MedPharmRes

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The University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP) is pleased to announce its first international journal MedPharmRes (Publication permit 121a/GP-BTTTT of March 23, 2017 by the Ministry of Information and Communications of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam). MedPharmRes is proud to be an international open access peer reviewed journal that delivers cutting edge research in various aspects of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and other health sciences. Currently, the new permit is numbered 52/GP-BTTTT, issued on March 6, 2024.
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

Bacterial and viral co-infections in community-acquired pneumonia in adults: a prospective study of multiple hospital centers

Van Khanh Ly, Van Hung Pham, Xuan Van Ly, Phuong Minh Pham

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):153-161.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.17

Introduction: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is mostly caused by bacteria and viruses. Identifying pathogenic bacteria and viruses using traditional culture techniques is challenging. Therefore, multiplex real-time PCR (MPL-rPCR) has the capacity not only to concurrently identify the causative bacteria, atypical bacteria, and viruses but also to quantify their load and detect co-infections. Methods: This study was carried out on patients with CAP who were admitte to the Respiratory departments of Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital, Nhan Dan Gia Din...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infection and associated factors in intensive care unit: a cross-sectional study

Ngan Truong Thi Pham, Quang Minh Lam, Huong Giang Nguyen Tran, Lan Thi Pham, Yen Hoang Vu Nguyen, Thoa Thi Trinh, Tan Cong Dinh, Tuan Minh Huynh

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):162-172.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.18

Introduction: Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infection is an urgent threat to public health. The impact of CRE infection includes increased difficulty in treatment, and a high risk of death. intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly vulnerable to CRE infection due to severe illness and comorbidities,. This study aims to determine the prevalence of CRE infection and identify associated factors in the ICU setting. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary-level hospital, utilizing patient medical rec...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

The role of physical examinations in detecting arteriovenous fistula stenosis among chronic hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study

Hien Van Pham, Nhat Van Tran, Kien Gia To, Huong Thi Bich Tran

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):173-182.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.19

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of physical examinations (PE), hemodynamic parameters and flow access of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) on duplex Doppler ultrasound (DUS) in detecting AVF stenosis among hemodialysis patients after confirmed by DUS. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on chronic hemodialysis patients at Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. Demographic and clinical data were collected through a questionnaire and medical records. All eligible patients were consecutively selected and underwen...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

Auricular acupressure at knee, shenmen, sympathetic, subcortex points increases skin temperature at knee joints: a before-after interventional pilot study

Thang Duc Pham, Thi Thi Kim Phan, Tham Ngoc Vo-Nguyen, Hang Thanh Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):183-189.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.20

Introduction: Ear acupuncture at the knee, shenmen, sympathetic, subcortex points has been shown to reduce pain in pa-tients with knee osteoarthritis. However, the precise mechanism underlying this analgesic effect remains incompletely under-stood. Significant correlation between alterations in pressure pain thresholds and local perfusion has been reported during filiform needle acupuncture. This study investigated the change in microcirculation, as indicated by the skin temperature of the knee joint in healthy volunteers following ear acupunct...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

The analgesic tolerance to electroacupuncture in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain: an observational pilot study

Phuong Minh Bui, Oanh Thi Kim Ngo, Thang Duc Pham

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):190-196.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.21

Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common reasons for requesting home healthcare services in Vietnam. Multiple studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA) in treating chronic musculoskele-tal pain (CMP). This study aimed to provide preliminary insights into the development of analgesic tolerance to EA in pa-tients with CMP. Methods: This observational pilot study was conducted on 60 patients with CMP. All participants provided information re-garding their age, gender, origin, location of pain,...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

Hyaluronic acid promotes cellular characteristics of human gingival fibroblasts in-vitro

Xuan Tran-Yen Nguyen, Thuy Thu Nguyen, Nam Cong-Nhat Huynh

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):197-207.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.22

Introduction: In recent years, there has been growing interest in utilizing hyaluronic acid (HA) for periodontal tissue regenera-tion, particularly in the treatment of interdental papilla loss. However, the specific effects of HA on the cellular characteristics of human oral fibroblasts (hGFs) remain to be fully understood. Therefore, this study sought to assess the impact of HA on various cellular properties of hGFs. Methods: The study conducted three experiments on the human gingival fibroblasts exposed to varying assays, cell prolifer-ation ...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

Factors related to adjusting positive end-expiratory pressure guided by transpulmonary pressure in acute respiratory distress syndrome: a prospective analysis of Vietnamese patients

Tu Ngoc Nguyen, Ngan Hoang Kim Trieu, Thanh Chi Pham, Linh Thanh Tran, Xuan Thi Phan, Thao Thi Ngoc Pham

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):208-215.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.23

Introduction: Critically ill patients often face elevated chest wall weight and increased pleural pressures. Positive transpul-monary end-expiratory pressure (PL-exp) indicative of chest wall mechanical stiffness of the chest wall and has been evi-denced to improve blood oxygenation and respiratory mechanics. Our study focuses on the incidence of positive PL-exp in initial Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) settings and to identify factors for adjustments of PEEP adjustments in Vietnamese patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (...
Original Article

Jul 31, 2024

Physical activity and quality of life of breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Anh Le Phuong Ngo, Nguyen Lam Vuong, Kim Tu Tran

MedPharmRes 2024;8(3):216-228.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.3.24

Introduction: Engaging in physical activity enhances the quality of life (QoL) for individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. However, there is a limitation in exiting studies with inconclusive data regarding the impact of various forms of physical activity on different dimensions of QoL. To address this gap, we undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between different physical activity groups and aspects of QoL in breast cancer survivors. Methods: Our systematic search encompassed five databases, with data c...

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