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Fulltext Predictive performance of oximetry in detecting sleep apnea in surgical patients with cardiovascular risk factors

Waseem R, Chan MTV, Wang CY, Seet E, Chung F

PLoS One, 2021;16(5):e0250777.
PMID: 33956830 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0250777

INTRODUCTION: In adults with cardiovascular risk factors undergoing major noncardiac surgery, unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with postoperative cardiovascular complications. There is a need for an easy and accessible home device in predicting sleep apnea. The objective of the study is to determine the predictive performance of the overnight pulse oximetry in predicting OSA in at-risk surgical patients.
METHODS: This was a planned post-hoc analysis of multicenter prospective cohort study involving 1,218 at-risk surgical patients without prior diagnosis of sleep apnea. All patients underwent home sleep apnea testing (ApneaLink Plus, ResMed) simultaneously with pulse oximetry (PULSOX-300i, Konica Minolta Sensing, Inc). The predictive performance of the 4% oxygen desaturation index (ODI) versus apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) were determined.
RESULTS: Of 1,218 patients, the mean age was 67.2 ± 9.2 years and body mass index (BMI) was 27.0 ± 5.3 kg/m2. The optimal cut-off for predicting moderate-to-severe and severe OSA was ODI ≥15 events/hour. For predicting moderate-to-severe OSA (AHI ≥15), the sensitivity and specificity of ODI ≥ 15 events per hour were 88.4% (95% confidence interval [CI], 85.7-90.6) and 95.4% (95% CI, 94.2-96.4). For severe OSA (AHI ≥30), the sensitivity and specificity were 97.2% (95% CI, 92.7-99.1) and 78.8% (95% CI, 78.2-79.0). The area under the curve (AUC) for moderate-to-severe and severe OSA was 0.983 (95% CI, 0.977-0.988) and 0.979 (95% CI, 0.97-0.909) respectively.
DISCUSSION: ODI from oximetry is sensitive and specific in predicting moderate-to-severe or severe OSA in at-risk surgical population. It provides an easy, accurate, and accessible tool for at-risk surgical patients with suspected OSA.

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Fulltext Pulse wave velocity as a marker of severity of coronary artery disease

Alarhabi AY, Mohamed MS, Ibrahim S, Hun TM, Musa KI, Yusof Z

J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich), 2009 Jan;11(1):17-21.
PMID: 19125854 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-7176.2008.00061.x

To determine whether pulse wave velocity (PWV) as a measure of arterial stiffness is a marker of coronary artery diseases (CAD), the authors did a cross-sectional study in 92 patients undergoing coronary angiography for suspected CAD. Arterial stiffness was assessed through recording PWV from the left carotid-right femoral arteries using an automated machine. The mean PWV was higher in patients with CAD than in those without CAD (11.13+/-0.91 vs 8.14+/-1.25 m/sec; P

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Fulltext Stochastic Modelling of Respiratory System Elastance for Mechanically Ventilated Respiratory Failure Patients

Lee JWW, Chiew YS, Wang X, Tan CP, Mat Nor MB, Damanhuri NS, et al.

Ann Biomed Eng, 2021 Dec;49(12):3280-3295.
PMID: 34435276 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-021-02854-4

While lung protective mechanical ventilation (MV) guidelines have been developed to avoid ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI), a one-size-fits-all approach cannot benefit every individual patient. Hence, there is significant need for the ability to provide patient-specific MV settings to ensure safety, and optimise patient care. Model-based approaches enable patient-specific care by identifying time-varying patient-specific parameters, such as respiratory elastance, Ers, to capture inter- and intra-patient variability. However, patient-specific parameters evolve with time, as a function of disease progression and patient condition, making predicting their future values crucial for recommending patient-specific MV settings. This study employs stochastic modelling to predict future Ers values using retrospective patient data to develop and validate a model indicating future intra-patient variability of Ers. Cross validation results show stochastic modelling can predict future elastance ranges with 92.59 and 68.56% of predicted values within the 5-95% and the 25-75% range, respectively. This range can be used to ensure patients receive adequate minute ventilation should elastance rise and minimise the risk of VILI should elastance fall. The results show the potential for model-based protocols using stochastic model prediction of future Ers values to provide safe and patient-specific MV. These results warrant further investigation to validate its clinical utility.

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Predictive factors for tuberculous peripheral pulmonary lesions during radial endobronchial ultrasound

Kho SS, Chan SK, Tie ST

Respir Med, 2024;234:107805.
PMID: 39265839 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107805

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis frequently poses diagnostic challenge when it presents as a peripheral pulmonary lesion (TB-PPL). The growing use of radial endobronchial ultrasound (rEBUS) for PPL biopsy highlights the need to identify predictive factors for TB-PPL, which is crucial for procedure safety.
METHODS: A six-year retrospective review at our institution on adult patients with TB and malignant-PPL diagnosed from rEBUS procedure from October 1, 2016, to December 31, 2022. Clinical, radiological, procedural, histological and microbiological data were extracted and analysed.
RESULTS: 387 PPLs were included in our cohort, 32 % were TB-PPL and 68 % were malignant-PPL. The median age was 63 (IQR 55-70) years, with the TB-PPL group significantly younger. The median size of the target lesion was 2.90 (IQR 2.26-4.00) cm. The overall rEBUS diagnostic yield was 85.3 %, with a 1.3 % pneumothorax risk. Multivariate analysis identified independent predictors for TB-PPL, including age <60 years (adj OR 2.635), target lesion size <2 cm (adj OR 2.385), upper lobe location (adj OR 2.020), presence of a cavity on pre-procedural CT (adj OR 4.186), and presence of rEBUS bronchogram (adj OR 2.722). These variables achieved an area under the curve of 0.729 (95 % CI 0.673-0.795) with a diagnostic accuracy of 75.49 % (95 % CI 70.68-79.88).
CONCLUSIONS: Despite non-specific radiological findings in TB-PPL, our study identifies younger age, target lesion size less than 2 cm, upper lobe location, the presence of cavitation, and rEBUS bronchogram were independent clinical predictors for TB-PPL. This prediction model potentially helps mitigate the risk of accidental TB exposure during bronchoscopic procedures. A future prospective cohort study to validate these findings is essential to allow proper triaging of patient planning for rEBUS procedure.

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Exhaled carbon monoxide levels among Malaysian male smokers with nicotine dependence

Guan NC, Ann AY

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 2012 Jan;43(1):212-8.
PMID: 23082572

We studied the use of exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) to identify nicotine dependence among adult Malaysian male smokers. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 107 male smoking staff at a university hospital. We measured their exhaled CO using a piCO+ Smokerlyzer and diagnosed nicotine dependence using a Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). The optimal cut-off value for exhaled CO was determined. The correlation between exhaled CO level and the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) was also assessed. The mean exhaled CO level among subjects with nicotine dependence (15.78 ppm) was significantly higher than subjects without nicotine dependence (9.62 ppm). The cut-off value used to identify smokers with nicotine dependence was set at 10 ppm (specificity = 0.721, sensitivity = 0.731, positive predictive value = 0.817 and negative predictive value = 0.617). Psychometric properties were stable with various durations of smoking. Exhaled CO correlated positively with FTND scores (Pearson's rho = 0.398, p = 0.01). Our findings show exhaled CO can be used to identify nicotine dependence among adult Malaysian male smokers.

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Diffusion-in-gel enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, ELISA and IFA test in the detection of malarial antibodies

Kumar GS, Mak JW, Lam PL, Tan MA, Lim PK

Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health, 1987 Dec;18(4):502-6.
PMID: 3129797

Malarial antibodies in 80 patients were measured using the diffusion-in-gel enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (DIG-ELISA), enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test. Good correlations were obtained between all three tests in terms of sensitivity and reliability. DIG-ELISA has the advantage of being a rapid diagnostic tool for the detection of malarial antibodies.

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Prognostic value of pulse wave velocity for cardiovascular disease risk stratification in diabetic patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cheong SS, Samah N, Che Roos NA, Ugusman A, Mohamad MSF, Beh BC, et al.

J Diabetes Complications, 2024 Dec;38(12):108894.
PMID: 39531755 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2024.108894

AIM: Arterial stiffness, a significant cardiovascular risk marker, is particularly important in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Pulse wave velocity (PWV), a non-invasive measure of arterial stiffness, has emerged as an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, its precise prognostic value in DM patients for cardiovascular risk stratification remains unclear. To address this, a systematic review was conducted.
METHOD: A thorough search of Ovid and Scopus databases was performed for cohort studies on PWV measurements for cardiovascular risk stratification in DM patients. Nine studies were included, examining the relationship between PWV and cardiovascular events or composite endpoints in DM patients asymptomatic of cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
RESULTS: The review revealed that optimal PWV cutoffs to predict composite cardiovascular events ranged from 10 to 12.16 m/s (aortic PWV) and 14 to 16.72 m/s (brachial-ankle PWV). In addition, meta-analysis yielded a HR of 1.15 (95 % CI 1.07-1.24, p

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Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with worse severity of Parkinson's disease

Tan AH, Mahadeva S, Marras C, Thalha AM, Kiew CK, Yeat CM, et al.

Parkinsonism Relat Disord, 2015 Mar;21(3):221-5.
PMID: 25560322 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2014.12.009

BACKGROUND: Some studies have suggested that chronic Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection can aggravate the neurodegenerative process in Parkinson's disease (PD), and targeted intervention could potentially modify the course of this disabling disease. We aimed to study the impact of HP infection on motor function, gastrointestinal symptoms, and quality of life in a large cohort of PD patients.
METHODS: 102 consecutive PD patients underwent (13)C urea breath testing and blinded evaluations consisting of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) including "On"-medication motor examination (Part III), objective and quantitative measures of bradykinesia (Purdue Pegboard and timed gait), Leeds Dyspepsia Questionnaire, and PDQ-39 (a health-related quality of life questionnaire).
RESULTS: 32.4% of PD patients were HP-positive. HP-positive patients were older (68.4 ± 7.3 vs. 63.8 ± 8.6 years, P = 0.009) and had worse motor function (UPDRS Part III 34.0 ± 13.0 vs. 27.3 ± 10.0, P = 0.04; Pegboard 6.4 ± 3.3 vs. 8.0 ± 2.7 pins, P = 0.04; and timed gait 25.1 ± 25.4 vs. 15.5 ± 7.6 s, P = 0.08). In the multivariate analysis, HP status demonstrated significant main effects on UPDRS Part III and timed gait. The association between HP status and these motor outcomes varied according to age. Gastrointestinal symptoms and PDQ-39 Summary Index scores did not differ between the two groups.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the largest cross-sectional study to demonstrate an association between HP positivity and worse PD motor severity.
KEYWORDS: Gastrointestinal dysfunction; Helicobacter pylori; Parkinson's disease

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Fulltext Distinguishing benign from malignant pelvic mass utilizing an algorithm with HE4, menopausal status, and ultrasound findings

Wilailak S, Chan KK, Chen CA, Nam JH, Ochiai K, Aw TC, et al.

J Gynecol Oncol, 2015 Jan;26(1):46-53.
PMID: 25310857 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2015.26.1.46

The purpose of this study was to develop a risk prediction score for distinguishing benign ovarian mass from malignant tumors using CA-125, human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), ultrasound findings, and menopausal status. The risk prediction score was compared to the risk of malignancy index and risk of ovarian malignancy algorithm (ROMA).

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Are predictors of future suicide attempts and the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempts shared or distinct: a 12-month prospective study among patients with depressive disorders

Chan LF, Shamsul AS, Maniam T

Psychiatry Res, 2014 Dec 30;220(3):867-73.
PMID: 25240940 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.08.055

Our study aimed to examine the interplay between clinical and social predictors of future suicide attempt and the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt in depressive disorders. Sixty-six Malaysian inpatients with a depressive disorder were assessed at index admission and within 1 year for suicide attempt, suicidal ideation, depression severity, life event changes, treatment history and relevant clinical and socio-demographic factors. One-fifth of suicidal ideators transitioned to a future suicide attempt. All future attempters (12/66) had prior ideation and 83% of attempters had a prior attempt. The highest risk for transitioning from ideation to attempt was 5 months post-discharge. Single predictor models showed that previous psychiatric hospitalization and ideation severity were shared predictors of future attempt and ideation to attempt transition. Substance use disorders (especially alcohol) predicted future attempt and approached significance for the transition process. Low socio-economic status predicted the transition process while major personal injury/illness predicted future suicide attempt. Past suicide attempt, subjective depression severity and medication compliance predicted only future suicide attempt. The absence of prior suicide attempt did not eliminate the risk of future attempt. Given the limited sample, future larger studies on mechanisms underlying the interactions of such predictors are needed.

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Fulltext Comparison of the Framingham Risk Score, SCORE and WHO/ISH cardiovascular risk prediction models in an Asian population

Selvarajah S, Kaur G, Haniff J, Cheong KC, Hiong TG, van der Graaf Y, et al.

Int J Cardiol, 2014 Sep;176(1):211-8.
PMID: 25070380 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.07.066

BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular risk-prediction models are used in clinical practice to identify and treat high-risk populations, and to communicate risk effectively. We assessed the validity and utility of four cardiovascular risk-prediction models in an Asian population of a middle-income country.
METHODS:Data from a national population-based survey of 14,863 participants aged 40 to 65 years, with a follow-up duration of 73,277 person-years was used. The Framingham Risk Score (FRS), SCORE (Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation)-high and -low cardiovascular-risk regions and the World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH) models were assessed. The outcome of interest was 5-year cardiovascular mortality. Discrimination was assessed for all models and calibration for the SCORE models.
RESULTS:Cardiovascular risk factors were highly prevalent; smoking 20%, obesity 32%, hypertension 55%, diabetes mellitus 18% and hypercholesterolemia 34%. The FRS and SCORE models showed good agreement in risk stratification. The FRS, SCORE-high and -low models showed good discrimination for cardiovascular mortality, areas under the ROC curve (AUC) were 0.768, 0.774 and 0.775 respectively. The WHO/ISH model showed poor discrimination, AUC=0.613. Calibration of the SCORE-high model was graphically and statistically acceptable for men (χ(2) goodness-of-fit, p=0.097). The SCORE-low model was statistically acceptable for men (χ(2) goodness-of-fit, p=0.067). Both SCORE-models underestimated risk in women (p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS:The FRS and SCORE-high models, but not the WHO/ISH model can be used to identify high cardiovascular risk in the Malaysian population. The SCORE-high model predicts risk accurately in men but underestimated it in women.
KEYWORDS:Cardiovascular disease prevention; Mortality; Risk prediction; Risk score; Validation

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Measurement of subtle auditory deficit in tinnitus patients with normal audiometric thresholds using evoked otoacoustic emissions and threshold equalizing noise tests

Ishak WS, Zhao F, Rajenderkumar D, Arif M

Int Tinnitus J, 2013;18(1):35-44.
PMID: 24995898 DOI: 10.5935/0946-5448.20130006

The general consensus on the roles of hearing loss in triggering tinnitus seems not applicable in patients with normal hearing thresholds. The absence of hearing loss on the audiogram in this group of patients poses a serious challenge to the cochlear theories in explaining tinnitus generation in this group of patients.

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Fulltext Delays in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis in India: a systematic review

Sreeramareddy CT, Qin ZZ, Satyanarayana S, Subbaraman R, Pai M

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 2014 Mar;18(3):255-66.
PMID: 24670558 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.13.0585

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review Indian literature on delays in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment.
METHODS: We searched multiple sources for studies on delays in patients with pulmonary TB and those with chest symptoms. Studies were included if numeric data on any delay were reported. Patient delay was defined as the interval between onset of symptoms and the patient's first contact with a health care provider. Diagnostic delay was defined as the interval between the first consultation with a health care provider and diagnosis. Treatment delay was defined as the interval between diagnosis and initiation of anti-tuberculosis treatment. Total delay was defined as time interval from the onset of symptoms until treatment initiation.
RESULTS: Among 541 potential citations identified, 23 studies met the inclusion criteria. Included studies used a variety of definitions for onset of symptoms and delays. Median estimates of patient, diagnostic and treatment delay were respectively 18.4 (IQR 14.3-27.0), 31.0 (IQR 24.5-35.4) and 2.5 days (IQR 1.9-3.6) for patients with TB and those with chest symptoms combined. The median total delay was 55.3 days (IQR 46.5-61.5). About 48% of all patients first consulted private providers; an average of 2.7 health care providers were consulted before diagnosis. Number and type of provider first consulted were the most important risk factors for delay.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings underscore the need to develop novel strategies for reducing patient and diagnostic delays and engaging first-contact health care providers.

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Fulltext Serum soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase 1 and placental growth factor concentration as predictors of preeclampsia in high risk pregnant women

Hanita O, Alia NN, Zaleha AM, Nor Azlin MI

Malays J Pathol, 2014 Apr;36(1):19-26.
PMID: 24763231 MyJurnal

Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) and placental growth factor (PlGF) contribute in the development of preeclampsia and are suggested as prediction markers in healthy pregnant women but limited data is available in women with major preeclampsia risk factors. This study aimed to determine the role of sFlt-1 and PlGF in predicting preeclampsia among high risk pregnant women. This was a prospective study and samples were collected for a period of ten months. Blood samples were obtained from 84 pregnant women who had at least one risk factor for preeclampsia at 25 to 28 weeks and at 29 to 36 weeks of gestation. SFlt-1 and PlGF concentrations were determined by immunoassay method. There were significantly higher median sFlt-1 and sFlt-1:PlGF ratio at gestational interval 25 to 28 weeks and sFlt-1:PlGF ratio at 29 to 36 weeks in high risk women who developed preeclampsia. Significant lower median serum PlGF levels at 25 to 28 weeks and 29 to 36 weeks were observed in this group of women. In conclusion, the concentrations of these markers were altered in high risk preeclamptic women, a similar pattern seen in low risk preeclamptic women. However the predictive value of these markers could not be established clearly.

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Fulltext Prevalence of tuberculosis symptoms and latent tuberculous infection among prisoners in northeastern Malaysia

Margolis B, Al-Darraji HA, Wickersham JA, Kamarulzaman A, Altice FL

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 2013 Dec;17(12):1538-44.
PMID: 24200265 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.13.0193

There are currently no routine screening procedures for active tuberculosis (TB) or latent tuberculous infection (LTBI) in Malaysian prisons.

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Assessment of arterial collateralization and its relevance to intra-arterial therapy for acute ischemic stroke

Ramaiah SS, Mitchell P, Dowling R, Yan B

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis, 2014 Mar;23(3):399-407.
PMID: 23601372 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2013.03.012

Evidence from recent randomized controlled studies comparing intra-arterial (IA) therapy with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator highlighted the mismatch between recanalization success and clinical outcomes in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke. There is emerging interest in the impact of arterial collateralization, as determined by leptomeningeal anastomoses (LMAs), on the treatment outcomes of IA therapy. The system of LMA constitutes the secondary network of cerebral collateral circulation apart from the Circle of Willis. Both anatomic and angiographic studies confirmed significant interindividual variability in LMA. This review aims to outline the current understanding of arterial collateralization and its impact on outcomes after IA therapy for acute ischemic stroke, underpinning the possible role of arterial collateralization assessment as a selection tool for patients most likely to benefit from IA therapy.

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Factors related to seatbelt-wearing among rear-seat passengers in Malaysia

Ng CP, Law TH, Wong SV, Kulanthayan S

Accid Anal Prev, 2013 Jan;50:351-60.
PMID: 22633252 DOI: 10.1016/j.aap.2012.05.004

The benefit of wearing a rear seatbelt in reducing the risk of motor vehicle crash-related fatalities and injuries has been well documented in previous studies. Wearing a seatbelt not only reduces the risk of injury to rear-seat passengers, but also reduces the risk of injury to front-seat occupant who could be crushed by unbelted rear-seat passengers in a motor vehicle crash. Despite the benefits of wearing a rear seatbelt, its rate of use in Malaysia is generally low. The objective of this study was to identify factors that are associated with the wearing of a seatbelt among rear-seat passengers in Malaysia. Multinomial logistic regression analysis of the results of a questionnaire survey of 1651 rear-seat passengers revealed that rear-seat passengers who were younger, male, single and less educated and who had a perception of a low level of legislation enforcement, a lower risk-aversion and less driving experience (only for passengers who are also drivers) were less likely to wear a rear seatbelt. There was also a significant positive correlation between driver seatbelt and rear seatbelt-wearing behaviour. This implies that, in regards to seatbelt-wearing behaviour, drivers are more likely to adopt the same seatbelt-wearing behaviour when travelling as rear-seat passengers as they do when driving. These findings are crucial to the development of new interventions to increase the compliance rate of wearing a rear seatbelt.

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Fulltext The use of laboratory and physiological parameters in predicting mortality in sepsis induced hypotension and septic shock patients attending the emergency department

Nik Hisamuddin NAR, Azlan K

Med J Malaysia, 2012 Jun;67(3):259-64.
PMID: 23082413 MyJurnal

In this study, we sought to determine whether laboratory and physiological parameters can be useful in predicting mortality in patients with sepsis-induced hypotension and septic shock.

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Reliability of the reported ingested dose of acetaminophen for predicting the risk of toxicity in acetaminophen overdose patients

Zyoud SH, Awang R, Sulaiman SA

Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf, 2012 Feb;21(2):207-13.
PMID: 21812068 DOI: 10.1002/pds.2218

The present study examines the relationship between the dose of acetaminophen reported to have been ingested by patients and the occurrence of serum acetaminophen levels above the 'possible toxicity' line in patients presenting at the hospital after acetaminophen overdose. The prognostic value of patient-reported dosage cut-offs of 8, 10 and 12 g was determined.

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Cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of pediatric sleep questionnaire in assessment of sleep-disordered breathing in the Malay speaking population

Hasniah AL, Jamalludin AR, Norrashidah AW, Norzila MZ, Asiah K, Anida AR, et al.

World J Pediatr, 2012 Feb;8(1):38-42.
PMID: 22105571 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-011-0279-3

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common but often underdiagnosed in children. The Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire developed by University of Michigan, USA (English UM PSQ) has high sensitivity and specificity in identifying children with sleep-disordered breathing. This study aimed to translate and adapt the English UM PSQ into Malay language as a screening tool to assess SDB among the Malay speaking population. The second objective was to determine the psychometric measurements of the translated UM PSQ (Malay UM PSQ).

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