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ISSN : - EISSN : 2684740X DOI : https://doi.org/10.35916/thmr.v1i1

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Tropical Health and Medical Research is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishing only original research on all aspects of tropical medicine and global health especially health related to the Muslim community. Journal content including viral, bacterial and parasitic infectious diseases, Vectors, Noncommunicable diseases, Epidemiology and population health, Drug, vaccine and diagnostic tool development, Other health issues related to the Muslim community

Arjuna Subject : Profesi Kesehatan - Teknologi Laboratorium Medis

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Z Plasty Single Center Results in The Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease in Children: Z Plasty Results in the Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus Disease Yusuf Atakan Baltrak; Seniha Esin Sogut; Onursal Varlikli
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Tropical Health And Medical Research
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Pilonidal sinus is a common chronic disease of the sacrococcygeal region. Treatment varies according to the clinical presentation of the disease. Although many surgical methods have proposed, the ideal approach is still lacking due to high recurrence rates. This study aimed to evaluate the role of Z-plasty in achieving primary recovery in pilonidal disease and morbidity and recurrence. Twenty-four patients (15 males and nine females) who underwent sinus excision and Z-plasty closure for the sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus included in this study. Follow-up ranged from 6 to 12 months. There were 15 males and nine females with a median age of 16 years. The mean hospital stay was two days. There was no recurrence, and all patients were satisfied with the cosmetics. Two patients (5%) had numbness on the flap. No flap necrosis observed in any patient. Only three patients had a wound infection (7.5%). Wound seroma developed in five patients (12.5%). Although some technical expertise is required, excision of sinus and Z-plasty provides superior results in terms of recurrence and hospitalization of pilonidal sinus patients during hospitalization.

The Evaluation of Variations of The Hyoid Bone with Multidetector Computerized Tomography Gunes Bolatli; Nadire Unver Dogan; Zeliha Fazliogullari; Ali Sami Kivrak; Ismihan Ilknur Uysal; Ahmet Kagan Karabulut; Yahya Paksoy
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Tropical Health And Medical Research
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The hyoid is a U shaped bone with a backward concavity. Locates at the lower edge of the mandible and lies parallel to the floor — functions as an attachment point for muscles and soft tissues of head and neck. The aim is to examine the variations and ossification of the hyoid. This study was performed retrospectively in 2010 - 2013 on 200 CT images. 3D volume rendering images of pure hyoid bone created from the axial CT images in 1 mm slice thickness. The morphological variation count was 23; ossification variations were 9 cases. No difference observed by gender, but there are differences between the age groups for ossification. Ossification rates were found as; partial 34 %, unilateral 33%, complete 22%, early 11%. Most of the morphologic variation were belong to minor horn (57%), variations of major horn were 30%. The clinical importance of hyoid bone has realized in recent years. Due to the close relationship of this bone with the muscles, ligaments, fascias, sternum, clavicles, its dysfunction can lead to general problems. Studies about the variations of hyoid bone found to be quite low, and we believe that our research will contribute to the content of literature.

COL4A1 and COL4A2 Mutations Analyses with Perinatal Arterial ?schemic Stroke Ozan Koçak; Kursat Bora Carman Bora Carman; Coskun Yarar; Hirofumi Kodera; Hirotomo Saitsu; Naomichi Matsumoto
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Tropical Health And Medical Research
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Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke (PAIS) is one of the frequent causes of mortality and morbidity, but its etiology remains unclear. COL4A1 and COL4A2 mutations are monogenetic causes of weakness of the basement vascular membranes resulting in cerebral small-vessel disease, cerebral hemorrhage, and porencephaly. We hypothesized that variations in the COL4A1 and COL4A2 genes cause PAIS and performed mutation screening of these genes in 17 PAIS patients by whole-exome sequencing. Clinical, demographic, and laboratory data of the 17 PAIS patients were obtained by evaluating hospital files retrospectively. Patients included in the study were invited to the clinic for COL4A1 and COL4A2 mutation analysis. Results: The patient group consisted of 13 females (76.5%) and four males (23.5%) with a mean age of 107.4 ± 11.5 months. Maternal/fetal and prothrombotic risk factors identified in 52.9% and 94.1% of the patients, respectively. Whole-exome sequencing analysis did not reveal COL4A1 and COL4A2 pathological mutations in any of the patients. Although we did not find an association between PAIS and COL4A1 and COL4A2 variations, we believe that new studies with larger patient populations may reveal such a relationship.

The Effect of Age and Education Level as a Source of Information on Internet Use in Preoperative Patients Yasin Tire; Eyüp Aydoğan; Abdullah Celep; Aydın Mermer
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Tropical Health And Medical Research
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Most patients rely on the internet to access a medical information source. Patients undergoing surgery use the internet and social media to gain information about anesthesia and surgery. In our study, it has dealt with the use of the internet and social media for news in patients who will undergo surgery and the impact of age and education on this situation. Every patient who came to our clinic for surgery between August 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 was asked to complete a survey preoperatively. This questionnaire includes questions about internet use. The rate of using the internet as the source of anesthesia information was 24.3% in young patients, this rate found to be 7% in the middle age patients, and none of the elderly patients used the internet as the source of anesthesia information. In terms of operation information, the rate of those using internet as a source of information in the young patients was 29.7%, whereas it was 14% in the middle age patients, and the rate was 5.3% in the elderly patients. Some of the patients (21%) who came to the clinic used internet and social media as a source of information. This study has been found useful in the sense that anesthesiologists and surgeons send information about themselves on the internet and be accessible via social media.

Growth of Malassezia furfur in Media with The Addition of Basil (Ocimum basilicum Linn) Powder Haris Nurdin Pratama; Ratih Dewi Dwiyanti; Ahmad Muhlisin
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Tropical Health And Medical Research
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Malassezia furfur is very easy to infect the skin of people who are often in damp places with higher water content for a long time. One of the plants that can add to inhibit the growth of Malassezia furfur is basil. The purpose of this study was to determine the number of Malassezia furfur mushroom growths formed on the SDA media with the addition of basil powder concentrations of 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% on day 5. The method used in this study was experimental with a post-test research design with control. The material used is the leaves of basil plants obtained from basil plantations in Sukamara Village, Landasan Ulin Banjarbaru, Indonesia. The results of the study, Malassezia furfur, grew in all concentrations with a creamy colony, smooth and soft texture with sizes between 1-2 mm and microscopically obtained hyphae and spores. The conclusion of this study, Malassezia furfur mushroom growth in all concentrations of 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8% with the results of the number of colonies in a row that is 798 colonies, 755 colonies, 661 colonies, 622 colonies. The results showed a decrease in the name of colonies, with each increase in concentration.

Citrus hystrix D.C Juice Inhibits The Growth of Staphylococcus aureus Novina Kusumawardhani; Anny Thuraidah; Nurlailah Nurlailah
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Tropical Health And Medical Research
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Citrus hystrix D.C. is a citrus-type citrus tribal plant, one of the most favored and developed fruits by the people of South Kalimantan Indonesia. Citrus hystrix D.C. contains useful chemical compounds, one of which is flavonoids, which function as antibacterial and play a critical role in inhibiting bacterial growth. The purpose of this study was to determine the antibacterial activity of Citrus hystrix D.C. juice at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% concentration on the growth of Staphylococcus aureus. This research is experimental with Posttest Only Control Group Design. The material used was local Citrus hystrix D.C., fresh and clean green, obtained from the Astambul area, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan Indonesia. The results showed that there was a zone of inhibition of Citrus hystrix D.C. juice on Staphylococcus aureus growth which began at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% concentrations of 13.75mm, 17.25mm, 19.75mm, and 21.75mm, so it can conclude that the juice of Citrus hystrix D.C. influences the growth of Staphylococcus aureus which has the largest inhibitory zone at a concentration of 100%.

Investigation of Biliary Canal Variations as a Cause of Stone Formation in the Choledochal Canal M. Sabri Medişoğlu; Çolak Tuncay; Yalnız Ahmet; Çam İsa; Sezikli Mesut; Yusuf Atakan Baltrak
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Tropical Health and Medical Research
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The present study aimed to investigate if there is an association between the diameter of the choledochal duct and choledochal duct stone formation. The present study consisted of 79 patients who had endoscopic interventions and MRCP procedure with surgery history. Some followed due to disorders of the liver, gall bladder, and biliary tract and some of whom presented hepatobiliary complaints between 2017 and 2019. The choledochal duct diameter measured from MRCP images and choledochal duct stone had examined; the type classified according to Huang classification. Among the cases classified, 29 patients, was Huang Type A1, 27 patients were Huang Type A2, 16 patients were Huang Type A3, and seven patients were Huang Type A4. There was not any statistically significant association in terms of choledochal diameter regarding the types. Choledochal duct diameter was statistically higher in female patients than male patients (p<0.05). According to the age group, a statistically significant difference detected for choledochal duct stone formation; individuals over 45 years of age present an increase for choledochal duct stone (p<0.05). The choledochal duct diameter was found higher in female patients compared with male patients; stone formation has found increased in both gender over 45 years of age. It should consider before surgical procedures and radiological tests.

Sleep Quality of Diabetic Patients with Metabolic Syndrome, is There a Difference? Savas Karatas; Aysun Işıklar
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Tropical Health and Medical Research
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Poor sleep quality is a prevalent health problem among patients with diabetes. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is common in type 2 diabetic patients and associated with morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate sleep quality among type 2 diabetes patients according to their metabolic syndrome status. This was an analysis of data collected from 189 adult type 2 diabetic patients. The patients divided into two groups (metabolic and non-metabolic) based on the presence of MetS. Anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, and serum glucose, lipid levels were collected. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) calculated for all patients. There was no significant difference in subjective sleep quality scores between the two groups (p > 0.05). However, there was a significant difference in sleep latency scores between the two groups; the scores of patients with MetS were lower than those of patients without MetS (p = 0.010, p < 0.05).Sleep quality was low in 57.1% (n = 108) of patients with diabetes. Poor sleep is common among diabetic patients, but in this study, metabolic syndrome existence not associated with sleep quality in type 2 diabetic patients.

Ophthalmological Findings in Paediatric Non-Traumatic Coma in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria Ikenna Kingsley Ndu; Ifeoma N Asimadu; Benedict Onyeka Edelu; Obinna Chukwuebuka Nduagubam; Ogechukwu F Amadi; Isaac Nwabueze Asinobi; Uchenna Ekwochi
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020): Tropical Health and Medical Research
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The ophthalmological examination is a vital aspect of the central nervous system examination in comatose children. Several authors have documented different findings with disparities in their recommendations about making ophthalmological examination a routine in the management of the unconscious child. This study sought to evaluate the relevance of routine ophthalmological examination in the management of unconscious children admitted into the paediatric emergency room of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria. This was a prospective longitudinal study conducted from April 2018 to March 2019. Unconscious patients whose caregivers gave consent were recruited into the study. Traumatic causes of coma were excluded. Demographic features of the patients were obtained. The ophthalmologic examination and diagnoses were made by an ophthalmologist, while the emergency room pediatrician made clinical assessment and diagnoses. Sixteen unconscious children had ophthalmologic examinations done. The Glasgow coma scale scores ranged from 3 to 11, with a mean of 6.6±2.2. Thirteen (81.3%) of the children were classified as severe unconsciousness while the rest were moderate. The degree of unconsciousness was significantly associated with the outcome (?2 =16.0, P = 0.03). A total of six (37.5%) ophthalmologic diagnoses were made, which included cerebral malaria, degenerative myopia, orbital cellulitis, and exposure keratopathy. The presence of an abnormal ophthalmologic finding was not significantly associated with outcome (?2 =0.36, P = 0.55). Routine ophthalmologic examination may not be justified as a management protocol in unconscious children but may be considered in selected cases.

Prevalence and Pattern of Diabetic Ketoacidosis among Children an Enugu, Southeast Nigeria: a 10 Year Retrospective Study Ikenna Kingsley Ndu; Ugo Nnenna Chikani; Benedict Onyeka Edelu; Obinna Chukwuebuka Nduagubam; Adaobi Ijeoma Bisi-Onyemaechi; Isaac Nwabueze Asinobi; Uchenna Ekwochi
Tropical Health and Medical Research Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021): Tropical Health and Medical Research
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most severe complication in pediatric cases of type 1 diabetes and also the leading cause of death in these children. There is a broad geographic variation in the frequency of DKA at the onset of diabetes. This study sought to determine DKA's prevalence and pattern in Enugu and review the treatment and outcome over ten years. This retrospective study conduct in the Children Emergency Rooms (CHER) of the two tertiary institutions in Enugu State, southeast Nigeria: Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) and the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH). The biochemical criteria for the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) base on the presence of hyperglycemia (blood glucose > 11 mmol/L), acidosis (serum bicarbonate < 15 mmol/L), and ketonuria (urine ketone ?1+). A total of 16,488 children were admitted during the ten years, of which 21 children presented with DKA, representing a prevalence of 0.13%. Six (28.6%) of the patients were newly diagnosed diabetics, while fifteen (71.4%) known diabetics, of which 9 (60%) were presenting with DKA for the first time. A total of two patients died, giving a mortality rate of 9.5%. The rest treated and discharged. The total hospitalization duration ranged from 1–31 days, with a mean duration of 13.3 ± 7.5 days. This study has revealed some of the challenges with the management of children with DKA and the unacceptably high mortality rate.

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