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Labisia pumila (Kacip Fatimah) is a traditional herb commonly used
by Malay women during peripartum period to make the process of
childbirth easier and also during postpartum period to improve
general condition of mother. Earlier research on Labisia pumila
showed that it has estrogenic-like effect. This randomized, placebo
controlled study was designed to look at the safety profile of
Labisia pumila water extract on postmenopausal women. Pre-study
screening and assessment was done and if subject is eligible,
informed consent taken and baseline investigation was taken
including hematological, liver and renal function, chest x-ray,
ECG, mammography and pap smear. The study duration was six month
and all participants were required to come for visit every two
month. During each visit participants were asked regarding any side
effects of medication or occurrence of per vaginal bleeding. Vital
signs, body mass index and waist hip ratio were measured on every
visit. On visit 4 or last visit, all blood investigations, chest x-
ray, ECG and pap smear were repeated. As a conclusion we found that
Labisia pumila water extract was safe for consumption.
Major health problem amongst the elderly are falls. Diabetic is
associated with an increased risk of falling and greater risks of
disabilities related to mobility and daily tasks among elderly
people.The objectives of this study are to assess the prevalence of
fall and its associated factors among elderly diabetes type 2
attending outpatient clinics Hospital Universiti Sains
Malaysia(HUSM).A total of 286 elderly were interviewed using
structured questionnaire which consist of baseline data and medical
history. A clinical and functional assessment was carried out
following the interview. The prevalence of fall and recurrent
fallers are 18.9% and 13.6% respectively. Younger age (p
The mood disorders which affect newly delivered women range from a
relatively short but emotionally labile time, popularly called the
"blues," to a serious psychiatric disorder requiring specialized
treatment. Recent studies show that 10 - 15 % of women suffered
from Postnatal Depression. Mood disorders following childbirth are
not confined to Western societies, and have been recognized
worldwide and throughout history. In Malaysia and Asia at large,
pregnant and confined mothers are always accorded important roles
and demand significant attention from families and society. In
Malaysia, motherhood marks a transitional period in the women's
life, and provision is made for her to be treated differently,
usually for a period of about six weeks. It is postulated that
these ritual and cultural practices have protective effect against
developing Postnatal Depression. This book is the first
interdisciplinary reader focusing on the burden of depression in
pregnancy and puerperium (in particular postnatal depression) and
study the influence of socio-cultural practices with Postnatal
Depression in Malaysia.
Depression among elderly primary care patients is a serious problem
with significant morbidity and mortality, yet it is underdiagnosed
and undertreated. The objective of this study is to determine the
prevalence of major depression and its associated risk factors
among the elderly patients, age 60 and above attending outpatient
clinic, Klinik Rawatan Keluarga at Hospital Universiti Sains
Malaysia. This study utilized M-GDS-14, the translated and
validated version of GDS-15, to screen for elderly depression among
Malaysian population. Out of 244 subjects, 34 or 13.9% were found
to have depression. Elderly patient with any illness that limits
the patient's activity or mobility has more risk of developing
depression (OR 2.68 CI 1.15 - 6.24). Elderly patients who were
satisfied with their personal incomes (OR 0.29 CI 0.10 - 0.85), and
who had children or son/daughter-in-law to take care of them when
they are sick (OR 0.10 CI 0.01 - 0.83) have a lower chance of
having depression. Screening the elderly for depression, would help
in diagnosing the elderly depression better and offer them the
treatment needed.
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