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    Adverse neonatal outcome associated with maternal tuberculosis in a public tertiary centre: a retrospective cohort study

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    Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate a group of infants born to women with tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy to determine the neonatal morbidities and its outcomes associated with tuberculosis in pregnancy. Materials and Methods: Data from January 2007 to December 2021 was collected for analysis as part of a retrospective cohort study. This study was conducted in a tertiary public hospital in Malaysia, Hospital Sultan Idris Shah (HSIS). Cases were identified from the hospital’s bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination notification forms and merged with records from the neonatal intensive care unit’s census. Controls were infants born to mothers unaffected by TB within the same hospital and year as the index case (1:4 ratio). Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were used to analyse the data. The main outcome measures were the risk of congenital tuberculosis, premature birth, low birth weight, small for gestational age and low APGAR score. Results: Infants born to mothers with TB exhibited a twofold increased risk of low birth weight (Odds Ratio, OR: 2.51; 95% Confidence Interval, 95%CI: 1.31, 4.81), with an even higher risk (OR: 3.29; 95%CI: 1.637, 6.612) if active TB was diagnosed during the index pregnancy. These infants also had an elevated risk of being small for gestational age compared to infants born to healthy mothers (OR: 2.48; 95%CI:1.15, 5.39). Furthermore, adverse outcomes were also more frequently detected among infants of mothers with pulmonary TB compared to those with extra-pulmonary TB. Infants born to mothers with PTB were more likely to be born with low birth weight (OR: 1.60; 95%CI: 1.095, 2.339). No cases of congenital TB were reported throughout the entire study period

    Development of blockScholar as an educational mobile application on blockchain technology

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    In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, blockchain emerges as a transformative force, reshaping digital transactions and decentralized systems. This revolutionary technology, initially synonymous with cryptocurrency, has transcended its roots, becoming a pivotal element in industries spanning finance, supply chain management, healthcare, and more. However, understanding blockchain's intricacies can be daunting, especially for newcomers. This project addresses the need for an accessible and engaging platform to introduce individuals to blockchain technology. Traditional educational resources like textbooks have lost their appeal in today's digital era, leaving learners seeking interactive and mobile-friendly alternatives. While online educational platforms like Udemy and Coursera offer diverse courses, they often lack the immediacy and interactivity that modern learners crave. In the mobile landscape, a noticeable gap exists in educational apps dedicated to blockchain technology. Existing options tend to focus on cryptocurrency, falling short in delivering immersive learning experiences. This project aims to bridge this gap by developing an educational mobile app centered on blockchain technology. The app's primary objective is to offer an interactive and engaging environment for users to explore blockchain's fundamentals, applications, and advantages in a user-friendly manner. By harnessing the ubiquity and convenience of mobile devices, our project seeks to empower learners to delve into the world of blockchain technology. In doing so, we aspire to foster a more informed and tech-savvy community, equipped to comprehend the far-reaching implications of blockchain on various industries. In summary, this project endeavors to unlock the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize education by creating a mobile app that facilitates the exploration of this transformative field. Through interactive learning experiences and accessible content, we aim to empower individuals to grasp the significance of blockchain and contribute to a more knowledgeable and technologically adept society

    Varieti benih padi perlu diuji kesesuaian

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    Biolnc UPMKB jayakan webinar antarabangsa bersama NARS

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    14 pelajar antarabangsa mengikuti sarjana MBA di UPMKB

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    A pragmatic approach to derogate dialysate-induced body composition bias in peritoneal dialysis patients: insight from a single-center study

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    Objective: Dialysate in peritoneal cavity is expected to affect multifrequency bioimpedance analysis measurement in peritoneal dialysis patients. Nevertheless, the extent of dialysate influence on multifrequency bioimpedance analysis measurement appears to be varied with the weight used in the calculation. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of dialysate on body composition when different weights were used in the multifrequency bioimpedance analysis measurement. Methods: This single-center study was conducted among 30 peritoneal dialysis patients in a tertiary referral hospital. Multifrequency bioimpedance analysis parameters were evaluated under 3 different conditions: (i) actual body weight without dialysate instilled (reference method); (ii) dialysate-included body weight with dialysate instilled (DIBW), and (iii) actual body weight with dialysate instilled (ABW). Differences, reproducibility, and agreements between the reference method with dialysate-included body weight and actual body weight methods were examined using repeated measure analysis of variance, intraclass correlation coefficients, and Bland–Altman analysis, respectively. Results: Pairwise comparisons showed significant differences (P <.05) between reference and DIBW in most multifrequency bioimpedance analysis parameters (10/14) except on intracellular water (P = .286), skeletal muscle mass (P = .518), skeletal muscle index (P = .079), and body cell mass (P = .357). Meanwhile, only extracellular water (P <.001), extracellular/ total body water (P <.001), and bone mineral content (P <.001) were significantly different for ABW when compared to the reference. Compared to DIBW, ABW showed lesser measurement bias, narrower 95 limit of agreement, and better reproducibility in most of the multifrequency bioimpedance analysis parameters with reference method. Conclusion: We concluded that dialysate-induced multifrequency bioimpedance analysis bias can be reasonably corrected using patient’s actual body weight upon body composition assessment

    Ulnar nerve reconstruction with a basilic vein tributary graft: a practical and easily replicable technique with favourable outcomes

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    A young gentleman presented with a closed fracture of the left radius and an open fracture of the left ulna complicated with segmental loss of the ulnar nerve measuring 1.5cm. After thorough debridement and stabilization of the bone injuries, the ulnar nerve gap was bridged with an autologous venous graft harvested off a tributary of the basilic vein that served as a nerve conduit. At 18 months post-surgery, sensori-motor function of the patient’s left ulnar nerve was nearly fully restored, indicative of successful reconstitution of the ulnar nerve using a basilic vein tributary vein graft

    My save food selamat 1,199kg lebihan makanan, minuman

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    The impact of natural resource, information and communication technology adoption, and economic expansion on financial development in post COVID era

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    This study explores the interplay between natural resources, economic growth, and financial development in China, extending the inquiry to the moderating role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Utilizing the advanced Fourier Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) framework on data spanning from 1991 to 2020, our analysis delineates the dual influence of natural resources on financial development. Results indicate that natural resources alone have a deleterious effect on financial development both in the short and long run. However, when combined with ICT, the long-run effects are positive, suggesting that ICT has a transformative potential on the natural resources-financial development nexus. Conversely, in the short run, this interaction proves detrimental. These findings underscore the imperative for a holistic strategy that harmonizes economic growth, ICT advancement, and natural resource utilization to foster sustainable financial development

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