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Fulltext Effects of EPA+DHA from yellow-stripe scad and salmon on platelet and endothelial cell-related cytokines of healthy overweight Malaysians

Abdulrahaman Yakubu, Azrina Azlan, Loh Su Peng, Irmi Zarina Ismail, Sabariah Md Noor

Life Sciences, Medicine and Biomedicine, 2019;3(4):0-0.
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Introduction: Overweight currently has become a major global burden. Salmon is one of the major sources for fish oil to treat inflammatory related cardiovascular diseases. Yellow-stripe scad (YSS) on the other hand, is a local Malaysian fish which can be a good substitute for salmon; however, the therapeutic effects of YSS is still unclear. Objective: Therefore, this study compared the nutritional values EPA+DHA of YSS and salmon on body mass index (BMI), leptin and activation markers for both platelet and endothelial cell. Methods: Healthy overweight Malaysian adults (n=45), aged 21-55 years old, were recruited for 6-months cross-over trial study. They were randomised equally to receive eight weeks of either steamed whole YSS fish or salmon fillet, for three days per week, obtaining approximately 7000 mg EPA+DHA weekly. The diets were switched after an eight-week washout period. Baseline dietary fish intakes were similar in the two groups. Results: Significant differences observed in serum leptin for YSS-baseline group I and salmon-baseline group II (p0.05) on time and treatment in all variable after 16 week, but there was a significant effect of treatment on sCD40L from YSS and vWF from salmon (p
Fulltext Nutritional status and self-reported nutrition education exposure in women with gestational diabetes mellitus at primary health clinic

Nurul-Alia Samiun, Barakatun-Nisak Mohd Yusof, Irmi Zarina Ismail, Norfarhana Mohd Anuar, Winnie Chee Siew Swee

Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences, 2019;4(2):66-74.
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Introduction: Optimal nutritional status is of utmost importance not only for foetal
development but also to maintain normoglycemia in women with gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM). This cross-sectional study described the nutritional status of women with GDM and
explored whether self-reported nutrition education (NEd) exposure before a GDM diagnosis
would be able to promote better nutrition status. Methods: GDM women (n= 60; age= 31.6 ±
5.0 years) diagnosed between 13th and 28th week of gestation participated in the study. We
assessed nutritional status that included anthropometric and blood pressure assessments,
biochemical data, and dietary intake. The respondents self-reported their NEd exposure before
a GDM diagnosis was made. Results: The pre-pregnancy BMI of the participants was 27.9 ±
6.8 kg/m2
, which was categorised as overweight. Total (4.3 ± 5.6 kg) and rate (0.2 ± 0.3
kg/week) of gestational weight gain were within the recommendations. Glycemic parameters
and blood pressure were also within the normal range. Nevertheless, they had high intakes of
fat (35.5%) and sugar (14.4%) proportionate to their energy intake. They did not meet the
recommended nutrient intakes for fibre, calcium, and iron. Only 28.3% of women had prior
NEd exposure. Among them, almost all (94.1%) had recurrent GDM. Those with NEd
exposure had lower pre-prandial blood glucose profiles, systolic blood pressure, and
proportion of protein intake from energy than those without (p< 0.05). Conclusions:
Suboptimal maternal nutritional status and low exposure to NEd are evident in women with
GDM. Those with self-reported NEd exposure had better parameters of nutritional status. The
findings recognised the need of having proper nutrition education for women who are at high
risk of GDM since at early pregnancy.
Fulltext An overview of patient involvement in healthcare decision-making: a situational analysis of the Malaysian context

Ng CJ, Lee PY, Lee YK, Chew BH, Engkasan JP, Irmi ZI, et al.

BMC Health Serv Res, 2013 Oct 11;13:408.
PMID: 24119237 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-408

BACKGROUND: Involving patients in decision-making is an important part of patient-centred care. Research has found a discrepancy between patients' desire to be involved and their actual involvement in healthcare decision-making. In Asia, there is a dearth of research in decision-making. Using Malaysia as an exemplar, this study aims to review the current research evidence, practices, policies, and laws with respect to patient engagement in shared decision-making (SDM) in Asia.
METHODS: In this study, we conducted a comprehensive literature review to collect information on healthcare decision-making in Malaysia. We also consulted medical education researchers, key opinion leaders, governmental organisations, and patient support groups to assess the extent to which patient involvement was incorporated into the medical curriculum, healthcare policies, and legislation.
RESULTS: There are very few studies on patient involvement in decision-making in Malaysia. Existing studies showed that doctors were aware of informed consent, but few practised SDM. There was limited teaching of SDM in undergraduate and postgraduate curricula and a lack of accurate and accessible health information for patients. In addition, peer support groups and 'expert patient' programmes were also lacking. Professional medical bodies endorsed patient involvement in decision-making, but there was no definitive implementation plan.
CONCLUSION: In summary, there appears to be little training or research on SDM in Malaysia. More research needs to be done in this area, including baseline information on the preferred and actual decision-making roles. The authors have provided a set of recommendations on how SDM can be effectively implemented in Malaysia.

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