Publications by authors named "Aishah Ali"
Article Synopsis
- CHRM3 gene codes for the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor, which is found on smooth muscle cells in the bladder, playing a role in urinary function.
- Two sisters with a specific CHRM3 variant exhibited incomplete bladder emptying and abnormal pupil response to light, highlighting the impact of genetic factors on bladder disorders.
- This study represents the first report of biallelic variants in CHRM3 related to a rare bladder condition and correlates the genetic mutation with significant urinary issues and mydriasis.
Background: The fracture healing is impaired in osteoporosis. Piper sarmentosum is a plant, which contains potent antioxidant, naringenin that may enhance fracture healing. The present histological study aimed to determine the effects of water extract of Piper sarmentosum on the late phase of fracture healing in estrogen-deficient rats.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaternity services and the role of the traditional birth attendant, bidan kampung, in rural Malaysia.
J Public Health Manag Pract
July 2007
This study was undertaken to explore the roles played by bidan kampungs and understand their contribution to rural Malay women during pregnancy and childbirth hundred sixteen pregnant women, 13 Western midwives, and 12 bidan kampungs were recruited using convenience and snowball sampling. Data were collected from focus groups, in-depth interviews, field notes, and observations. The findings indicated that although the women were happy to have Western maternity care, they valued the social and spiritual support received from bidan kampungs during pregnancy and postnatal care.
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