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    Surge of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections linked to single introduction of a virus strain in Myanmar, 2020
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2021
    In:  Scientific Reports Vol. 11, No. 1 ( 2021-05-13)
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    In: Scientific Reports, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 11, No. 1 ( 2021-05-13)
    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is a major health concern globally. Genomic epidemiology is an important tool to assess the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Several mutations have been reported by genome analysis of the SARS-CoV-2. In the present study, we investigated the mutational and phylogenetic analysis of 30 whole-genome sequences for the virus's genomic characteristics in the specimens collected in the early phase of the pandemic (March–June, 2020) and the sudden surge of local transmission (August–September, 2020). The four samples in the early phase of infection were B.6 lineage and located within a clade of the samples collected at the same time in Singapore and Malaysia, while five returnees by rescue flights showed the lineage B. 1.36.1 (three from India), B.1.1 (one from India) and B.1.80 (one from China). However, there was no evidence of local spread from these returnees. Further, all 19 whole-genome sequences collected in the sudden surge of local transmission showed lineage B.1.36. The surge of the second wave on SARS-CoV-2 infection was linked to the single-introduction of a variant (B.1.36) that may result from the strict restriction of international travel and containment efforts. These genomic data provides the useful information to disease control and prevention strategy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2045-2322
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89361-7
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Residual malaria among migrant workers in Myanmar: why still persistent and how to eliminate it?
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2021
    In:  BMC Infectious Diseases Vol. 21, No. 1 ( 2021-12)
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    In: BMC Infectious Diseases, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 21, No. 1 ( 2021-12)
    Abstract: Residual malaria is probably an important source for the re-emergence of malaria infection in the elimination era. Assessment to identify the factors influencing residual malaria in high-risk groups is needed to develop evidence-based decisions by stakeholders and policymakers. Methods This study was conducted to explore the factors influencing the residual malaria infection among migrant workers in two sentinel sites (endemic vs. pre-elimination areas) in Myanmar using the mixed-model method. Results A total of 102 migrant respondents (65 in Bamauk and 37 in Shwegyin) were included for the quantitative assessment using pretested questionnaires during household visits. Although 87.3% of them had insecticidal bed nets (ITNs/LLINs), only 68.3% of the migrants in Bamauk and 57.9% in Shwegyin used it regularly. The use of any bed net was high (79.9% in Bamauk vs. 91.0% in Shwegyin). The mean LLINs in their families were 1.64 (95%CI: 1.48–1.81) in Bamauk and 2.89 (95%CI: 2.67–3.11) in Shwegyin. Most of them received no health information for malaria prevention within the last year and their knowledge about malaria was low. Their working nature was a challenge for control measures against malaria in migrants. Conclusion The strategy for distributing LLINs and health promotion activities for mobile/migrant populations should be reviewed, and an appropriate action plan should be developed for the specific migrant group. Moreover, health promotion activities for behavior change communication should be strengthened in the migrant population in Myanmar.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1471-2334
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06839-5
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2021
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    4-DOF Robot Arm for Pick and Place Process
    Sretechjournal Publication ; 2020
    In:  International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering Vol. 06, No. 11 ( 2020), p. 55-64
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    In: International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering, Sretechjournal Publication, Vol. 06, No. 11 ( 2020), p. 55-64
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2454-8006
    URL: Issue
    URL: Journal
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2020
    DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE
    DOI: 10.31695/IJASRE.2020.33927
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: Sretechjournal Publication
    Publication Date: 2020
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    High prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Myanmar schoolchildren
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2022
    In:  Infectious Diseases of Poverty Vol. 11, No. 1 ( 2022-12)
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    In: Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 11, No. 1 ( 2022-12)
    Abstract: Achieving the elimination of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections requires a sufficient understanding of the current epidemiological status of STH endemicity. We aimed to examine the status of STH in Myanmar – a country with the eighth highest STH prevalence in the world, 10 years after instigation of the national deworming programme. Methods In August 2016 we screened for STH infections using Kato Katz (KK) microscopy and real-time PCR (qPCR) in schoolchildren from the Bago Region township of Phyu, a STH sentinel site in Myanmar. Ten schools were randomly selected, and one stool sample each from a total of 264 students was examined. Prevalence and intensity of infection were calculated for each STH. Results High prevalence of STH was identified in the study area with 78.8% of the schoolchildren infected with at least one STH by qPCR, and 33.3% by KK. The most prevalent STH was Trichuris trichiura , diagnosed by both KK (26.1%) and qPCR (67.1%), followed by Ascaris lumbricoides (15.5% KK; 54.9% qPCR). No hookworm infections were identified by KK; however, the qPCR analysis showed a high prevalence of Ancylostoma sp. infection (29.6%) with few Necator americanus (1.1%) infections. Conclusions Despite bi-annual deworming of schoolchildren in the fourth-grade and below, STH prevalence remains stubbornly high. These results informed the expansion of the Myanmar National STH control programme to include all school-aged children by the Ministry of Health and Sports in 2017, however further expansion to the whole community should be considered along with improving sanitation and hygiene measures. This would be augmented by rigorous monitoring and evaluation, including national prevalence surveys.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2049-9957
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1186/s40249-022-00952-6
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    A Group-Randomized Study Comparing the Traditional Lecture and Informal Cooperative Learning For Undergraduate Radiology Training In A Malaysian University
    IIUM Press ; 2022
    In:  IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia Vol. 21, No. 3 ( 2022-07-01)
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    In: IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, IIUM Press, Vol. 21, No. 3 ( 2022-07-01)
    Abstract: Purpose: Radiology teaching via the traditional lecture (TL) is susceptible to a decline in focus and engagement, leading to compromised training and competency. In this study, we investigated the teaching of radiology topics via informal cooperative learning (ICL). Materials and Methods: We randomly delivered teaching via the TL or the ICL to four clinical group of thirteen third-year undergraduate medical students. The study involved eleven radiology topics throughout one academic year. For each topic, two groups underwent the TL while the other two learned via the ICL. All students underwent a pre-test at the beginning of each class, consist of One Best Answer (OBA) and Objectively Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) to assess knowledge and skills, respectively. They subsequently underwent post-tests with another OBA and OSCE assessments at the end of class and six weeks later. Results: Students who learned from the ICL classes scored significantly higher in the knowledge assessment immediately post-teaching, six weeks later, and the overall score regardless of time. Assessments of skills showed no statistically significant difference between the two teaching methods. However, for both the ICL and TL, post-teaching scores of knowledge and post-teaching scores of skills were significantly higher than the pre-test. Conclusion: Our study provides empirical evidence on the superior competency of undergraduate radiological skills through the ICL. The findings signify the need to engineer competent doctors via innovative clinical training. The novel experience from this study better-orientate radiology teaching and contribute to the broader field of medical education, clinical practice, and patient safety.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2735-2285 , 1823-4631
    URL: Issue
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.31436/imjm.v21i3
    DOI: 10.31436/imjm.v21i3.2027
    Language: Unknown
    Publisher: IIUM Press
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Mobile Technology in Medicine: Development and Validation of an Adapted System Usability Scale (SUS) Questionnaire and Modified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to Evaluate User Experience and Acceptability of a Mobile Application in MRI Safety Screening
    Georg Thieme Verlag KG ; 2023
    In:  Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging Vol. 33, No. 01 ( 2023-01), p. 036-045
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    In: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 33, No. 01 ( 2023-01), p. 036-045
    Abstract: Background Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety screening is a crucial procedure for patient preparation before entering into MRI room. Many hospitals in Malaysia are still using the MRI safety checklist printed form. Besides, clinicians will not get a definite conclusion about whether the patient is contraindicated for MRI or not. Hence, we have created one mobile application named MagnetoSafe to overcome this issue. The application will provide an instant decision on whether the patient has no contraindication, relative contraindication, or absolute contraindicated for MRI. We need to check for acceptability and user experience for any newly created mobile application. Objective This study was designed to check the validity of the adapted Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and System Usability Scale (SUS) Questionnaire. Method The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were investigated. Subsequently, 52 fully completed responses were collected. Results Face and content validity of the questionnaires are considered acceptable with only minor changes to Item 10 of SUS. The Cronbach's alpha for the SUS questionnaire (10 questions) is −0.49, which is not acceptable. The Cronbach's alpha for TAM questionnaire (3 domains; 14 questions) is acceptable, which is 0.910 for perceived usefulness, 0.843 for perceived ease of use, and 0.915 for intention to use. Conclusion Face validity of the adapted SUS and modified TAM questionnaires is acceptable with only minor changes to Item 10 in SUS. Content validity with experts is good. However, the reliability of the SUS questionnaire is not acceptable and therefore adapted SUS will not be used for assessing user experience. The reliability of the modified TAM questionnaire with the original three-factor structure is considered acceptable and can be used to evaluate the user's acceptability of MagnetoSafe.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0971-3026 , 1998-3808
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758198
    Language: English
    Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag KG
    Publication Date: 2023
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