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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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Perceptions and Attitudes of Pharmacists toward Online Pharmaceutical Services
Journal ID : AMJ-06-01-2023-11015; Author : Hananditia Rachma Pramestutie, Jefferson Azarya Pieter Galla, Ratna Kurnia Illahi, Ayuk Lawuningtyas Hariadini, Tamara Gusti Ebtavanny,
Abstract : Advancements in technology and information have driven the development of online pharmacy services, but this matter still generates controversy, as perceived by pharmacists. The research analyzes the relationship between pharmacist perceptions and attitudes toward online pharmaceutical services. This research is analytical observational research with a cross-sectional design. This research sample comprised 105 pharmacists with prior knowledge of online pharmaceutical services and practices in pharmacies in the Greater Malang area (Indonesia). The utilized research instrument was questionnaires on pharmacist perceptions and attitudes toward online pharmaceutical services. The used correlation test was the Spearman test. The research results indicated that pharmacists possess positive (44%) and negative (56%) perceptions, as well as positive (37%) and negative (63%) attitudes toward online pharmaceutical services. From the correlation testing, it was found that there was a significant relationship between the perceptions and attitudes of the pharmacist toward online pharmaceutical services (p = 0.000). The research conclusion is that pharmacists in the Greater Malang area possess negative perceptions and unsupportive attitudes toward online pharmaceutical services, by which perceptions and attitudes are related significantly and directly.
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Relationship between Glomerular Filtration Rate and α-Klotho Levels in Chronic Kidney Disease: Sub-Analysis CKD-MBD Study
Journal ID : AMJ-06-01-2023-11014; Author : Ayu Fitriani, Haerani Rasyid, Hasyim Kasim, Syakib Bakri, Harun Iskandar, Husaini Umar, Femi Syahriani, Arifin Seweng,
Abstract : α-Klotho is a co-receptor of fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) to carry out its biological function. αKlotho is produced mainly in the kidneys so that with decreased kidney function (decreased kidney mass), the production of α-Klotho decreases. Several other factors affect α-Klotho levels including age, BMI, DM, and hypertension. This study aims to determine the relationship between α-Klotho levels at various stages of Glomerulus Filtration Rate (GFR) in CKD. Observational research with a cross sectional approach at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital and Unhas Hospital Makassar since April - Agustus 2021. Subjects is CKD patients which meet inclusion criteria. Intact serum FGF-23 levels were measured using an ELISA kit (Immutopics). Statistical analysis using Annova test, Mann Whitney and Spearman's correlation test, Statistical results are considered significant if p value < 0.05. This study included 77 subjects of CKD stage 3, 4, and 5 with a distribution of 39 men and 38 women. The results of the analysis found a decrease in-Klotho at each increase in CKD stage (p<0.05). The correlation shows that the lower the GFR levels, the lower the levels-Klotho (p<0.05). the level of α-Klotho is determined by the age factor (p<0.05). The decreasing of GFR is followed by decreasing of α-Klotho levels.
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POLYMORPHISM I/D GEN ACE-1 INCREASE THE RISK OF SEVERE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS IN OLDER ADULT: A PRELIMINARY STUDY
Journal ID : AMJ-06-01-2023-11013; Author : M Nasser Mustari, Muh Nasrum Massi, Muh Andry Usman, Achmad Fikry, Agussalim Bukhari, Irfan Idris, Alfian Zainuddin, Endy Adnan, Syakib Bakri, Mizwar Hatta,
Abstract : It has been shown that the interplay of degenerative and inflammatory processes has a role in the etiology of osteoarthritis. The Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) has reported in knee OA pathophysiology and ACE level influenced by ACE I/D polymorphism. This study aimed to examine the influence of the interaction between age and the DD genotype of the ACE gene on knee OA severity. A total of 80 knee OA patients (mean age 62.9 ± 8.84 years) were included in this cross-sectional study. The severity of knee OA was determined based on the Kellgren–Lawrence system. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test, chi-square test, and logistic regression multivariate analysis were employed in statistical analysis. This study included 80 female subjects: 40 subjects with mild knee OA and 40 subjects with severe knee OA. The mean age of 63.7 ± 7.7 years was found for 34 subjects (42.5%) aged ≥65 years and 46 subjects (57.5%) <65 years. Based on the ROC curve, the cut-off age is 65 years. The DD gene ACE-1 genotype were not proven to increase the risk of severe knee OA. The DD gene ACE-1 genotype increases the risk of severe OA of the knee by 4 times in subjects aged ≥65 years compared to subjects <65 years. Our study found that the DD genotype ACE-1 did not increase the risk of severe knee OA. At age 65 years, the DD genotype ACE-1 enhances the risk factors for knee OA severity.
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Mental Disorders with Sida Cultural Background in the Manggarai Tribe East Nusa Tenggara
Journal ID : AMJ-05-01-2023-11010; Author : Debrayat osiana, Cokorda Bagus Jaya Lesmana, Ni Ketut Putri Ariani,
Abstract : The Manggarai community adheres to a patrilineal system (following the father's lineage). Sida is a relative of the wife's origin, called anak rona, while anak wina is the receiving family of the wife. The sida culture is closely related to the life of the Manggarai tribe. In the culture of sida contained values that are full of meaning. In this case series, we discuss two cases of neurotic disorders that have a Sida cultural background in the Manggarai tribe. It is very important to identify the influence of culture on mental disorders so that they can provide a more comprehensive treatment. The first patient thought about the anxiety that was felt at times. The second patient felt anxious thinking about the headache. He felt that there was something in his head like a brain tumor. It was found that people with mental disorders in the United States had a worse prognosis than those in India. This is because in the United States, people with mental disorders experience a heavier stigma. Culture have multidimensional effect on mental health. Culture can be a supporting factor or an inhibiting factor in determining the prognosis of mental disorders.
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The Role of Metabolic Acidosis on Malnutrition in Patients with Maintenance Hemodialysis
Journal ID : AMJ-05-01-2023-11009; Author : Abdullah Zuhair Al- Youzbaki., Ibrahim Asi Ali Al Sabawi, Azzam Hussein Hmod,
Abstract : Metabolic acidosis is common in hemodialysis patients and may coexist with malnutrition, also malnutrition is widely spread in patients during maintenance hemodialysis, both metabolic acidosis and malnutrition are associated with increase mortality rate. To define the role of adequate hemodialysis on malnutrition in patients with regular hemodialysis. This is a cross-sectional design study, includes 64 patients on regular hemodialysis (HD) and had metabolic acidosis. We use “Subjective Global Assessment (SGA)” to evaluate the nutritional condition of hemodialysis patients and urea reduction ratio (URR) to assess hemodialysis adequacy. According to URR, patients were allocated into two groups: group (A) includes patients with adequate dialysis and group (B) includes those with inadequate dialysis, then group (A) further subdivided into two groups according to their nutritional status, group (A1) with well-nourishment and group (A2) malnourishment. We compared group (A) vs group (B) and group (A1) vs group (A2), according to their mean serum bicarbonate level to determine the relationship of metabolic acidosis and dialysis adequacy to malnutrition. Malnutrition is a common finding in our patients (50%), those with adequate hemodialysis had improved nutritional status (group A1:94.4%) while just 5.56% of patients with adequate dialysis (group A2) and 71.43% of those with inadequate hemodialysis (group B) had malnutrition. Adequate hemodialysis is the most important factor that affects nutritional status while metabolic acidosis had little or no effect on nutrition of chronic HD patients.
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Public Health Center Reporting System At Gowa District Health Office, Indonesia
Journal ID : AMJ-05-01-2023-11007; Author : Lidya Resty Amalia, Balqis, Sukri Palutturi, Indar, M. Furqaan Naiem, Ansariadi,
Abstract : Report submission to health care provider at the health center is still often late, which should be sent no later than the 5th of each month. The research objective is to analyze reporting system at the Public Health Center at the Gowa District Health Office based on input (human resources, infrastructure), process (officer knowledge, skills, abilities), and output (timeliness and completeness of data). This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data were analyzed using content analysis. This research interview was conducted with nine reporting informants, including eight officers from the health center section of the health care unit, and one employee from the Gowa District Health Office. Based on input, the number of human resources is sufficient and the necessary infrastructure facilities are laptops and networks. However, the availability of laptops is not provided by the Public Health Center. The process consists of officers already understanding the reporting system but training is not provided, and officers should have dual duties that hampered their main tasks in recording and reporting. Output includes late report submission and completeness. There is still a lack of reporting systems in the health care unit. The Gowa District Health Office should pay attention to some shortages in reporting system from input to output. It is better to provide a policy to solve those problems.
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Prevalence of Occupational Stress among Secondary School Teachers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Journal ID : AMJ-05-01-2023-11006; Author : Siti Najiha Ismail, Haliza Abdul Rahman, Azrin Shah Abu Bakar, Zeinab Zaremohzzabieh,
Abstract : The workload of teachers is a contributing factor to their occupational stress. It may cause depression and anxiety, which may impair the teacher's ability to carry out their daily tasks or perform well at work. Objective: This study aimed to identify the prevalence of occupational stress among secondary school teachers in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Methodology: This cross-sectional study with a sample of 161 secondary school teachers was conducted using simple random sampling. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire on socio-demographics, task responsibility, time constraints, and student attitude and analyzed using SPSS version v.26. Results: The prevalence of occupational stress was about 40.4% which was high. We found that secondary school teachers experience a moderate level of occupational stress, with a mean score ranging from 2.34 to 3.67. Prevalence of occupational among secondary teachers was associated with task responsibility, time constraints, and student attitude. Furthermore, with a p-value of less than 0.05, there is a significant difference between the prevalence of occupational stress and task responsibility, time constraints, and student attitude. Conclusion: In conclusion, occupational stress should receive attention to reduce the prevalence of occupational stress among secondary school teachers. This study concludes that occupational stress among Malaysian secondary school teachers in urban areas in Kuala Lumpur was high compared with other studies. Therefore, occupational stress should receive attention on this issue to reduce the prevalence of occupational stress among secondary school teachers.
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Incorporation of Three-dimensional Virtual Reality as a Novel Learning Tool for Anatomy of Congenital Heart Disease in Indonesia: a Study Protocol
Journal ID : AMJ-04-01-2023-11002; Author : Muzakkir Amir, Irawaty Djaharuddin, Andriany Qanitha, La Ode Muhammadin Matahana, Andi Tiara Salengke Adam,
Abstract : The use of AR media helps lecturers and students in carrying out learning activities. Its use in medical education is also considered a novel concept in everyday learning. Congenital heart disease fits well in this dynamic rendered 3D world of virtual reality. This research is a quasi-experimental research design with a control group design. In the intervention group, medical students who are studying cardiovascular anatomy and congenital heart disease and will be given access to a 3D anatomy virtual reality learning tool and will allow these students to incorporate it in their everyday studies aside from routine conventional classroom sessions with their lecturers. An online survey is then disseminated to medical students to evaluate this learning method after completing the cardiovascular learning block. Virtual reality (VR) technology has been around for a while, particularly in the area of military training and simulators. But the question of whether it serves a purpose other than amusement and whether it is practical for use in education still stands. The advantage to using it as a learning method is that it is able to provide excellent anatomical information in a feasible way, and in a circumstance where traditional anatomy cadavers are scarce or inaccessible.
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PROFILE OF BILE DUCT STONES PATIENTS UNDERGOING ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP) IN WAHIDIN SUDIROHUSODO GENERAL HOSPITAL MAKASSAR
Journal ID : AMJ-03-01-2023-11001; Author : Rizky Nur Harun, A.M. Luthfi Parewangi, Fardah Akil, Syakib Bakri, Andi Fachruddin, Hasyim Kasim, Arifin Seweng,
Abstract : Gallstone diseases (especially choledocholithiasis) are a significant health issue because they have high incidence due to changes in lifestyle, diet pattern, and sedentary lifestyle, increasing health costs. The prevalence of choledocholithiasis comprises 12% of the adult population in the US. Aside from lifestyle changes, choledocholithiasis is also affected by other factors such as age, gender, genetics, factors related to metabolic syndrome, diet, and medicines consumed. The liver function test is the biochemical test of choice for gallstones and bile duct stones patients where increased ALP enzyme level with GGT can help in establishing the diagnosis of blockage of the bile duct. Therefore, this study is conducted to determine the profile of bile duct stone patients who underwent ERCP in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo General Hospital, Makassar. This is an observational descriptive study with a retrospective cohort approach using a purposive sampling method on bile duct stones patients who underwent ERCP. The results revealed that bile duct stones are mostly found in men (61%), 45-59 years old (40.6%), non-obesity (76.3%), prediabetes (42.4%), non-hyperlipidemia (89%), increased level of AST/SGOT (72%), ALT/SGPT (77%), GGT (76.2%), total bilirubin (81.4%), and direct bilirubin (75.4%). Thus, it concludes that the profile of choledocholithiasis patients in Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo General Hospital Makassar in November 2021-November 2022 are mostly men, aged 45-59 years old, without obesity, have prediabetic status, hyperlipidemia, and increased level of AST/SGOT, ALT/SGPT, GGT, total bilirubin, and direct bilirubin.
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Intravitreal Resveratrol Enhances Survival of Retinal Ganglion Cell and Suppress TNF-α Expression after Retinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
Journal ID : AMJ-03-01-2023-10999; Author : Mercia Chrysanti, Yulia Primitasari, Evelyn Komaratih, I Ketut Sudiana, Chrismawan Ardiyanto, Amelia Shinta Prasetya, Maria Debora Niken Larasati,
Abstract : Resveratrol has a potential protective effect on several major eye disorders such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy through several pathways, namely anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti-angiogenesis In this study, an in vivo study was carried out on experimental animals of Rattus Norvegicus which were given an intervention by injection of intravitreal Resveratrol after ischemia-reperfusion injury to assess the expression of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) and the number of retinal ganglion cells stained with Brn3a. Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury was done through cannulation in the anterior chamber and pressure was maintained at 110 mmHg for 60 minutes. Resveratrol (RSV) 100M was injected intravitreally in the RSV+IR7 group. After 7 days, the rat’s eye was enucleated. Immunohistochemistry of TNF-α expression in the retina and the number of RGC stained with Brn3a were evaluated. Intravitreal injection of Resveratrol at 100 µM effectively reduced the TNF-α expression compared to the PBS+IR7 group (P< 0.05) suggesting the anti-inflammatory effect of RSV intravitreal after ischemia-reperfusion injury. Intravitreal injection of Resveratrol enhance the survival of retinal ganglion cells (2.66 ± 0.73) in 7 days compared to the PBS+IR7 group (p<0.001). This study showed that Resveratrol intravitreal helps preserve retinal ganglion cells and suppress TNF-α expression after ischemia-reperfusion injury in the animal model.
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