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

Mar 31, 2024

Quantitative vaginal fluid creatinine in prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM): factors associated with diagnostic power

Thang Viet Ho, Tuan Minh Vo, My Thi Ngoc Do, Dung Ngoc Yen Dang, Yen Ngoc Hai Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):1-10.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.1

Introduction: Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) remains a challenge in obstetrics with serious complications. Quantitative vaginal fluid creatinine concentration is a promising test for diagnosing PROM in resource-limiting settings. However, uncovered factors may affect the diagnostic power of this potential test. We aimed to investigate how clinical factors may affect this diagnostic power. Methods: We conducted a case-control diagnostic test study at Hung Vuong Maternity Hospital, Vietnam. Pregnant women between 24–42 weeks were enrolled...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

Outcomes of complex mitral valve repair through right mini-thoracotomy using artificial chordae

Vinh Duc An Bui, Dinh Hoang Nguyen, Chuong Tran Viet Pham, Thuan Quang Phan, Thanh Van Thai Nguyen, Ngoc-Minh Vuong, Thao Nhat Le, Thang Duc Ho, Tam Nhat Minh Ung, Dung Hung Van, Nam Hoai Nguyen

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):11-18.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.2

Introduction: Mitral regurgitation (MR) affects 2%–3% of the global population. The rising incidence of degenerative causes in developing countries leads to an increase in the number of surgeries for degenerative MR. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of minimally invasive mitral repair (MIMR) using artificial chordae in complex cases of mitral valve regurgitation. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of MIMR through right mini-thoracotomy approach with intermediate-to-complex level of repair d...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

Using team-based learning for post-graduate training: challenges and solutions

Luan Nhut Au, My Thi Ngoc Do, Hien Dang Phuoc Nguyen

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):19-27.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.3

Introduction: Available evidence demonstrates that team-based learning (TBL) enhances teacher-learner interactions, solves cognitive gaps, connects concepts, and builds critical thinking. Nowadays, TBL has become a popular approach in undergraduate training (UGT). Surprisingly, only a few institutions implemented TBL into their post-graduate training (PGT) programs. UGT and PGT differ in their educational ecosystem, learning goals, and learner characteristics. Attempting to use TBL in PGT (TBL-PGT) requires adaptations to these differences. The...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

A retrospective study of hematological and biochemical parameters in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in Vietnam

Kim My Le, Phuoc Ha Huu Dang, Thuan Thi Minh Nguyen

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):28-38.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.4

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has had a serious impact on global public health. Currently, there are not many studies evaluating the impact of COVID-19 on changes in biochemical and hematological parameters of COVID-19 patients in Vietnam. This study aimed to investigate clinical characteris tics and changes in hematological and biochemical parameters in COVID-19 patients. Methods: This retrospective and cross-sectional study collected the medical records of 654 COVID-19 patients t...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

Survey of the characteristics of numbness in ischemic stroke patients: a cross-sectional study in the early rehabilitation phase

Duong Thi Huong Nguyen, Huy Khanh Tang, Linh Thi Hoang Le, Uyen Phuong Pham, Oanh Thi Kieu Nguyen, Hong Thi Anh Tran, Luu Bao Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):39-51.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.5

Introduction: Sensory disturbance is a common symptom of post-stroke. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this symptom is classified as numbness (Ma Mu). While there have been many studies on the therapeutic effect of numbness in TCM, little research has been conducted on the characteristics of numbness. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of numbness in patients with ischemic stroke in the early rehabilitation phase. Methods: This study consisted of two phases. Phase 1 investigated the characteristics of numbness based on me...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

Investigating the effect of processing conditions on the content of glycyrrhizic acid in licorice (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)

Minh-Nhut Truong, Quang-Tu Tran, Le Thi Qua, Lan-Phuong Thi Le

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):52-63.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.6

Introduction: Licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch or Glycyrrhizae inflata L. or Glycyrrhiziae glabra L. It was a familiar medicinal herb in traditional medicine, which was commonly used in two different forms raw licorice (Sinh Cam thao) and honey-fried licorice (Chich Cam thao), with completely different effects. The processing enhanced the impact on the Spleen and Stomach organs and tonified Qi but reduced the bioactivities of clearing heat, antitussive, and detoxifying. The purpose of this study was to propose a processing me...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

Clinical characteristics and risk factors of in-hospital mortality in patients with Takotsubo syndrome

Vu Hoang Vu, Thanh Cong Nguyen, Binh Thi Hai Nguyen, Hoa Tran, Binh Quang Truong

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):64-73.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.7

Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a condition of transient systolic dysfunction triggered by emotional or physical stress. Nowadays, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is gaining attention and has been detected more frequently. However, there is no collected data on Vietnamese subjects. This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and determine of rates and independent risk factors for in-hospital mortality. Methods: A retrospective andobservational study was conducted at the Univers...
Original Article

Mar 31, 2024

The analgesic and disability improvement effects of trigger points electroacupuncture on chronic low back pain patients: an uncontrolled before-and-after study

Quan Hoang Minh Le, Thanh Tran Van Nguyen, Nhi Thi Yen Bui, Oanh Thi Kim Ngo

MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):74-82.
https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.8

Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is the most common cause of disability in patients aged 45 to 65. Traditional medicine plays an important role in the treatment of this disease. Especially, electroacupuncture at 100 Hz is effective in the improvement of pain and symptoms. In addition, clinical and research evidence shows that trigger points acupuncture is effective in LBP treatment. However, these studies have small sample sizes, so their reliability is not high. Thus, our study aims to evaluate the effect of trigger points electroacupuncture ...

CURRENT ISSUE: Mar 2024, Vol. 8, No. 1

Original Article Quantitative vaginal fluid creatinine in prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM): factors associated with diagnostic power Thang Viet Ho, Tuan Minh Vo, My Thi Ngoc Do, Dung Ngoc Yen Dang, Yen Ngoc Hai Le MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.1 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article Outcomes of complex mitral valve repair through right mini-thoracotomy using artificial chordae Vinh Duc An Bui, Dinh Hoang Nguyen, Chuong Tran Viet Pham, Thuan Quang Phan, Thanh Van Thai Nguyen, Ngoc-Minh Vuong, Thao Nhat Le, Thang Duc Ho, Tam Nhat Minh Ung, Dung Hung Van, Nam Hoai Nguyen MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):11-18. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.2 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Using team-based learning for post-graduate training: challenges and solutions Luan Nhut Au, My Thi Ngoc Do, Hien Dang Phuoc Nguyen MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):19-27. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.3 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article A retrospective study of hematological and biochemical parameters in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in Vietnam Kim My Le, Phuoc Ha Huu Dang, Thuan Thi Minh Nguyen MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):28-38. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.4 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Survey of the characteristics of numbness in ischemic stroke patients: a cross-sectional study in the early rehabilitation phase Duong Thi Huong Nguyen, Huy Khanh Tang, Linh Thi Hoang Le, Uyen Phuong Pham, Oanh Thi Kieu Nguyen, Hong Thi Anh Tran, Luu Bao Le MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):39-51. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.5 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article Investigating the effect of processing conditions on the content of glycyrrhizic acid in licorice (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) Minh-Nhut Truong, Quang-Tu Tran, Le Thi Qua, Lan-Phuong Thi Le MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):52-63. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.6 HTML PDF PubReader
Original Article Clinical characteristics and risk factors of in-hospital mortality in patients with Takotsubo syndrome Vu Hoang Vu, Thanh Cong Nguyen, Binh Thi Hai Nguyen, Hoa Tran, Binh Quang Truong MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):64-73. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.7 HTML PDF PubReader	Original Article The analgesic and disability improvement effects of trigger points electroacupuncture on chronic low back pain patients: an uncontrolled before-and-after study Quan Hoang Minh Le, Thanh Tran Van Nguyen, Nhi Thi Yen Bui, Oanh Thi Kim Ngo MedPharmRes 2024;8(1):74-82. https://doi.org/10.32895/UMP.MPR.8.1.8 HTML PDF PubReader

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