MedPharmRes

About MedPharmRes

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

Jun 30, 2024

Vaginal fluid creatinine in diagnosing pre-labor rupture of membranes in Vietnam

Thang Viet Ho, Tuan Minh Vo, Nghiem Xuan Huynh, Chau Hai Pham, Hien Dang Phuoc Nguyen, Hanh Thi My Vo

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):83-89.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.9

Introduction: Pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM) is a common issue in obstetrics that can lead to serious complications. Timely diagnosis is crucial for proper management of PROM. Creatinine concentration in vaginal fluid is a potential candidate for diagnosing PROM in resource constrained environment. This study aims to investigate the usability of creatinine concentration and its optimal cutoff value for diagnosing PROM. Methods: We conducted a case-control diagnostic test study at Hung Vuong Maternity Hospital, Vietnam. Pregnant women bet...
Original Article

Jun 30, 2024

Characteristics and health problems of cancer patients admitted to palliative care service at the Oncology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: a cross-sectional study

Thuy Thi Thanh Mai, Oanh TH Trinh, Dung Van Do, Cheng-Pei Lin, Richard Harding

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):90-103.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.10

Introduction: Vietnam has very few study on health problems of cancer patients receiving palliative care. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of characteristics and health problems of cancer patients who admitted to the palliative care department of the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Oncology. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in cancer patients newly admitted to the palliative care department. Descriptive statistics and multivariable linear regression models were performed to estimate the prevalence and factors as...
Original Article

Jun 30, 2024

Nested PCR optimization for detecting hepatitis E virus

Ha Nguyen Nhat Le, Duy Khanh Pham, Nhan Phuc Le, My Nhat Truong, Thi Thu Hoai Nguyen

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):104-113.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.11

Introduction: The occurrence of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections is on the rise in developing countries, frequently linked to the consumption of undercooked meats and exposure to animal feces. Typically, HEV diagnosis relies on the immunodetection of anti-HEV antibodies and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. In this study, nested polymerase chain reaction (Nested PCR) for detecting HEV in domesticated pig and farmed wild boar samples was optimized to provide an alternative method for reliable and precise detection of HEV, partic...
Original Article

Jun 30, 2024

Multiorgan dysfunction in birth asphyxia

Binh Thi Thanh Nguyen, Huong Thi Dieu Vu, Thang Binh Tran

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):114-121.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.12

Introduction: To obtain multi-organ dysfunction frequency, associated factors in neonates with birth asphyxia, and explore its relationship with short-term outcomes. Methods: A prospective study included 120 asphyxiated neonates admitted to Hue Central Hospital, Vietnam. Central nervous system (CNS), renal, pulmonary, cardiovascular, liver, and gastrointestinal evaluations were conducted systematically. Results: Of the asphyxiated neonates, 33.3% had severe asphyxia, while 66.7% had moderate asphyxia. Multiorgan dysfunction was observed in 55.8...
Original Article

Jun 30, 2024

Prospective profile of bacterial pathogens in hospitalized adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia: insights from multiplex real-time PCR and traditional culture techniques

Van Khanh Ly, Van Hung Pham, Xuan Van Ly

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):122-130.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.13

Introduction: Hospitalized community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is mainly caused by bacteria and plays its role as primary bacteria alone or combined. The study aimed to determine the proportion of bacterial pathogens causing CAP in hospitalized adult patients and to examine the combination of these bacteria. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive design in prospect conducted on 341 adult patients with CAP hospitalized at the Respiratory Department of Nguyen Tri Phuong Hospital, Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital, and University Medical Ce...
Original Article

Jun 30, 2024

Characteristics of first-time blood donors with unsatisfactory hemoglobin level and positive hepatitis B test in Binh Dinh Province

Phe Thai Chau, Hien Thanh Dao, Triet Hy Van, Thao Kim Le, Tham My Thi Le, Nguyet Anh Thi Vo, Loc Dinh Vo, Man Van Huynh, Dat Quoc Ngo

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):131-139.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.14

Introduction: Blood transfusion is essential in the treatment of a various diseases. In order to guarantee a safe and sufficient volume of blood supply, it is crucial to select appropriate donors based on stringent eligibility criteria. The objective of this study was to furnish robust epidemiological information and identify the risk factors linked to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and low hemoglobin levels in first-time blood donors in Binh Dinh. Understanding the causes for donor deferrals can assist better plan and establish an efficient...
Case Report

Jun 30, 2024

Two consecutive melioidosis septic arthritis successfully cured with conservative and operative treatment respectively: a case report

Chan Phu Nguyen, Anh Phuong Nguyet Huynh, Vy Trieu Lu, Khanh Hong Thien Bui

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):140-146.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.15

Melioidosis or Whitmore’s disease is an uncommon infectious condition caused by the gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. The clinical manifestation of melioidosis varies, including septicemia, pneumonia, deep organ and soft tissue abscess. Septic arthritis is a rare manifestation of melioidosis, which is associated with high mortality rate, especially in immunocompromised patients. We present here a 60-year-old male who was admitted to our hospital with high fever and acute left hip pain, who was subsequently confirmed to have h...
Letter to Editor

Jun 30, 2024

Mpox now a global emergency: a reality versus myths

Muhammad Usman Hashmi, Ahsan Abid, Hira Tahir, Muhammad Athar Khawaja

MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):147-151.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.16

The global landscape of infectious diseases significantly transformed after the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the growing concerns, mpox had emerged as a serious infectious illness that needed immediate and urgent action. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a health emergency. The rise in mpox cases has sparked a flurry of arguments and debates among healthcare experts and the general public. This spike of attention, however, has resulted in a proliferation of myths and misconceptions about...

CURRENT ISSUE: Jun 2024, Vol. 8, No. 2

Original Article Vaginal fluid creatinine in diagnosing pre-labor rupture of membranes in Vietnam Thang Viet Ho, Tuan Minh Vo, Nghiem Xuan Huynh, Chau Hai Pham, Hien Dang Phuoc Nguyen, Hanh Thi My Vo MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):83-89. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.9 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article Characteristics and health problems of cancer patients admitted to palliative care service at the Oncology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: a cross-sectional study Thuy Thi Thanh Mai, Oanh TH Trinh, Dung Van Do, Cheng-Pei Lin, Richard Harding MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):90-103. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.10 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Nested PCR optimization for detecting hepatitis E virus Ha Nguyen Nhat Le, Duy Khanh Pham, Nhan Phuc Le, My Nhat Truong, Thi Thu Hoai Nguyen MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):104-113. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.11 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article Multiorgan dysfunction in birth asphyxia Binh Thi Thanh Nguyen, Huong Thi Dieu Vu, Thang Binh Tran MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):114-121. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.12 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Prospective profile of bacterial pathogens in hospitalized adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia: insights from multiplex real-time PCR and traditional culture techniques Van Khanh Ly, Van Hung Pham, Xuan Van Ly MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):122-130. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.13 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article Characteristics of first-time blood donors with unsatisfactory hemoglobin level and positive hepatitis B test in Binh Dinh Province Phe Thai Chau, Hien Thanh Dao, Triet Hy Van, Thao Kim Le, Tham My Thi Le, Nguyet Anh Thi Vo, Loc Dinh Vo, Man Van Huynh, Dat Quoc Ngo MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):131-139. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.14 HTML PDF PubReader
Case Report Two consecutive melioidosis septic arthritis successfully cured with conservative and operative treatment respectively: a case report Chan Phu Nguyen, Anh Phuong Nguyet Huynh, Vy Trieu Lu, Khanh Hong Thien Bui MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):140-146. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.15 HTML PDF PubReader	Letter to Editor Mpox now a global emergency: a reality versus myths Muhammad Usman Hashmi, Ahsan Abid, Hira Tahir, Muhammad Athar Khawaja MedPharmRes 2024;8(2):147-151. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.2.16 HTML PDF PubReader

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