1.Management of Extensive Surgical Wounds of the Extremity after Tumour Resections Using Two Simultaneous Composite Flaps: Two Case Reports
Faizal A1 ; Ahmad SH2 ; Zulmi W
Journal of Surgical Academia 2011;1(1):42-45
Tumour surgery for locally extensive malignant neoplasms of the extremity will sometimes result in extensive composite soft tissue defect. Local flaps are usually inadequate to cover these large defects. More than one tissue flap might be required to cover any exposed neurovascular structures, bone or prosthesis. We present two cases where two composite flaps were simultaneously used to cover extensive surgical defects after ablative tumour resections in the extremity. These resulted in uncomplicated wound healing and limb salvage.
2.Delayed Neuropsychiatry Sequelae (DNS) Of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning – A Case Report
Shamini A/P Arasalingam ; Ahmad Faizal Shamsuddin ; Hatta Sidi ; Hjh Rabai'ah bt Mohd Salleh
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2015;16(1):131-134
Objective: Several cases of suicide attempt by charcoal burning producing CO
have been reported in Malaysia. This case report highlights a case of delayed
delayed neuropsychiatry sequelae (DNS) in CO poisoning. Method: We report a
young Chinese homemaker who presented with DNS who was detained in a
Malaysian forensic psychiatric ward. Results: After approximately two weeks of
admission, in a familicide attempt, she had started to exhibit subtle changes in
her behaviour, including social withdrawal, impaired memory, and there was
lack of emotional distress. Conclusion: We report an interesting DNS as one of
the two forms of chronic sequelae of CO poisoning, whereas the other type of
neuropsychiatric sequelae is the persistently progressive type.
3.Inhalant Dependence: Is There A Role Of Achieving Abstinent Through Supported Employment? A Case Report
Radhiahtul Akmal Razali ; Ahmad Faizal Shamsuddin ; Suzaily Wahab ; Abdul Kadir Abu Bakar
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2015;16(2):1-4
Objective: This case report highlights the success of community services and supported employment program that may be of help to a woman with chronic inhalant use to achieve a complete abstinence.
Methods: We report the case of a 45 year old lady who chronically abused glue, presented after 10 years with substance induced psychosis and comorbid mood disorder.
Results: Abstinent from inhalant dependence was achieved after series of home treatment services and supported employment program.
Conclusion: Provision of acute community service and incorporating this patient in supported employment program contribute to her successful journey in achieving abstinence from inhalant dependence.
4.Investigation On Young Adult Hand Grip Strength
Nor Julahah J, ; Ummi Noor Nazahiah A ; M. Asyraf CD ; Norashiken O ; Ahmad Faizal Salleh
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2020;20(Special 1):45-50
It is believed that exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) may increase seated occupant drowsiness and seated. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the strength of the hand grip among the young adults in Malaysia. Also, to examine the correlation between anthropometry factors such as hand length (HL), hand breadth (HB), wrist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) with average full hand grip strength of young adults. 40 Malaysian young adults with equal females and males and the range age of 23 to 28 years old voluntarily basis participated in this study. Three experiments were conducted in sitting position according to American Standard Hand Therapist (ASHT) with 45º, 90o and 135o of hand flexion using dynamometer. The results show the significant different full hand grip strength between Malaysian young adult females and females, the difference full hand grip strength for different hand flexion angles in sitting position and difference correlations between anthropometry factors and full hand grip strength for both young adult males and females.
5.Assessment of Marital Dissatisfaction and Its Association with Sexual Dysfunction and Psychiatric Morbidities among Primary Health Attenders in Malaysia
Ahmad Faizal S MB Bch BAO ; Hatta Sidi MBBS, MMED(PSYCH) ; Suzaily Wahab MD, MMED(PSYCH) ; Najwa Baharuddin Msc
The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2017;16(2):19-26
Marital satisfaction is vital to the wellbeing and functioning of the individual and family.
Marital dissatisfaction can lead to detrimental effects on mental, physical and family health. The study
aimed to determine the proportion of marital dissatisfaction in outpatient setting and its association with
sexual functioning and psychiatric morbidity in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Materials & Methods: A crosssectional
study was conducted in selected primary care using purposive sampling. Data collection was
done using socio-demographic questionnaire and several validated Malay version of self-administered
questionnaires. Marital satisfaction was measured by the Malay version of Golombok–Rust Inventory of
Marital State (Mal-GRIMS). Results: The prevalence of marriage dissatisfaction in sample population was
about 37.3% with almost equal prevalence in both, 36.5% (male) and 37.8% (female). Using a regression
analysis, the significant factors that affect marital dissatisfaction were respondent’s age group between 31-
40 years old (Adjusted Odds Ratio, AOR. =11.4, 95% Confidence Interval, CI. =1.2-110.9), spouse’s salary of
RM1000-RM2000 (lower income category) (AOR=7.3, 95% CI= 1.9-28.1), anxiety case (AOR= 4.8, 95% CI=1.1-
21.5), depression case (AOR= 4.8, 95% CI=1.0-22.8), female sexual dysfunction in term of arousal function
(AOR= 0.01, 95% CI=0.0-0.7), satisfaction dysfunction (AOR= 9.4, 95% CI= 1.5-58) and pain function
(AOR=43.7, 95% CI=1.28 - 1489.2). Conclusion: Marital dissatisfaction can be influenced by financial factor,
sexual dysfunction and presence of psychiatric morbidity. Hence, in management of marital discord,
thorough screening of these factors should be prioritized in clinical setting.
6.UKM Medical Graduates’ Perception of their Communication Skills during Housemanship
Abdus Salam ; Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus ; Siti Harnida Md Isa ; ZulkifliZainuddin ; Azian Abdul Latiff ; Ng Soon Pheng ; ; Zauyah Yusuf ; Ima Nirwana Soelaiman ; Nabishah Mohamad ; Norhayati Moktar
Medicine and Health 2008;3(1):54-58
The art of talking to patients and their relatives does not come naturally to most of us and
the ability to put oneself in the patients’ predicament is difficult particularly for the young
doctors. To identify the communication abilities of the young doctors, a cross sectional
study was carried out on 32 house officers who graduated from UKM in 2004 during their
house jobs at different hospitals in Malaysia. A standardized questionnaire was used to
collect the data. Fifty nine percent respondents claimed that they had communicated very
well with patients while 69% with support staff and 88% with peers. On the other hand 38%
and 41% of the respondents claimed they communicated very well with their superiors and
families of patients. Only 22% of the graduates’ skills of communication in breaking bad
news were very well, while 50% and 81% were very well in counselling patients and taking consent for procedures. Curriculum planners need to emphasize the importance of
developing good communication skills in all aspects for the future doctors.
7.Elderly Abuse and Neglect on Population Health: Literature Review and Interventions from Selected Countries
Ahmad Nabeil ALIAS ; Khalid MOKTI ; Mohd Yusof IBRAHIM ; Sahipudin SAUPIN ; Mohd Faizal MADRIM
Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2023;44(6):311-318
Elderly abuse and neglect are among the primary public health problems linked to global demographic changes in the population, impacting not only the well-being of the elderly but also the growth of the nation or economy. This article discusses the effects of elder abuse and neglect on population health from the national and international perspectives through a narrative review of previously published articles on the concept of aging, the prevalence of elderly abuse and neglect, its risk factors and effects, and finally measures, legal perspectives, and recommendations to curb it. Interventions in Malaysia and selected nations, including Indonesia, South Korea, the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong, are examined. This issue is important as the majority of countries are moving toward being elderly populations. Improving global surveillance and the monitoring of instances is essential to inform policy actions to prevent elder abuse. In addition, a thorough assessment of the identified risk factors for violence and steps to prevent violence is required.
8.Spontaneous Pneumothorax and Pneumomediastinum after a Trivial Injury: A Case Report
Ahmad Faizal Rakawi ; Abdul Aziz Marwan ; Ummi Nadira Daut
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2020;16(Supp 8, Aug):84-86
Spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum is defined as presence of free air or gas in the pleural cavity and mediastinal structures respectively. Spontaneous pneumothorax seems to be associated with anatomical abnormalities such as subpleural blebs or bullae, however not for spontaneous pneumomediastinum which may developed without an apparent precipitating cause. Both usually may occur in young healthy adults without serious underlying lung disease. We report a case of spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum after a trivial injury. He was initially presented with dyspnea after two weeks of initial trivial trauma. Chest radiograph showed left apical pneumothorax with pneumomediastinum with no evidence of rib fracture. His condition was deemed non-traumatic by surgical colleague, thus admitted to medical ward for observation and eventually discharged well.
9.Congenital Muscular Torticollis Released By Modified Ferkel’s Procedure
Goh TC ; Saw XY ; Ahmad Faizal A ; Sivapathasundaram N
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2018;12(Supplement A):142-
10.Congenital Hypothyroidism in children – A cross-sectional study in a tertiary centre in Malaysia
Azriyanti Anuar Zaini ; Yu Feng Tung ; Nor Faizal Ahmad Bahuri ; Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2020;35(1):62-67
Introduction:
The causes of congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) are thyroid dysgenesis (TD), dyshormonogenesis (TDH) or transient hypothyroidism (TH).
Methodology:
This is a cross-sectional study looking at data over a period of 16 years (2000-2016). Confirmed cases had thyroid scan at the age of 3-years-old and repeated TFT (after 6 weeks off medications). Relevant data was collected retrospectively.
Results:
Forty (60% female) children with CHT were included in the study. Thirty (75%) children presented with high cord TSH. Nine (23%) presented after 2 weeks of life. Majority were diagnosed with TDH (42.5%) with TD and TH of 40% and 17.5% respectively. Median cord TSH of children with TD was significantly higher compared to TDH and TH (p=0.028 and p=0.001 respectively). L-thyroxine doses were not significantly different between TD, TDH and TH at diagnosis or at 3 years.
Conclusions
TDH is highly prevalent in our population. TD may present after 2 weeks of life. One in five children treated for CHT had TH. Differentiating TD, TDH and TH before initiating treatment remains a challenge in Malaysia. This study provides clinicians practical information needed to understand the possible aetiologies from a patient’s clinical presentation, biochemical markers and treatment regime. Reassessing TH cases may be warranted to prevent unnecessary treatment.
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