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International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences
ISSN : 23021381     EISSN : 23384506     DOI : 10.15850/ijihs
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International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences (IJIHS) is a peer-review journal which publishes original articles, medical research, clinical research and case report. This journal is supported by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran and was launched on September 22nd 2012 and firstly published on July 2013. The first and second publications in 2013 and 2014 were published annually. In 2015 IJIHS published twice in a year, March and September.
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Association between Maternal Hemoglobin Level and Incomplete Abortion in A West Java Tertiary Hospital, Indonesia Anabela, Lisa Milena; Handono, Budi; Prihatni, Delita; Aziz, Muhammad Alamsyah; Ritonga, Mulyanusa Amrullah
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n1.3284

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Objective: To evaluate the association between maternal hemoglobin concentrations and incomplete abortion.Methods: An analytic, cross-sectional study with consecutive sampling method was conducted using medical records of 45 pregnant women aged 18 – 35 years old visiting the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. Participants were grouped into incomplete abortion and non-abortion groups.Results: Maternal characteristics in the incomplete abortion group showed that the majority of pregnant women in this group were 25.58 years of age, non-anemic (n=37, 82.22%), had no previous spontaneous abortion (n=40, 88.89%), and were nulliparous (n=25, 55.55%) with a mean interpregnancy interval of 4.03 years. The characteristics in both incomplete abortion group and non-abortion group were homogenous in the level of anemia (p-value=0.380), previous spontaneous abortion (p-value=1.00), and interpregnancy intervals (p-value=0.667). The mean hemoglobin concentration for the incomplete abortion group was 11.81 gr/dL (95% CI, 11.30 to 12.26). Heterogenous data was found in age (p-value=<0.001) and parity (p-value=0.002). Parity was a strong confounder, causing the hemoglobin concentration insignificantly associated to incomplete abortion (p-value=0.884).Conclusion: No statistically significant association is found between hemoglobin concentration and incomplete abortion. Most women with incomplete abortion are around 25 years old, nulliparous, non-anemic with a mean hemoglobin concentration of 11.81 gr/dL with no history of previous abortion, and a rather secure interpregnancy intervals.
Clinical Profile of Mucormycosis during the Second Wave of COVID-19 in a Tertiary Care Center in India Kunhiparambath, Sunil Kumar; Oommen, Beena; Keeriyatt Govindan, Sajeeth Kumar; Nair, Karichery Shilpa; Madayambath, Sagesh
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n1.3073

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Objective: To study the clinical profile and treatment outcome of mucormycosis associated with the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: An observational study was conducted in a tertiary care center over a period of 12 months, including a 6-month post treatment follow up. Study included all COVID positive patients with a clinical and radiological evidence of rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis during the second wave of COVID-19. All patients underwent further diagnostic workup and confirmed cases underwent surgical debridement and Amphotericin B was started.Results: A total of 59 patients presented with mucormycosis with the mean age being 52.7 years and unilateral facial and orbital edema as the most common symptoms (28.8%). All were diabetic with HbA1c >7 in 54.2%. The mean duration of presentation was 20.7±7.9 days from the onset of COVID-19 infection. Unilateral involvement of the paranasal sinuses was the most common finding in MRI. Early administration of Amphotericin B with prompt surgical debridement was performed in all cases. Orbital exenteration was conducted in nine patients for better fungal load clearance. Patients showed a good response to surgical debridement and prompt medical treatment, with a mortality rate of 27%.Conclusion: COVID-19 associated mucormycosis is difficult to treat and often presents in late stage. Uncontrolled diabetes, immunocompromised state, and steroid-induced immunosuppression were important risk factors. A close surveillance for early identification and initiation of treatment is mandatory. Repeated surgical debridement to clear the dead tissue is effective to control fungal load. 
Effect of Eye Exercises on Computer Vision Syndrome among Medical Students of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia Zhuang, Angella; Sitepu, Bobby Ramses Erguna
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n1.3136

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Objective: To determine the effect of eye exercises on Computer Vision Syndrome among batch 2019 medical students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, and Indonesia.Methods: This study used analytical true experimental with a Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Sample consisted of 86 respondents who were divided into two groups: control and experimental (intervention) groups. Each group consisted of 43 respondents who were sampled randomly using the simple random sampling technique.  Data were collected through the Computer Vision Syndrome Questionnaire (CVS-Q) and analyzed using a statistical software application with a p-value of < 0.05 considered significant.Results: A decrease in the score of Computer Vision Syndrome in the experimental (intervention) group after the eye exercise was observed with a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05). Conclusion: Eye exercise has an effect on the Computer Vision Syndrome. 
Fetal Exposure to Risky Drugs: Analysis of Antenatal Clinic Prescriptions in a Nigerian Tertiary Care Hospital Onah, Paul Otor; Idoko, Catherine Chioma; Abdulateef, Siyaka
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n1.2840

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Objective: To assess fetal outcomes after in-utero exposure to unsafe drugs.Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study using data from medical records of pregnant women who received antenatal care over a two-year period (2019/2020). Inclusion was based on identification of prescription of potentially risky medications during pregnancy. Medication records, as well as delivery data, were extracted for analysis. The Australian drug evaluation committee classification system of risky medications was used for analysis.Results: Results showed that 44 – 65% of medicines prescribed in pregnancy carry significant risks to fetal wellbeing. Fetal outcomes showed high levels of low birth weight, still birth, and early neonatal death. The common medicines prescribed irrationally in pregnancy were, among others, antibiotics, ACEIs, NSAIDs, Biguanides, and opiates, all of which are associated with adverse fetal outcomes.Conclusion: There is a high level of fetal exposure to risky medications and adverse delivery outcomes. There is a need to improve prescription through prescriber training and awareness raising on existing guidelines on good prescribing practice for pregnant women.
Oxidative Stress in Seminal Plasma Negatively Influences Sperm Quality in Infertile Males Mahat, Roshan Kumar; Bhale, Dhananjay Vasantrao; Rathore, Vedika
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 1 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n1.3079

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Objective: To investigate the association between malondialdehyde concentration in the seminal plasma of infertile men and sperm quality.Methods: This case-control study included 60 male participants ranging from 25-40 years old with half of them were fertile and the other half were infertile. Semen analysis was performed as per the WHO standards, and spectrophotometric measurement of seminal plasma malondialdehyde level was done.Results: Results showed that infertile men had significantly a higher mean level of malondialdehyde in their seminal plasma than fertile men (p<0.001), which was inversely associated with sperm count and motility. Also, malondialdehyde was positively associated with abnormal sperm morphology.Conclusions: Elevated malondialdehyde levels in seminal plasma are associated with poor sperm quality. Malondialdehyde testing can, therefore, be used to diagnose and predict the outcome of male infertility. Antioxidants should also be administered to men with infertility to help counteract the effects of oxidative stress.
Adenosine Deaminase as Inflammatory Marker in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Yadav, Sushil; Bansal, Megha; Kumar, Pradeep; Sharma, Preeti
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n1.2887

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Objective: To evaluate the enzymatic activity of Adenosine Deaminase in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: This study was conducted on 60 clinically diagnosed type II diabetes mellitus patients, with 60 healthy subjects as the control group. Subjects were enrolled in the study only after their written consent was obtained. The inclusion of diabetes mellitus cases (DM) was conducted as per the WHO guidelines. Estimation of enzymatic activity of serum ADA was performed by Kinetic method using a commercial kit.Result: The observed serum ADA activity in DM patients was 48.34 ± 21.05 U/L, which was significantly higher in comparison to healthy controls (25.02 ± 5.78 U/L). The serum activity raised in about 80% of patients and they had higher values above the reference activity of 30 U/L. The increased activity of ADA among the diabetic subjects indicates inflammatory changes in these individuals.Conclusion: It is possible that in the coming years, a new therapeutic strategy based on anti-inflammatory properties with beneficial effects on diabetic complications can be translated into real clinical treatments.
Thyroid Profile and Serum Lipid Level in Women with Normal Pregnancy Kumar, Raj; Kumar, Sudeep; Arora, Manisha; Kumar, Dinesh; Sah, Sumesh Prasad; Sharma, Shivani
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n2.3460

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Objective: To evaluate the changes in thyroid profile and serum lipid level in normal pregnancy.Methods: This observational study was conducted at the Department of Biochemistry of Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad, UP, India, from June 2021 to February 2022. In this study, 200 average pregnant women were enrolled. The thyroid profile was estimated using the ELISA method, and the lipid profile was measured using the enzymatic kit method. All data were expressed as means and standard deviations, and SPSS version 17 was used for statistical analysis.Results: This observational study observed that the mean T3, T4, and TSH levels increased significantly in the second trimester compared to the first trimester. In contrast, the mean value of T3, T4, and TSH decreased in the third trimester as compared to the second trimester. The mean levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL-cholesterol increased significantly, while the mean value of HDL-cholesterol decreased significantly in the second and third trimesters when compared to the first trimester.Conclusion: This study demonstrated abnormal lipid and thyroid metabolism. Changes in thyroid profile may be associated with adverse obstetric outcomes. The altered lipid parameters, mainly High TG and low HDL-C concentrations, may promote vascular dysfunction and oxidative stress.
Correlation between Acute Phase Symptoms with Neurological Long Covid Symptoms on COVID-19 Survivors Ganiem, Ahmad Rizal; Siuliyanty, Siuliyanty; Ong, Anam; Gamayani, Uni; Amalia, Lisda; Wibisono, Yusuf
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n2.3215

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Objective: To investigate prolonged neurological impacts of COVID-19 and establish a connection between initial COVID-19 symptom severity and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) development, poor sleep quality (PSQ), and cognitive impairment (CI) in individuals recovered from COVID-19.Methods:  This cross-sectional study recruited COVID-19 survivors at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia, between June and December 2021. All participants gave informed consent and underwent interviews on demography, clinical features, long-COVID questionnaire, and neurological examination. Participants underwent cognitive examination (MOCA-INA), Chalder Fatigue Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to assess CI, CFS, and PSQ variables. Chi-Square analysis was performed to determine the probability of neurological long COVID-19 syndrome manifestations using SPSS 24.0.Results: Of the 127 participants recruited, 67.7% were women, median (IQR) age of 33 (21-65) years, and time from hospitalization to examination of nine months (1-13). The most common neurological Long COVID symptoms were PSQ (59.8. %), CFS (51.2%), and CI (33.9%). Participants with more than five acute phase COVID-19 symptoms had a higher probability of CFS and CI (OR 2.38 (1, 16-4.9, CI 95%); OR 2.20 (1.01-4.79, CI 95%)) than those with less than five symptoms. The study did not find a significant correlation between sleep quality and number of acute-phase COVID-19 symptoms (OR 1.56 (0.76-3.20, CI 95%)).Conclusion: Almost two-thirds of the COVID-19 survivors experienced PSQ, more than half had CFS, and almost one-third had CI. The study revealed an increasing likelihood of CFS and CI in COVID-19 survivors as the number of acute COVID-19 symptoms increases.
Outcome of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Avulsion Fractures from Tibial Attachment Treated by Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Khambalkar, Shouryashil V.; Patil, Tanish C.; Patil, Jaydeep K.; Ghorpade, Kapil R.; Naik, Nagesh
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n2.3471

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Objectives: To analyze the clinical and functional outcomes of posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation from tibial attachment.Methods: This observational study was conducted at the orthopedics department of a tertiary care medical college. Forty adult patients with PCL avulsion fractures were included in this study based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. Patients were followed up for one year. The Lysholm scale and knee society score were used to assess functional outcomes. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.Results: Overall, 34 (75 %) males and 6 (15%) females participated in this study with an M: F ratio of 1:0.17. The mean age of affected patients was 37.3 +/- 7.34 years. Out of 40 patients, 29 (72.50%) patients sustained fractures secondary to road traffic accidents, while 7 (17.50%) had sports-related injuries. There was a highly significant improvement in the Lysholm and Knee Society scores from the time of presentation to the final follow-up (P<0.0001). Only 1 (2.5%) patient developed residual joint instability as evidenced by the drawer test result.Conclusion: Patients with posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture treated by Open reduction and internal fixation were found to have excellent results in terms of functional outcomes.
Crowned Dens Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Sudden Onset Neck Pain Butt, Nauman Ismat; Rasheed, Muhammad Bilal; Ashfaq, Fahmina; Anser, Aniqa
International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences Vol 11, No 2 (2023)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/ijihs.v11n2.3083

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Objective: To report a case of Crowned Dens Syndrome (CDS), which is a rare disorder caused by crystal deposition by calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate in the peridontoid soft tissues surrounding the C1 and C2 vertebrae that presents in elderly with sudden onset neck pain, neck stiffness, fever, and elevated inflammatory markers, with periodontal calcification in a halo or crown configuration on radiography considered diagnostic.Methods: A 64-year-old diabetic and hypertensive female patient presented with a 6-day history of sudden onset posterior neck pain and stiffness. Movements of the cervical spine were equally limited in all directions, causing marked aggravation of pain. There was no focal neurologic loss. Her inflammatory markers were markedly raised.Results: Based on radiography, she was diagnosed with Crowned Dens syndrome and started on oral prednisolone, paracetamol, and tizanidine along with topical diclofenac. Oral NSAIDs were contraindicated due to her renal insufficiency.Conclusion: Crowned Dens Syndrome (CDS) is a rare cause of neck pain. Clinicians should consider this syndrome in their differential diagnosis. Timely diagnosis and treatment of CDS will lead to avoidance of unnecessary investigations and medications in such patients, along with a reduction in the length of stay.