1.Study on acute and subacute toxicity of pentafluoropropyloxydihydroartemisinine on experimental animals
Pharmaceutical Journal 2004;34(11):22-26
Concerning the acute toxicity of pentafluoro propyl oxy dihydro artemisinin on healthy white mouse, oral LD50 get 910 (836-992) mg/kg body weight peritoneal infection LD50 get 350 (307-399) mg/kg concerning the subacute toxicity of pentaflouropropyl oxy-dihydro artemisinin, the oral dose of 50mg/kg body weigh dairy in continuous 28 days enhance SGOT, creatinine anf proteine levels. The other parameters changed without statistical significance with the dose of 20 mg/kg daily in continuous 28 days, AGOT enhanced, but other parameters including SGPT, protein, bilirubin, creatin, red blood cell count, hematocrite, white blood cell count and white blood formula at the 14th and 28th day were not different in comparing with those at the day
Artemisinins
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Animal Experimentation
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Pharmaceutical Preparations
2.Evaluation of influences of triflouromethyl hydroartemisinine (ART-F) on electroencephalographic activities of some encephalic structures in experimental rabbits
Pharmaceutical Journal 2003;10():30-32
Triflouromethylhydroartemisinine (ART-F) effects on electroencephalogram (EEG) of experimental rabbits. The results showed that ART-F with doses 20 mg/kg for 14 days weren't a tendency to inhibit the voltage of basic waves of EEG produced at reticulum in brain system and somato-sensitive in brain-tunic. With doses 50 mg/kg for 14 days, ART-F had a tendency to excite and influenced the ability of higher function of the nervous system
Electroencephalography
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Rabbits
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Blood-Brain Barrier
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drugs
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Animal Experimentation
3.Sleep Quality and Poor Sleep-related Factors Among Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam
Thang PHAN ; Ha Phan Ai NGUYEN ; Cao Khoa DANG ; Minh Tri PHAN ; Vu Thanh NGUYEN ; Van Tuan LE ; Binh Thang TRAN ; Chinh Van DANG ; Tinh Huu HO ; Minh Tu NGUYEN ; Thang Van DINH ; Van Trong PHAN ; Binh Thai DANG ; Huynh Ho Ngoc QUYNH ; Minh Tran LE ; Nhan Phuc Thanh NGUYEN
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2023;56(4):319-326
Objectives:
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the workload of healthcare workers (HCWs), impacting their health. This study aimed to assess sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and identify factors associated with poor sleep among HCWs in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
In this cross-sectional study, 1000 frontline HCWs were recruited from various healthcare facilities in Vietnam between October 2021 and November 2021. Data were collected using a 3-part self-administered questionnaire, which covered demographics, sleep quality, and factors related to poor sleep. Poor sleep quality was defined as a total PSQI score of 5 or higher.
Results:
Participants’ mean age was 33.20±6.81 years (range, 20.0-61.0), and 63.0% were women. The median work experience was 8.54±6.30 years. Approximately 6.3% had chronic comorbidities, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. About 59.5% were directly responsible for patient care and treatment, while 7.1% worked in tracing and sampling. A total of 73.8% reported poor sleep quality. Multivariate logistic regression revealed significant associations between poor sleep quality and the presence of chronic comorbidities (odds ratio [OR], 2.34; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.17 to 5.24), being a frontline HCW directly involved in patient care and treatment (OR, 1.59; 95% CI, 1.16 to 2.16), increased working hours (OR, 1.84; 95% CI,1.37 to 2.48), and a higher frequency of encountering critically ill and dying patients (OR, 1.42; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.95).
Conclusions
The high prevalence of poor sleep among HCWs in Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic was similar to that in other countries. Working conditions should be adjusted to improve sleep quality among this population.
4.Update on antibiotic resistance of common pathogenical bacteria isolated in Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital
Dinh Binh TRAN ; Viet Quynh Tram NGO ; Thi Bao Chi LE ; Thi Chau Anh NGUYEN ; Hoang Bach NGUYEN ; Van Bao Thang PHAN ; Thi Khanh Linh NGUYEN ; Nu Xuan Thanh LE ; Thi Dang Khoa NGUYEN ; Thi Tuyen NGUYEN ; Thi Thuy UNG ; Thi Hai DINH ; Thi Ngoc Mai DUONG ; Minh Ngoc HOANG ; Viet Tu NGUYEN ; Le Bich Ngoc HOANG ; Tuan Khoi TRAN ; Doan Hieu TRAN ; Thi Tuyet Ngoc TRAN ; Van An LE
Hue Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;13(7):66-74
Backgroud: The aim of this study is to update on antibiotic resistance of common pathogenical bacteria isolated in Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital (Hue UMP Hospital). Methodology: Use of the agar disk diffusion method to test the susceptibility to antimicrobial agents of 3709 bacterial strains from infected patients hospitalized in Hue UMP Hospital in 2020 - 2022. Results: Among 3709 strains of pathogenical bacteria isolated, S.aureus was found with the rate of 29.9%, followed by E. coli (24.5%), Pseudomonas aeruginasa (17.8%), Enterococcus spp. (11.8%), Klebsiella spp (9.7%) and Acinetobacter spp (4.1%). The proportion of bacterial isolates has changed, but Staphylococcus aureus is still highest rate. S.aureus is resistant to many antibiotics, but MRSA strains have decreased significantly, from 73.3% in 2020 to 62.5% in 2022. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was resistant to some of the group A recommended antibiotics such as ceftazidime, piperacillin-tazobactam with the rate of 56.6% and 48.7%. The percentage of E. coli with ESBL strains (+) was at 28.2% - 30.3%. Enterococus spp strains are still sensitive to vancomycin (83.1% - 91.9%). The rate of Klebsiella ESBL (+) is only 6.9% to 8.2%. The strains of Acinetobacter spp were highly resistant to Piperacillin (100%) and Ceftriaxone (96.5%) but they are still sensitive to imipenems 70 - 71%, highly sensitive to Doxycillin (95.2%) and Cefotaxime (88.4%). Conclusion: Many bacterial strains are resistant to many commonly antibiotics. Providing timely, regular, and effective management of antibiotic resistance patterns for common pathogenic bacteria in hospitals, will help reduce the risk of bacterial resistance.