Factors associated with ultrasound diagnosed neurogenic bladder complications following spinal cord injury.

Introduction: Neurogenic bladder (NB) is a recognized secondary medical impairment following spinal cord injury (SCI). Ultrasound (US) of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) has been recommended as a useful, non-invasive surveillance method with good diagnostic sensitivity. This study aims to understand US diagnosed NB complications and identify its associated factors.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Antibacterial Activity of Ag₂O-Loaded Polyethylene Terephthalate Fabric via Ultrasonic Method.

In this study, Ag₂O was synthesized on polyethylene terephthalate fabrics by using an ultrasonic technique with Ag ion reduction in an aqueous solution. The effects of pH on the microstructure and antibacterial properties of the fabrics were evaluated. X-ray diffraction confirmed the presence of Ag₂O on the fabrics.

Predicting return to work following a cardiac event in Malaysia.

Background: Return to work is an important aspect for cardiac rehabilitation following a major cardiac event.

Objective: The aim was to understand the local prevalence and factors associated with returning to work in Malaysia after a cardiac event.

Methods: A cross sectional design was used.

Incomplete paraplegia caused by extramedullary hematopoiesis in a patient with thalassemia intermedia.

Introduction: Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is the production of blood cell precursors outside the bone marrow that occur in various hematological diseases. In patients with thalassemia intermedia, ineffective erythropoiesis drives compensatory EMH in the liver, pancreas, pleura, spleen, ribs and spine.

Case Presentation: We describe a patient with thalassemia intermedia who presented with acute neurological symptoms caused by paraspinal EMH, which responded well to combination therapy of steroid, hypertransfusion, laminectomy and excision of pseudotumor and hydroxyurea therapy to boost the formation of fetal haemoglobin.

An unexpected delivery: pregnancy experience of a paraplegic lady.

Introduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) has increased over the years, and so has the survival. Women with SCI remain fertile and have equal chance of pregnancy.

Case Presentation: We described a case of a 29-year-old lady with traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) resultant with paraplegia in 2008, who conceived naturally 2 years after the injury.

Prosthetic restoration in patient with incomplete spinal cord injury.

We describe a case of 55-years-old man with a known T11 AIS C since 1985. The muscle strength of his left leg is better than the right leg and he is an active community ambulator. He walks using his right knee ankle foot orthosis without a knee lock.

Papase as a treatment option for the overgranulating wound.

Overgranulation (also commonly known as hypergranulation) is a common problem in chronic wound management. We describe a case involving a 57-year-old lady with a chronic diabetic foot ulcer, complicated with overgranulation for the past year. She was administered with various treatments, including hydrocortisone 1% cream and hydrofiber, which proved ineffective and further delayed the healing process of her ulcer.

Motor function outcome in postnatal insult-related cerebral palsy.

Introduction: The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was developed to establish uniform communication between healthcare providers, patients, and the patients' families. It is also used to prognosticate the outcome of motor function. Based on previous reports, prognostication of ambulation status in cerebral palsy is based on the motor development curve, which shows a plateau at a certain known age.