ABSTRACT As it is known; the majority of the human subjects has two renal arteries arising from the abdominal aorta; each will supply one kidney but in 30% of individuals, certain variations can be found. Accessory renal arteries constitute the most common and clinically important of these variations. For our case report, we are presenting one of these different variations that can be found in the blood supply of the kidneys. During dissecting the abdomen of an approximately 65 years-old male cadaver, multiple variations were found. There were double right renal arteries with prehilar branching of the upper renal artery. We found also that the right renal vein ascended upwards obliquely before ending in the lateral aspect of the inferior vena cava. Variation in the renal vessels is relatively common, especially multiple renal arteries, and can go smoothly without any abnormalities with the function of the kidney, but in some situations like renal transplantations, vascular reconstructions, and various surgical and radiological diagnostic techniques, the study of the anatomy of these variations is of crucial importance to decrease the patient morbidity during surgical procedures. KEYWORDS: Renal artery, renal vein, anatomical variation.
{"title":"Multiple Renal Arteries with an Ascending Upward Renal Vein of the Right Kidney: a Case Report","authors":"S. Al-Shibli","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.493","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT As it is known; the majority of the human subjects has two renal arteries arising from the abdominal aorta; each will supply one kidney but in 30% of individuals, certain variations can be found. Accessory renal arteries constitute the most common and clinically important of these variations. For our case report, we are presenting one of these different variations that can be found in the blood supply of the kidneys. During dissecting the abdomen of an approximately 65 years-old male cadaver, multiple variations were found. There were double right renal arteries with prehilar branching of the upper renal artery. We found also that the right renal vein ascended upwards obliquely before ending in the lateral aspect of the inferior vena cava. Variation in the renal vessels is relatively common, especially multiple renal arteries, and can go smoothly without any abnormalities with the function of the kidney, but in some situations like renal transplantations, vascular reconstructions, and various surgical and radiological diagnostic techniques, the study of the anatomy of these variations is of crucial importance to decrease the patient morbidity during surgical procedures. KEYWORDS: Renal artery, renal vein, anatomical variation.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47375312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction : The mainstay of treatment of depression relies on pharmacological and psychological treatments. On top of that, evidence also recognizes the vital role of spirituality for human wellness which leads to growing interest in its utilization to treat depression. However, research on spirituality among Muslims in relation to depression is relatively scarce. The aim of this study is to explore the understanding of spirituality among Muslim patients with depression, and to explore their spiritual needs. Methods : This is a qualitative study conducted on 10 depressed Muslim patients at the UKM Medical Centre. Purposive sampling was done to ensure diversity of subjects. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured questionnaire guidelines. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a thematic approach. Result : Out of 10 patients, almost all of them expressed spiritual needs. Two major themes emerged in relation to the spiritual needs which are (i) religious needs; need for worship, religious knowledge and guidance, religious reminders, and (ii) existential needs; need for calmness, sensitivity and empathy, self-discipline, certainty, hope , physical help, ventilate and meaning of illness. These needs are essential for patients during the time of crisis. Conclusion: The majority of patients expressed spiritual needs which are required during the process of recovery and this provides an opportunity to incorporate spiritual approaches in the treatment of depression. However, more studies are needed to demonstrate its scientific basis and to design an effective psycho-spiritual treatment modality so that the ‘holistic’ or ‘bio-psychosocial-spiritual’ treatment can be integrated by health care professionals to those in need.
{"title":"'I can't pray' - The spiritual needs of Malaysian Muslim patients suffering from depression","authors":"A. Mr, Saini Sm, Nasrin N, Bahari R, Sharip S","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V15I1.415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V15I1.415","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction : The mainstay of treatment of depression relies on pharmacological and psychological treatments. On top of that, evidence also recognizes the vital role of spirituality for human wellness which leads to growing interest in its utilization to treat depression. However, research on spirituality among Muslims in relation to depression is relatively scarce. The aim of this study is to explore the understanding of spirituality among Muslim patients with depression, and to explore their spiritual needs. Methods : This is a qualitative study conducted on 10 depressed Muslim patients at the UKM Medical Centre. Purposive sampling was done to ensure diversity of subjects. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured questionnaire guidelines. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using a thematic approach. Result : Out of 10 patients, almost all of them expressed spiritual needs. Two major themes emerged in relation to the spiritual needs which are (i) religious needs; need for worship, religious knowledge and guidance, religious reminders, and (ii) existential needs; need for calmness, sensitivity and empathy, self-discipline, certainty, hope , physical help, ventilate and meaning of illness. These needs are essential for patients during the time of crisis. Conclusion: The majority of patients expressed spiritual needs which are required during the process of recovery and this provides an opportunity to incorporate spiritual approaches in the treatment of depression. However, more studies are needed to demonstrate its scientific basis and to design an effective psycho-spiritual treatment modality so that the ‘holistic’ or ‘bio-psychosocial-spiritual’ treatment can be integrated by health care professionals to those in need.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49005988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. A. Asha’ari, Muhd Izani Shiyuti, Kahairi Abdullah, Arfahiza Selimin, K. Sathananthar
Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence, it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented in the neck, this hard tumour may pose a diagnostic challenge. A case report of pilomatrixoma misdiagnosed as a metastatic neck disease from fine-needle aspiration cytology is presented. The mistake in the diagnosis has led to a more aggressive and high morbidity surgery than necessary. It is important that head and neck doctors be aware of this condition and includes it in the differential diagnosis of hard masses presenting in the neck.
{"title":"Pilomatrixoma: A Diagnostic Pitfall on Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Benign ‘Neck Metastases’","authors":"Z. A. Asha’ari, Muhd Izani Shiyuti, Kahairi Abdullah, Arfahiza Selimin, K. Sathananthar","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V13I2.481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V13I2.481","url":null,"abstract":"Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence, it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented in the neck, this hard tumour may pose a diagnostic challenge. A case report of pilomatrixoma misdiagnosed as a metastatic neck disease from fine-needle aspiration cytology is presented. The mistake in the diagnosis has led to a more aggressive and high morbidity surgery than necessary. It is important that head and neck doctors be aware of this condition and includes it in the differential diagnosis of hard masses presenting in the neck.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43014806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
We describe a case of median nerve compression by gouty tophi. This is a rare condition and presented with loss of function with paraesthesia of both hands in addition to multiple tophis. Surgery was chosen for immediate relief, where a debulking of left flexor digitorum superficialis with decompression of carpal tunnel was done and resulted in improvement of symptoms but became complicated due to inadequate physiotherapy.
{"title":"Median Nerve Compression by Gouty Tophi: A Case Report","authors":"I. Raffael, S. Rajesh","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.461","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.461","url":null,"abstract":"We describe a case of median nerve compression by gouty tophi. This is a rare condition and presented with loss of function with paraesthesia of both hands in addition to multiple tophis. Surgery was chosen for immediate relief, where a debulking of left flexor digitorum superficialis with decompression of carpal tunnel was done and resulted in improvement of symptoms but became complicated due to inadequate physiotherapy.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48441771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ahmed A. J. Mahmood, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, M. Abdulstaar
ABSTRACT Introduction: This study aims to synthesize new coumarin azo compounds of metoclopramide and diphenhydramine and to evaluate their in vitro cholinesterase inhibitory effects and protection abilities against chlorpyrifos. Methods: Two series of azo coumarin compounds were synthesized. Series I compound resulted from the diazotization of metoclopramide and then coupling with coumarin and 4-methyl coumarin to give compounds 1 and 2 respectively. Series II compound resulted from the diazotization of 7-aminocoumarin and 7-amino 4-methyl coumarin and then coupling with diphenhydramine to give compounds 3 and 4 respectively. The new compounds were tested for their in vitro cholinesterase inhibitory effect and protection ability against chlorpyrifos using the modified Elman electrometric method. Results: Metoclopramide derivatives with coumarin show selectivity protection for ChE against chlorpyriphos inhibitory effect as protect BChE and increase the inhibition of the AChE, or the opposite. Conclusion: Diphenhydramine derivatives with coumarin show more protective ability for both BChE and AChE as one of them shows the maximum protection for all concentration. However, the other derivative shows different manner as the low concentrations act as metoclopramide derivatives while the high concentration act as first diphenhydramine derivative (protect both AChE and BChE). KEYWORDS: Coumarinic azo-derivatives, metoclopramide, diphenhydramine, cholinesterase, chlorpyrifos.
{"title":"New Coumarinic Azo-Derivatives of Metoclopramide and Diphenhydramine: Synthesis and In Vitro Testing for Cholinesterase Inhibitory Effect and Protection Ability Against Chlorpyrifos","authors":"Ahmed A. J. Mahmood, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, M. Abdulstaar","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.486","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Introduction: This study aims to synthesize new coumarin azo compounds of metoclopramide and diphenhydramine and to evaluate their in vitro cholinesterase inhibitory effects and protection abilities against chlorpyrifos. Methods: Two series of azo coumarin compounds were synthesized. Series I compound resulted from the diazotization of metoclopramide and then coupling with coumarin and 4-methyl coumarin to give compounds 1 and 2 respectively. Series II compound resulted from the diazotization of 7-aminocoumarin and 7-amino 4-methyl coumarin and then coupling with diphenhydramine to give compounds 3 and 4 respectively. The new compounds were tested for their in vitro cholinesterase inhibitory effect and protection ability against chlorpyrifos using the modified Elman electrometric method. Results: Metoclopramide derivatives with coumarin show selectivity protection for ChE against chlorpyriphos inhibitory effect as protect BChE and increase the inhibition of the AChE, or the opposite. Conclusion: Diphenhydramine derivatives with coumarin show more protective ability for both BChE and AChE as one of them shows the maximum protection for all concentration. However, the other derivative shows different manner as the low concentrations act as metoclopramide derivatives while the high concentration act as first diphenhydramine derivative (protect both AChE and BChE). KEYWORDS: Coumarinic azo-derivatives, metoclopramide, diphenhydramine, cholinesterase, chlorpyrifos.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42746147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ABSTRACT Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a squamous-cell carcinoma that arises in the upper lining epithelium of the nasopharynx. In this study, conserved peptide (Ulin-1) of Epstein-Barr virus constructed by Biomodelling and Biocomputation was tested for its ability to stimulate B cells to produce specific antibodies. Spleen cells were isolated and cultured with anti-CD3 and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and treated or not treated with Ulin-1. Cell culture was harvested six days after incubation and analyzed by flow cytometry. Here, we demonstrated the ability of Ulin-1 to stimulate B cells to produce specific antibodies. The results of this study illustrate the importance of Ulin-1 engineered by Biomodelling and Biocomputation as both active and passive immunization agents against nasopharyngeal cancer. KEYWORDS: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Ulin-1, gp 350/220, in vitro.
鼻咽癌(NPC)是一种鳞状细胞癌，发生在鼻咽部的上衬上皮。本研究通过生物建模和生物计算构建eb病毒的保守肽(Ulin-1)，测试其刺激B细胞产生特异性抗体的能力。分离脾细胞，用抗cd3和脂多糖(LPS)培养，用Ulin-1处理或不处理。培养6天后收获细胞，用流式细胞术分析。在这里，我们证明了Ulin-1刺激B细胞产生特异性抗体的能力。本研究结果说明了通过生物建模和生物计算工程设计的Ulin-1作为鼻咽癌主动和被动免疫剂的重要性。关键词:鼻咽癌，Ulin-1, gp 350/220，体外
{"title":"Conserved Peptide with Therapeutic Potential to Overcome Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma","authors":"M. Rifa’i, S. Widyarti, N. Widodo","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.490","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a squamous-cell carcinoma that arises in the upper lining epithelium of the nasopharynx. In this study, conserved peptide (Ulin-1) of Epstein-Barr virus constructed by Biomodelling and Biocomputation was tested for its ability to stimulate B cells to produce specific antibodies. Spleen cells were isolated and cultured with anti-CD3 and lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and treated or not treated with Ulin-1. Cell culture was harvested six days after incubation and analyzed by flow cytometry. Here, we demonstrated the ability of Ulin-1 to stimulate B cells to produce specific antibodies. The results of this study illustrate the importance of Ulin-1 engineered by Biomodelling and Biocomputation as both active and passive immunization agents against nasopharyngeal cancer. KEYWORDS: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, Ulin-1, gp 350/220, in vitro.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69715009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mosquito-borne dengue viral fever is one of the fastest spreading global health hazards of recent times. Although it has been widespread especially in the tropics, dengue came into prominence since the early 1950’s following the epidemic in south East Asia. The commonest presentation of Dengue Fever is characterized by high fever, severe headaches, muscle pain and skin rash. This is the primary form and is less serious than the deadly secondary form referred to as Dengue hemorrhagic fever. The latter mainly affects most Asian and Latin American countries and has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children in these regions.1 It is estimated that 390 million dengue infections occur per year of which about 25% present with clinical manifestations.
{"title":"Controlling Dengue: An uphill task?","authors":"N. M. Amjad","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.442","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V14I1.442","url":null,"abstract":"Mosquito-borne dengue viral fever is one of the fastest spreading global health hazards of recent times. Although it has been widespread especially in the tropics, dengue came into prominence since the early 1950’s following the epidemic in south East Asia. The commonest presentation of Dengue Fever is characterized by high fever, severe headaches, muscle pain and skin rash. This is the primary form and is less serious than the deadly secondary form referred to as Dengue hemorrhagic fever. The latter mainly affects most Asian and Latin American countries and has become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children in these regions.1 It is estimated that 390 million dengue infections occur per year of which about 25% present with clinical manifestations.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"69715753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ABSTRACT Pyomyoma (suppurative leiomyoma) is a rare complication of uterine leiomyoma. It results from infarction and infection of a leiomyoma. It may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties with potential complications such as bacteraemia, uterine rupture, compressive effect to adjacent structures and even death. We report a case of pyomyoma based on the Ultrasound (US) and Computed Tomography (CT) findings and literature review on the subject. KEYWORDS: Pyomyoma, Leiomyoma, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography.
{"title":"A case report of pyomyoma: radiological diagnosis of a potentially fatal complication of uterine leiomyoma.","authors":"Mubarak My, Noordini","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V7I2.787","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V7I2.787","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Pyomyoma (suppurative leiomyoma) is a rare complication of uterine leiomyoma. It results from infarction and infection of a leiomyoma. It may lead to diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties with potential complications such as bacteraemia, uterine rupture, compressive effect to adjacent structures and even death. We report a case of pyomyoma based on the Ultrasound (US) and Computed Tomography (CT) findings and literature review on the subject. KEYWORDS: Pyomyoma, Leiomyoma, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46985086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
ABSTRACT We report a case of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare multisystem disorder characterized by difficult-to-control asthma, hypereosinophilia and polyneuropathy. We also discuss the Five Factor Score (FFS) risk stratification strategy, which is used to quantitate the extent of the disease and guide treatment strategy. KEYWORDS: Churg-Strauss syndrome, vasculitis, mononeuritis multiplex, cyclophosphamide
{"title":"A case of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (churg-strauss, EGPA) presenting with relapsed mononeuritis multiplex","authors":"Hilmi Abdullah, M. Ainon","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V13I1.496","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT We report a case of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare multisystem disorder characterized by difficult-to-control asthma, hypereosinophilia and polyneuropathy. We also discuss the Five Factor Score (FFS) risk stratification strategy, which is used to quantitate the extent of the disease and guide treatment strategy. KEYWORDS: Churg-Strauss syndrome, vasculitis, mononeuritis multiplex, cyclophosphamide","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42400601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Objective: To evaluate Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) values in Turkish children between the ages 6 and 14 years old according to height, gender and age. Methods: Data was obtained from public health screening days in primary care practice on 1439 children. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) was measured for each child with a Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter. The study was assessed to find a correlation between heights, age and PEF values in children. Results: In our study, PEF values increased significantly with age and height in both genders. According to our results, the equation for prediction of PEF was calculated for girls as (7.37 × age [years])+ (3.02 × height [cm]) – 222.1 (p < .001, r= 0.83) and for boys (7.92 × age [years])+ (3.13 × height [cm]) – 230.9 (p < .001, r =0.83). Conclusions: The PEF values are statistically significant associated with age and height for girls and boys. The prediction equations specifically developed for children in Kocaeli can be used in clinical practice and these equations may help clinicians to better characterize individual or population airway responsiveness.
{"title":"Prediction model for peak expiratory flow among children in Kocaeli, Turkey","authors":"Z. Gundogdu, O. Gundogdu","doi":"10.31436/IMJM.V7I2.782","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31436/IMJM.V7I2.782","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To evaluate Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) values in Turkish children between the ages 6 and 14 years old according to height, gender and age. Methods: Data was obtained from public health screening days in primary care practice on 1439 children. Peak expiratory flow (PEF) was measured for each child with a Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter. The study was assessed to find a correlation between heights, age and PEF values in children. Results: In our study, PEF values increased significantly with age and height in both genders. According to our results, the equation for prediction of PEF was calculated for girls as (7.37 × age [years])+ (3.02 × height [cm]) – 222.1 (p < .001, r= 0.83) and for boys (7.92 × age [years])+ (3.13 × height [cm]) – 230.9 (p < .001, r =0.83). Conclusions: The PEF values are statistically significant associated with age and height for girls and boys. The prediction equations specifically developed for children in Kocaeli can be used in clinical practice and these equations may help clinicians to better characterize individual or population airway responsiveness.","PeriodicalId":53575,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Journal Malaysia","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45778370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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