1.Radial Head Excision In Mason Type III Radial Head Fracture : A Case Report
Muhammad Adli AM ; Rafidi S ; Low WK ; Rizal Z ; Fahmi I
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2019;13(Supplement A):289-
2.Cross-Sectional Study Protocol on Community Disaster Resilience in Selangor Flood-Prone Communities During Covid-19 Pandemic
Najihah Muhammad ; Hayati Kadir Shahar ; Rosliza Abdul Manaf
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2023;19(No.5):414-420
Introduction: Future floods are expected to increase in frequency and intensity. Communities must arm themselves
with information and skills to overcome these disasters and limit their impact. Moreover, the Coronavirus-19 infection doubled as the transmission was thought to occur when evacuation facilities were overrun and crowded. Despite government and agency assistance, the aftermath of a flood disaster leaves victims susceptible to the impacts.
Resilience is essential when battling flooding or a pandemic. Thus, this study aims to determine the community
disaster resilience score and its associated factors in Selangor flood-prone communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative survey will be conducted with a sample size of 574 residents living in
flood-prone areas. A validated self-administered questionnaire will be distributed in liaison with community leaders
using paper and online. The questionnaire includes respondents’ demographic, flood disaster preparedness, general
disaster preparedness belief, and community disaster resilience. The associations and predictors between the independent and dependent variables will be examined using bivariate analysis and multiple linear regression with a <
0.05 significance level. Discussion: Insights from this research will help communities better prepare for and recover
from disasters. A more robust resilience approach requires focusing on predictors and recruiting those factors to assist
health authorities in promoting flood disaster preparedness and resilience practices in the community. Researchers
may comprehend the health behaviour of a community to build disaster preparedness and resilience as well as a
health intervention.
3.Management of Organochlorine Exposure to Health Risks in Asia – A Review
Muhammad Azmi Maruf ; R. Azizah ; Lilis Sulistyorini ; Zainul Amiruddin Zakaria ; Najihah Hanisah Marmaya ; Aditya S. Pawitra ; Arif Sumantri ; Siti N. A. Jauharoh
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2021;17(No.4):332-340
Organochlorine organic pesticides used on a large scale still pose a great health hazard to humans and animals.
Organochlorine pesticides contribute to reduced disease, higher yields and increased production. This research was
to review various articles on management of organochlorine exposure and health risks. This research used multiple
search engines (Scholar, PubMed). A few significant keywords were chosen to discover considers that fit this theme.
Organochlorine as Persistent Organic Pollutants are difficult to remove from the environment. There are several
health-causing effects of organochlorine most of which are chronic diseases (i.e., pulmonary function, cancer, reproductive issue). Organochlorine control in the environment is needed to reduce health effects, especially in farming
communities, personal protective equipment including masks and gloves is also necessary. Local government may
also promote and doing a prevention program from the danger of the use of pesticides in agriculture.
4.Evaluation of beak and feather disease virus, avian polyomavirus and avian papillomavirus of captives psittacine birds in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhammad Faiz Mohd Padzil ; Nur Syafiqah Ab Halim ; Nurulhuda Najihah ; Aminuddin Baki Nurul Najian ; Jalila Abu ; Nurulfiza Mat Isa ; Han Yih Lau ; Abdul Razak Mariatulqabtiah
Malaysian Journal of Microbiology 2021;17(3):338-344
Aims:
Psittacine birds such as parrots, macaws, cockatoos, lovebirds and parakeets, are widely reared as household
pets or at aviary due to their attractive features. However, the status of virus-causing diseases of psittacine species in
Malaysia is fairly under-documented. Therefore, this study was aimed to detect the presence of three common avian
viruses that infect psittacine birds, i.e. beak and feather disease virus (BFDV), avian polyomavirus and avian
papillomavirus.
Methodology and results:
Faecal samples from twelve asymptomatic captive psittacine birds of different species were
collected from an undisclosed animal garden in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Briefly, the sample was homogenised and
resuspended with SM buffer with the ratio 1:1 (weight of sample/g: volume of SM buffer/mL) before centrifugation at
1,000 × g for 20 min. The supernatant was collected and filtered before subjected to genomic DNA extraction using a
commercialised kit. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique was used to screen the V1, VP1 and L1 genes of beak
and feather disease virus (BFDV), avian polyomavirus and avian papillomavirus, respectively. Findings revealed that the
samples were negative for BFDV and avian polyomavirus. However, positive results of 1.5 kbp PCR amplicon were
detected for avian papillomavirus in four out of the 12 samples (33.33%), which was from the white-crested cockatoo,
African grey parrot, yellow-collared macaw and Senegal parrot. Sequence analysis of the L1 gene from the Senegal
parrot Poicephalus senegalus revealed 93% identity to a reference Psittacus erithacus timneh avian papillomavirus.
Conclusion, significance and impact of study
This study added to the limited prevalence data of three important
avian viruses which infect captive psittacines in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia. Avian papillomavirus, but not
BFDV and avian polyomavirus, was detected in the collected captive psittacine birds. Therefore, a routine screening can
be performed to monitor the health status of birds despite their asymptomatic manifestation, in order to prevent possible
virus transmission.
Virus Diseases
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Birds