Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareCurrent Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in Malaysia
English0101Ajay G. PiseEnglish Ranjit AmbadEnglishEnglishhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3407http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3407Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareEthanol, Methanol, and Magnesium-Treated Palm Kernel Shell Biochar for Methylene Blue Removal: Adsorption Isotherms
English0211Hasana NHEnglish Wahi REnglish Yusof YEnglishIntroduction: Biochar’s adsorbent attributes, for instance, surface area, porous structure, surface functionality, and adsorption capacity, can be enhanced via suitable chemical modification. Objective: This work aimed to study the effect of ethanol (EtOH), methanol (MeOH), and magnesium (Mg) treatment on adsorbent properties of palm kernel shell (PKS) biochar. Methods: The PKS biochar was obtained through fast carbonization in a rotary kiln (800 ºC, 10 min) followed by steam activation (8 h). Both the EtOH and MeOH treated biochar were afforded via EtOH and MeOH treatment of PKS biochar, respectively, in the presence of HCl (6 h), followed by rinsing, filtering, and oven-drying. Mg treated biochar was obtained by soaking the PKS biochar with MgSO4 .7H2 O at 30 ºC for 60 h. The EtOH, MeOH, and Mg treated biochars were characterized via proximate analysis, functional group analysis, surface area, and pore volume analyses. A batch adsorption study was conducted for adsorption of methylene blue (MB) by each EtOH, MeOH, and Mg treated biochar, respectively. Results: Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis indicated that carbonization and chemical treatment has successfully enhanced the surface area with raw PKS (0.848 m2 g-1), PKS biochar (592 m2 g-1), EtOH-treated biochar (647 m2 g-1), MeOH-treated biochar (663 m2 g-1), and Mg-treated biochar (674 m2 g-1). Batch adsorption studies showed that the highest methylene blue (MB) removal percentage for all studied biochar occurred at an initial concentration of 7 ppm (PKS biochar: 93.12%, EtOH-treated PKS biochar: 94.79%, MeOH-treated PKS biochar: 95.79%, and Mg-treated PKS biochar: 98.51%). Conclusion: The EtOH, MeOH, and Mg treated PKS biochar gave high MB removal and thus, could potentially serve as efficient adsorbents for removal of dyes from wastewater.
EnglishCarbonization, Biochar, Palm kernel shell, Chemical treatment, Engineered biocharhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3408http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3408Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareDifferentially Expressed Proteins from Roots of Healthy and Diseased Piper nigrum
English1219Hussain HEnglish Hamdin NEEnglish Chong NFMEnglish Husaini AAEnglish Lihan SEnglishIntroduction: Diseased Piper nigrum plants have affected pepper berry production in Sarawak farms, contributing to the economic loss for farmers that depend on this species for their income. Objective: This study was performed to analyse the protein profiles of healthy and diseased P. nigrum roots and to identify differentially expressed proteins. Methods: Two methods of protein extraction were compared, and the extracted proteins were quantified through two quantitative assays: the Bradford and BCA assays. The Phenol/SDS extraction method was significantly better compared to the phenol method. Results: The SDS-PAGE analysis revealed two differently expressed unique proteins bands with the molecular size of approximately 20 kDa and 12.5 kDa present in the sample of diseased plants. These differentially expressed proteins are likely to be pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins which are produced as a response to infection. Conclusion: These PR proteins can potentially be used as markers or be developed further to allow plants to gain systemic resistance against diseases.
English BCA assays, Pathogenesis-related proteins, Phenol extraction, Piper nigrum, Proteomicshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3409http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3409Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareCase Report: Approach to Dog Bite Eyelid Injury in Rabies Endemic Area
English2022Birapadian SMEnglish Ting SLEnglish Lim CWEnglishSarawak has recorded 24 rabies cases, since an outbreak was declared on July 1, 2017. We are presenting a case report discussing the approach to dog bite eyelid laceration in Rabies endemic area. A 13-year-old boy came with full-thickness lid laceration wound, after being attacked by a stray dog. The patient received a dose of intramuscular anti-tetanus injection, followed by immunoglobulin injection at the laceration site, rabies vaccine as well as completed a course of antibiotics. The laceration was allowed for primary closure, and it healed well with adequate apposition. This paper we outlined the importance of immediate accurate risk category stratification for early identification of those at risk in the primary care setting help minimize the risk of rabies infection and save a life.
EnglishDog bite, Eyelid injury, Rabieshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3410http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3410Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareSynthesis, Biological Properties and Comparative Molecular Docking Evaluation Studies of 1,3 and 1,4 Bis-Thiourea Derivatives as Potential Antimicrobial Resistant Agents
English2330Wan Sharifatun Handayani Wan ZullkipleeEnglish Ferlicia RasinEnglish Ainaa Nadiah Abd HalimEnglish Nur Arif MortadzaEnglish Noratika RamliEnglish Nur Izma HaniEnglish Zainab NgainiEnglishIntroduction: Thiourea is one of the promising class of compounds that possess various pharmacological activity including antibacterial properties. Objective: The rise of microbial resistant drugs has triggered an alarming response among researchers to developed new drugs with effective biological properties. The position of substituents and active pharmacophores play an important role in designing a lead compound with effective biological properties. Methods: In this study, two series of 1,3-bis-thiourea derivatives (3a-l) and 1,4 bis-thiourea derivatives (4a-l) were synthesised from the reaction of isophthaloyl diisothiocyanate intermediates with halogenated amines. Results: The comparative studies of antibacterial properties of 3a-l and 4a-l against the growth of E. coli showed the minimum inhibition of 3g (7mm inhibition) and 4g (18mm inhibition) compared to standard drug ampicillin (16mm inhibition). Molecular docking evaluation against E. coli DNA gyrase B showed strong binding interaction of 4g with binding affinity -6.7 kcal/mol and more hydrogen bond compared to 3g with binding affinity -6.4 kcal/mol). Conclusion: The study is significant in drug design in particular for the development of potential drugs with antimicrobial resistant properties.
EnglishAnilines, Carbamothioyl, Escherichia coliform, Halogenshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3411http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3411Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareContamination of Intestinal Parasites in Vegetables from Kuching
English3138Ahmad Syatir TaharEnglish Lesley Maurice BilungEnglish Constance Suk Kim GohEnglish Elexson NillianEnglish Yvonne Ai-Lian LimEnglish Reena Leeba RichardEnglish Hashimatul Fatma HashimEnglish Kasing ApunEnglishBackground: Contaminated vegetables with intestinal parasites, particularly those eaten raw, represent a proportion of risks for humans acquiring foodborne parasitic diseases worldwide. Unfortunately, the risk is often neglected as limited studies have been reported about the parasitic occurrence from vegetables retailed in Malaysia. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the occurrence of intestinal parasites in fresh retailed vegetables in Kuching and Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Methods: A total of 108 vegetables (comprising leafy and root-type vegetables) were purchased from three supermarkets and three wet markets in Kuching and Kota Samarahan. The samples were processed with 0.95% sodium chloride solution and underlaid with Sheather’s sucrose solution. Cryptosporidium and Giardia were detected using AquaGloTM G/C antibody reagent and 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole stain. Other parasites were detected using Lugol’s iodine stain. Results: A total of 24 out of 108 vegetables samples (22.2%) were contaminated with nematode larvae (range: 0.01 – 0.71 larvae/g), Cryptosporidium oocysts (range: 0.01 – 0.03 oocysts/g), hookworm ova (range: 0.01 – 0.02 ova/g) and Giardia cyst (0.01 cysts/g). There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) for means of parasite concentrations in vegetables from supermarkets and wet markets, as well as parasite concentrations from leafy-type and root-type vegetables. Conclusion: The findings revealed relatively high numbers of intestinal parasites detected from fresh retailed vegetables, signifying potential foodborne transmission of parasitic infections if the vegetables are not prepared hygienically or cooked well. Besides, a high proportion of such infection risk may be reduced if farmers also take part in proper sanitation practices during vegetable production and transportation.
EnglishCryptosporidium, Giardia, Helminth, Intestinal parasites, Protozoa, Vegetableshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3412http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3412Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareThe Red Eye—More Than Meets the Eye
English3942Lim LTEnglish Ting SLEnglishThe red eye is one of the most common eye presentations to health care centres. The red-eye can be divided into painless and painful. The painless red eye includes bacterial, viral, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eyes, episcleritis and subconjunctival haemorrhage. Meanwhile, the painful red eye can be more challenging, as some involve ophthalmic emergencies which are acute angle-closure attack, acute anterior uveitis, scleritis, orbital cellulitis, severe keratitis and severe thyroid eye disease (TED). Some red eye cases are simple and can be managed as an outpatient. Unresolved and complicated red-eye cases require ophthalmologist referral and further investigations on time. Painful red eye may be more than meets the eye, requiring referral to the ophthalmologists.
EnglishPainful, Painless, Red eye, Systematic Approach, Emergencyhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3413http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3413Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareOutcomes of Short and Long Duration Burns of Transscleral Diode Cyclophotocoagulation: A Retrospective Study
English4347Kevin Kwan Joo ErnEnglish Tham Zen KuangEnglish Md Mizanur RahmanEnglish Lim Ching WeiEnglish Ting Siew LengEnglishIntroduction: Transscleral cyclo-photocoagulation (TSCPC) is a cyclo-destructive procedure which targets the secretory epithelium of the ciliary epithelium and applicable to reduce intraocular pressure. Objective: To compare the outcomes of transscleral diode cyclo-photocoagulation using short-duration (SD) versus long-duration (LD) burn treatment in ASEAN brown iris patients. Methods: We analysed retrospective data from twenty-five eyes with glaucoma cases of any type who underwent cyclo-photocoagulation with SD (2000 ms) with variable power of ≤2000 mW versus LD (4000 ms) treatment with variable power ≤1200mW. The intraocular pressure (IOP) and the number of antiglaucoma eyedrops reduction, visual acuity changes, and complications between the two techniques were documented. Results: The mean IOP before treatment was 47.2 (8.4) mmHg and 30.15 (7.7) mmHg for SD and LD group respectively. At the final visit post-treatment, there was a reduction of IOP in both groups having 28.0 mmHg in SD (p>0.05) and 22.15 mmHg in the LD (p0.05) and 1.8 for the LD group (p>0.05). The mean logMAR visual acuity before treatment was 2.46 (SD) and 2.10 (LD) and at the post-treatment, the mean logMAR was 2.70 (SD) and 2.10 (LD) (p>0.05). Both treatments resulted in complications such as inflammation, hypotony and hyphaema. Conclusion: Both treatments reduced the intraocular pressure, and the number of antiglaucoma eye drops needed in ASEAN brown iris glaucoma patient. Comparatively, complications such as inflammation, hypotony and hyphaema were more in the LD group.
English Cyclophotocoagulation, Glaucoma, Intraocular pressurehttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3414http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3414Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareHealth Care Delivery in Malaysia as Perceived by Bangladeshi Migrant Workers
English5762Md Mizanur RahmanEnglish Mohamad Taha ArifEnglish Razitasham safiiEnglish Zainab TambiEnglish Cliffton AkoiEnglish Zulkifli JantanEnglish KaliaperumalEnglish Saiful RidzuanEnglishBackground: Perception of health care delivery affects the utilisation of the services by the recipients. Objective: This study attempted to assess Malaysia’s health care delivery perceived by Bangladeshi workers in Sarawak, Malaysia. Methods: A structured Likert scale questionnaire was used to assess health care delivery perception in Malaysia. A total of 314 data were collected from Bangladeshi workers through face-to-face interviews in a cross-sectional study design. A stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was done to determine the perceived accessibility, affordability, and equity in health delivery. IBM SPSS version 22.0 was used for data entry and analysis. Results: The healthcare delivery was assessed by three domains viz. accessibility, affordability, and equity of care. A stepwise forward and backwards multiple linear regression analysis found that daily wage payment (pEnglishAccessibility, Afordability, Bangladesh, Equity, Malaysia, Migrant workers, Perception, Sarawakhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3415http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3415Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareAssociation between Health Literacy and Screening Behavior on Colorectal Cancer among the Adult Population in Sarawak, Malaysia
English4856Jores DEnglish Abdullah AREnglish Rahman MMEnglishIntroduction: Colorectal cancer screening is proven to reduce the mortality associated with colorectal cancer. However, currently, there is no well-established population-based colorectal cancer screening program in Malaysia. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between screening behaviour on colorectal cancer and health literacy among Sarawak’s adult population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study done in Sarawak. Data collection was done via face-to-face interviews using a validated structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was done using IBM SPSS version 22.0 to describe the sociodemographic characteristics and determine the respondents’ health literacy level, colorectal cancer-related knowledge, belief, and screening behaviour. WarpPLS 7.0 stable version was performed to examine the relationship between screening behaviour on colorectal cancer and health literacy. Results: A total of 829 respondents participated in this study, with 50.5% males and 49.5% females. The mean (SD) age of the respondents was 55.78 (5.0) years. Structural path analysis revealed a non-significant relationship between health literacy and screening behaviour (p>0.05). The perceived threat has a positive effect on the screening behaviour (p0.05). Conclusion: Health literacy did not have any significant association with the screening behaviour of colorectal cancer. The perceived threats have a positive effect, while the perception of benefits and barriers did not significantly impact screening behaviour. This finding could guide the development and formulation of successful health promotion and education to adopt healthy behaviour by focusing on health belief component apart from health literacy, thus reducing the cancer disparities and ensuring health equity.
EnglishColorectal cancer, Health literacy, Sarawak, Screeninghttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3416http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3416Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareCoping Style and Defence Mechanisms among Traumatized and Non-Traumatized Adolescents in Malaysia
English6368Ghazali SREnglish Elklit AEnglish Chen YYEnglishBackground: Coping and psychological defence skills are frequently used when individuals experience trauma, stress, and anxiety. Objective: To examine the roles of Coping and psychological defence skills in traumatized adolescents exhibiting post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Methods: A sample of 1016 adolescents aged 12 to 17 answered the Coping Style Questionnaire-3, Defence Style Questionnaire-40, Traumatic Event Checklist, Harvard Trauma Questionnaire and a socio-demographic questionnaire. Results: Results showed that traumatized adolescents significantly used all coping styles: emotional focused, avoidance, rational, and detached. Similarly, adolescents with PTSD symptoms significantly used all the coping styles than those without PTSD symptoms: emotional focused, avoidance, rational and detached. Traumatized adolescents significantly used immature style, mature style than non-traumatized adolescents. Similarly, adolescents with PTSD symptoms significantly used immature defence style, mature style and neurotic style. Conclusion: Traumatized adolescents demonstrate a greater use of avoidance coping style, whereas non-traumatized adolescents tend to use rational coping style. Improving coping skills might directly improve traumatized adolescents’ daily functioning.
English Coping, Defence, Trauma adolescents, Post traumatic stress disorderhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3417http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3417Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareCOVID-19: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice in Malaysia
English6981Rafidah EliasEnglish Girthanah A/P VigayanEnglish Hamsaa Varrthini A/P Mohana KumarEnglish Mauna Sree A/P SevanesanEnglish Ragavinotini A/P RajanEnglish Savitha A/P GurumoorthyEnglishBackground: Malaysia is no exception to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to date, there is no specific treatment to cure the disease, and the vaccine is still not available. Hence, to stress the importance of practising protective measures. Objective: This study intended to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards COVID-19 and its preventive measures among Malaysian amid the CMCO (Conditional Movement Control Order) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted online among Malaysians aged 18 years old and above from May to June 2020 using a self-developed questionnaire through snowball sampling. Results: A total of 571 respondents were analyzed. The average age was 26 years old, and monthly income was RM1500, about half were females (57.8%), had education level to undergraduate (58.1%), one-third were Indians (34.7%), one-fifth were Malays (23.6%), one-third from Sarawak (31.2%), and one-fifth from Selangor (25.0 %). The correct rate for all three outcome domains was high, 83% for knowledge, 85% for attitude, and 86% for practice. Few respondents still holding the myths regarding COVID-19. No significant factors contributed to the knowledge score. Factors that contributed to higher attitude scores were monthly income and employment status. Factors that contributed to higher practice scores were female, Chinese, and medical employees. The higher the knowledge score, the higher the attitude score and practice score. Conclusions: Malaysians discerned and optimistic about COVID-19, its preventive measures, and the implementation of MCO. They had confidence with the government in combating COVID-19 and were practising preventive measures.
English Attitude, COVID-19, Knowledge, Malaysia, Practicehttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3418http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3418Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcarePhysical Activity Among Unimas Undergraduates
English8288Jeffery Anak StephenEnglish Rafidah Binti EliasEnglish Beatrice Reen Anak GilbertEnglish Nurul Adilah Binti Mohamed FaridEnglish Desmond Tong Ming HanEnglish Sarah Prosper Anak AtangEnglishBackground: A significant decline in physical activity is seen among young adults during the transition into adulthood. Objective: This study aims to explore the degree of physical activity among undergraduate students in University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and its relationship with five predictors for behavioural change related to participation in physical activity, derived from Health Promotion Model. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 440 undergraduate students through multistage random sampling using self-administered questionnaire consists of Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), Exercise Benefit/Barrier Scale (EBBS), Self-rated Abilities for Health Practices Scale (SRAHP), Physical Activity Affect Scale (PAAS) and Physical Activity and Social Support Scale (PASSS). Results: From 409 respondents, 74.1% was physically active. Mean age of physically active was 21 years old, Year-2 students (31.3%) more active than Year-1 (30.8%) and Year-3 (12%), and females (48.7%) than males (25.4%). Males were three times more prone to participate in physical activity than females (OR=3.533). Predictors, namely perceived benefit, perceived barrier, and self-rated ability had a significant relationship with the degree of physical activity, in contrast with social influence and activity-related effect. Conclusion: Majority were physically active. Only self-rated ability likely to predict a student’s participation in physical activity.
EnglishPhysical activity, Predictors, Public health, Undergraduate studentshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3419http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3419Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareLifetime Trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder Symptoms and Early Adolescence Risk Factors for Poor Physical Health Outcome Among Malaysian Adolescents
English8995Chen YYEnglish Ghazali SRBEnglishIntroduction: Individuals who experienced traumatic events were more susceptible to non-communicable diseases and adoption of health-harming behaviours. Clearer understanding of the relationship between trauma and PTSD on the risk trajectories of CVD, especially among adolescents are missing in the literature. Objective: This study investigated the associations of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifestation and early risk factors for cardiovascular physiological measures, i.e., high blood pressure and heart rate among adolescence. Methods: A total number of 606 adolescents aged 14-19 years old (M=16.9, SD = 1.28) to participate in the present study. Their blood pressure, heart rate and body mass index (BMI) were measured. They were asked to rate their possible trauma experiences and PTSD symptoms via questionnaires. Results: Results showed that PTSD symptoms had a significant effect on blood pressure and heart rate reading. Total PTSD scores and only specific trauma types were significant predictors for the blood pressure and heart rate changes among adolescence. Conclusion: It is concluded that risk factors related to reported associations between trauma, PTSD symptoms, and physiological outcomes among adults might be able to identify in adolescence suggesting early detection and intervention to reduce adverse physical health outcomes are required.
English Adolescence, Blood-pressure, Heart-rate, PTSD, Traumahttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3420http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3420Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareDouble Trouble Post-Femoral Fracture – A Rare Case Report
English9699Haniza SahdiEnglish Mohamad Zaki Mohd AminEnglish Denis Dian LeeEnglish Cassandra TingEnglishFat embolism syndrome (FES) and acute compartment syndrome (ACS) are common long bone fracture complications that have been discussed extensively. Nevertheless, the simultaneous manifestation of FES and ACS after a single long bone fracture has never been reported. FES results from the extensive inflammatory response to fat emboli in the systemic microcirculation. The diagnosis is made with a set of specific clinical criteria. Treatment of FES is supportive. ACS ensues when a closed Osseofascial compartmental pressure exceeds the capillary perfusion pressure, leading to microvascular compromise. Fasciotomy is the only proven mode of treatment. We present a case of an 18 year-old-gentleman with closed traumatic femoral fracture, who then developed tense swelling of the ipsilateral thigh, Type I respiratory failure and axillary petechiae. A diagnosis of concurrent fat embolism syndrome and acute compartment syndrome of the thigh was made. High index of suspicion is essential for prompt diagnosis of concurrent FES and compartment syndrome as multiple complications that arise can be overlooked by unsuspecting practitioners who may be sidetracked by the multitude of presentations.
EnglishCompartment syndrome, Fat embolism, Femur, Fracturehttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3421http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3421Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241Current Updates in Plant Biology to Medicine to Healthcare Awareness in MalaysiaEnglishN2021February23HealthcareHigh Therapeutic Properties of Honey from the Borneo Stingless Bee, Heterotrigona itama
English100107Ngaini ZEnglish Kelabo ESEnglish Hussain HEnglish Wahi REnglishIntroduction: Stingless bee acts as a pollinator and is commonly found in tropical dry and humid forest. Various phenolic compounds have been reported in stingless bee honey which gave antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Objective: The current study focuses on the chemical profiling of honey from Heterotrigona itama on Borneo and evaluation for potential therapeutic properties. Methods: The honey was extracted via liquid-liquid extraction method and analyzed using spectroscopic methods. Results: Strong fatty alcohol signals (3.5-4.5 ppm) indicated significant markers in 1H-NMR. The honey demonstrates excellent antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) (19.0 mm) and stronger antioxidant properties (IC50 33.78 ppm) compared to the Tualang honey (54.90 ppm). Bornean H. itama honey produced lower glucose (61.65-147.44 g/L) and heavy metals content (0.003-0.204 ppm) which is significant in food products. Conclusion: The phenolic, aliphatic acids and fatty alcohols identified in honey contributing to excellent biological properties. This study demonstrated that Borneo H. itama honey is a potential source of antimicrobial and antioxidant agents.
English Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Chemical profiling, Turbidimetryhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=3422http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=3422