1.Ergonomics Study In The Stress Level Among Electronics Assembly Line Workers
Kamarulzaman MK ; Muhammad Nubli AW ; Ezrin HS
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2020;20(Special 1):201-207
Human and cognitive ergonomics become one of essential elements in industrial field nowadays due to employer concern on physical, spiritual and emotional of their workers. The need of industrial today required operator’s cognitive functions with less manual human control but in reality human judgement cannot be eliminate as there are various task that only can be perform by human. The objective of this study is to investigate the level of stress among Muslim electronics assembly line workers in electronic factories in Malaysia. The method used in this study is a survey questionnaire. The study is to compare the stress level between male and female, different ages of worker, years of working experience and task deliver in the plant to perform their duty and contribute to company. The tool administered is DASS 42 questions which distributed to the 360 worker from different level which is staffs and operators. Based on it, emWavePro device are used to test workers biofeedback performance in order to determine target persons for stress management module implementation. Workers performances in terms of productivity are measure after complete module implementation. The result may shows that workers that undergo this programed as a subjects improve their work performance by increasing productivity. Workers may came to work with positive attitude that impact positive environment to the plant. Using DASS, 319 of electronics assembly line workers are evaluated and from that 18 workers are identified with extremely severe of depression, anxiety and stress. From 18 workers, 61.1% are come from age between 19 and 29 years old with working experience less than 5 years. These 18 workers had potential to influence others that can disturb positive environment on the plant and change it to negative environment. Cognitive ergonomics is one of important elements to be focus as it impact workers performance every day. Not only physical, spiritual and emotional of the workers also contribute to the plant achievement in general.
2.Chest imaging features of patients afflicted with Influenza A (H1N1) in a Malaysian tertiary referral centre
Bux SI ; Mohd. Ramli N ; Ahmad Sarji S ; Kamarulzaman A
Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal 2010;6(4):1-4
This is a retrospective descriptive study of the chest imaging findings of 118 patients with confirmed A(H1N1) in a tertiary referral centre. About 42% of the patients had positive initial chest radiographic (CXR) findings. The common findings were bi-basal air-space opacities and perihilar reticular and alveolar infiltrates. In select cases, high-resolution computed tomography (CT) imaging showed ground-glass change with some widespread reticular changes and atelectasis.
3.Challenges in Delivering Effective Mental Health Services to People with HIV Infection in Custodial Setting
Muhammad Muhsin Ahmad Zahari ; Adeeba Kamarulzaman ; Frederick Altice
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine 2012;12(Supplement 1):7-7
People with HIV have higher prevalence in the custodial settings as compared to the general population. HIV infection in many countries has been closely related to the use of illicit drugs via intravenous route. In Malaysia there are significant proportion of HIV infection are transmitted via this way. There was around 95% of HIV infected prisoners were heroin addict who injected themselves
This is even more important when the use of illicit drugs has been criminalised. The criminalisation of illicit drug which has been the primary approach in tackling drug problems results in the difficulties in delivering health service to those have been detained due to the use of illicit drugs.
There are growing positive evidence which shows medical and psychosocial modes of treatment for tackling drug related harms resulted in better outcomes.
Issues of co-morbidity in those who use drug are also important consideration when providing mental health service to individuals with HIV infection. It is even more complex when these people are incarcerated
These issues are discussed in this presentation. This will be based on researches (HARAPAN Project) which are undertaken in one of the prison facilities.
4.Computed Tomography (CT) of Blunt Abdominal Trauma:The Frequency of Incidental Findings, how it was Documented in Radiology Report and the Implication of These Findings to Acute Trauma Care
Radhiana Hassan ; , Siti Kamariah Che Mohamed ; Mohd Nazli Kamarulzaman
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2014;69(1):46-48
The wide use of computed tomography (CT) scanning for
patients with blunt abdominal trauma can reveal incidental
findings that vary in their importance. We evaluated these
findings, how it was reported by radiologists and its
implication on the trauma care. In 30 out of 154 patients, 32
incidental findings were discovered (19.5%). Out of these 32
findings, only 3 cases (9.4%) were considered significant
and required immediate attention from the managing team.
In all these 3 cases, the findings were described in the body
of the report and highlighted in the conclusion section at the
end of the radiology report. However, similar reporting style
was used in only 58.4% of cases with moderate clinical
concern and 23.5% of cases with little clinical concern. In
41.2% of cases with little concern, the incidental findings
were not mentioned in the radiology report. In conclusion,
incidental findings in CT scan performed for blunt
abdominal trauma were common but many were clinically
insignificant. There is little consistency in radiology
reporting of these findings especially those with moderate
and little clinical concern.
5.Identifying Depression Among The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients In University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tung Mun Yee ; Mary Lee Hong Gee ; Ng Chong Guan ; John Tan Jin Teong ; Adeeba Kamarulzaman
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2009;10(2):135-147
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify depression among HIV-
infected patients attending Infectious Disease Clinic in University Malaya
Medical Centre (UMMC). Methods: This is a cross sectional study on HIV-
infected patients attending Infectious Disease Clinic, UMMC. Those who fulfilled inclusion criteria were recruited and interviewed. Socio-
demographic characteristics and clinical conditions such as mode of transmission, year of diagnosis, CD4+ counts, drug treatment and clinical stage were collected. The patients were then subjected to self-administered questionnaires, Patient Health Questionnaire, (PHQ-9) and Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale (HADS). Results: 89 patients were recruited. Scores from
PHQ9 showed 32% of depression rate while scores from HADS showed 19%
of depression rate among the respondents. Non-self financial supporter, non-
alcoholic drinkers and females were more likely to be depressed (P<0.05). All clinical characteristics showed no statistical differences. Conclusion: The depression rate was lower compared to those from the studies in western countries. The risk factors for depression were different from those found in other studies as well.
6.Evaluation of Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activities of Quassia borneensis Noot. (Simaroubaceae) Extracts
Firdaus Kamarulzaman ; Julenah Ag Nuddin ; Kai Li Lim ; Aishah Adam ; Ahmad Sazali Hamzah ; Ahmad Rohi Ghazali
Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences 2017;15(1):33-40
Quassia borneensis has been traditionally used as antihypertensive agent without any scientific literature on its mechanism of action. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antiinflammatory, antioxidant and antiproliferation properties of Q. borneensis extracts. The hexane, chloroform and aqueous extracts of root and bark of Q. borneensis were subjected to nitric oxide (NO) inhibition assay in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Expression of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) protein level was analyzed by Western blot. The antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of the extracts on HL-60 cells were determined using Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power (FRAP) and MTT assays, respectively. The chloroform extract of Q. borneensis root obtained by soxhlet method (CSR) significantly inhibited 97.64 ± 0.96% of NO production (p < 0.001) and suppressed iNOS expression (p < 0.05) at the highest concentration of 1.0 μg/ml. The chloroform extract of bark obtained by maceration (CMB) exhibited the highest antioxidant capacity in the absence and presence of HL-60 cells, where the FRAP value were 125.45 ± 9.10 μM FeSO4.7H2O and 181.55 ± 3.45 μM FeSO4.7H2O, respectively. The greatest inhibition of HL-60 cell proliferation was exhibited by the chloroform extract of bark obtained by soxhlet method (CSB) with the IC50 of 5.0 μg/ml. The findings suggested that the chloroform extracts of Q. borneensis possess antiinflammatory, antioxidant and antiproliferative activities.
7.Visual Impairment and Quality of Life Among Elderlies in Nursing Home
Rokiah Omar ; Victor Feizal Knight ; Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat ; Sazlina Kamarulzaman ; Sharifah N Syed Alwi
Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences 2011;9(1):23-27
Visual Functions are affected by the aging process and without appropriate intervention eventually will results in
diminishing visual acuity. As the situation proceeds difficulty to perform daily life activities ensureand will impact on the quality of life especially in the elderly. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of visual impairment towards daily activities and quality of life among elderly. Measurements that were conducted included visual acuity at distance using the LogMAR Chart to determine the level of visual impairment, quality of life test using the Low Vision Quality of Life (LVQOL) questionnaire and ability to cope with the activities of daily life was measured using the Barthel Index (BI). It was found that visual function progressively worsens with age, as did the BI which declined as visual function worsened. The LVQOL score reduced significantly with worsening visual ability. Thirty five percent of the
elderly in this study required some form of optometric and low vision intervention. In conclusion, the deterioration in the functions among elderly can reduce the ability to cope with the daily life activities. Other than that, uncorrected visual acuity will cause reduction in the quality of life among the elderlies
8.Mediastinal mature teratoma in a child- A case report
Wei Xin Liew ; Hong Yoong Lam ; Narasimman Sathiamurthy ; S. Navarasi ; Mohd Hamzah Kamarulzaman
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2016;71(1):32-34
Mediastinal teratoma is an infrequent germ cell tumour and
comprises of 1 to 5% of all mediastinal tumours. We report a
case of mediastinal mature teratoma in a 12 year old boy
who presented to us with persistent non-productive cough,
fever and dyspnoea for the past 7 months. Computed
tomographic scan of thorax revealed a large anterior
mediastinal mass measuring 11.2x9.9x14cm with
calcification within. He subsequently underwent a median
sternotomy with left subcostal extension (L-incision) and
excision of tumour. Histopathology of the tumour revealed a
mature cystic teratoma. We would like to report a case of
successful surgical management of a large mediastinal
mature teratoma in a child.
Mediastinal Cyst
9.Surgical challenges of duplicated gallbladder during cholecystectomy
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2018;73(6):418-419
Duplicated or double gallbladder (GB) is a very rare
congenital anomaly, that occur about one in every 4000
deliveries. This rare condition is diagnosed either incidentally
or patient presents with symptomatic cholelithiasis. With the
congenital anatomical variation the patients are indirectly at
higher risk of developing complication associated with
laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
10.In vitro evaluation of caffeic acid derivatives as efflux pump inhibitor in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia pseudomallei
Noor Zawani Zakaria ; Norshima Abu Hasan ; Ahmad Fahim Mohd Dani ; Amirin Sadikun ; Pazilah Ibrahim ; Ezatul Ezleen Kamarulzaman ; Suriani Mohamad
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 2017;13(4):334-342
Aims: Bacterial pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia pseudomallei are intrinsically resistant
to many classes of antibiotics. This is not only due to the poor permeability of their outer membrane but also because of
expression of multiple efflux pumps. A promising strategy to minimize the efflux of drugs by these pumps is the use of
efflux pump inhibitors (EPIs). In this study, the potential of caffeic acid derivatives as EPIs in P. aeruginosa and B.
pseudomallei were evaluated.
Methodology and results: The potential of caffeic acid and its derivatives, i.e. chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid phenethyl
ester (CAPE) and caffeic acid phenethyl amide (CAPA) to act as EPIs in P. aeruginosa and B. pseudomallei were
assessed using the ethidium bromide (EtBr) accumulation and minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) validation
assays. Among the four test compounds, CAPE was found to significantly increased intracellular accumulation of EtBr in
both P. aeruginosa and B. pseudomallei. An increase of 21.4% and 16.8% in cell fluorescence, over a 5-min time frame
was observed in P. aeruginosa and B. pseudomallei respectively. Combination of CAPE with kanamycin significantly
reduced MICs of this aminoglycoside by a factor of 8-fold in P. aeruginosa and 2-fold in B. pseudomallei. Combination of
CAPE with gentamicin also led to a reduction of 4-fold MIC value of this antibiotic in B. pseudomallei.
Conclusion, significance and impact of study: The in-vitro results suggest that CAPE has the potential to act as an
EPI in P. aeruginosa and B. pseudomallei, thus improving the efficacy of aminoglycosides as antimicrobial agents.