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Volume 5, Issue 7 - 2018 (July 2018 Issue 7)

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Volume 5 Issue 7
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Editorial: July 2018 Issue 7

Welcome to the 2018 issue of British Journal of Medical and Health Research. This issue showcases the remarkable breadth and depth of contemporary research across multiple disciplines. From cutting-edge applications of machine learning in climate science to the revolutionary potential of quantum computing in drug discovery, our featured articles demonstrate the power of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global challenges.

We are particularly excited to present research that bridges traditional academic boundaries, reflecting our journal's commitment to fostering innovation through cross-disciplinary dialogue. The integration of artificial intelligence with environmental science, the application of blockchain technology to supply chain management, and the convergence of urban planning with smart city technologies exemplify the transformative potential of collaborative research.

As we continue to navigate an era of rapid technological advancement and global challenges, the research presented in this issue offers both insights and solutions that will shape our future. We thank our authors, reviewers, and editorial board members for their continued dedication to advancing knowledge and promoting scientific excellence.

Dr Hemangi J Patel
Editor-in-Chief
British Journal of Medical and Health Research

Articles in This Issue

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Research PaperID: BJMHR0507001

OUTCOME OF INSTRUMENTATION IN SUBAXIAL CERVICAL SPINE INJURY- A PROSPECTIVE CASE SERIES

ARITRA Bidyananda, BIPUL BORTHAKUR, Siddhart Kumar

Introduction- Sub axial cervical spine accounts for about 65% of all cervical spine injuries. Adequate treatment can only be embarked upon after complete understanding of spinal biomechanics and the ability to determine the injury to various anatomical components of the spinal column. The current study discusses the treatment strategies and assesses the outcome of treatment in such injuries. Material & Methods- 36 patients (22 males, 14 females; age range: 18-60 years) with unstable cervical spine injuries (C4 to C7) with neurological deficit graded according to ASIA impairment scale were treated at Assam Medical College & Hospital between June 2010 to September 2014. Patients with bilateral facet dislocation were treated with either posterior or anterior approach after failed preoperative traction. Unilateral facet dislocation was treated with lateral mass fixation or anterior plating. Patients with compressive flexion injury were treated with corpectomy, bone grafting/ cage and anterior plating. Vertical compression fractures were treated with corpectomy, bone grafting and anterior plating. Results & Discussion- The fusion time were 4 to 6 months and there was no residual instability of spine or loosening of the internal fixation at 12 months. Conclusion- Operative treatment of sub axial cervical spine injury decreases the complications related to prolonged immobilization and improves neurological outcomes. Both posterior and anterior surgical approaches are viable alternatives for treating these injuries with different indications and risk profiles. Identifying and understanding the injury, proper selection and planning of cases, preoperative optimisation and thorough knowledge of anatomy is essential to obtain benefits of operative treatment.

Sub axialCervical SpineInstrumentation
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2018.v5.i07.001

Contributors:

 ARITRA Bidyananda
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 BIPUL BORTHAKUR
,
 Siddhart Kumar
Research PaperID: BJMHR0507002

Evaluation of Risk Factors Associated with Obesity among Adolescent Libyan student’s in Malaysia

Aya Mohamed Abushawash

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the hypothesized risk factors associated with obesity among Libyan adolescents schooling in Malaysian Libyan schools representing primary, middle and high schools level education. A cross-sectional study was conducted by using a self-administered questionnaire to access the anthropometric parameters, physical activity, dietary intake, food habits, sedentary behavior’s and nutrition knowledge among 180 adolescents in Libyan Schools of Malaysia. Descriptive statistics, chi-square test, independent t-test, and ANOVA were performed on the collected data. The results indicated that the highest percentage of overweight was in the primary school students and the highest percentage of obesity was in the high school adolescents. A significant difference was found in mean physical activity scores between male and female students. The means of time (hrs) spent on dietary habits for male and female students were found to be 3.06±0.49 times/week and 3.09±0.46 times/week respectively. The means of time spent on sedentary behaviors’s for male and female students were found to be 2.69±0.71 hours/week and 2.73±0.71 hours/week respectively. The mean nutrition knowledge score for male and female students were found to be 2.97±0.294 and 2.92±0.27, respectively. There was no significant difference between the mean nutrition knowledge scores of male and female students. About 53.6% of students have moderate or high (45.9%) nutrition knowledge respectively. A high percentage of the students 42.0% could not identify the healthiest way to lose body weight while 17.2% chose all of above are healthy methods of losing body weight. In conclusion, obesity was found to be prevalent in high school adolescents. There was no significant differences in the responses for the risk factors such as physical activity, dietary intake, food habits and sedentary behavior’s between male and female adolescent students in Libyan School here in Malaysia. About 45.9% have high nutrition knowledge. Future intervention may consider incorporating the elements in the scheme to increase its effectiveness in nutrition knowledge and health awareness.

AdolescenceObesityRisk factorsLibyan StudentsMalaysia
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2018.v5.i07.002

Contributors:

 Aya Mohamed Abushawash
Research PaperID: BJMHR0507003

Changes In Oxidative and Antioxidant Status In Acute Myocardial Infarct Patients

Asna Urooj, Ranjini. T A

Evidence suggests that free radicals are the central pathogenic factor in the atherosclerotic process. Biochemical marker of oxidative stress malondialdehyde and antioxidants viz., serum vitamin E, glutathione (GSH) and magnesium were measured in MI patients (n=47) on admission and monitored over 96 h and compared with healthy controls (n=28). MI subjects were grouped according to the treatment – thrombolyzed (T) and non-thrombolyzed (NT). Mean age of MI onset was 40y, majority of the subjects had a lower protein status and higher waist-hip ratio. An atherogenic lipid profile was observed in >50% of the subjects. Serum Malondialdehyde (MDA) were significantly (p<0.05) elevated on day one of admission (T -10.6 + 0.49, NT-11.83 + 0.18 nmol/l), which decreased at 96h in both MI groups, however the levels were higher in the thrombolyzed group. Serum vitamin E, GSH and magnesium levels were also markedly lower (p<0.05) compared to normal subjects. Serum vitamin E levels increased after 24 h, as result of vitamin supplementation. Antioxidant rich foods were used less frequently. The observations suggest that increased generation of free radicals in the MI event maybe mediated through the oxidation of LDL as majority had markedly elevated LDL levels (> 140mg%). The findings indicate a persistent oxidative stress that might be associated with intravascular inflammation.

Oxidative stressSerum vitamin Emyocardial infarctionthrombolysisserum magnesium.
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2018.v5.i07.003

Contributors:

 Asna Urooj
,
 Ranjini. T A
Research PaperID: BJMHR0507004

Identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of Klebsiella species from various clinical specimens in a tertiary care hospital

Santosh Kumar Gupta, Suresh Jaiswal, Bhoopendra sharma, Baijayanti Mishra

Klebsiella are Gram-negative, shorter and thicker rod shaped bacilli. On Mac-Conkey agar it shows mucoid colonies due to presence of polysaccharide capsule.Total 50 isolates of Klebsiella species collected from different clinical samples were studied biochemically. The different samples were urine 19 (38%), pus 15 (30%), blood 11 (22%), and sputum 5 (10%). Antibiotic susceptibility tests were done by Kirby Bauer disk diffusion method and the ESBL detection by double disc synergy method.Klebsiellapneumoniae were the most common 48 (96%), followed by Klebsiellaoxytoca 2 (4%) in our study. Antibiotic resistance to ampicillin were 100%, percentages to cephalosporins were high: cefozolin and cefuroxime 30 (60%), cefotaxime 27 (54%) and cefoperazone and ceftazidime were 28 (56%). Most of those 21 (42%) were from the infection associated in the hospital. Resistance to Aminoglycosides ranged from 60 to 70%. Resistance to co-trimoxazole and tetracycline were 25 (50%) and 27 (54%) respectively. Resistance to fluoroquinolones were 28 (56%). Resistance to carbapenem (meropenem) were 20 (40%) and to piperacillin sulbactam were 21 (42%).Resistance to third generation cephalosporins were 15 (30%) out of which 9 (60%) showed ESBL production using double disc synergy method

Urinary tract infectionCommunity acquired pneumoniaESBLAST
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DOI:
10.46624/bjmhr.2018.v5.i07.004

Contributors:

 Santosh Kumar Gupta
,
 Suresh Jaiswal
,
 Bhoopendra sharma
,
 Baijayanti Mishra

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