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.
Review Article

Dec 31, 2024

A review of the value of transvaginal sonography in the management of caesarean scar defects or pregnancy

Hoang The Dinh, Tuan Minh Vo, An Nguyen Phuong Tran

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):229-236.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.25

The global increase of caesarean sections (CS) has led to a significant rise in the prevalence of caesarean scar defects (CSD) and caesarean scar pregnancies (CSP) in recent years. The diagnosis of CSD and CSP depends on the chief complaint along with imaging techniques such as 2D or 3D transvaginal sonography (TVS), saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS), gel infusion sonohysterography (GIS), hysterosalpingography (HSG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or hysteroscopy. However, there is no gold standard diagnostic test. This narrative revie...
Original Article

Dec 31, 2024

The value of urea-based recirculation in screening arteriovenous fistula stenosis among end stage renal disease patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis

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

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):237-245.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.26

Introduction: There is a need for studies to establish a specific access recirculation (AR) threshold for screening arteriovenous fistula (AVF) stenosis in hemodialysis patients. This study was to assess the validity of AR against duplex doppler ultrasound in detecting AVF stenosis in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited chronic hemodialysis patients with AVF installment of at least three months. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), Youden’s index, and area...
Original Article

Dec 31, 2024

Effect of positive end-expiratory pressure guided by transpulmonary pressure on oxygenation and respiratory mechanics in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients: a prospective study

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

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):246-253.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.27

Introduction: The use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) plays a critical role in managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Various methods for setting PEEP have been proposed, but the efficacy of these strategies is unclear. Our study evaluates the effect of oxygenation and respiratory mechanics on PEEP settings guided by transpulmonary end-expiratory pressure (PL-exp) in ARDS patients. Methods: The prospective study included ARDS patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) from November 2021 to October 2023. Patients ...
Original Article

Dec 31, 2024

A retrospective cross-sectional study on the prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes and its associated factors in fetuses with late-onset fetal growth restriction

Trung Huu Nguyen, Nhu Huynh Trung Tran, Hanh Thi Nhu Cao, Trinh Ngoc Diem Truong, Anh Thi Tu Nguyen, Thanh Quang Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):254-264.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.28

Introduction: Late-onset fetal growth restriction (FGR) has a possibility of urgent fetal deterioration before labor, which contributes to late-pregnancy mortality, intrapartum fetal distress, and neonatal acidosis. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes (APO) and identify factors associated with APO in fetuses with late-onset FGR. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of singleton pregnancies diagnosed with late-onset FGR, enrolled in Tu Du Hospital from 4/2022 to 12/2022. Late-onset...
Original Article

Dec 31, 2024

Postpartum depression in mothers of infants under 12 months at Hai Duong Pediatric Hospital and its association on infant health

Hanh Thi My Nguyen, Dung Phuong Luu, Tu Nguyen Quyet, Hai Hoang, Mai Ngoc Phuong Tran, Mai Thi Phuong Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):265-273.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.29

Introduction: Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the current priorities in the national program on maternal and child health. The study aims to provide a comprehensive database on the prevalence of PPD among mothers in 12 months of post-delivery and to examine its relationship with the health status of their offspring in the first 12 months. Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study involved 180 mothers whose children were admitted at Hai Duong Pediatric Hospital in September 2022. The mothers in the study were classified by the PPD...
Original Article

Dec 31, 2024

Evaluation of triglycerides, total cholesterol and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol stability in human whole blood and plasma samples

Thuan Thi Minh Nguyen, Dung Thi Van Nguyen

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):274-282.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.30

Introduction: Lipid tests are routinely performed in the laboratory for early diagnosis of lipid disorders and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the stability of triglycerides (TGs), total cholesterol (TC), and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) in human whole blood (WB) and plasma samples stored at different temperature conditions in order to improve the quality of lipid testing. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Buon Ma Thuot Medical Testing Center. Ten mL of WB collected...
Original Article

Dec 31, 2024

Examination of conditions influencing the proliferation and biofilm development of Streptococcus mutans on polystyrene microplates

Hoai Thu Le, Phuong Thi Luc Truong, Huy Hoang Giang, Phuoc-Vinh Nguyen, Thanh-Hoa Vo, Bac Vu Giang Nguyen

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):283-294.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.31

Introduction: The oral cavity, a dynamic ecosystem, provides an ideal habitat for diverse bacterial species, among which Streptococcus mutans emerges as a key contributor to tooth decay, particularly affecting individuals with temporary dental crowns. This study aimed to replicate oral cavity conditions relevant to those with temporary dental materials, investigating diverse parameters to unveil the optimal environment for S. mutans growth and biofilm formation on polystyrene plates. Methods: S. mutans were cultured under various conditions, in...
Case Report

Dec 31, 2024

Hypocoagulability and hyperfibrinolysis in polycythemia vera: a case report

Tram Bich Huynh-Duong, Tuan Huu Nguyen, Tung Thanh Tran, Thanh-Thang Thi Nguyen, Tuyen Ngoc Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):295-299.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.32

Polycythemia vera (PV) is classified as a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), a group of hematologic disorders. In PV, thrombosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality; however, hemorrhage is also a potentially life-threatening complication. The mechanisms of bleeding in PV are complex and multifactorial, including disturbances in platelet aggregation, vascular endothelial function and von Willebrand factor activity. Despite this, there are limited reports on the incidence of hyperfibrinolysis in PV and its role in bleeding events. We pr...

CURRENT ISSUE: Dec 2024, Vol. 8, No. 4

Review Article A review of the value of transvaginal sonography in the management of caesarean scar defects or pregnancy Hoang The Dinh, Tuan Minh Vo, An Nguyen Phuong Tran MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):229-236. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.25 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article The value of urea-based recirculation in screening arteriovenous fistula stenosis among end stage renal disease patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis Hien Van Pham, Nhat Van Tran, Kien Gia To, Huong Thi Bich Tran MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):237-245. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.26 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Effect of positive end-expiratory pressure guided by transpulmonary pressure on oxygenation and respiratory mechanics in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients: a prospective study Tu Ngoc Nguyen, Ngan Hoang Kim Trieu, Thanh Chi Pham, Linh Thanh Tran, Xuan Thi Phan, Thao Thi Ngoc Pham MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):246-253. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.27 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article A retrospective cross-sectional study on the prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes and its associated factors in fetuses with late-onset fetal growth restriction Trung Huu Nguyen, Nhu Huynh Trung Tran, Hanh Thi Nhu Cao, Trinh Ngoc Diem Truong, Anh Thi Tu Nguyen, Thanh Quang Le MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):254-264. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.28 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Postpartum depression in mothers of infants under 12 months at Hai Duong Pediatric Hospital and its association on infant health Hanh Thi My Nguyen, Dung Phuong Luu, Tu Nguyen Quyet, Hai Hoang, Mai Ngoc Phuong Tran, Mai Thi Phuong Le MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):265-273. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.29 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article Evaluation of triglycerides, total cholesterol and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol stability in human whole blood and plasma samples Thuan Thi Minh Nguyen, Dung Thi Van Nguyen MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):274-282. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.30 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Examination of conditions influencing the proliferation and biofilm development of Streptococcus mutans on polystyrene microplates Hoai Thu Le, Phuong Thi Luc Truong, Huy Hoang Giang, Phuoc-Vinh Nguyen, Thanh-Hoa Vo, Bac Vu Giang Nguyen MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):283-294. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.31 HTML PDF PubReader	Case Report Hypocoagulability and hyperfibrinolysis in polycythemia vera: a case report Tram Bich Huynh-Duong, Tuan Huu Nguyen, Tung Thanh Tran, Thanh-Thang Thi Nguyen, Tuyen Ngoc Le MedPharmRes 2024;8(4):295-299. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.4.32 HTML PDF PubReader

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