Publications by authors named "M Z Nor Azman"

Approaches to regenerate vocal fold in glottic insufficiency remains to be a focus for exploration. This is attributed to the applications of cells or biological molecules alone result in fast degradation and inadequate for regeneration. Development of an injectable hydrogel for glottic insufficiency is challenging, as it needs to be non-cytotoxic, elastic yet possess good strength and easy to fabricate.

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Fungal laryngotracheitis (FLT) is rare, and the diagnosis can be challenging, as its presentation lacks specificity and may resemble other conditions such as granulomatous disease, gastroesophageal reflux, or malignancy. FLT can be very invasive, causing complete laryngotracheal separation, leading to a non-functioning larynx. We report a 39-year-old Indian woman with diabetes who presented to the emergency department with a sore throat, hoarseness, dysphagia, and stridor for two days.

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This study aims to characterise and assess the stability of an optimised lignocaine-adrenaline nanogel using central composite design (CCD). Compatibility studies were conducted using Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) and Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy. Eighteen lignocaine-adrenaline Nanoemulsion (LANE) formulations derived using CCD were characterised for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential and pH.

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  • The study examined the effects of different forms of St. John's Wort extract (HPE), powdered St. John's Wort (PHP), and selenium (Se) on the growth, gut bacteria, and immunity in broiler chicks.
  • The chicks were divided into six groups, where the group receiving the highest dosage of HPE (4.5 mL/kg) showed significantly better weight gain and higher levels of beneficial gut bacteria compared to the control groups.
  • HPE III also resulted in stronger immune responses, as indicated by higher serum antibody levels, while the use of HPE was noted to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
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Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is one of the primary causes of low back pain, causing disability; hence, there is no regenerative nature of the current treatments. Hyaluronic acid (HA) was reported to facilitate tissue repair and alleviate pain. Herein, we determined the therapeutic effect of HA and type II collagen (COLII) hydrogel for tissue repair targeting pain in IVD degeneration.

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