Azerbaijan Medical Journal

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology Forensic medicine, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Radiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Dermatology and Venereal diseases, Infectious Diseases, Anaesthesia, Cancer research, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Medical education, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Reproduction, Cardiology, Diabetes, Surgery, Nursing, Otolaryngology, Dental, Psychology, Anesthesiology Dermatology, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Urology, Venereology, Psychiatry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, ENT, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pulmonology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical, Phatmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics, Industrial Pharmacy, Drug Design, Quality Assurance, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Phytochemistry, Drug Delivery Systems, Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, Drug Discovery, Drug Metabolism, Toxicology, Clinical Research, Pharmacogenomics, Phrmacoinformatics, Pharmacovigilance<, Life Sciences like Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, Forensic, Epidemiology, Oncology, Biomedicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Gynaecology, Dermatoepidemiology, Neuroscience, Ophthalmology, Sexology, Osteology, Kinesiology, Angiology/Vascular Medicine, Critical care Medicine, Haematology, Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, Bariatrics, Pharmacy and Nursing, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Radiobiology, Clinical immunology, Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Cell Biology, Genomics and Proteomics, Healthcare Services, Healthcare Management, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Geriatric Medicine,

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Updates on outcomes of Elderly icu patient to icu for sepsis

Abstract : There are more elderly people being admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) due to an increase in the prevalence of severe sepsis and septic shock. Sepsis is more likely to affect the elderly due to co-morbid conditions, frequent and lengthy hospital stays, lowered immunity, functional limitations, and, most importantly, the effects of ageing itself. This systematic review aims to study the recent updates regarding the outcomes of elderly patients admitted to the ICU for sepsis. PubMed, SCOPUS,


Promotion of Dental and Oral Health Through The Gigiku Sehat Application and Healthy Dental Gymnastics With Teacher Assistance on Teeth Cleaning Behavior in Children Aged 10-13 Years

Abstract : Caries is one of the oral diseases that is often experienced by children around the world by 60%-90%, especially in low socioeconomic groups. The causes of caries are multifactorial, including socioeconomic level, age, gender, diet and oral hygiene. Sucrose or sugar commonly consumed is an important factor causing caries. Elementary school children are an age group that is very vulnerable to caries because they have poor behavior in maintaining oral and dental health. Aim: Knowing the effect of


Analysis of E-Patient Development Needs Using Smartphones in Internal Medicine and Surgical Clinics in The Regional General Hospital of West Sulawesi Province

Abstract : Indonesia falls into the category of developing countries with healthcare inequalities. One of the main factors is the limitation of human resources for health, infrastructure facilities, and medical devices. This study aims to identify the needs of e-patients in internal medicine and surgical clinics at the Regional General Hospital of West Sulawesi Province. The research uses the qualitative method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. All interview was


Do Hospital Directors Have the Person-Focused Meta-Leadership Capabilities during Crisis? Selected Cases in South Sulawesi Province Indonesia Hospitals

Abstract : Dynamic, uncertain, and ambiguous environments currently influence organizations worldwide, including the hospital industry. Hospital problems, both internal and external disruptions, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, have affected hospital performance. In line with those conditions, excellent meta-leaders beyond clinical entities are urgently needed. Meta leadership has important implications for individual, team, and organizational performance. There are three dimensions of meta-leadership (the p


High versus low dose dexmedetomidine for the prevention from post-anesthesia complications; which dose is superior?

Abstract : Post-anesthesia complications, including shivering, pain, nausea and vomiting are among the most common complaints of patients undergoing general anesthesia. Dexmedetomidine (DMET) is an agent abundantly applied to reduce these complications; however, the best dosage remained a question. The current study aims to investigate different doses of DMET for management of postoperative shivering, pain, nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The current randomized clinical-trial (RCT) has


Keratinized Tissue Width Around Dental Implants Grafted with three Different Guided Bone Regeneration Techniques: A comparative clinical study

Abstract : Peri-implant health is defined as the absence of signs of inflammation, bleeding, and suppuration around dental implants. The presence of adequate KT around dental implants is considered to be beneficial for maintaining peri-implant health and preventing peri-implant diseases, such as peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. A comparative clinical study was conducted on a series of 18 patients with 30 alveolar ridge defects suffering from a horizontal bone defect that will result in the expo


Tubular carcinoid of the cecal appendix: A rare presentation.

Abstract : Carcinoid tumors mimicking acute appendicitis are rare (0.43% of patients), and the prognosis is excellent in the non-perforating appendix. The treatment depends on the site, size, and degree of mesoappendix and lymphovascular invasion. The level of Ki67 and mitotic activation rate are vital. Thus, it is important to follow the pathology report. We presented a case of tubular carcinoid mimicking acute appendicitis.


DETERMINE CLINICAL EDUCATION MODEL BASED ON EXPERIENTAL LEARNING TO IMPROVE COMPETENCE OF PERCEPTOR

Abstract : Clinical education is a process of behavior change that occurs in individuals because of a structured or unstructured process. The learning outcomes of clinical educators are prepared for competent clinical educators so that the competence of new nurses can be achieved. The aim of this study is to analyze determine clinical education model based on experiental learning to improve competence of preceptor. This use explanatory research approach carried out on educators clinical in the IHC Hospital


Early Childhood Caries Prognosis based on Streptococcus Mutans Count in children: In Vivo Study

Abstract : This study aimed to investigate the presence of early childhood caries (ECC) in relation to colony-forming units of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) among preschooler’s children aged 3–6 years old in Syria. The studied sample consisted of 80 children aged between 3-6 years, they were allocated randomly into two groups: Group 1 (experimental, n=40): S-ECC children, deft ≥ 10, and Group 2 (control n=40): free caries children, deft=0. The dental plaque was collected from all mouth using steri


ANALYSIS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND THE LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE IN THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN THE BLACKSMITH INDUSTRY IN BAGOANG VILLAGE

Abstract : Occupational safety in small industries is something that must be considered, because many workers experience work accidents due to poor work attitudes such as not using personal protective equipment to avoid the risk of work accidents. The purpose of this study was to find out whether there is a relationship between knowledge of personal protective equipment and the level of compliance in using personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of work accidents in the blacksmith industry. The sa