Sapporo Medical Journal

Abstract : Synthesis and antibacterial activity studies of four substituted silver(I)-N-Heterocyclic carbene complexes of type [(NHC)2-Ag]Cl2 and their respective (ligands) benzimidazolium salts (6–9) are described herein. The azolium and Ag-NHC analogues were confirmed by H1 and C13-NMR spectroscopy. The synthesized analogues were biologically characterized for in vitro antibacterial activity estimated against some bacteria strains S. aureus. and E. coli.

Abstract : This study was done to conduct a review on the occurrence of tooth loss and its associated factors during Supportive Periodontal Therapy (SPT) among periodontitis patients. A literature search was performed using four databases with multiple keywords within the interest of this research. Data collected from previous articles were from 2000 to 2019. Ten previous research from 2004 to 2019 were met the criteria. The occurrence of tooth loss in ten studies was 1587 teeth. The highest and the lowest occurrence were 12.26% and 0.38% respectively. The associated factors of tooth loss for each study showed different percentages and significances. Some studies have limited associated factors. Among all these factors, smoking, old age, male, and educational status were highly associated with the occurrence of tooth loss. The incidence of tooth loss during SPT among periodontitis patients in ten studies was 6.57 % and associated with age, sex, smoking status, and educational level. However, this study did not reach a definitive conclusion due to the heterogeneity among studies.

Abstract : Abstract. The aim of the study is to evaluate the dependence of associations of ST2 and Troрonin I levels on the nature of the anatomical lesion of the coronary arteries. Materials and methods. We examined 200 patients with NSTEMI aged 38 to 80 years, who were urgently hospitalized in the Vinnytsya Regional Clinical Center of Cardiovascular Pathology. All patients underwent laboratory testing of ST2 and Troponin I levels in plasma by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay on the first day of hospitalization before coronary angiography. Results. In the association of relatively high levels of ST2 and relatively high levels of Troponin I, there is a positive correlation between the degree of coronary arteries damage, while in the association of relatively low levels of ST2 and Troponin I, severe stenotic coronary arteries lesions can be ruled out. Conclusions. Determining the associations of ST2 and Troponin I before coronary angiography allows to predict the degree of stenotic lesions of the coronary arteries and to determine the expected intervention strategy in patients with NSTEMI. Keywords: NSTEMI, Troponin I, ST2, coronary arteries.

Abstract : Introduction: Placenta Previa (PP) is a pathological condition defined as displacement of placenta to the cervical region. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the superiority of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over ultrasound (US) in diagnosing placenta Previa (PP) in the second stages of pregnancy and to determine morbidity association with PP. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study includes 65 cases of pregnant women with PP. The cases we collected from six different hospitals in Riyadh. The results of MRI and US of PP cases compared with post-operative data. The patients’ files reviewed for assessment. Results: Chi-square and Cross-tabulation statistical tests used. The Statistical information of PP patients shows that age group 29-39 have the highest frequency of PP with associated grade IV, and there is significant Relation between age and grade where P= 0.001% < 0.05 % (from chai square test). Result shows that the degree of PP is age dependent. Increta association has highest frequency with PP on imaging MRI modality. Almost half of the cases have no association with PP. These results are evidence that MRI is superior in diagnosing PP over US. Conclusions: The MRI and US are the prime choices for diagnosing abnormal placentation. MRI has the superiority in diagnosing PP over US based on the collected medical reports and reviewed MRI as well as US image. The results of this study indicate that the relationship between age and PP grade complication is s

Abstract : Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) in developing countries is currently the highest in the world. Birth Preparedness and Complications Readiness/BPCR) is one of the main key interventions to reduce maternal mortality and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) targets that have been implemented in various countries. The purpose of this study was to describe the factors influencing Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) in rural areas. This study conducted a systematic review following the PRISMA statement and collected individual research studies from databases such as CINAHL/Ebscohost, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase. This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of surveyed among pregnant women, this survey on pregnant women describes knowledge about childbirth readiness from each indicator, that either includes saving money as much as 46.8 % -88 %, identified mode of transportation 18 % -76.3 %, skilled provider 15.7 % -100 %, place of birth 44.3 % -85.8 %, and blood donor 0.89 % -29.6 %. Furthermore, the awareness of Complication Readiness ranged from 14.3 % to 82.4 %. Meanwhile, the BPCR practice rate is 32.78 % -61.8 %, indicating that it is well prepared. Furthermore, the most prevalent characteristics that impact BPCR practice are parity, Ante Natal Care (ANC) visits, knowledge of BPCR, mother's education, mother's occupation, and gestational age.