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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 Tobacco Science and Technology Zhenkong Kexue yu Jishu Xuebao/Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Kongzhi yu Juece/Control and Decision Changjiang Liuyu Ziyuan Yu Huanjing/Resources and Environment in the Yangtze Valley

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Azerbaijan Medical Journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal seeks to publish original research articles that are hypothetical and theoretical in its nature and that provide exploratory insights in the following fields but not limited to. Zhongguo Shiyou Daxue Xuebao (Ziran Kexue Ban)/Journal of China University of Petroleum (Edition of Natural Science) Teikyo Medical Journal Wuhan Ligong Daxue Xuebao (Jiaotong Kexue Yu Gongcheng Ban)/Journal of Wuhan University of Technology (Transportation Science and Engineering) Zhonghua yi shi za zhi (Beijing, China : 1980) Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America International Medical Journal Technology Reports of Kansai University Asia Life Sciences Open Access Journals Tagliche Praxis

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Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF-β) as a prognostic urinary biomarker for induction therapy in patients with proliferative lupus nephritis.
Journal ID : AMJ-01-12-2022-10864; Author : Marwa Saleh, Sherouk Elnagar, Zakaria F. Lotfy, Alaa Sabry,
Abstract : Lupus nephritis (LN) is one of the main determinants of poor prognosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a multisystem inflammatory autoimmune disease. Several urine biomarkers have been identified that show a lot of promise for making clinical and laboratory tests for LN more accurate. The transforming growth factor -1 (TGF-1) is a cytokine that has become a key factor in the development of autoimmune diseases, such as SLE. Assess the role of urinary Transforming Growth factor β (TGF-β) in prediction of active lupus nephritis (LN) and to correlate its level with disease activity and renal status after six month of induction therapy. The current cross-sectional study included 41 SLE patients (19 cases without LN and 22 cases with LN) In addition to 20 healthy control group. All of the subjects in all of the groups were subjected to a full history, a full clinical exam, and routine laboratory tests. The Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity index (SLEDAI) was utilized to evaluate the severity of the disease. To confirm the diagnosis and conduct an analysis of activity and chronicity indices, renal biopsies were performed on all the patients who met the LN ACR criteria. SLE cases showed significantly higher urinary TGF-β level 356.1 (53.2-476.8) when compared to control group 84.9 (37.1-156.4) (p<0.001). Moreover, cases with LN showed significantly higher urinary TGF-β level 402.3 (176.4-476.8) when compared to those without LN 270.1 (53.2-442.4) (p=0.005). Urinary TGF-β level decreased significantly after treatment in LN cases, (p<0.001). Higher urinary TGF-β level was considered as risk predictor for LN development among SLE cases. Urinary TGF-β could be used as sensitive non-invasive biomarker for differentiating healthy control from cases with SLE in addition to differentiating between SLE with and without LN with reasonable degree of sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. Furthermore, urinary TGF-β level was associated with response to treatment.
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Anemia Positively Predicts Low Cognitive Function of Adolescents in Boarding School at Gowa Regency
Journal ID : AMJ-01-12-2022-10862; Author : Nuristha Febrianti, Rahayu Indriasari, Healthy Hidayanty, Burhanuddin Bahar, M. Tahir Abdullah, Agus Bintara Birawida,
Abstract : One of the adverse effects of nutritional deficiency in adolescent girls was cognitive function disorders which tend to decrease their learning process. Therefore, this study analyzed the relationship between anemia, nutrition, socioeconomic status, and cognitive abilities in boarding school adolescent girls. This was a cross-sectional study with the purposive sampling method used to collect data from 110 girls aged 15-18 years from February to March 2022. The inclusion criteria were the respondents who were not menstruating at the measurement time in accordance with the entire studies series. The Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT) measured cognitive abilities. The Hemocue tool measured incidence of anemia based on hemoglobin levels. Data on nutritional status and socioeconomic were determined by BMI/U indicators, while socioeconomic data collected from education level, parents' employment and income were collected through questionnaires filled out directly by the respondents. The data analyzed using the Chi-Square and the Multiple Logistics Regression tests. The results showed that the average age of adolescent girls was 16 years old (47.3%) while the variables of anemia, mothers’ education, occupation, and parents' income significantly related to cognitive abilities at a significance of p<0.05. Meanwhile, the variables of nutritional status, fathers’ education, and occupation were insignificantly related to cognitive abilities (p>0.05). The Multiple Logistics Regression results showed that anemia is the most influential factor in adolescent girls' cognitive abilities in boarding schools at Gowa Regency. The incidence of anemia is the most influential variable on the cognitive abilities of adolescent girls at Boarding School, Gowa Regency.
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Erythropoietin Nanoparticle Stability Comparation in Hydrochloric Acid and Phosphate Buffer Saline
Journal ID : AMJ-30-11-2022-10861; Author : Nuryanti, Akmad Kharis Nugroho, Ronny Martien, Madarina Julia,
Abstract : The erythropoietin nanoparticle system is formed from the interaction of the positive charge of chitosan and the negative charge of pectin under acidic conditions, so the stability of the nanoparticle system in hydrochloric acid and phosphate buffer Salin (PBS) is critical parameter in the choice of permeation medium. This study aimed to compare the stability of the erythropoietin nanoparticle system in HCl pH 1.2 and PBS pH 7.4. This research is an experimental laboratory study that analyzes includes the analysis of erythropoietin released from the nanoparticle system dissolved in HCl pH 1.2 and PBS pH 7.4 using spectrophotometric methods. Erythropoietin levels were calculated as free from the nanoparticle system at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes. Erythropoietin levels released from the erythropoietin nanoparticle system at 15 minutes in HCl medium pH 1.2 lower at 33, 63%, compared to PBS medium at pH 7.4 with free erythropoietin content of 50.85%. However, after 240 minutes the concentration of free erythropoietin from the nanoparticle system was higher in the PBS medium at pH 7.4 (60.49%) than in HCl medium at pH 1.2 (57.85%). The results showed that the erythropoietin nanoparticle system was more stable in HCl medium pH 1.2 than in PBS pH 7.4.
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Assessment of some serum tumor and physiological markers in Beta-Thalassemia major patients in Baghdad province
Journal ID : AMJ-30-11-2022-10860; Author : Firas Salih Abdulhadi, Alaa Abbas Fadhel, Abeer Anwer Ahmed, Khaleed J. Khaleel,
Abstract : Thalassemia major is caused by a mutation in the beta globin gene that impair the production of beta globin chain. There is increased survival of patients with beta thalassemia major due to effective chelating treatment also safe blood transfusion system. This leads to increase to have hepatocellular possibility. In this study 47 patients with beta thalassemia major were randomly selected and Hemoglobin (Hb), White blood cell (WBC), platelets, ferritin level and tumor markers alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) were investigated. The results indicated there is a positive correlation of serum ferritin with age of patients and only 4 of them have high AFP while for CEA 5 patients have high level. Inconclusion, patients with beta thalassemia with duration time more than 10 years should check these tumor markers to avoid any consequences in the future.
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Intra-abdominal Desmoid-Type Fibromatosis Mimicking Abscess: A Case Report
Journal ID : AMJ-30-11-2022-10859; Author : Jumiati Satrul, Sahyuddin Saleh, Andi Fachruddin Benyamin, Tutik Harjianti, Rahmawati Minhajat, Dimas Bayu,
Abstract : Desmoid tumor is a rare disease that originates from the proliferation of fibrous tissue. Intra-abdominal desmoid tumors are sporadic or associated with specific familial syndromes, such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndrome (FAP). These tumors are often challenging to diagnose, and active surveillance is also essential given the high recurrence rate despite adequate treatment. We present the case of an 18-year-old female with a recurrent intra-abdominal desmoid fibromatosis tumor despite surgical resection combined with radiotherapy. The recurrences are treated with anthracycline chemotherapeutic regimens. There is a diagnostic delayed due to nonspecific presentations. Immunohistochemistry assay is a cornerstone for accurate histopathological diagnosis, which guides treatment. The mainstay of treatment is surgical resection; chemotherapy and radiotherapy have a role in managing both primary and recurrent lesions.
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Evaluation of awareness, attitude and practice of mental health conditions in sample of Iraqi students in Najaf city
Journal ID : AMJ-29-11-2022-10857; Author : Helen F. Marzooq,
Abstract : Emotional, psychological, and social health all contribute to overall mental health. What we think, feel, and do are all impacted by this. As a result, it plays a role in influencing our stress resilience, social connections, and dietary preferences. Maintaining one's capacity for happiness via care for one's mental health is important. This research aims to examine the relationship between a student's socioeconomic background and his or her knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about mental health issues among a representative sample of Iraqi college students in the city of Najaf. A descriptive cross-sectional institutional-based study was conducted in AL-Najaf city for pharmacy, medicine, nursing, dentistry and science college students from both kufa and alkafeel university. Study conducted from the period of December 2021 to May 2022. the total number of participants was 1693. The students were asked to fill a hard copy of questionnaire. The study included more females than males and most of participants were between 20-30 years of age. Most of participants were single, under graduates and most of them were within good economic status. The results indicated that more than third of medical students or one of their family members has mental problem also the study identified several deficiencies in public knowledge, attitude and practice. In summary, More over a third of residents said they or a close family suffered from a mental disease, with depression, anxiety, and other serious mental illnesses being the most often diagnosed. In addition, there were significant gaps in knowledge, attitude, and practice across the spectrum of community members surveyed.
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BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRATE DEHYDROGENASE IN MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION AND ANGINA PECTORIS PATIENTS
Journal ID : AMJ-29-11-2022-10856; Author : Eman A W Al-Hyali, Mahmoud AM Fakhri,
Abstract : The research included a study of the activity of serum β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (BHBDH) and some biochemical parameters for 147 heart patients (68 myocardial infarction and 79 angina pectoris). The results showed that the group of heart patients who received serum-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase increased their activity significantly (224.12 ± 0.82 U/L) compared to the control group (136.73 ± 0.95 U/L). The activity for serum β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity for the heart patients group was affected by age and sex, while it was not affected by body mass index and smoking. It also showed a significant increase in levels of haemoglobin, PCV, Glucose, Urea, GPT, GOT, TC, TG, LDL-C, VLDL-C, MPO, LDH, CK-MB with the control group and heart patients group, while showed a significant decrease in levels for ARE, HDL-C. The results showed no significant difference was observed between serum β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity in the myocardial infarction group (225.114±1.26 U/L) and angina pectoris group (223.112±1.08U/L), while there was a significant difference in Hb, PCV, Glu, Alb, GOT, GPT, LDH, CK-MB between myocardial infarction patients group and angina pectoris patients group. A linear significant relationship was also found between serum β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity with Hb and PCV, while was a linear significant inverse relationship between serum β-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase activity with LDL-C, T.C and T.G in the group of heart patients.
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Study of serum magnesium, potassium and calcium in acute myocardial infarction patients
Journal ID : AMJ-29-11-2022-10854; Author : Dr Shaik Sajeed, Dr Nagaraj,
Abstract : A myocardial infarction happens when blood flow stops or decreases to the coronary arteries of the myocardial muscle, resulting in damage to the heart muscle. Magnesium is important electrolyte plays vital role in suppressing arrhythmias during myocardial ischemia and during reperfusion. Potassium is the most abundant cation of intracellular fluid. A significant correlation between hypokalemia and ventricular fibrillation is recorded. Calcium plays a vital role in myocardial muscle contraction. Aim of this study is to study serum levels of magnesium, potassium and calcium in acute myocardial infarction patients. This was a prospective case control study conducted in Prathima Institute of medical sciences Nagunur, Karimnagar, Telangana state, India between January 2015 to December 2015. A total 50 acute myocardial infarction patients and 50 normal age and sex matched healthy controls selected for study. Serum magnesium estimated by colorimetric xylidyl blue complex method, serum potassium estimated by ion selective electrode method and serum calcium by OCPC method. Statistical analysis carried out using statistical software SPSS version 16 and p-value < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Serum levels of magnesium, potassium and calcium were significantly decreased in acute myocardial infarction patients when compared healthy controls and is statistically significant (<0.05). The above study suggested decreased serum level of key elements such as magnesium, potassium and calcium in acute myocardial infarction patients when compared to healthy controls. Estimation and correction of these elements may play a pivotal role in management of patients with acute myocardial infarction.
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Strengthening Hospital Classification Regulations on Service Quality and Patient Safety That Are Equitable in Realizing
Journal ID : AMJ-29-11-2022-10853; Author : Arif Rahman Sadad,
Abstract : Maximum service quality and patient safety in hospitals have become global issues today. The government through the Ministry of Health is responsible for public health, where this is in accordance with the mandate of the 1945 Constitution article 28 H, it is stated that everyone has the right to health services, gets facilities and special treatment to get the same opportunities and benefits, is entitled to health services. social security that allows his full self-development as a dignified human being. Talking about health services in hospitals, it certainly cannot be separated from the issue of Quality and Patient Safety. There are external and internal factors that trigger Patient Safety Incidents in hospitals. Problems Why Patient Safety Incidents still occur in hospitals, b. How is the regulation of hospital classification for quality and patient safety at this time and c. How to strengthen hospital classification regulations for fair quality and patient safety. The research method uses an empirical juridical approach (sociological juridical), analyzed qualitatively, with a constructivism paradigm, emphasizing the regulation of hospital classification on service quality and patient safety in hospitals. The results of this study indicate that patient safety incidents still occur in hospitals caused by internal factors (hospital HR competencies) and external factors in the form of: the nature of work, organizational and management environmental factors as well as physical and workplace environmental factors including various regulations related to with patient safety, one of which is the regulation on hospital classification. The current hospital classification regulation still has many weaknesses, where the hospital classification requirements contained in the attachment to the hospital classification regulation which are an integral part of the regulation are very loose which has the potential to decrease the quality of services and the occurrence of patient safety incidents in hospitals. The strengthening of hospital classification regulations is required in the attachment of Government Regulation No. 47 of 2021 on the requirements that must exist in the competency standards of outpatient services, both specialist outpatients for all hospital classes and subspecialty for class A and B hospitals, inpatient services for all hospital class, competency standards for human resources for specialist medical personnel for all hospital classes and sub-specialists for class A and B hospitals as well as other health workers for all hospital classes as well as competency standards for infrastructure, especially for the availability of HCU (High Care Unit) rooms.), medical rehabilitation and morgue for all hospital classes. Recommendations for the government as policy makers should be in drafting a regulation that must be in harmony between its contents and attachments. Hospital owners should continue to prioritize service quality and patient safety in providing their services. The community also plays an active role in voicing the quality of service and patient safety in hospitals.
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Correlation of Population Density, Houseold Density and Larvae-Free Index With Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Incidence Rate
Journal ID : AMJ-29-11-2022-10852; Author : Krisna Delita, Nurhayati Damiri, Rico Januar Sitorus, Poedji Loekitowati Hariani,
Abstract : Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever is still a health problem in Indonesia, Palembang City, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia is one of the DHF endemic cities in Indonesia is a densely populated city and environmental conditions support vector development. Mosquito Aedes aegypti is the primary vector in the transmission of DHF. This study aims to analyze the relationship between population, population density, occupancy density and free larvae index on cases of fever and incidence of bleeding in Palembang City and can be used as a basis for DHF control in Palembang City. This study is an analytic epidemiological study with a cross-sectional design. The independent factors are population, population density, occupancy density and larvae free rate, while the dependent variable is dengue fever cases. The results of the study population, population density significantly and positively correlated with the incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever. Meanwhile, the larvae free number has a significant effect and has a negative correlation. Population, population density and mosquito-free rate significantly affect the incidence of dengue fever in Palembang City. Population density, urban and settlement problems can be attributed to the high incidence of dengue fever indicating that population problems should be considered in every plan and assessment of urban and settlement development by the government and the private sector. DHF prevention and control programs will probably work efficiently if demographic issues, environmental conditions, and parameters free larvae index integrated into one system that analyzes and maps the distribution of DHF cases.
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