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Cai G, Liu S, Lu Y, Takaki Y, Matsumoto F, Yoshikawa A, Taguri T, Xie J, Arima K, Mizukami S, Wu J, Yamamoto T, Hasegawa M, Tien Huy N, Saito M, Takeuchi S, Morita K, Aoyagi K, He F. Impact of COVID-19 vaccination status on hospitalization and disease severity: A descriptive study in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2024; 20:2322795. [PMID: 38517220 PMCID: PMC10962621 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2024.2322795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was extraordinarily harmful, with high rates of infection and hospitalization. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 vaccination status and other factors on hospitalization and disease severity, using data from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection with vaccination status were included and the differences in characteristics between different vaccination statuses, hospitalization or not, and patients with varying levels of disease severity were analyzed. Furthermore, logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratio (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to evaluate the association of various factors with hospitalization and disease severity. From March 14, 2020 to August 31, 2022, 23,139 patients were unvaccinated 13,668 vaccinated the primary program with one or two doses, and 4,575 completed the booster. Vaccination reduced the risk of hospitalization with an odd ratio of 0.759 (95% CI: 0.654-0.881) and the protective effect of completed booster vaccination was more pronounced (OR: 0.261, 95% CI: 0.207-0.328). Similarly, vaccination significantly reduced the risk of disease severity (vaccinated primary program: OR: 0.191, 95% CI: 0.160-0.228; completed booster vaccination: OR: 0.129, 95% CI: 0.099-0.169). Overall, unvaccinated, male, elderly, immunocompromised, obese, and patients with other severe illness factors were all risk factors for COVID-19-related hospitalization and disease severity. Vaccination was associated with a decreased risk of hospitalization and disease severity, and highlighted the benefits of completing booster.
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- Guoxi Cai
- Public Health and Hygiene Research Department, Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Environment and Public Health, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of International Health and Medical Anthropology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, 1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Systems Biology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health (Shenzhen), Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Public Health and Hygiene Research Department, Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Environment and Public Health, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Public Health and Hygiene Research Department, Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Environment and Public Health, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Public Health and Hygiene Research Department, Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Environment and Public Health, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Public Health and Hygiene Research Department, Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Environment and Public Health, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Fujian Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Public Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of International Health and Medical Anthropology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Infectious Disease Control Office, Health & Welfare Department, Nagasaki Prefectural Government, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition, University of Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Nutrition Science, Faculty of Nursing and Nutrition, University of Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Virology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Dejima Infectious Disease Research Alliance, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, 1 Xuefu North Road, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Tumor Microbiology, Fujian Medical University, Fujian Province, China
- Fujian Digital Tumor Data Research Center, Fujian Province, China
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Tran L, Tu VL, Dadam MN, Aziz JMA, Duy TLD, Ahmed HHH, Kwaah PA, Quoc HN, Van Dat T, Mizuta S, Hirayama K, Huy NT. Antimalarial activities of benzothiazole analogs: A systematic review. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2024; 38:410-464. [PMID: 38146774 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Benzothiazole derivatives have been reported to possess a wide range of biological activities, including antimalarial activity. This systematic review aims to summarize and evaluate the antimalarial activities of benzothiazole analogs. METHODS We conducted an electronic search using nine databases in October 2017 and subsequently updated in September 2022. We included all original in vitro and in vivo studies that documented the antimalarial activities of compounds containing benzothiazole analogs with no restriction. The risk of bias of each included study was assessed by ToxRTool. RESULTS Twenty-eight articles were included in our study, which are in vitro, in vivo, or both. Of these, 232 substances were identified to have potent antiplasmodial activity against various strains of the malaria parasite. Benzothiazole analogs show different antimalarial mechanisms, including inhibition of Plasmodium falciparum enzymes in in vitro studies and inhibition of blood parasites in in vivo studies. CONCLUSIONS Benzothiazole derivatives are promising substances for treating malaria. The structure-activity relationship studies suggest that the substitution pattern of the benzothiazole scaffold plays a crucial role in determining the antimalarial activity of the analog.
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- Linh Tran
- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Geriatrics, Helios Klinikum Schwelm, Schwelm, Germany
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- Biomedical Science Department, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale-Waterbury Internal Medicine Program, Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Vietnam Military Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Ministry of Health Cabinet, Ministry of Health, Ha Noi, Vietnam
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- Center for Bioinformatics and Molecular Medicine, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Hung DT, Tran L, Tam DNH, Elshafei G, Cuong NTK, Ha NX, Khader SAE, Le Quang L, Shaikhkhalil HW, Abdallfatah A, Aziz JMA, Hirayama K, Huy NT. The prevalence of Pfk13 polymorphism in malaria patients treated with artemisinin-based therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Parasitol Res 2024; 123:209. [PMID: 38740597 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-024-08203-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Artemisinin (ART) combination therapy is the main treatment for malaria. Pfk13 mutations (or K13 mutations, Kelch 13) are associated with ART resistance. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of K13 mutations with ART resistance in malaria-endemic countries. An electronic search of studies in 2018 and a manual search in 2020 were performed to identify relevant studies. The risk of bias was assessed using the National Institutes of Health (NIH) quality assessment tool for observational cohort and cross-sectional studies. Data analysis was performed using R 4.1.0. Heterogeneity was estimated using the statistic I2 and Cochran Q test. A total of 170 studies were included in our review. Of these, 55 studies investigated the prevalence of K13 mutations in Southeast Asia. The meta-analysis showed that Southeast Asia had the highest prevalence of K13 mutations, whereas Africa, South America, Oceania, and other Asian countries outside Southeast Asia had a low prevalence of K13 mutations. The C580Y mutation was the most common in Southeast Asia with 35.5% (95%CI: 25.4-46.4%), whereas the dominant mutation in Africa was K189T (22.8%, 95%CI: 7.6-43.2%). This study revealed the emergence of ART resistance associated with K13 mutations in Southeast Asia. The diversity of each type of K13 mutation in other regions was also reported.
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- Dang The Hung
- School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences, Faculty of life Sciences & Medicine, Kings College London, London, WC2R 2LS, UK
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, 550000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Asia Shine Trading & Service Co., Ltd, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Modern University for Technology and Information, Cairo, 4236044, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- International Cancer Specialists, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue City, 49000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, 11591, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, 7000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza Strip P840, Palestine
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
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- Biomedical Sciences, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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Pham TS, Montini F, Pham HN, Nguyen Tran MT, Huy NT, Cacciaguerra L, Filippi M. Radiological Features of Herpetic Encephalitis in Children. Pediatr Neurol 2024; 156:99-105. [PMID: 38744070 DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2024.03.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nonspecific clinical manifestations and unclear radiological features may delay treatment initiation in pediatric patients with Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE). The aim of this study is to analyze the clinical and radiological features of the disease. METHODS Clinical, laboratory, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data were obtained retrospectively from a group of 37 hospitalized pediatric patients older than two months and with a polymerase chain reaction-confirmed HSE diagnosis. Clinical severity (i.e., mechanical ventilatory support) and outcome at discharge (i.e., pediatric modified Rankin Scale [ped-mRS]) were also assessed. RESULTS Median age was 14 months (interquartile range: 10-36). All patients survived, 15 (41%) had complete recovery (i.e., ped-mRS = 0), and 10 (27%) had significant residual disability at discharge (i.e., ped-mRS ≥3). Brain MRI was obtained in 31 patients. T2-hyperintense lesions were usually bilateral (28, 90%) and multifocal (30, 97%). Hemorrhage and mass effect were observed in 13 (42%) and 15 (48%) patients, respectively. Parenchymal lesions involved the temporal lobes (94%), insula (90%), parietal lobes (84%), and frontal lobes (61%). Occipital lesions were rare. In multivariable binary logistic regression models the presence of altered consciousness was associated with mechanical ventilation (odds ratio [OR] = 8.2, Nagelkerke R2 = 0.22), whereas the involvement of the occipital lobes (OR = 7.8) and the administration of vasopressors (OR = 12.1) were independent predictors of poor outcome (Nagelkerke R2 = 0.41). CONCLUSIONS Brain MRI is useful for diagnosis and outcome assessment in pediatric HSE. Radiological patterns with common frontotemporal involvement overlap adults, but multifocal and parietal lobe abnormalities are observed as well.
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- Thai Son Pham
- Department of Covid-19, Children's Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan; Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam; School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy; Neurology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Neuroimaging Research Unit, Division of Neuroscience, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; Neurorehabilitation Unit and Neurophysiology Service, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Hamamin OS, Abdulrahman SW, Abdul Aziz JM, Rashid MJ, Rasheed MK, Najmalddin LD, Ahmad KA, Mohammed BB, Sleman NK, Huy NT. A large cheek lipoma misdiagnosed as a dental infection: a rare case report. J Surg Case Rep 2024; 2024:rjad562. [PMID: 38572285 PMCID: PMC10986920 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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The most frequent benign tumor is lipoma. About 1-4% of people have intraoral lipomas. This uncommon case report shows a large cheek lipoma misinterpreted as dental infection. A 14-year-old girl with a right cheek tumor was diagnosed and treated for a dental infection. Multiple imaging examinations complete the diagnosis. A benign lipoma, common in subcutaneous tissues but unusual in the mouth, created the lesion. A histological investigation confirmed lipoma after extraoral excision under general anesthesia utilizing an external flap. The edema did not return after surgery, which restored face symmetry. This case study shows that diagnosing and treating oral and maxillofacial edema requires extensive clinical and radiographic testing. Lipomas should be evaluated in the differential diagnosis of mouth swelling even without usual risk markers to prevent excessive treatments and delays. Surgery is recommended for lipomas since it has a low recurrence and fewer risks.
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- Omed Shafiq Hamamin
- Biomedical Science Department, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Regional Government, 46001, Iraq
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- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
- Biomedical Science Department, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratory of Science, College of Health Sciences, University of Human Development, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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Hai Ha V, Hoang Duc N, Thi Anh Van D, Viet Lac Thu N, Minh Son N, Thi Xuan Hien N, Huu Le N, Tien Hung D, Thi Bich Ngoc N, Thanh Hung L, Tien Huy N. Knowledge, attitude and preventive practice toward Covid-19 and associated factors among outpatients in a rural hospital in Vietnam. J Public Health Res 2024; 13:22799036241243269. [PMID: 38606394 PMCID: PMC11008347 DOI: 10.1177/22799036241243269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the critical role of public knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in disease containment. Understanding these aspects can guide health promotion initiatives and policy decisions. Design and methods This cross-sectional study examined the KAP concerning COVID-19 prevention in Vietnam. Participants' sociodemographic data, along with KAP toward COVID-19, were collected in a survey utilizing a standardized questionnaire. Uni- and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify factors associated with poor level of KAP. Results Of 335 participants, 97 (28.9%) had poor knowledge, 52 (15.5%) poor attitude, and 48 (14.3%) poor practices. Older age (OR = 2.23; p = 0.024), minority non-Kinh ethnicity (OR = 3.05; p = 0.03), education below high school (OR = 8.80; p < 0.001), limited social media access (OR = 2.86; p = 0.002), and limited mobile phone usage (OR = 3.08; p = 0.001) increased poor knowledge risks. Non-Kinh ethnicity (OR = 5.00; p = 0.005) and lower education (OR = 14.79; p < 0.001) were linked to poor attitude. Older age (OR = 2.26; p = 0.035), lower education (OR = 5.74; p = 0.003), and poor knowledge (OR = 3.33; p = 0.005) were associated with poor practices. Conclusions Elderly individuals, those with low education, and limited media access had elevated risks of poor KAP. Emphasizing public health media and targeted education, especially for underserved groups, is vital for effective epidemic management and future strategy planning.
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- Vu Hai Ha
- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Hanoi Medical University,1Ton That Tung, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Cardiovascular Laboratories, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN, USA
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- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Hanoi Medical University,1Ton That Tung, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Heart Institute, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Abdellatif M, Abozaid AAF, Shah PS, Dhouibi N, Nguyen-Khac T, Khleif R, Luu MN, Quyen DK, Mohareb A, Vaghela G, Khan ZA, Pham HN, Makram AM, Huy NT. Efficacy and safety of fenofibrate in combination with phototherapy for the treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: a systematic review and meta-analyses. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 2024; 102:242-253. [PMID: 38011686 DOI: 10.1139/cjpp-2023-0213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Phototherapy is the standard treatment for neonatal jaundice. We aimed to review the efficacy and safety of fenofibrate as an adjunct therapy. Twelve databases were searched and a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. Mean change (MC), mean difference (MD), and risk ratios (RR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated using a random effects model. The GRADE approach was used to evaluate the evidence's certainty. Nine randomized trials were included. The MC of total serum bilirubin (mg/dL) was significant at 12, 24, 36, 48, and 72 h with respective MC (95% CI) values of -0.46 (-0.61, -0.310), -1.10 (-1.68, -0.52), -2.06 (-2.20, -1.91), -2.15 (-2.74, -1.56), and -1.13 (-1.71, -0.55). The FEN + PT group had a shorter duration of phototherapy (MD: -14.36 h; 95% CI: -23.67, -5.06) and a shorter hospital stay (MD: -1.40 days; 95% CI: -2.14, -0.66). There was no significant difference in the risk of complications (RR: 0.89; 95% CI: 0.54, 1.46) or the need for exchange transfusion (RR: 0.58; 95% CI: 0.12, 2.81). The certainty of the evidence was very low for all outcomes. In conclusion, fenofibrate might be a safe adjunct to neonatal phototherapy. Larger randomized controlled trials are needed for the confirmation of these results.
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- Mohammed Abdellatif
- Department of Pediatrics, Muscat Private Hospital, Muscat, Oman
- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital and University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Djebal Lakhdhar Street, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Medicine, Xavier University, Oranjestad, Aruba
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Aswan University, Aswan, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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Duc Tin L, Van Nut L, Abdalla AS, Duc H, Kwaah PA, Le TTB, Vy TTT, Le T, Anh PM, Kim Que D, Huy NT. Outcomes of balloon angioplasty and stent placement for iliac artery lesions classified as TASC II A, B: a single-center study. Front Surg 2024; 11:1366338. [PMID: 38601876 PMCID: PMC11004440 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2024.1366338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Background Iliac artery stenosis or occlusion is a critical condition that can severely impact a patient's quality of life. The effectiveness of balloon angioplasty and intraluminal stenting for the treatment of iliac artery lesions classified as TASC II A and B was evaluated in this single-center prospective study. Methods Conducted between October 2016 and September 2020 at Cho Ray Hospital's Vascular Surgery Department, this prospective study involved PAD patients categorized by TASC II A and B classifications who underwent endovascular intervention. Intervention outcomes were assessed peri-procedure and during short-term and mid-term follow-ups. Results Of the total of 133 patients, 34.6% underwent balloon angioplasty, while 65.4% received stenting. The immediate technical success rate was 97.7%, while the clinical success rate was 62.4%. Complications were minimal, with major limb amputation reported in 1.5% of the cases. There was a significant improvement in Rutherford classification and ABI at short-term follow-up, with a patency rate of 90.2%. The mid-term post-intervention follow-up yielded similar results with an 86.1% patency rate. The mortality rates associated with arterial occlusion were 2.3% during short-term follow-up and 1.7% during mid-term follow-up. Conclusion Balloon angioplasty and stent placement are effective and safe interventions for TASC II A and B iliac artery occlusions with favorable short and mid-term outcomes. Further, multi-center studies with larger sample sizes are recommended for more comprehensive conclusions, including long-term follow-up assessment.
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- Le Duc Tin
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Nam Can Tho University, Can Tho, Vietnam
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Cardiovascular Research, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN, United States
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale-Waterbury Internal Medicine Program, Waterbury, CT, United States
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- Cardiovascular Research, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN, United States
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Minh Anh International Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Cardiovascular Research, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville, IN, United States
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Luu MN, Imoto A, Matsuo Y, Huy NT, Qarawi A, Alhady STM, Truong LV, Yoshino R, Duc NTM, Tabei K, Lu Y, Singh MK, Truong MP, Dumre SP, Rocha ICN, Hung IC, Fudo A, Sato M, Kansakar S, Tsukamoto A, Komatsu A, Cai G, Moji K, Khongyot T, Mogan S, Soukdavone S, Hartuti ED, Thidatheb K, Honda S, Woo H, Lama N, Huynh VTN, Khoa HLA, Abbas KS, Monib FA, Omran HAM, Rezq CS, Qatora MS, Jia Ng S, Morena GJV, Miranda AV, Ngo Huynh MT, Ota J, Minjung K, An J, Vorlasane L, Gunasegaran K, Zulkefli F, Lima Girón BDJ, Bhattachan PG, Dumre RB, Pandey K, Yamashita S, Seposo AKC, Zabala J, Riva-Moscoso A, Ordóñez JNP, Uitrakul S, Principe-Meneses FS, Dila KAS. Anxiety and its risk factors among non-Japanese residents living in Japan undergoing COVID-19 situation: A cross-sectional survey. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0280144. [PMID: 38489310 PMCID: PMC10942066 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION In the context of collective efforts taken in Japan to control the spread of COVID-19, the state of emergency and social distancing have caused a negative impact on the mental health of all residents, including foreign communities in Japan. This study aimed to evaluate the level of anxiety and its associated factors among non-Japanese residents residing in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A web-based survey in 13 languages was conducted among non-Japanese residents living in Japan during the COVID-19 situation. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory assessed the level of anxiety-State (STAI-S) scores prorated from its six-item version. The multivariable logistic regression using the Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) method was performed to identify the associated factors of anxiety among participants. RESULTS From January to March 2021, we collected 392 responses. A total of 357 valid responses were analyzed. 54.6% of participants suffered from clinically significant anxiety (CSA). In multivariable logistic model analysis, the CSA status or the high level of anxiety was associated with three factors, including having troubles/difficulties in learning or working, decreased sleep duration, and decreased overall physical health (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Our study suggests several possible risk factors of anxiety among non-Japanese residents living in Japan undergoing the COVID-19 pandemic, including the troubles or difficulties in learning or working, the decrease in sleep duration, and the decrease in overall physical health.
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- Mai Ngoc Luu
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Essen Healthcare, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Traditional Medicine Hospital, Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Public Health, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- American University of the Caribbean Medical School, Cupe Coy, Sint Maarten
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- American University of the Caribbean Medical School, Cupe Coy, Sint Maarten
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- Independent Researcher, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Nagasaki Prefectural Institute of Environment and Public Health, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Program for Nurturing Global Leader, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Nagasaki International Student Support Center, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Dr. M. V. Shetty College of Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Mangalore, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, United States of America
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- Faculty of Medicine, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pennyslvania, United States of America
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- Faculty of Medicine, Trisakti University, Jakarta, Indonesia
- America Evangelical University, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Osaka Ohtani University, Osaka, Japan
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- School of Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- School of Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Center for Bioinformatics and Molecular Medicine, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Quezon City Science High School, Naruto University of Education, Naruto, Japan
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- School of Medicine, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Lima, Peru
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- School of Pharmacy, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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Aoki Y, Miyagi A, Toyokawa A, Misaka S, Yoshida J, Makram AM, Gad AG, Huy NT. How to improve planetary health: Devising the 'Planetary Health Approach' from the biogeochemical flow perspectives. J Glob Health 2024; 14:03014. [PMID: 38385443 PMCID: PMC10882639 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.14.03014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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- Yoshihiro Aoki
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Coordination Office for Emergency Medicine and International Response, Acute and Clinical Care Center, Nagasaki University Hospital, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Bureau of International Health Cooperation, National Centre for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Sendai City Public Health Centre, Sendai, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Healthcare Unit, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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Alied M, Salam A, Sediqi SM, Kwaah PA, Tran L, Huy NT. Disaster after disaster: the outbreak of infectious diseases in Pakistan in the wake of 2022 floods. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2024; 86:891-898. [PMID: 38333326 PMCID: PMC10849431 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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In June 2022, Pakistan witnessed catastrophic floods, affecting millions of people. The ensuing epidemics of cholera, cryptosporidiosis, rotavirus infections, generalized diarrhoea, typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, as well as the frequency of vector-borne diseases including malaria and dengue fever, are studied in this investigation. It also explores the latest outbreak of poliomyelitis and the frequency of respiratory diseases such COVID-19, diphtheria, and tuberculosis, as well as how floods have contributed to skin and eye problems. The report also describes the obstacles governments must overcome in order to manage these health emergencies and offers possible solutions for reducing the effects of ongoing and anticipated epidemics. This flood emphasizes the pressing need for international action and acts as an alarming indicator of the significant impact of climate change. It emphasizes how crucial it is to have effective flood response and preparation strategies in developing nations that are vulnerable to natural disasters.
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- Marcel Alied
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org)
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org)
- General Surgery department, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org)
- NOOR Eye Training Center, International Asistance Mission, Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale-Waterbury Internal Medicine Program, Waterbury, Connecticut
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- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org)
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City
- Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, Vietnam
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Thien DH, Tran HB, Uyen NNP, Thao HLP, Tam HTM, Quan NK, Huy NT. A comprehensive review of Langya virus and framework for future zoonotic disease control. Rev Med Virol 2024; 34:e2520. [PMID: 38282399 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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First reported in August 2022, the Langya virus (LayV) has emerged as a potential global health threat in the post-COVID-19 era. Preliminary reports show that 35 patients near Shandong and Henan, China experienced a febrile acute LayV infection. We conducted this review following the PRISMA protocol to synthesise current knowledge on LayV's characteristics in terms of molecular, clinical, and public health perspectives. This virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and carries a non-segmented, single-stranded negative-sense RNA genome. Shrews may be the natural reservoir of the virus. Clinical symptoms range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe manifestations involving pneumonia, haematological disorders, and organ dysfunction. Diagnostic methods include PCR and ELISA assays. Despite the absence of established treatments, antiviral drugs such as ribavirin and chloroquine may be useful in some cases. In light of prevention, a comprehensive approach that emphasises multidisciplinary collaboration is crucial for early surveillance and response. Urgent global efforts are needed for vaccine development and preparedness against this potential pandemic threat. As the viral dynamics remain uncertain, a proactive approach is vital to mitigate the impact of not only LayV but also future threats on a large scale in long term.
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- Dang Huu Thien
- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Elsheikh R, Makram AM, Huy NT. Reply: Outbreak of indeterminate acute hepatitis in children, not a new disease but an epidemiological phenomenon. Hepatology 2024; 79:E11-E12. [PMID: 37812463 DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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- Randa Elsheikh
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Online Research Club (www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Abd Gani SM, Alied M, Huy NT. Pandemic to endemic: A successful transition in Malaysia. J Glob Health 2023; 13:03063. [PMID: 38126904 PMCID: PMC10734559 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.13.03063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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- Siti M Abd Gani
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Sakamoto, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Sakamoto, Nagasaki, Japan
- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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Nguyen DA, Alagbo HO, Hassan TA, Mera-Lojano LD, Abdelaziz EO, The NPN, Makram AM, Makram OM, Elsheikh R, Huy NT. Vaccine acceptance, determinants, and attitudes toward vaccine among people experiencing homelessness: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:880. [PMID: 38102542 PMCID: PMC10724884 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08878-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 has caused millions of deaths globally, with vulnerable populations such as people experiencing homelessness (PEH) at higher risk. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify the prevalence and key factors contributing to vaccine acceptance experienced by PEH. METHODS The protocol of this study was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023391659). We included studies that reported relevant information about vaccine acceptance or vaccine hesitant/refusal among PEH. Eight databases were systematically searched in January 2023. Meta-analysis was conducted for the prevalence of vaccine acceptance, vaccine uptake, and factors associated with vaccine acceptance. Attitudes toward vaccines were combined into bar charts. RESULT A total of 29 papers were included in this systematic review and 19 papers were included for meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among PEH was 66% (95%CI: 58%-73%). Our meta-regression showed vaccine acceptance was significantly increased over time. Moreover, subgroup meta-analysis showed that PEH were more likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine after June 2021 (78%, 95%CI: 65%-86%) compared with earlier period (56%, 95%CI: 54%-59%). Subgroup meta-analysis also revealed that women and participants without underlying medical condition (chronic diseases) were significantly less likely to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, compared to men and those with medical conditions, respectively. CONCLUSION The study emphasizes the need for targeted public health interventions aimed at increasing vaccine acceptance among PEH, especially at the early stage of the pandemic, among females, those without underlying medical conditions, being Black (in Canada and the USA), and young people. These interventions should address the common concerns of vaccine safety, adverse effects, effectiveness, and distrust in health care systems. In addition to offering vaccinations in different areas convenient to them, education programs could be established to increase vaccine acceptance among PEH.
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- Dung Anh Nguyen
- Health Science Department, University of The People, Pasadena, CA, USA
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.
- V.N, Karazin National University, Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- ASOCEM UCE - Scientific Association of Students of Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Science, Central University of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Center for Health & Nature, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences at Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Yoshimura K, Hossain M, Tojo B, Tieu P, Trinh NN, Huy NT, Sato M, Moji K. Barriers to the hospital treatment among Bede snake charmers in Bangladesh with special reference to venomous snakebite. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2023; 17:e0011576. [PMID: 37782628 PMCID: PMC10545105 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening global public health issue with Bangladesh having one of the highest rates of snakebite cases. The Bede, a nomadic ethnic group in Bangladesh, traditionally engages in snake-related business such as snake charming. The Bede relies on their own ethnomedicinal practitioners for snakebite treatment while there is a lack of concrete evidence on the effectiveness of such ethnomedicinal treatment. To identify the barriers to the utilization of biomedical treatment for snakebite we conducted interviews with 38 Bede snake charmers, who have experienced snakebite, and six family members of those who died of snakebite. Our results show that four critical barriers, Accessibility, Affordability, Availability, and Acceptability (4As), prevented some of the Bede from seeking biomedical treatment. Moreover, we found that a few Bede died of a snakebite every year. There are survivors of snakebite who were able to receive biomedical treatment by overcoming all of the 4As. Our results provide insights into the current state of snakebite treatment in Bangladesh and can inform the development of more effective and accessible treatment options for those affected. Partnership between the public sector and the Bede community has the potential to make a significant impact in reducing snakebite morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh.
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- Ken Yoshimura
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Japan Snake Institute, Gunma, Japan
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- Institute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- World Language and Society Education Centre, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Tokyo, Japan
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- McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
- University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Tran NH, Khoi Quan N, Tran VP, Nguyen D, Tao NPH, Linh NNH, Tien Huy N. Molnupiravir as the COVID-19 panacea: false beliefs in low- and middle-income countries. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:525-526. [PMID: 37401105 PMCID: PMC10392300 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2232593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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- Ngoc-Ha Tran
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia
- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Medical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Elsheikh R, Makram AM, Selim H, Nguyen D, Le TTT, Tran VP, Elaziz Khader SA, Huy NT. Reemergence of Marburgvirus disease: Update on current control and prevention measures and review of the literature. Rev Med Virol 2023; 33:e2461. [PMID: 37208958 DOI: 10.1002/rmv.2461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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In 1967, the very first case of the Marburgvirus disease (MVD) was detected in Germany and Serbia sequentially. Since then, MVD has been considered one of the most serious and deadly infectious diseases in the world with a case-fatality rate between 23% and 90% and a substantial number of recorded deaths. Marburgvirus belongs to the family of Filoviridae (filoviruses), which causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF). Some major risk factors for human infections are close contact with African fruit bats, MVD-infected non-human primates, and MVD-infected individuals. Currently, there is no vaccine or specific treatment for MVD, which emphasizes the seriousness of this disease. In July 2022, the World Health Organization reported outbreaks of MVD in Ghana after two suspected VHF cases were detected. This was followed in February and March 2023 with the emergence of the virus in two countries new to the virus: Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, respectively. In this review, we aim to highlight the characteristics, etiology, epidemiology, and clinical symptoms of MVD, along with the current prevention measures and the possible treatments to control this virus.
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- Randa Elsheikh
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the People, Pasadena, California, USA
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Majeed NG, Mustafa SA, Makram AM, Mohammed PA, Abdul Aziz JM, Mansour MM, Qadir DM, Arif AT, Mahmmod MB, Rasheed MK, Huy NT. Perceptions of Obstetrics/Gynecology Surgeons on Non-medically Indicated Cesarean Sections: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e44508. [PMID: 37790072 PMCID: PMC10544730 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Numerous factors can influence decisions regarding the type of delivery of human babies. There is an increasing demand for non-medically indicated cesarean sections (CS) (non-miCS) or CS on request (CSor). Therefore, this survey study aimed to identify the factors that may foster the decision of CS among obstetricians. METHODS After the sample size calculation returned with 132 needed participants, confidence surveys were sent electronically or disseminated in paper form to nearly all obstetricians (around 200) in the province between mid-August 2021 and mid-February 2022. After signing the consent form, obstetricians were able to provide responses to the four sections of the questionnaire. Data from the copies of the paper were entered into Excel by a local data collector. The data analysis was done using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) (IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Armonk, NY) and followed the following sequence: summary statistics were done first; then the groups (for and against non-miCS) were compared using analysis of variance (ANOVA); and, finally, regression models were conducted to determine the factors that may affect the favorability of doing non-miCS. RESULTS A total of 104 obstetricians responded to the survey. Approximately 62.5% of them performed CSor for women who requested it. In addition, more than half (57.7%) agreed that all women had the right and autonomy to choose their mode of delivery. Most providers (65.4) agreed that fear of vaginal delivery (VD) and a bad experience with it are rational reasons for performing a CSor. Unfortunately, some obstetricians (18.3%) faced lawsuits when they refused to perform CSor. As for the factors that may influence the acceptance of obstetricians to non-miCS, it was found that obstetricians who are unsure or refuse to answer (OR=4.30, 95%-CI 1.25-16.29, p=0.025), along with people who do not always perform CSor (OR=4.33, 95%-CI 1.59-12.50, p=0.005) or even refuse it (3.54, 95%-CI 1.05-12.96, p=0.046), are more likely to agree that women have the right to request CSor. CONCLUSION The surge in CSor rates was mostly correlated with an attempt to escape the fear of VD. However, given the wide discrepancies in obstetricians' opinions in this survey, we cannot draw firm conclusions about the reasons behind this phenomenon. It is also important to explore possible ways to address the problem, such as through litigation with providers who refuse to perform a CSor and through economic reform to protect women from money-grubbing obstetricians.
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- Nasreen G Majeed
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Health Sciences, Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research (KISSR), Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Biomedical Sciences, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Health Sciences, Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research (KISSR), Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Medical Laboratory of Science, University of Human Development, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, JPN
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Elsheikh R, Le Quang L, Nguyen NQT, Van PT, Hung DT, Makram AM, Huy NT. The role of nursing leadership in promoting evidence-based nursing practice. J Prof Nurs 2023; 48:93-98. [PMID: 37775247 DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2023.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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Although the undermining of the nursing profession, time constraints, and the lack of inclusive teaching of evidence-based nursing (EBN) in the nursing school's curriculum have long been identified as being some of the main barriers to the adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) by nurses, the specific role of nurse leaders in directly influencing and supporting evidence-based nursing is not well demonstrated. This opinion piece discusses potential factors that influence the implementation of EBP into clinical routine practice, as well as how nursing leadership styles can contribute to its promotion in contemporary healthcare settings.
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- Randa Elsheikh
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences at Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan.
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan; Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan; Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan; Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh City, Viet Nam
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan; Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan; School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan; School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan.
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Giang HTN, Duy DTT, Vuong NL, Ngoc NTT, Pham TT, Duc NTM, Le TTD, Nga TTT, Hieu LTM, Vi NTT, Triet BM, Thach NT, Truc TTB, Huy NT. Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant's life and associated factors in a low-middle income country. Int Breastfeed J 2023; 18:47. [PMID: 37653448 PMCID: PMC10472614 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-023-00585-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although breastfeeding is practiced by 98% of mothers in Vietnam, infant breastfeeding behaviors remain far from World Health Organization recommendations and continues to decline. This study aims to explore the prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of an infant's life. METHODS A cross-sectional study utilized a self-administered maternal questionnaire to collect data on 1072 Vietnamese mothers who brought infants aged between 6 and 30 months to a community health centre (CHC) for routine vaccination. Data collection was conducted from March to May 2021 in two cities in Central and North Vietnam. In order to measure exclusive breastfeeding, we asked mothers to recall (yes / no), if the child had received breast milk, formula, colostrum milk powder, water, vitamin / medicine, fruit juice / honey, and complementary foods aged under six months. RESULTS In the first six months, 14.2% of mothers exclusively breastfed their infants. Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrated a significant association between exclusive infant breastfeeding and the highest maternal education level (university or postgraduate) (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.55; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.10, 5.91); male infants (aOR 1.72; 95% CI 1.11, 2.68); duration of skin-to-skin contact greater than 90 min (aOR 7.69; 95% CI 1.95, 30.38); receiving first breastfeeding during skin-to-skin contact (aOR 2.31; 95% CI 1.30, 4.10); completely feeding infant directly at the breast (aOR 1.65; 95% CI 1.00, 2.71) and exclusive breastfeeding intention during pregnancy (aOR 2.48; 95% CI 1.53, 4.00). When compared with mothers who were prenatally exposed to infant formula advertising classified as "often", the prevalence of exclusive infant breastfeeding was higher in mothers who classified their prenatal exposure to infant formula advertising as "sometimes" (aOR 2.15; 95% CI 1.13, 4.10), and "seldom" (aOR 2.58; 95% CI 1.25, 5.36). CONCLUSION The prevalence of mothers who practiced exclusive infant breastfeeding during the first six months in Vietnam was low. Infants should receive early maternal-infant skin-to-skin contact greater than 90 min and complete first breastfeeding during skin-to-skin contact. Further, mothers should be protected against infant formula advertisements to maximise the likelihood of exclusive breastfeeding during the child's infancy.
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam
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- School of Medicine and Pharmacy, The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Elsheikh R, Makram AM, Kansakar S, Xaylovong K, Aiga H, Huy NT. Lao PDR as an emergency preparedness model for developing countries: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. J Glob Health 2023; 13:03040. [PMID: 37594297 PMCID: PMC10436755 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.13.03040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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- Randa Elsheikh
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Provincial Health Department, DCDC, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki Japan
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Abdulla MR, Saeed YA, Abdul Aziz JM, Ahmed SA, Abdullah YA, Sabir AA, Jalal SM, Mohammed AS, Ali MD, Rasheed MK, Rashid MJ, Huy NT. Bilateral Endometriotic Cystic Ovaries and Huge Splenic Epithelial Cyst With Elevated CA-125, CA19-9: A Report of a Rare Case. Cureus 2023; 15:e44256. [PMID: 37772224 PMCID: PMC10525979 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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Histologically benign splenic cysts (SCs) resemble splenic sacs. SCs are rare. Here, we present and discuss a new case of bilateral endometriotic cystic ovaries with massive SCs. A 26-year-old single female visited the hospital with left lower quadrant discomfort and suprapubic pain for three months, accompanied by anorexia, weight loss for these three months, and persistent dysmenorrhea for two years. Splenic examination revealed a soft abdomen with left hypochondria, suprapubic tenderness, and a lump in the upper left quadrant. All laboratory results were normal, except for two cancer antigens (CA-125 and CA 19-9). Therefore, magnetic resonance imaging was used to make the definitive diagnosis, which revealed bilateral ovarian endometrioma with a left upper abdominal cystic mass of splenic origin. When CA-125 and CA-19-9 readings are high, physicians should investigate endometriotic and SCs. Imaging aids diagnosis. Histopathological results are essential. Tools and follow-up should rule out malignancy, and surgery is the best treatment option.
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- Midya R Abdulla
- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Biomedical Science Department, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Medical Laboratory Department, College of Health, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Burn Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Sulaimani Burn Plastic Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Medical Laboratory Department, College of Health, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- College of Medicine, University of Garmian, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- Medical Laboratory of Science, College of Health Science, University of Human Development, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, JPN
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Abdulrahman BB, Aziz JMA, Salih MKB, Rashid MJ, Ahmed ML, Awl RH, Rauf SB, Ali HHH, Huy NT, Rasheed MK. Recurrence of tuberculous tenosynovitis in wrist tendon of a butcher: rare case report. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjad353. [PMID: 37564055 PMCID: PMC10409645 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjad353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Diagnosing of tuberculous arthritis can be challenging due to its insidious onset and non-specific clinical presentation. A high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis. A 54-year-old butcher was admitted to an orthopedic clinic with complaints of pain, paresthesia and an enlarging mass in the left wrist, which limited finger flexion. Initially the patient was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); the patient had no history of tuberculosis (TB), but had direct contact with animals. On clinical examination, a small mass was found in the distal volar region of the forearm and no lymphadenopathy was observed. Despite the diagnosis the patient refused to receive TB treatment. After a period of 4 months, the patient once again exhibited symptoms of CTS. This case highlights the importance of considering TB as a potential etiology for persistent symptoms of carpal tunnel surgery. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of TB treatment can result in favorable outcomes and can prevent future recurrence.
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- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
- Biomedical Science Department, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- College of Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Medical Laboratory Department, College of Health and Medical Technology, Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
- Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, University of Human Development, Sulaimaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Tam NT, Makram AM, Elsheikh R, Khader SAE, Mai AN, Toan NS, Huy NT, Hanh BTM. Assessing the accuracy of the International Academy of Cytology Yokohama System for reporting breast fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology at a Vietnamese oncology centre. Cytopathology 2023; 34:325-333. [PMID: 36988122 DOI: 10.1111/cyt.13231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), accompanied by classification systems for cytology, can offer a cheap and convenient option for the diagnosis of breast cancer in women with suspicious breast lumps. In this study, we aimed to assess the accuracy of the International Academy of Cytology (IAC) Yokohama system in a Vietnamese oncology centre. METHODS A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to April 2022 at Vietnam National Cancer Hospital. We included patients with full hospital records regarding breast lesions for which FNAB was indicated. A total of 803 patients' FNAB specimens were assessed according to the IAC Yokohama system. The basic characteristics were summarised using the appropriate summary measurements. The risk of malignancy (ROM) was calculated for each classification category. RESULTS The median age was 42.7 years (range: 14-85). The mean size of the lesions was 17.9 mm (range: 4-123 mm). We had 215 histopathological reports. The most common benign and malignant diagnoses were fibroadenoma and invasive carcinoma, respectively. The ROM for categories II, III, IV, and V was calculated as 3.4%, 37.5%, 95%, and 99.2% respectively. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 96.4%, 97.2%, 98.5%, and 93.2%, respectively. CONCLUSION The IAC Yokohama system offers a good option with which to predict underlying breast pathology using a simple and cheap procedure. However, pathologists require continuous training to ensure accurate interpretation of the slides.
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- Nguyen Thi Tam
- Department of Pathology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Pathology, Hospital 199, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences at Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology and Environment, University of Technology and Education, The University of Da Nang, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Pathology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Alied M, Endo PT, Aquino VH, Vadduri VV, Huy NT. Latin America in the clutches of an old foe: Dengue. Braz J Infect Dis 2023; 27:102788. [PMID: 37442196 PMCID: PMC10404553 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjid.2023.102788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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- Marcel Alied
- University of Aleppo, Faculty of Pharmacy, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic; Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, National University of Asuncion, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan; Nagasaki University, School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki, Japan.
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Le T, Le TTB, Van Truong L, Luu MN, Tran Minh Duc N, Makram AM, Van Dat T, Huy NT. Knowledge, attitude, and perception regarding COVID-19-related prevention practice among residents in Vietnam: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1100335. [PMID: 37397719 PMCID: PMC10309564 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1100335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Background Vietnam was one of the countries pursuing the goal of "Zero-COVID" and had effectively achieved it in the first three waves of the pandemic. However, the spread of the Delta variant was outbreak first in Vietnam in late April 2021, in which Ho Chi Minh City was the worst affected. This study surveyed the public's knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice (KAPP) toward COVID-19 during the rapid rise course of the outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City. Methods This cross-sectional survey was conducted from 30th September to 16th November 2021, involving 963 residents across the city. We asked residents a series of 21 questions. The response rate was 76.6%. We set a priori level of significance at α = 0.05 for all statistical tests. Results The residents' KAPP scores were 68.67% ± 17.16, 77.33% ± 18.71, 74.7% ± 26.25, and 72.31% ± 31, respectively. KAPP scores of the medical staff were higher than the non-medical group. Our study showed positive, medium-strong Pearson correlations between knowledge and practice (r = 0.337), attitude and practice (r = 0.405), and perception and practice (r = 0.671; p < 0.05). We found 16 rules to estimate the conditional probabilities among KAPP scores via the association rule mining method. Mainly, 94% confident probability of participants had {Knowledge=Good, Attitude=Good, Perception=Good}, as well as {Practice=Good} (in rule 9 with support of 17.6%). In opposition to around 86% to 90% of the times, participants had levels of {Perception=Fair, Practice=Poor} given with either {Attitude=Fair} or {Knowledge=Fair} (according to rules 1, 2, and rules 15, 16 with a support of 7-8%). Conclusion In addition to the government's directives and policies, citizens' knowledge, attitude, perception, and practice are considered one of the critical preventive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results affirmed the good internal relationship among K, A, P, and P scores creating a hierarchy of healthcare educational goals and health behavior among residents.
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- Thoa Le
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Traditional Medicine Hospital of Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Minh LHN, Le HH, Tawfik GM, Makram OM, Tieu T, Tai LLT, Hung DT, Tran VP, Shahin KM, Abozaid AAF, Shah J, Nam NH, Huy NT. Factors associated with successful publication for systematic review protocol registration: an analysis of 397 registered protocols. Syst Rev 2023; 12:93. [PMID: 37269021 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02210-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Meta-analyses are on top of the evidence-based medicine pyramid, yet many of them are not completed after they are begun. Many factors impacting the publication of meta-analysis works have been discussed, and their association with publication likelihood has been investigated. These factors include the type of systematic review, journal metrics, h-index of the corresponding author, country of the corresponding author, funding sources, and duration of publication. In our current review, we aim to investigate these various factors and their impact on the likelihood of publication. A comprehensive review of 397 registered protocols retrieved from five databases was performed to investigate the different factors that might affect the likelihood of publication. These factors include the type of systematic review, journal metrics, h-index of the corresponding author, country of the corresponding author, funding sources, and duration of publication. RESULTS We found that corresponding authors in developed countries and English-speaking countries had higher likelihoods of publication: 206/320 (p = 0.018) and 158/236 (p = 0.006), respectively. Factors affecting publications are the countries of corresponding author (p = 0.033), whether they are from developed countries (OR: 1.9, 95% CI: 1.2-3.1, p = 0.016), from English-speaking countries (OR: 1.8, 95% CI: 1.2-2.7, p = 0.005), update status of the protocol (OR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.0-2.6, p = 0.033), and external funding (OR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.1-2.7, p = 0.025). Multivariable regression retains three variables as significant predictors for the publication of a systematic review: whether it is the corresponding author from developed countries (p = 0.013), update status of the protocol (p = 0.014), and external funding (p = 0.047). CONCLUSION Being on top of the evidence hierarchy, systematic review and meta-analysis are the keys to informed clinical decision-making. Updating protocol status and external funding are significant influences on their publications. More attentions should be paid to the methodological quality of this type of publication.
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- Le Huu Nhat Minh
- International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, 110, Taipei, Taiwan
- Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Research Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Emergency, City Children's Hospital, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Liver Tumor, Cancer Center, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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Cam Huong NT, Van Luu N, Nam NH, Ghula S, Atieh Qarawi AT, Mai Truc PT, Trung An DN, Huy NT, Le Hoa PT. Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in health check-up participants: a cross-sectional study at University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Hosp Pract (1995) 2023. [PMID: 37262352 DOI: 10.1080/21548331.2023.2221132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Vietnam is one of the countries in highly endemic areas of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the world. Our study aims to determine the prevalence of HBV infection among different age groups of workers who had been included for annual general health checkups. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Health Screening Department, University Medical Center at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, using anonymous data from employees who had health checkups from June 2017 to June 2018. RESULTS A total of 5727 subjects were included, with an overall HBV prevalence of 9.0%. The prevalence of HBV infection was significantly higher in men and lowest in the age groups of 18-30. In multivariable analysis, the variables that were independently associated with HBV infection were male gender (Odd ratio (OR), 2.03; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.58-2.60; p < 0.001), older than 30 years old (age group of 31-40: OR 1.7; 95% CI, 1.33-2.18; p < 0.001; of 41-50, OR 1.82; 95% CI, 1.37-2.43; p < 0.001); high total cholesterol (OR, 0.77; 95% CI, 0.64-0.94; p = 0.011), high triglyceride (OR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.42-0.65; p < 0.001), and having significant fibrosis (OR, 2.7; 95% CI 1.85-3,95; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of HBV infection among employees on health assessments is still high (9%), even in the age group under 30 (7%). Male, age group older than 30, and significant liver fibrosis were the factors related to HBV infection. High cholesterol and level triglyceride were protective factors against HBV infection.
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- Nguyen Thi Cam Huong
- Infectious Diseases Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Outpatient Department, University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Infectious Diseases Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Online Research Club , Nagasaki, Japan, Http://Www.Onlineresearchclub.org
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- Online Research Club , Nagasaki, Japan, Http://Www.Onlineresearchclub.org
- Medical School, University of Buckingham, Buckingham, UK
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- Online Research Club , Nagasaki, Japan, Http://Www.Onlineresearchclub.org
- Lower Westchester Medical Associate, New York, P.C. Mount Vernon, USA
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- Online Research Club , Nagasaki, Japan, Http://Www.Onlineresearchclub.org
- Imaging Diagnostic Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Imaging Diagnostic Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Health Screening Department, University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club , Nagasaki, Japan, Http://Www.Onlineresearchclub.org
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Infectious Diseases Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Outpatient Department, University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Raut A, Huy NT. Recrudescence of measles in India: an emerging threat. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:326-327. [PMID: 36995012 PMCID: PMC10177746 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2197670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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- Akshay Raut
- Department of Medicine, Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Altom A, Khader SAE, Gad AG, Anadani R, Dang DP, Ansar F, Chaudhari J, Crespo-Quezada J, Huy NT. Chronic Atypical Neutrophilic Dermatosis With Lipodystrophy and Elevated Temperature Syndrome: A Systemic Review. Am J Dermatopathol 2023; 45:355-370. [PMID: 37191371 DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000002345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic atypical neutrophilic dermatosis with lipodystrophy and elevated temperature syndrome is a rare, hereditary, autoinflammatory disease. However, there are few cases reported in the literature. Therefore, we conduct this systematic review to summarize current evidence. METHODS We conducted a systematic search in July 2021 using 11 different electronic databases. The included articles were screened according to our inclusion and exclusion criteria and assessed using an appropriate quality assessment tool. Then, the relevant data were extracted and summarized in tables accordingly. Each step of the previous one was done by 3 independent reviewers, and the conflicts were resolved by discussion and sometimes by counseling a senior member. RESULTS The final included studies were 18 articles with 34 cases (mean age = 8 years, male/female = 19/15). The most reported symptoms and signs were fever 97.1%, erythematous plaques 76.5%, arthralgia 67.6%, hepatomegaly 61.8%, violaceous hue 61.8%, lipodystrophy in extremities 53.1% in addition to low weight and height. Rare features were reported too. The laboratories were not specific, which may be explained by a systemic inflammatory response. Vasculitis was the dominant feature in the skin biopsy, whereas the calcification in the basal ganglia was a prominent sign in many cases. CONCLUSIONS Fever, skin lesions, and systemic inflammatory response were the prominent features of chronic atypical neutrophilic dermatosis with lipodystrophy and elevated temperature syndrome. The clinical picture is the main guide in addition to the pathological findings. Mutation detection is the confirmatory test. Prednisolone is the most effective reported treatment for acute presentations in the literature.
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- Ahmad Altom
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam
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- Northwest School of Medicine, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Associate professor at institute of Tropical Medicine, School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Elsheikh R, Makram AM, Vasanthakumaran T, Tomar S, Shamim K, Tranh ND, Elsheikh SS, Van NT, Huy NT. Monkeypox: A comprehensive review of a multifaceted virus. Infect Med (Beijing) 2023; 2:74-88. [PMID: 38077831 PMCID: PMC10699692 DOI: 10.1016/j.imj.2023.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 04/23/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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In May 2022, the world witnessed the re-emergence of the zoonotic disease monkeypox. While this was not the first epidemic of this disease, what differentiated the outbreak was the rapid global spread and increase of cases, which led the WHO to declare monkeypox a global health emergency. Although the disease spreads mainly through inadequately cooked meat of various rodent species, this virus also shows droplet, respiratory, sexual, and even vertical transmission. Monkeypox further multiplies in lymphoproliferative organs and presents with a classical smallpox-like rash, fever, headache, and muscle aches. Diagnosis is confirmed with a polymerase-chain-reaction test and is managed largely supportively with possible usage of some antivirals and immunoglobulins. Moreover, some pre-exposure and postexposure prophylactic vaccines have been developed. This paper aims to conduct an in-depth review of the historical epidemics, transmission, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and management of the monkeypox disease.
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- Randa Elsheikh
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences at Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH10 5HF, United Kingdom
- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, United Kingdom
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- Global Clinical Scholars Research Training, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- Department of Infection Control, Binh Dinh Provincial General Hospital, Binh Dinh 55000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- Global Clinical Scholars Research Training, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Online Research Club (http://www.onlineresearchclub.org), Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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Phi HNY, Manh BX, Ngoc TA, Chau PTM, Tho TQ, Nghia NT, Nghia TT, Quynh HHN, Huy NT, Linh NT, An PL. Psychometric Properties of Vietnamese Versions of the Clinician-Rated and Self-Reported Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology and the Patient Health Questionnaire. East Asian Arch Psychiatry 2023; 33:65-70. [PMID: 37400228 DOI: 10.12809/eaap2258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the second-most prevalent mental health condition in Vietnam. This study aims to validate the Vietnamese versions of the self-reported and clinician-rated Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR and QIDS-C, respectively) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and to assess the correlations between the QIDS-SR, QIDS-C, and PHQ-9. METHODS 506 participants with MDD (mean age, 46.3 years; 55.5% women) were assessed using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5. The internal consistency, diagnostic efficiency, and concurrent validity of the Vietnamese versions of QIDS-SR, QIDS-C, and PHQ-9 were determined using the Cronbach's alpha, receiver operating characteristic curve, and Pearson correlation coefficient, respectively. RESULTS The Vietnamese versions of QIDS-SR, QIDS-C, and PHQ-9 demonstrated acceptable validity, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.901, 0.967, and 0.864, respectively. Sensitivity and specificity, respectively, were 87.8% and 77.8% for QIDS-SR and 97.6% and 86.2% for QIDS-C at the cut-off score of 6, and were 82.9% and 70.1% for PHQ-9 at the cut-off score of 4. Cronbach's alphas for QIDS-SR, QIDS-C, and PHQ-9 were 0.709, 0.813, and 0.745, respectively. The PHQ-9 highly correlated with the QIDS-SR (r = 0.77, p < 0.001) and the QIDS-C (r = 0.75, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The Vietnamese versions of the QIDS-SR, QIDS-C, and PHQ-9 are valid and reliable tools for screening of MDD in primary healthcare settings.
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- H N Y Phi
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Mental Health Unit, Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Health Education and Psychology in Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Mental Health Unit, Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- The Center of Training Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Hung LT, Minh Duc NT, Nam NH, Shah J, Tuan Anh PT, Do Quang Huan, Do Van Trang, Loc LQ, Zia S, Van Sy H, Huy NT. Effects of postoperative atrial fibrillation on cardiac surgery outcomes in Vietnam: a prospective multicenter study. Hosp Pract (1995) 2023:1-8. [PMID: 36974626 DOI: 10.1080/21548331.2023.2192587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to assess the impact of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) on short- and long-term outcomes after cardiac surgery. METHODS We prospectively assessed POAF concerning outcomes in 379 adult patients who had undergone cardiac surgery in two heart surgery centers with a follow-up period of one year for every patient. The effects of POAF on postoperative events were evaluated using Logistic regression, Cox regression (adjusted for propensity score), and Kaplan-Meier analysis. RESULTS The incidence of POAF was 27.2%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed POAF was associated with an increased risk of 6-month (OR = 5.36; CI: 1.51-18.94; p = 0.009), and 1-year mortality (OR = 4.56; CI: 1.29-16.04; p = 0.018) as well as Major Adverse Cardiocerebral Events (MACEs; acute MI, cardiac arrest, low cardiac output after surgery, third-degree atrioventricular block or stroke; OR = 3.02; CI: 1.29-7.05; p = 0.011), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay > 3 days (OR = 2.39; CI: 1.14-5.00; p = 0.021), and postoperative stay > 14 days (OR = 3.12; CI: 1.65-5.90; p < 0.001). Multivariable Cox regression analysis showed POAF as an independent predictor of mortality at one year (HR = 2.86; CI: 1.05-7.75; p = 0.038). Discharge plans including statin and beta-blocker had an independent association with a reduced mortality at one year (HR = 0.22; CI: 0.05-0.96; p = 0.045; HR = 0.16; CI: 0.03-0.87; p = 0.034, respectively). CONCLUSIONS POAF is associated with an increased risk of morbidity, all-cause mortality, and hospital duration. Statins and beta-blockers that were included in discharge plans had an independent association with reduction in 1-year all-cause mortality.
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- Le Thanh Hung
- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Heart Institude of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Cardiovascular Department, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Interventional Cardiology, Heart Institude of Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- American University of the Caribbean Medical School, Cupe Coy, Saint Maarten
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Internal Cardiology Department of Cho Ray Hospital, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Jain N, Khan ZA, Umar TP, Jau W, Hung IC, An NT, Lin HW, Chen KY, Huy NT. The global response: How cities and provinces around the globe tackled COVID-19 outbreaks in 2021—Authors’ reply. Lancet Reg Health Southeast Asia 2023; 12:100183. [PMID: 37163148 PMCID: PMC10028340 DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2023.100183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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- Nityanand Jain
- Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradinš University, 16 Dzirciema Street, Riga, LV-1007, Latvia
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, 550000, Viet Nam
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Japan
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Yen Phi HN, Quoc Tho T, Xuan Manh B, Anh Ngoc T, Minh Chau PT, Trung Nghia N, Nghia TT, Ngoc Quynh HH, Huy NT, Linh NT, Lê An P. Prevalence of depressive disorders in a primary care setting in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: A cross-sectional epidemiological study. Int J Psychiatry Med 2023; 58:86-101. [PMID: 36437044 DOI: 10.1177/00912174221141757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This research was conducted to identify the prevalence and associated factors of depressive disorders, as well as evaluate the recognition rate of general practitioners in detecting these mental health issues in primary care. METHOD Five hundred and twelve participants (55.3% female, mean age = 46.35 years) were assessed by psychiatrists based on the DSM-5 clinical procedures over a two-month survey in a primary care facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. RESULTS There were 15.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] 12.9-19.2) of the population having depressive disorders, with major depressive disorder being the most prevalent subtype at 8% (95% CI 5.9-10.6). General practitioners could detect depressive disorders in 2.5% of all cases (95% CI .5-7.7). Significantly linked with depressive disorders in multivariable analysis were Chinese ethnic or other minority races (adjusted odds ratios [aOR] = 4.10, 95% CI 1.04-16.12), and low economic status (aOR = 5.41, 95% CI 1.29-22.59). CONCLUSIONS The high prevalence of depressive disorders in outpatients of primary care clinics may raise the awareness of the practitioners about screening and other appropriate actions to tackle the issue.
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- Ho Nguyen Yen Phi
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Mental Health Unit, Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Health Education and Psychology in Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- The Center of Training Family Medicine, 249295University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Vadduri VV, Toyokawa A, Ngoc Hoang Linh N, Nguyen D, Abdul Aziz JM, Ohmagari N, Huy NT. A comprehensive approach to the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan: telemanagement. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:101-103. [PMID: 36794371 PMCID: PMC9970230 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2023.2176642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
- Sendai City Public Health Center, Sendai-city, Miyagi, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Institue for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Medical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Development Center for Research and Training (DCRT), University of Human Development, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
- Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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- Disease Control and Prevention Center, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Hang LTT, Trinh HKT, An LB, Tuyet NT, Tho PV, Huy NT, Hoa PTL. Dysregulation of T Cell Differentiation and the IL17A(+)Foxp3(+)Treg Subset in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients with Hepatitis Flare. Viral Immunol 2023; 36:127-135. [PMID: 36857742 DOI: 10.1089/vim.2022.0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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The regulatory T (Treg) and T helper 17 (Th17) cells modulate the immune response in chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection by promoting immune tolerance and restricting liver damage or stimulating inflammatory response and rendering hepatocyte injury. These cells act through signaling transcription factors and secreting cytokines. We aimed to observe the percentages of Treg, Th17 cells, and their messenger RNA (mRNA) level of forkhead box protein 3 (Foxp3) and retinoid orphan receptor γt (RORγt) in the chronic hepatitis B (CHB)-infected group and CHB patients with hepatitis flare (HF). We recruited 103 participants, including 88 CHB-infected cases and 15 healthy controls (HCs) in Ho Chi Minh City. CHB cases were enrolled into two groups: HBeAg+ CHB infection (e+CHBI; n = 42) and HF (including 20 mild HF and 26 severe HF [sHF]). The Foxp3(+)Treg and Th17 cells were measured by flow cytometry. The mRNA levels of Foxp3 and RORγt were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The percentages of Foxp3(+)Treg, of Th17, and the Foxp3(+)Treg/Th17 ratio were significantly higher in the sHF compared to the e+CHBI group. The sHF and e+CHBI groups had significantly higher mRNA levels of Foxp3 and RORγt compared to the HC group. Furthermore, a special subset, interleukin 17A(+)Foxp3(+)Treg cells, were observed with a significantly higher percentage in the sHF compared to the e+CHBI group. This finding revealed the contributions of this new subset on the severe flare cases. Our results explained the diversity of T cells and their subsets in the immune response in CHB. This subset should be further investigated as a specific tool in HBV immune response.
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- Le Thi Thuy Hang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Center for Molecular Biomedicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Tayama Y, Mizukami S, Toume K, Komatsu K, Yanagi T, Nara T, Tieu P, Huy NT, Hamano S, Hirayama K. Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi activity of Coptis rhizome extract and its constituents. Trop Med Health 2023; 51:12. [PMID: 36859380 PMCID: PMC9976467 DOI: 10.1186/s41182-023-00502-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Current therapeutic agents, including nifurtimox and benznidazole, are not sufficiently effective in the chronic phase of Trypanosoma cruzi infection and are accompanied by various side effects. In this study, 120 kinds of extracts from medicinal herbs used for Kampo formulations and 94 kinds of compounds isolated from medicinal herbs for Kampo formulations were screened for anti-T. cruzi activity in vitro and in vivo. METHODS As an experimental method, a recombinant protozoan cloned strain expressing luciferase, namely Luc2-Tulahuen, was used in the experiments. The in vitro anti-T. cruzi activity on epimastigote, trypomastigote, and amastigote forms was assessed by measuring luminescence intensity after treatment with the Kampo extracts or compounds. In addition, the cytotoxicity of compounds was tested using mouse and human feeder cell lines. The in vivo anti-T. cruzi activity was measured by a murine acute infection model using intraperitoneal injection of trypomastigotes followed by live bioluminescence imaging. RESULTS As a result, three protoberberine-type alkaloids, namely coptisine chloride, dehydrocorydaline nitrate, and palmatine chloride, showed strong anti-T. cruzi activities with low cytotoxicity. The IC50 values of these compounds differed depending on the side chain, and the most effective compound, coptisine chloride, showed a significant effect in the acute infection model. CONCLUSIONS For these reasons, coptisine chloride is a hit compound that can be a potential candidate for anti-Chagas disease drugs. In addition, it was expected that there would be room for further improvement by modifying the side chains of the basic skeleton.
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- Yuki Tayama
- grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Department of Immunogenetics, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan
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- grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Department of Immune Regulation, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273School of Tropical Medicines and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273The Joint Usage/Research Center On Tropical Disease, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XSection of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- grid.267346.20000 0001 2171 836XSection of Pharmacognosy, Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273NEKKEN Bio-Resource Center (NBRC), Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273The Joint Usage/Research Center On Tropical Disease, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan
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- grid.411789.20000 0004 0371 1051Faculty of Pharmacy, Iryo Sosei University, Iwaki, Fukushima Japan
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- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada ,Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Department of Immunogenetics, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273School of Tropical Medicines and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan ,Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273Department of Parasitology, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan ,grid.174567.60000 0000 8902 2273The Joint Usage/Research Center On Tropical Disease, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523 Japan
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- Department of Immunogenetics, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan. .,Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan. .,School of Tropical Medicines and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan. .,The Joint Usage/Research Center On Tropical Disease, Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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Mizuta S, Mosaddeque F, Tun MMN, Teklemichael AA, Taniguchi M, Hosokawa M, Yamaguchi T, Makau J, Huy NT, Mizukami S, Nishida N, Morita K, Hirayama K. Challenges Based on Antiplasmodial and Antiviral Activities of 7-Chloro-4-aminoquinoline Derivatives. ChemMedChem 2023; 18:e202200586. [PMID: 36734179 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202200586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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We report the structural functionalization of the terminal amino group of N1 -(7-chloroquinolin-4-yl) butane-1,4-diamine, leading to a series of 7-chloro-4-aminoquinoline derivatives, and their evaluation as potent anti-malarial and anti-viral agents. Some compounds exhibited promising anti-malarial effects against the Plasmodium falciparum 3D7 (chloroquine-sensitive) and Dd2 (chloroquine-resistant) strains. In addition, these compounds were assayed in vitro against influenza A virus (IAV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Compound 5 h, bearing an N-mesityl thiourea group, displayed pronounced anti-infectious effects against malaria, IAV, and SARS-CoV-2. These results provide new insights into drug discovery for the prevention or treatment of malaria and virus co-infection.
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- Satoshi Mizuta
- Center for Bioinformatics and Molecular Medicine, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, 852-8521, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Immunogenetics Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Virology Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Immune Regulation Shionogi Global Infectious Diseases Division, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Immune Regulation Shionogi Global Infectious Diseases Division, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Medicine, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Center for Bioinformatics and Molecular Medicine, Nagasaki University, 1-14 Bunkyo, 852-8521, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Center for Virus Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, 54840-00200, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Immunogenetics Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan.,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8102>, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Immune Regulation Shionogi Global Infectious Diseases Division, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8102, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Virology Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan.,Dejima Infectious Disease Research Alliance, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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- Department of Immunogenetics Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8523, Nagasaki, Japan.,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, 852-8102>, Nagasaki, Japan
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Alied M, Nguyen D, Abdul Aziz JM, Vinh DP, Huy NT. Dengue fever on the rise in Southeast Asia. Pathog Glob Health 2023; 117:1-2. [PMID: 36036222 PMCID: PMC9848297 DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2022.2116550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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- Marcel Alied
- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, United states
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, University of Human Development, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
- Baxshin Research center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaimani, Kurdistan region, Iraq
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Dat TV, Tu VL, Quan NK, Minh NH, Trung TD, Le TN, Phuc-Vinh D, Trinh DTT, Pham Dinh L, Nguyen-Thi HY, Huy NT. Telepharmacy: A Systematic Review of Field Application, Benefits, Limitations, and Applicability During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Telemed J E Health 2023; 29:209-221. [PMID: 35758766 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2021.0575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Introduction: Telepharmacy is widely known as the delivery of pharmacy care offered by registered pharmacists and pharmacies using telecommunication technologies to patients at a distance. We conducted a systematic review of the reported usages, benefits, and limitations of telepharmacy models worldwide to further clarify the pros and cons of a telepharmacy model. Methods: A total of 39 relevant articles was included after searching for articles with a fixed term on four databases, including PubMed, Virtual Health Library (VHL), Global Health Library (GHL), and Google Scholar, as of April 2021. Results: Our review suggested that telepharmacy has played an essential role in addressing pharmacist shortages and helping patients both safely and effectively administer medications in underserved areas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote dispensing and counseling are effective measures to avoid infection. Conclusion: Telepharmacy could potentially replace or complement pharmaceutical-related activities, facilitating future innovation in the health care industry.
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- Truong Van Dat
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.,Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam.,College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Da Nang University of Medical Technology and Pharmacy, Da Nang, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Trang VTT, Van Truong L, Van Dat T, Elsheikh R, Anh NT, Thang DX, Thang VV, Makram AM, Huy NT. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Policy of Holding the Second Dose of Vaccination: Lessons from the Outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11020293. [PMID: 36851172 PMCID: PMC9967005 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11020293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a lot of ethical controversy in the equal provision of healthcare, including vaccination. Therefore, our study was designed to assess the impact of Ho Chi Minh City's policy to hold the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Using a cross-sectional study design to assess low saturation of peripheral oxygen (SPO2) risk based on vaccination status, we included patients who were confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 and were treated at home. The stepwise method was used to determine participants' low SPO2 risk-related factors. The average age of the 2836 respondents was 46.43 ± 17.33 (years). Research results have shown that seven factors are related to the low SPO2 status of participants, including age, sneezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and fainting as COVID-19 symptoms, the number of people living with COVID-19, and a history of lung disease. A statistically significant (p = 0.032) finding in this study was that fully vaccinated patients had a 6% lower risk of low SPO2 compared to the first dose less than 21 days group. This result was similar in the vaccine holder group (p < 0.001). Holding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is associated with a lower SPO2 risk than that of fully vaccinated patients. Therefore, this approach should be considered by governments as it could bring a greater benefit to the community.
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- Vu Thi Thu Trang
- National Hospital of Traditional Medicine, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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- Traditional Medicine Hospital, Ministry of Public Security, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Center for Education Research and Development EdLab Asia, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, Edinburgh Medical School, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Day Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London SW7 2BX, UK
- Correspondence: or (A.M.M.); (N.T.H.)
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan
- Correspondence: or (A.M.M.); (N.T.H.)
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Tam DNH, Nam NH, Cuong NTK, Hung DT, Soa DT, Altom A, Tran L, Elhadad H, Huy NT. Compound K: A systematic review of its anticancer properties and probable mechanisms. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2023. [PMID: 36691721 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 01/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Panax ginseng is a common natural product, which is well-known to have a wide range of pharmacological activities in cancer. Its metabolite, compound K (CK), has been reported to have anticancer activity. We aimed to systematically review the literature for evidence of anticancer effects of CK. We conducted a systematic search in eight databases. We included all in vitro and in vivo studies investigating the anticancer effects of CK with no restrictions. Quality assessment was applied by ToxRTool. Fifty-four articles were included in our study. The purity of CK in our included studies was at least 95%. The in vitro studies reported that CK had a potential anticancer activity on several cell lines including human lung cancer cell lines (A549, PC-9), nasopharyngeal carcinoma cell line (Hk-1), liver cancer cell line (BEL 7402), and pediatric acute myeloid leukemia cell lines (Kasumi-1, MV4-11). The in vivo studies reported a significant decrease in tumor volume in mice treated with CK. CK is a potential supplementary treatment in cancer chemotherapies. The safety and further clinical trials of CK should be explored for future drug development.
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- Dao Ngoc Hien Tam
- Asia Shine Trading & Service Co., Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam.,Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,Oncology Department, Thu Duc City Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinh Medical University, Nghe An, 43000-44000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam.,Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, 550000, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,Department of Parasitology, Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Online Research Club (https://www.onlineresearchclub.org/), Nagasaki, Japan.,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health (TMGH), Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan
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Duc NTM, Abozaid AAF, Van Truong L, Hung NB, Linh DK, Dung NH, Voong TP, Huy NT. COVID-19 outbreak after 100 days without community transmission: Epidemiological analysis of factors associated with death. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12941. [PMID: 36644677 PMCID: PMC9832690 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e12941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused millions of deaths and lifelong consequences since December 2019. We attempted to evaluate the incidence, distribution, and risk factors associated with death after applying the social distance strategy to the second wave of SARS-CoV-2 in the Danang outbreak in Vietnam. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the online the Danang Hospital reports, gathering the epidemiological history of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 patients. We then conducted a descriptive analysis of Fisher's Phi Coefficient and Cramer's, along with multiple logistic regression models to test the effects of symptomatology and control measures performed by Vietnamese government. The last report we examined on August 29, 2020. Results A total of 389 SARS-CoV-2 confirmed cases were related to the Danang outbreak are included in our analysis with a mean age of 47.1 (SD = 18.4), involving 154 men and 235 women, with 34 cases of death and 355 were alive. The study showed significant results related to age, quarantine measures, previous negative SARS-CoV-2 test, and a range of symptoms, including shortness of breath and myalgia (p-value <0.05). Our multiple-variable analysis suggested the significant risk of death was related to age, severe symptomology, undetected SARS-CoV-2 test results, and prior quarantined SARS-CoV-2 history. Conclusions Vietnamese authorities had implemented successful quarantine practices to control the SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks. However, this virus has shown dynamic spread beyond the ability of the country to control its transmission. Adequate screening, social distancing, and adequate care of elderly and healthcare workers can lower the risk of future outbreaks.
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- Nguyen Tran Minh Duc
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Traditional Medicine Hospital, Ministry of the Public Security, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Medicine, Haiphong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hai Phong City, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki City, Japan,Corresponding author.
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Tao NPH, Nguyen D, Sediqi SM, Tran L, Huy NT. Healthcare collapse in Afghanistan due to political crises, natural catastrophes, and dearth of international aid post-COVID. J Glob Health 2023; 13:03003. [PMID: 36625097 PMCID: PMC9830451 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.13.03003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Medicine faculty, Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kabul, Afghanistan
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- Institute of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, Duy Tan University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam,Faculty of Natural Sciences, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, Vietnam
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Sakamoto, Nagasaki, Japan
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Abdellatif M, Tawfik GM, Makram AM, Abdelsattar MK, Dobs M, Papadopoulos DN, Hoang-Trong BL, Mostafa EM, Duong PDT, Huy NT. Association between neonatal phototherapy and future cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2023; 182:329-341. [PMID: 36352244 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-022-04675-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Phototherapy is the main treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia to prevent encephalopathy. It is generally believed to be safe; however, some studies have shown it might be associated with cancer development. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the effect of neonatal phototherapy on future cancer risk. A systematic search in 13 databases was conducted in December 2018 and updated in August 2022 to identify studies that report cancer development after exposure to phototherapy. Throughout the study period, regular manual searches were also conducted to include new studies. A meta-analysis using R programming language was done in which the odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated and pooled using the reported adjusted and unadjusted data. Fifteen studies were included. A statistically significant association was detected between neonatal phototherapy and any type of cancer (OR 1.24; 95% CI 1.1, 1.4), any hematopoietic cancer (OR 1.49; 95% CI 1.17, 1.91), any leukemia (OR 1.35; 95% CI 1.08, 1.67), and myeloid leukemia (OR 2.86; 95% CI 1.4, 5.84). The other investigated cancers (lymphoid leukemia, Hodgkin's lymphoma, kidney cancer, nervous system cancer, and skin cancer) were not associated with phototherapy. Conclusions: Phototherapy may carry a possible risk of future cancers. Future research is needed to quantify the magnitude of the cancer risk. These future studies should consider predictors of preterm birth or exclude premature babies from their analysis. What is Known • There were various reports about the possible association between phototherapy in neonates and the increased risk of cancer in the future. What is New • A statistically significant association between phototherapy and various hematopoietic cancers (especially myeloid leukemia) was recorded. • The effect of the duration of phototherapy on the increased risk of hematopoietic cancers is yet unclear.
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,.,Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt.,School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,.,Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,.,Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,.,Faculty of Medicine, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan.,.,Faculty of Medicine, Port Said University, Port Said, Egypt
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan. .,, . .,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, 1-12-4 Sakamoto, Nagasaki, 852-8523, Japan.
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Tao NPH, Nguyen D, Minh LHN, Duong V, Beaupha C, Ahdal TAL, Huy NT. Cambodia achieved a high vaccination coverage for its population: A good example of a lower middle-income country. J Glob Health 2022; 12:03088. [PMID: 36538358 PMCID: PMC9766856 DOI: 10.7189/jogh.12.03088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Ngoc Phuong Hong Tao
- Chelsea High School, Chelsea, Michigan, USA,Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan,Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan,International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Virology Unit, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, Institut Pasteur International Network, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan,Institute of Global Health (HIGH), Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan,School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Takahashi M, Linh LK, M. Sayed A, Imoto A, Sato M, Dila KAS, Huy NT, Moji K. Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Implementation in Japan: A Comparison with the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Taiwan. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:16404. [PMID: 36554285 PMCID: PMC9778094 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192416404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) guideline was issued and applied in 2013 by the Japanese Medical Association. Since being issued, the NIPT practice in Japan still has some problems related to indication, access, cost coverage and uniformity. Therefore, our study aimed to identify the Japanese challenges of adopting NIPT into prenatal diagnosis by comparing the system and process with other countries. METHOD The United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Taiwan were purposefully selected for comparison. All the countries, including Japan, introduced NIPT. The literature and information searches were conducted using PubMed, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, CiNii and Google searching engine. RESULTS The process of NIPT in Japan was very different from the other countries. Japan is the only country that indicated NIPT for only pregnant women over 35 years old in certificated facilities and did not have a policy regarding providing information on prenatal screening and NIPT to all women. Japan also did not have a policy regarding abortion due to fetal abnormalities. The practice of NIPT guidelines is different between non-certified and certified facilities. NIPT fee was the highest in Japan and was not covered by insurance. CONCLUSION Pregnant women in Japan suffered from disparities in information access, economic burden, geographic location, and practice of NIPT guidelines between the certified and the non-certified facilities. Pregnant women-centered prenatal diagnosis policy, including NIPT, should be established in Japan by learning cases from other countries.
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- Mayo Takahashi
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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- College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11651, Egypt
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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- School of Global Humanities and Social Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan
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Makram AM, Phu Tran V, Elsheikh R, Hau NTH, Abd Gani SM, Huy NT. Is it still suitable to depend on AstraZeneca for COVID-19 vaccine donations to developing countries? Curr Med Res Opin 2022; 38:2127-2130. [PMID: 36164756 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2022.2129233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Abdelrahman M Makram
- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Department of Medicine, Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Medicine, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt
- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, Vietnam
- Institute for Research and Training in Medicine, Biology and Pharmacy, Duy Tan University, Da Nang City, Vietnam
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- Online Research Club, Nagasaki, Japan
- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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