they were designated as cases (n=20), patients diagnosed with CAD and controls (n=20) who were healthy volunteers. Various biochemical markers such as lipid, liver and kidney profiles, uric acid and UHR levels were analyzed. Unpaired student t test was used to compare between the groups. Receivers operating curve was performed to find the diagnostic accuracy. In this study, the lipid profiles were significantly elevated in cases as compared to controls. The UHR levels were elevated in cases as compared and it was significant (0.19 ±0.008 vs 0.08 ± 0.001 p=0.00001. Based on the ROC curve the sensitivity and specificity for UHR for cut off value of 11 was found to be 90% and 90%. UHR is a cheap and effective diagnostic marker in the prediction of CAD and it can be used in all healthcare facilities.
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Central Cornea Thickness and Keratocyte Cell Density After Transglutaminase-Induced Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
Journal ID : AMJ-11-11-2022-10771; Author : Yulia Primitasari, Puspita Hapsari Sitorasmi, Yuniar Sarah Ningtiyas, Indri Wahyuni,
Abstract : Corneal collagen crosslinking is a procedure for making bonds that connect polymer chains. Corneal collagen crosslinking aims to slow or stop the progression of keratoconus by using photooxidative therapy to increase stromal rigidity. This research is aimed to evaluate the effect of transglutaminase-induced corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) on central corneal thickness and keratocyte cell density in vivo. Twenty-eight white New Zealand rabbits were divided into four groups: the transglutaminase-induced CXL group, the epithelial-off CXL group, the transepithelial CXL group, and the control group. The ocular surface was treated with a 1 U/mL microbial transglutaminase solution, and both the epithelial-off and transepithelial groups were exposed to clinical ultraviolet A-riboflavin (UVA/RF). The efficacy of each group was evaluated on the 14th day after the procedures. Central corneal thickness and keratocyte cell density were evaluated with histopathology examination. Transglutaminase-induced CXL group exhibited the highest mean central corneal thickness (341.10 ± 58.50) in comparison to the UVA/RF epithelial-off group (289.42 ± 38.19), the UVA/RF transepithelial group (319.15 ± 16.81) and control group (318.40 ± 63.97). Still, there was no significant difference, with a p-value of 0.279. Transglutaminase-induced CXL group had the highest mean of keratocyte cell density (43.26 ± 10.65) compared to UVA/RF epithelial-off (29.99 ± 4.79), UVA/RF transepithelial group (42.03 ± 6.55), and control group (34.36 ± 6.76). There was a significant difference between the group, with a p-value of 0.008. It implied that the effect of transglutaminase-induced CXL could be comparable to UVA/RF CXL in altering central cornea thickness and keratocyte cell density.
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Bacterial Profiling And Antibiotic Susceptibility Isolated From Infection Cases In Dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital, Indonesia
Journal ID : AMJ-11-11-2022-10770; Author : Diana Chusna Mufida, I Nyoman Semita,
Abstract : Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) is one of the highest causes of morbidity and mortality in patients treated in hospitals from bacteria in hospital environments, such as air, water, surfaces, or even medical equipment. The provision of broad-spectrum antibiotics and their combination can cause the bacteria to resist antibiotics. Microbial and antibiotic sensitivity profiling can reduce the resistance rate of bacteria. This research is expected to improve the health status of Indonesian citizens, especially in the area of dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital of Jember. This research used a descriptive research method with a prospective approach using primary data taken from patient's laboratory examinations on aspiration/pus/blood/urine/ sputum/vaginal secretions/CSF/infectious wound/ulcer patients of dr. Soebandi Regional Hospital from January 1st until December 31st, 2019. The patient’s specimen results culture showed positive results in 219 patients. The most common type of infection was sputum infection (43%) and pus infection (42%). The majority type of bacteria is gram-negative (78.5%) and dominated by K. pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Gram-positive bacteria are found in 47 patients (21.4%), with the most common species are Kocuria varians, Streptococcus sp., and Staphylococcus aureus. The antibiotics with the highest sensitivity were doxycycline for gram-positive and antibiotic for gram-negative are amikacin and piperacillin-tazobactam.
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Evaluation of some immune biomarkers in doxorubicin-induced cardiactoxicity in rats model after Omega3
Journal ID : AMJ-10-11-2022-10767; Author : -Haneen kadhim al-hassani , department of Pharmacology and Taxology / collage of pharmacy / Mustansiriyah university / Iraq, Prof. Dr. Suhad Faisal Hatem , department of clinical laboratories sciences/ collage of pharmacy / Mustansiriyah university / Iraq, Ass.Prof. Dr. Yassir Al-Mulla Hummadi, , department of Pharmacology and Taxology / collage of pharmacy / Mustansiriyah university / Iraq,
Abstract : The leading causes of death in both developed and developing countries are cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and cancer. The importance of doxorubicin, as a potent antitumor antibiotic and induce cardiocytotoxicity was studied. It is commonly used against ovarian, breast, lung, uterine and cervical cancers, soft tissue and primary bone sarcomas. Omega-3 fatty acids are regarded as immune-nutrients and are commonly utilized in the nutritional therapy of cancer patients. According to our knowledge there is no study linked the effects of Omega-3 on the immune markers level among DOX-induce cardiotoxicity, Therefore, goals of this study was to assess the potential protective effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on cardiotoxicity caused by DOX by measuring T(cTn- T) and some immune biomarkers include CCL23,CCL27,MIF in rats model using Eliza technique. The rats were divided into five equal groups. Group 1 got no treatment, group 2 received doxorubicin single toxic dose 20mg/kg IP, and groups 3,4,5 received doxorubicin toxic dose 20mg/kg IP following pretreatment with Omg-3 at different doses (100m, 200, 400 g/kg /day p.o) for 4 weeks, respectively. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected from the heart for measurement of plasma levels of cardiac troponin T (cTn- T) and serum levels of immune-biomarker (CCL23,CCL27,MIF) using the ELIZA technique, and the apical side of the heart was fixed in 10% formalin for histological examination. In comparison to the control group, pretreated Omg-3 groups with doses showed a highly significant reduction in the mean of the concentration of markers include cTn-T,CCL23,CCL27, MIF with p <0.001, while they showed significantly elevated mean in DOX alone group (P≤0.01). The histopathology results showed that groups pretreated with Omg-3 reduced the myocytes necrosis and granulation tissues with mild signs of sarcoplasmic vacuolization and inflammation regarding to the doses dependent effect. The results of the present study revealed that Omg-3 have been shown to decrease doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity and showed a valuable cardioprotection effect through suppression of some immune-biomarkers and change the histopathological features of cardiomyocytes.
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HIV – Kidney-associated disease: Clinical Review and update
Journal ID : AMJ-10-11-2022-10766; Author : Elmukhtar M. Habas, Kalifa Farfar, Ala E. Habas, Nadia Arrayees, Gamal Alfitori, Eshrak E. Habas, Hafedh Ghazouani, Amnna Rayani, Kaled M. Alarbi, Aisha AL Dab, Mohamed Bagi, Abdel-Naser Elzouki,
Abstract : Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) is a highly adaptive and fast-evolving virus associated with renal damage, affecting kidney structures directly and indirectly. A cytopathic impact and immune complexes mediated mechanisms were suggested. Furthermore, nephrotoxic drugs, including antiviral therapy, and coinfections, have a role in kidney damage. Additionally, HIV patients live longer, increasing the chance of comorbid chronic diseases that increase kidney damage risk. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) progresses and might cause end-stage renal disease (ESRD), especially in HIV. HIV-AN prediction is possible by apolipoprotein-1 (APOL-1) polymorphism detection, high viral load, and proteinuria. Kidney transplantation is possible in HIV-AN if the infection is controlled. The exact mechanism(s) of HIV-AN pathogenesis is not established. Hence, an updated clinical review article about the HIV-AN pathogenesis and management was planned. EMBASE, Google Scholar, Google, Scopus, and PubMed sites were searched for pathogenesis, diagnosis markers, and predictors of HIV-AN. We used keywords and phrases such as HIV-related kidney diseases, HIV-associated nephropathy, HIV-AN, interstitial, tubular, and glomerular diseases in HIV, gene abnormalities and HIV-AN, Kidney disease treatment or management in HIV, and CKD pathogenesis in HIV.
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The Effect of Mosquito Nest Eridication Training and Accompaniment With 3M Plus towards Students’ Behaviour at Darul Arqam Islamic Boarding School Makassar
Journal ID : AMJ-10-11-2022-10765; Author : Fitriana Salam, Erniwati Ibrahim, Hasanuddin Ishak, Syamsuar Manyullei, Syahribulan, Wahiduddin,
Abstract : The Directorate General of Communicable Disease and Environmental Health Prevention (or PPM-PLP) said that the most effective and appropriate way in preventing and eradicating Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is breaking the first chain with the program called Mosquito Nest Eridication with 3M Plus. This study aims to analyze the effect of Mosquito Nest Eridication with 3M Plus training and accompaniment towards Islamic boarding school students. This type of study is quantitative with pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design. This study involved 70 students with purposive sampling technique. Behavior was measured through knowledge using a questionnaire and action using an observation sheet on the presence of larvae in container. Data analysis used Mc Nemar Test. There was a significant effect of Mosquito Nest Eridication training and accompaniment with 3M Plus towards the participants related to knowledge (p = 0.041) while there was no effect on the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae related to action (p = 0.250). Training and Accompaniment had only significant effect on knowledge and not on action related to the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae. Mosquito Nest Eridication with 3M Plus training and accompaniment activities are always expected to increase knowledge of the importance of implementing Mosquito Nest Eridication with 3M Plus and be consistent in its application.
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THE RELATIONSHIP OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AND SLEEP QUALITY TO FUNCTIONAL DYSPEPSIA IN FIRST YEAR PRECLINIC STUDENTS AND FIRST YEAR STUDENTS CLINIC FACULTY OF MEDICINE SYARIF HIDAYATULLAH STATE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY JAKARTA
Journal ID : AMJ-10-11-2022-10750; Author : Hari Hendarto, Femmy Nurul Akbar, Sefina Munqidza Kamil,
Abstract : Medical students are a population at risk of experiencing various health problems, one of which is functional dyspepsia symptoms. The triggering factors for functional dyspepsia include stress and poor sleep quality. To determine the relationship between psychological stress and sleep quality with the incidence of functional dyspepsia in preclinical first-year students and first-year clinical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta. The design of this study was cross-sectional with 49 respondents from each sample group selected through the consecutive sampling method from first-year preclinical students and first-year clinical students at the Faculty of Medicine, State Islamic University (FK UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. This research design is cross-sectional with 49 respondents from each sample group selected through the consecutive sampling method from preclinical first-year students and first-year clinical students of FK UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. The research instrument used a functional dyspepsia questionnaire based on the Rome IV Criteria, Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). From 49 first-year preclinical students, 42.9% had functional dyspepsia, with 83.3% of them having moderate-to-severe stress levels, and 90.5% having poor sleep quality. Meanwhile, in 49 first year clinical students, 24.5% experienced functional dyspepsia, with 71.4% of them having moderate-to-severe stress levels, and 100% having poor sleep quality. There was a significant relationship between psychological stress and functional dyspepsia in first year preclinical (p=0.001) and clinical (p=0.007) FK UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta students. However, there was no significant relationship between sleep quality and functional dyspepsia in preclinical (p=0.688) and clinical first-year students (p=0.090) Faculty of Medicine, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. There is a significant relationship between moderate-to-severe psychological stress in students of FK UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta in the first preclinical year and the first year of the clinic with the incidence of functional dyspepsia. On the other hand, there was no significant relationship between poor sleep quality and the incidence of functional dyspepsia for both medical students in the first preclinical year and in the first clinical year.
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Nurses' Work Safety Culture and Nursing Risk Management During the Covid 19 Pandemic In An Effort To Improve Patient Safety (Qualitative Study at Hospital X South Jakarta)
Journal ID : AMJ-10-11-2022-10748; Author : Dewi Ratna Sari, Asnet Leo Bunga, Agustinus Bandur,
Abstract : Since the government established the Covid 19 Pandemic in April 2020, all health services are required to be able to provide services to Covid 19 patients. Nurses are at the forefront of dealing with Covid 19 patients. During the pandemic, Hospital X has a nursing risk management mitigation strategy to prevent risks. that can occur in the work safety of nurses. However, until the end of 2021 there was an increase in the incidence of nurses exposed to Covid 19 by 8% - 14%. Hospital X must continue to provide quality health services and focus on patient safety during the pandemic. This study aims to explore the pattern of the relationship between nurse work safety and nursing risk management with patient safety in the nursing analysis unit at Hospital X during the Covid-19 pandemic. Descriptive phenomenology qualitative research design. The number of participants involved in in-depth interviews was 17 nurses in the Covid 19 and non-Covid 19 zones. Data analysis used qualitative content analysis techniques with NVivo 12 plus software. The results of the study obtained that the actualization of the work safety culture of nurses during the covid 19 pandemic was running with the support of the leadership, hospital support, compliance with work safety culture, and understanding of nurses. The implementation of nursing risk management also goes with the compliance in work, the involvement of nurses and the prevention of the risk of health problems. The relationship pattern of nurse safety culture has a mutually influencing relationship with nursing risk management and directly affects patient safety. Thus, the hospital management and nursing leadership can continue to provide support that has an impact on the safety of nurses. IPCN and implementing nurses can maintain their role in increasing the knowledge and work compliance of nurses in patient safety efforts.
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