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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

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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 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) Tobacco Science and Technology 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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Ankle and Foot Pain, Ultrasound versus MRI
Journal ID : AMJ-13-03-2023-11344; Author : Maged Hegab, Hossam Sakr, Khaled Ahmed Ali, Shaimaa El metwally El diasty,
Abstract : Ankle and foot pain can be a challenging clinical diagnosis, notably in patients with vague and chronic pain. Thus, imaging modalities are used. Currently, magnetic resonance is the most reliable method for physicians. However, ultrasound is now widely thought to help evaluate tendon, muscle, bursa, and other soft tissue abnormalities. Particularly early and small inflammatory and structural changes. Therefore, this paper seeks to assess the agreement between ultrasound and MRI in evaluating different soft tissue disorders that cause ankle and foot pain and the efficacy of ultrasound compared to MRI. The current study illustrated that as regards the different diagnoses overall, there is almost perfect agreement between US and MRI in the detection of soft tissue disorders (K coefficient of 0.850) and that US showed high sensitivity and specificity, being of 95% and 90%, respectively. The US has proven to be an effective, excellent cost-benefit imaging technique in diagnosing ankle and foot soft tissue disorders with a spatial resolution showing almost perfect agreement with MRI and diagnostic accuracy almost equal to it. Hence US should be used more frequently before MRI when soft tissue injury is suspected, or at the very least as a complementary study when MRI cannot explain the cause of ankle and foot pain.
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Risk Factors for Syphilis in RSUP Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo and at the Women's Social Service Center (WSSC) Mattirodeceng Social Service, South Sulawesi Province
Journal ID : AMJ-13-03-2023-11343; Author : Dinda anggreni, Andi Zulkifli, Ridwan Amiruddin, Ansariadi, Masni, Dewi,
Abstract : Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is a global problem. According to WHO, syphilis is still high, reaching 5.6 million cases of syphilis worldwide in adolescents and adults (age 15-49 years). WHO estimates that every year there are approximately 350 million new sufferers of STIs in developing countries, including Indonesia; the prevalence of syphilis occupies the second place of all types of STIs, namely syphilis by (21.7%). This study aims to look at the magnitude of job risks, knowledge, attitudes, sexual behavior, economic status, access to health services, and beliefs about the incidence of syphilis. The research method used is analytic observational using a case-control study design. The population in this study were all patients with syphilis in RSUP Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo and at the Rehabilitation Service Center for the Mattirodeceng Social Service, South Sulawesi Province. The research sample was 150 respondents, namely 50 syphilis case respondents and 100 control respondents. The sampling technique uses non-probability sampling with the Purposive Sampling method. Data were analyzed using SPSS with Odds Ratio (OR), chi-square, and multiple logistic regression tests. The results showed that the variables that were risk factors for syphilis were occupation (OR=76,000) with (CI=95%, LL=24,421, and UL=236,521), knowledge (OR=10,945) with (CI=95%, LL= 4,537 and UL=26,445), attitude (OR=2,452) with (CI=95%, LL=1,099, and UL=5,467), sexual behavior (OR=147,429) with (CI=95%, LL=40,989, and UL=530,267), economic status (OR=19,581) with (CI=95%, LL=6,522, and UL=58,789), access to health services (OR=5,310) with (CI=95%, LL=2,329, and UL=12,107), trust (OR=0.334) with (CI=95%, LL=0.128, and UL=0.869). The logistic regression test shows that the variable that works is the most at risk for syphilis, with a risk of occurrence of 110,418 times. Health workers can collaborate with social services to provide information on reproductive health on an ongoing basis, as well as education about safe sex behavior for sex workers.
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The Effect of Knowledge and Actions of the Jumantik 1 House 1 Movement on the Density of Aedes Aegypti Larvae in the Working Area of Pasarwajo Health Center, Buton Regency
Journal ID : AMJ-13-03-2023-11342; Author : La Arman, Hasanuddin Ishak, Erniwati Ibrahim, Syamsuar, Isra Wahid, Syahribulan,
Abstract : The implementation of Jumantik 1 House 1 Movement (G1R1J) is one of the DHF transmission prevention programs that involves the active role of the community, especially family members, to eradicate mosquito nests both inside and outside the home. The purpose of this study was to see the effect of G1R1J's knowledge and actions on larval density before and after the intervention. The research design was quasi-experimental with Non-Randomized One Group Pretest-Posttest with Control, namely the experimental group that received treatment and the control group as a comparison. The results showed that the results of data analysis using the Friedman Test obtained: Asymp value. Sig of 0.000. If the Asymp. Sig. <0.05, there is a decrease in the value of larval density in each observation before and after the G1R1J socialization intervention. The influence of knowledge and actions of G1R1J on larval density using the Chi-square test obtained a Sig value of 0.000. If the Sig value < 0.05 then there is an effect of the knowledge and actions of the respondents about G1R1J on the density of the larvae. Suggestions for assistance to the community need to be carried out periodically so that PSN activities are routinely carried out.
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN UGT1A1 POLYMORPHISM AND HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA AMONG NEONATAL POPULATION: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Journal ID : AMJ-13-03-2023-11341; Author : Stevenie, Qori Fadillah, Anton Dharma Saputra, Yuli Astika,
Abstract : This study was aimed to determine association between UGT1A1 polymorphism and hyperbilirubinemia among neonates. We conduct searching from PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, WileyOnline, and Cochrane while applying selection criteria. There were four eligible studies which were good after appraisal using Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Qualitative analysis found there was more UGT1A1 c.3279T>G polymorphism alongside with less expression of UGT1A1 c.189C>T polymorphism in hyperbilirubinemia group. Polymorphism of UGT1A1 c.211G>A and (TA)7 were variative throughout studies, hence quantitative analysis was conducted. There was less c.211G>A GG expression (OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.21–0.71), and more c.211G>A GG GA and c.211G>A GG AA expression with odds ratio of 2.95 (95% CI 1.52–5.70) and 8.06 (95% CI 1.43–45.33) respectively. However, there was insignificant difference noted in UGT1A1 (TA)7 polymorphism and its subtypes (77, 76, 66). Qualitative analysis shown that insignificant difference was also noted in UGT1A1 (TA)7 polymorphism. Therefore, it could be concluded that UGT1A1 polymorphism, especially c.211G>A and (TA)7 was associated with hyperbilirubinemia in neonates.
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NURSING CLINICAL EDUCATION MODEL TO IMPROVE PRECEPTOR COMPETENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Journal ID : AMJ-12-03-2023-11339; Author : Fitri Chandra Kuspita, Tintin Sukartini, Nursalam, Ahsan,
Abstract : Preceptorship is a learning method that involves more experience in conveying knowledge to someone who is less experienced. In this article, the authors conduct a systematic review of relevant data using the keywords “preceptorship,” “clinical educator,” and experience.” Data based on SCOPUS, Science Direct, Proquest, Pubmed, and Google Scholar. The criteria consist of a full text published in a five-year limit journal (2016-2021) and using articles in English. As a result, 2517 articles were found, and 25 articles were selected that matched the criteria. The purpose of this study is to analyze factors that affect the implementation of preceptorship in the hospital and to give the recommendation of monitoring and evaluation preceptorship as well. Papers were critically reviewed and relevant data were extracted and synthesized using an approach based on preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). These factors include education level, experience, support, clinical education, and competence.
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CORRELATION BETWEEN FAMILY SUPPORT, PATIENT AWARENESS INTO VISIT LEVEL OF TUBERCULOSIS REFERRAL PATIENTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER TUBAN DISTRICT
Journal ID : AMJ-12-03-2023-11338; Author : Karyo, Ah Yusuf, Miftahul Munir, Tri Yunita Fitria Damayanti,
Abstract : Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious and contagious disease [9]. This disease can be suffered by anyone, but is most often found at a young age or productive age, namely 15-50 years, especially those who are weak, malnourished, or who live in the same house and are jostled with people with pulmonary TB [11]. Family support as the presence of comfort, attention, appreciation or helping people with an attitude of acceptance, family support is obtained from individuals or groups. Family members with pulmonary TB need to get information/guidance, emotional support, feel valued and needed, both family and close people. This support is very necessary so that the patient pays attention to his illness and increases the patient's self-esteem [12]. The purpose of this study was to determine family support, patient awareness with the level of patient visits at the Public Health Center Tuban district. The research design used was correlational analytic with a cross sectional time approach, the population of all patients with pulmonary TB in Tuban district was 270 respondents. The sample in this study were some of the pulmonary TB patients in Tuban district as many as 156 respondents, the independent variables were family support, patient awareness, while the dependent variable was the level of visits. The questionnaire in this study is in the form of a closed-ended question where there are answer choices and respondents just choose the answers that have been provided. Data analysis using spearman rho with SPSS'23 and significant level () 0.05. Most of the respondents received family support in the good category of 68 (43.6%), Most of the respondents had patient awareness in the conscious category of 87 (55.8%), Most of the respondents had a visit rate in the complete come category of 74 (46.8%). Spearman's rho correlation test obtained sig. (2 tailed) = 0.002 meaning that there is a relationship between family support and the level of TB patient visits at the Tuban district health center, the Spearman's rho correlation test obtained sig. (2 tailed) = 0.000 meaning that there is a relationship between patient awareness and the level of TB patient visits at the Tuban district health center. There is a relationship between family support, patient awareness and the level of TB patient visits at the Tuban district health center.
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Evaluation of Nitric Oxide Concentration in Pre-Eclampsia and Normal Pregnancy in Iraq
Journal ID : AMJ-11-03-2023-11336; Author : Dr. Zainab H. Al-Kafaji, Dr. Zahraa Fadhil Abdul-Hadi,
Abstract : Preeclampsia, which is potentially more ominous with adverse pregnancy events that can affect virtually every organ system than other hypertensive disorders. Nitric oxide is one of the most important biologicals signaling molecules that modulate myogenic tone and flow-mediated responses in the resistance vasculature of the uterine circulation and placenta. Nitric oxide is generated by endothelial nitric oxide synthase. To measure the levels of nitric oxide production in patients with pre-eclampsia, and compare these with the levels in women with normal healthy pregnancy without any pre-existing medical problems; and also, to compare these levels between the patients with pre-eclampsia according to it is severity. The study design as a comparative case-control study was performed in Al-Zahraa Teaching Hospital/ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Najaf- city- Iraq, during the period from 15th February till 30th December 2022. In this study, after verbal consent has been taken from all participants, 100 pregnant women, which include (50 cases) of pregnant women which subdivided into (30), complicated by mild pre-eclampsia, (20) complicated by severe pre-eclampsia, and (50 controls) healthy pregnant women, without any pre-existing medical problems. All these pregnant women who have attended to the department of obstetrics and gynecology either for follow-up, or specific reason, or for complication has been developed, during 28 to 40 weeks of pregnancy. Nitric oxide (NO) is a highly unstable biological free radical with a small molecule, which can easily be oxidized to form nitrate (NO-3) and nitrite (NO-2) in the human body and an aqueous solution. The mean serum nitric oxide levels were found in cases groups (Mean±SD 0.021±0.008) in severe preeclampsia, (Mean±SD 0.042±0.009) in mild preeclampsia, and (mean ± SD 0.094 ± 0.009) in control groups, which was significantly (P< 0.040) higher among pregnant women with the control group, while mean serum nitric oxide was significantly lower among pregnant women with severe and mild preeclampsia. There is a partial negative correlation between serum nitric oxide concentration (NO) and means arterial pressure (MAP) (R2 Linear =0.508), a highly significant (p < 0.000), meaning there is a decrease in the concentration of nitric oxide in study groups of severe and mild preeclampsia correlated partial negatively with an increase in mean arterial pressure of these study groups. As the pregnancy progressed there was a decrease in nitric oxide levels in preeclampsia related to it is the severity.
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Description of Facial Analysis and Gene ALX3 Polimorfism of Down Syndrome
Journal ID : AMJ-11-03-2023-11335; Author : Al Hafiz, Alvarino, Yanwirasti, Trimartani,
Abstract : Physical abnormalities can be found in Down Syndrome patients. ALX3 gene mutations are result in frontonasal dysplasia. One of the peculiarities of facial anthropometry of Minangkabau women is the wide intercanthus distance when compared to Javanese and Batak women. A descriptive observational study was conducted on Down Syndrome patients and Minangkabau ethnicity aged 10-29 years who met the criteria as control. Data sampling of this study are taken by purposive sampling. Facial analysis using Rhinobase software. To examine the biomolecular analysis of ALX3 gene polymorphisms, sequencing was carried out using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method. The average age of the sample was 17.7±4.8 years with 73% of the sample being male. There were significant differences in 14 of the 21 facial parameters. There was no significant difference in the En-En parameter with the mean intercanthus distance of the control group (39.25 mm) being greater than that of the SD group (38.07 mm). PCR examination results showed no polymorphisms were found in the ALX3 (rs121908169, rs121908168, rs387906319, rs121908170) and ALX3 (rs1570936479, rs121908166, rs34775503) genes in both groups. The largest distribution of samples based on gender was male. No significant difference found in the En-En parameter between the SD group and the control group. There were significant differences in 14 of the 21 facial parameters. There are no polymorphisms were found in the ALX3 in both groups.
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Hormonal Profile in Women among Polycystic ovarian Syndrome With and Without Hirsutism
Journal ID : AMJ-10-03-2023-11329; Author : Dr.Dalya Talal Fathi Al-Azzawi, Dr.Ashwaq Ridha Abdulsada, Dr.Zainab Ghassan Lutfi,
Abstract : A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Medical city / out-patient department of Baghdad teaching Hospital/infertility center/gynecology out-patient clinic / Endocrine and DM clinic from the 2nd of January to the end of 31th of May 2022.A total of 139 women were included in the study. All women in the studied sample were of the reproductive age group with a mean age of (28.9 ± 6.3) years. Of the total, 121 (87.1%) and 18 (12.9%) were married and unmarried (single), respectively. Ninety-nine of women (66.9%) were complaining of menstrual irregularities mainly oligomenorrhea (82.8%). Sixty-seven (48.2%) women with PCOS had primary infertility and 52 (37.4%) had secondary infertility. Hirsutism was noticed in 82 women (59.0%) acne and alopecia were complaints of 14 (10.1%) for each. In women with and without hirsutism, waist circumferences were 100.5 ± 15.6 cm and 93.3 ± 11.5 cm, respectively. The LH/FSH ratio in women with and without hirsutism were 1.3 ± 0.8 and 1.3± 0.9. A significant difference in testosterone level was observed between those with hirsutism and those without hirsutism. No significant difference was recorded in prolactin levels between women with and without hirsutism. FBS in women with and without hirsutism were 93.1 ± 17.3 and 94.4 ± 18.3, respectively. Depression in those with and without hirsutism was 58 (70.7%) and 12 (57.1%), respectively. Anxiety was observed in 56 (68.3%) of those with hirsutism and 18 (78.3%) of those without hirsutism.
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Improved LV Function Following RVOT Stenting in a Late Presenter ToF Patient with Recurrent Cardiac Arrest
Journal ID : AMJ-09-03-2023-11325; Author : Gema Citra Dwijayanti, Alfa Alfin Nursidiq, Bagas Ardhimuda Marsudi, Radityo Prakoso, Oktavia Lilyasari,
Abstract : Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) cases with late presentation were more common than previously realized and often undetected despite proper screening. This population initially has a small degree of right ventricular outflow obstruction, allowing them to receive better oxygenation. The incidence of ToF in NCCHK from 2019–2021 was 883 cases. The palliative interventions which aim to increase pulmonary blood flow are still considered the first-choice treatment in patients with critical ToF unsuitable for primary repair. RVOT stent (Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Stent) is frequently used to increase pulmonary artery flow in patients with uncorrected ToF in preparation for a ToF repair. It has been advocated as an intermediary step for high-risk patients. To report a case of late-presentation ToF with LV dysfunction which performed non-surgical palliative approach as bridging procedure due to high risk of surgery. A 7-year-old boy presented to the emergency room (ER) with shortness of breath and cyanosis. The patient has been diagnosed as ToF since 2019 but has lost follow-up due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Echocardiography on admission revealed a decreased left ventricular (LV) ejection fraction (LVEF of 39.5%) with global hypokinetic and thrombus at LV. Two days after admission, a joined cardiology–cardiothoracic surgery meeting was decided to do MSCT Cardiac and right ventricle outflow tract (RVOT) stenting for the patient. The day before being scheduled for MSCT and RVOT stenting, the patient suddenly developed a hypercyanotic spell and fell into cardiac arrest. The Code Blue protocol was activated and the patient was promptly given CPR, intubated, and transported to the ICU. He was having episodes of Arrest-ROSC. The patient was promptly delivered to the Cath lab for emergency right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) stenting. At the end of the procedure, oxygen saturation reached 92% with stable hemodynamics and the RV-PA gradient was substantially decreased from 101 mmHg to 28 mmHg (evaluated by echocardiography). After RVOT stenting, the patient’s clinical condition continued to gradually improve. Echocardiography evaluation showed marked improvement in systolic function (EF 70%). We reported a case with late-presentation ToF patients with LV dysfunction who were treated with a non-surgical palliative approach as a bridging procedure in high-risk for surgery. The patient’s condition gradually improved after the RVOT stent procedure.
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