1.Mock Model Answer For Critical Review Paper: Conjoint Examination For Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) And MPM, November 2011
Suzaily Wahab ; Srijit Das ; Hatta Sidi
ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry 2012;13(2):1-6
Objective: This paper aims to highlights the answer for Review Paper Mock Exam for the Malaysian Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) theory examination. The paper
compared the risk of sexual dysfunction associated with the use of two antidepressants in patients attending a university hospital. Methods: One of the
papers presented during the journal club presentation was picked-up for evaluation of student’s critical appraisal. Results: Model answer was given at the end of the
Mock Critical Review Paper. Conclusion: This review paper is an important method of evaluating the student’s understanding and critical thinking on the topic of risk of
sexual dysfunction associated with escitalopram and fluoxetine in female patients. This paper may serve as a guideline for nurturing young talents at the postgraduate
level to critically appraise topic related to Psychiatry and sexuality
3.Diabetes Mellitus and Diet: Few Important Facts to Ponder
Srijit Das ; Farihah Haji Suhaimi ; Christopher Ho ; Ho Siew Eng
Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences 2015;13(1):33-37
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease which is characterized by hyperglycemia. There is either disturbance in
insulin secretion or defective insulin action or even a combination of both. Usually, there are few confounding factors
like genetic, obesity, sedentary life style, atherosclerosis, and even faulty dietary habits which lead or aggravate DM.
Usually, the individual does not care and often the complications resulting from hyperglycaemia are fatal. Complications
in DM involve the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, endocrine, renal and neurological systems in the body. Treatment of
diabetic complications is not only costly but it is also a burden on the affected families. The present review discusses the
challenges faced in DM with special concern on diet and food habits. Knowledge of proper food consumption may also
help an individual combat complication in DM and reduce the mortality and morbidity.
Diabetes Mellitus
5.Concomitant Anomalous Branching of Facial Nerve and Double Parotid Duct: A Case Report
Amro Mohamed Soliman ; Elvy Suhana Ramli ; Srijit Das ; Norzana Abd Ghafar
The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2017;16(1):139-142
The facial nerve divides within the parotid gland into upper temporozygomatic and lower cervicofacial
branches. The two branches further subdivide and emerge from the parotid gland as five main branches. We
observed a rare anomalous branching pattern of the facial nerve along with double parotid duct on the right
side of a 50-year-old male cadaver. The two parotid ducts emerged at the level of the anterior border of
parotid gland then united to form one single duct thereby opened into the oral cavity. The first duct (D1)
emerged from the upper one third of the anterior border of the parotid gland and traversed horizontally for
9 mm to join the second duct. Knowledge of anomalous branching pattern of facial nerve and double
parotid ducts may be beneficial for maxillofacial surgeons.
6.Isolated Ipsilateral Nipple Recurrence: Important Lessons to Learn
Shahrun Niza Abdullah Suhami ; Rohaizak Muhammad ; Ibrahim Naqiyah ; Srijit Das ; Noraidah Masir
Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences 2011;18(2):82-84
Most breast cancer recurrences occur in the surgical scars or within other quadrants of the
same breast. Isolated tumour recurrence occurring in the nipple after breast-conserving surgery
and radiotherapy is extremely unusual. The reason for this is unknown, but is speculated to be due to
involved surgical margins or an occult involvement of the nipple–areolar complex in a breast cancer
of the same breast. We present a case of a 44-year-old Indian woman who had recurrent tumour
over her right nipple after an ipsilateral breast-conserving surgery that was followed by adjuvant
chemotherapy and radiotherapy. There was no typical malignancy features from the mammogram.
However, histopathological study confirmed a malignant growth that infiltrated into the dermis and
the underneath breast tissue. Completion mastectomy was then performed and the patient was later
treated with Taxane-based chemotherapy. Nipple recurrence after breast-conserving surgery and
adjuvant radiotherapy may be confused with other nipple conditions such as Paget’s disease of the
breast. Comprehensive assessments, which include mammogram and biopsy, have proved that such
recurrence do occur, as presented in this case. This warrants a specific management strategy.
7.Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in ischemic stroke and diabetes: the underlying link, mechanisms and future possible therapeutic targets
Piyawadee WICHA ; Srijit DAS ; Pasuk MAHAKKANUKRAUH
Anatomy & Cell Biology 2021;54(2):165-177
Ischemic stroke caused by occlusion of cerebral artery is responsible for the majority of stroke that increases the morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a crucial risk factor for ischemic stroke. Prolonged DM causes various microvascular and macrovascular changes, and blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability that facilitates inflammatory response following stroke. In the acute phase following stroke, BBB disruption has been considered the initial step that induces neurological deficit and functional disabilities. Stroke outcomes are significantly worse among DM. In this article, we review stroke with diabetes-induce BBB damage, as well as underlying mechanism and possible therapeutic targets for stroke with diabetes.
8.Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in ischemic stroke and diabetes: the underlying link, mechanisms and future possible therapeutic targets
Piyawadee WICHA ; Srijit DAS ; Pasuk MAHAKKANUKRAUH
Anatomy & Cell Biology 2021;54(2):165-177
Ischemic stroke caused by occlusion of cerebral artery is responsible for the majority of stroke that increases the morbidity and mortality worldwide. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a crucial risk factor for ischemic stroke. Prolonged DM causes various microvascular and macrovascular changes, and blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability that facilitates inflammatory response following stroke. In the acute phase following stroke, BBB disruption has been considered the initial step that induces neurological deficit and functional disabilities. Stroke outcomes are significantly worse among DM. In this article, we review stroke with diabetes-induce BBB damage, as well as underlying mechanism and possible therapeutic targets for stroke with diabetes.
9.Letter to the editor: Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Personnel towards Depression in General Hospitals: The Korean Perspective.
Nik KOSAI ; Reynu RAJAN ; Srijit DAS
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2015;30(8):1209-1210
No abstract available.
*Attitude of Health Personnel
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Depression/*diagnosis
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Female
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*Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Humans
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Male
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Nurses/*psychology
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Nursing Staff, Hospital/*psychology