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Specific Learning Disorder among Primary School Children of Sarai Alamgir
Authors: Noreena Kausar  , Nadia Farhat  , Fauzia Maqsood  , Hafsa Qurban  , Admin  
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: To examine the frequency of specific learning disorder (SLD) among primary school children of Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan.
Methods: The current cross-sectional study was conducted from January to July 2018 in Sarai Alamgir. Multistage stratified sampling technique was used to select the sample from target population (N=914) of school children studying in 3rd and 4th class of six primary schoolsof Sarai Alamgir, Pakistan.Sample of n=837 children was selected through the Taro Yamane formula. Structured Clinical Diagnostic Interviews based on DSM-V (APA, 2013) diagnostic criteria of specific learning disorder were used to collect data. Children were approached in their classes. Screening tool was applied on all selected children to screen out the vulnerable cases. After screening the vulnerable cases, diagnostic criteria of different specific learning disorders were applied on all vulnerable cases. The frequencies and percentages were analyzed to see the frequency of learning disorder among children.
Results:Findings indicate that 174 (20.7%) children were vulnerable to specific learning disorders out of sample of 837 children. Total 13 (7.5%) children were diagnosed as suffering from different specific learning disorders from vulnerable participants. From vulnerable cases, 1(7.7%) childfulfilled the diagnostic criteria of reading impairment, 3 (23.1%) were diagnosed with mathematics impairment, 4 (30.8%) with multiple impairments in mathematics and writing, 1 (7.7%) with multiple impairments in mathematics and reading, 1 (7.7%) with multiple impairments in reading and writing, and 3 (23.1%) children were diagnosed as suffering from multiple impairments in mathematics, reading and writing.
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Incidence of endophthalmitis following intravitreal anti VEGF injections at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan
Authors: Fiza Shaheen  , Muhammad Amer Awan  , Aiman Hafeez  , Aqdus Haq  , Ramsha Zainab  , Admin  
Published: January 2021

Abstract
Objective: It is to report the rate of infectious endophthalmitis (IE) with Anti VEGF injection in our set up and compare our procedure protocols with those being practiced on international and local level.
Methods: A single hospital based retrospective, consecutive case series conducted at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad after taking International Review Board (IRB) approval from the hospital’s ethics review committee. Total 7542 Anti-VEGF injections; 5976 (79.2%) Bevacizumab (Avastin), 1081 (14.3%) Ranibizumab (Patizra/ Lucentis) and 485 (6.4%) Aflibercept (Eylea) were administered to 2734 patients in a clean room in an office based setup during the 5 years i.e. August 2014 to July 2019.
Results: Only a single case of IE occurred during the study period that led to IE rate of 0.01% (1 out of 7542 injections) compared to the 0.028% previously reported in international literature and 0.027% in a local study. IE was successfully treated with 25 gauge pars plana vitrectomy.
Conclusion: Our results depict that Anti VEGF injections can be administered in a clean room as a routine procedure in an office based setup by following standard sterilization protocols. Also, we strongly discourage the practice of giving same day bilateral IVT injections as this put the patients at the risk of bilateral IE leading to grave consequences. Timely diagnosis and intervention are pivotal in the management of this devastating complication.
Keywords: Bevacizumab, Endophthalmitis, Intravitreal injections, Continuous...
تأثير أسلوب نشاطي الأخذ والعطاء في ترقية قدرة الطلاب على المحادثة
Authors: Muhammad Ikbal  
Published: January 2021

Darul Ulum Islamic Modern Boarding School is a school that is located in Banda Aceh. The school concerns not only on the English learning process but on the Arabic learning process as well. From the preliminary research on the school, it was found the students still face a lot of difficulty in expressing their ideas orally although they had memorized a lot of vocabularies. It was caused by they did not have enough practice to speak in Arabic in their daily activities in the dormitory. Thus, finding a suitable method to make the students able to speak fluently is the important thing to do. One of the methods is by using the Take and Give method. This method is one of the methods which are used in Curriculum 2013. The aim of this study was to find out how is the implementation of Take and Give model in teaching muhadhasah. Besides, this study also aimed to find out the influence of Take and Give model in increasing students’ ability in Muhadhasah. This study used a quasi experiment method which means that the study was conducted without a control group. 30 students in Class VA at Darul Ulum Islamic Modern Boarding School were taken as the sample of this study. In order to collect the data needed, one instrument was used. That was a test (Pre-test and Post-test). The result of the research showed that; 1) The implementation of Take and Give model of learning in Muhadhasah gave a meaningful influence to the students, 2) The implementation of Take and Give model of learning in muhadhasah was effective in increasing the learners’ ability in Muhadatsah. It was shown by the result of T-Test that is bigger than the result of Table Test) or it can be said that if the value of sig. (2-tailed) is smaller than 0,005 that is 0,000, it was accepted
(KTSP) تطوير مواد تعليم اللغة العربية في ضوء المنهج على مستوى الوحدة التعليمية
Authors: Wahyu Mimbar  
Published: January 2021

Babul Maghfirah Is one Of junior high Schools located in Aceh Besar which gives high attention to Arabic Learning In This Rase, It is one of 13 Junior high Schools In Aceh Besar which still Implements School-Based Curriculum (KTSP) in Teaching learning process. That is why, the write intended to conduct a Research under the title “ The Analysis of Arabic Material in School-Based Curriculum design” The present research was aimed to Find Out : 1) The Obstacle Faced by the Teacher in transferring the material in school-Based Curriculum design, 2) The Strength and weakness Of School-Based Curriculum method, and 3) The analysis of Arabic learning from cognitive, effective and Psikomotor view in School-Based Curriculum design. Descriptive Qualitative design was used in this research so that the writer used Questionnaire, Observation, and Interview to collect the data needed. Furthermore, all students (24 students) of grade VIII were become the sample of this research. After Conducting the research, it was Found that : 1) most of the Teachers had lack understanding toward the School-Based Curriculum it self. It was caused by the Curriculum was not a perfect design and still need a futher development: 2) Lack of understanding in “Nahwu and Qawai’id” material was one of the weakness of KTSP in cognitive. It made The Students hard to master the method of giving the line, gathering new vocabularies and expression. Thus, it led them to be unable to speak Arabic, Affectively, the Students were more exsited to learn Arabic with School-Based Curriculum design, in psikomotor aspect, the writer found that students had good Capability in Performing “ istima’kalamQira’ah and Khitabah”. They also tonded to motivate each other. 3) After Conducting observation, Interview and Questionnare, It was also found that the Material of Arabic Language in School-Based Curriculum did not meet to Students need
تأثير التعلم النشاطي في ترقية مهارة اللغة عند الطلاب ( دراسة تجريبية في مجمع الفتيان بأتشيه)
Authors: Rosmiati  
Published: January 2021

The teaching process needs a good teaching method to obtain the academic goals, and this process did not reach success without the teacher adopting a correct method in the teaching process. And if the teacher does not choose the appropriate method of teaching, then he will fail in the teaching process. Away from this failure, the teacher must use the appropriate method in teaching to achieve the desired objectives in the educational process. The active learning method is one of the effective and attractive way in conducting the teaching and learning process, in this way the teacher attracts students' attention a lot because it exercises the students an active role in the learning process, by interacting with what they hear, watch or read in the classroom, and they observe, compare, and explain, generate ideas, and communicate with colleagues and mentors in an easy and flexible way. So students never feel bored and confused while learning. This research aims to find out the effect of application active learning in improving the language skills of students in Alfityan Aceh Islamic Junior High School. The researcher uses the experimental curriculum as the basic curriculum, and the community for this research is all students from the second grade of the Islamic Junior High School, which number 124 students. As for his sample, it is the students from the second grade (b) as the control group, and the students from the second grade (c) as the experimental group, as their number is 38. The research tools in this research are direct observation, personal interview, pre-tests and post-tests. And in the teaching process, the researcher applied the Card method in teaching the skill of listening and reading, solving problems in teaching writing skills and grammar, and playing roles in teaching the skill of speaking. As for the results obtained by the researcher, it is that the application of active learning has a positive effect in raising students' ability and efficiency in controlling the Arabic language. The evidence for this statement, as we see in the hypothesis test, is that the statistic t score = 4,85 is greater than the significant result of the significance level 3,5822 = 9.99% (0.001)
Authors: Haridhi Hafiz Mubarraq 
Published: January 2021

Al Quran sebagai sumber hukum utama dalam ilmu keislaman termuat didalamnya berbagai macam prinsip baik prinsip umum dan khusus yang kemudian dikaji dan menghasilkan suatu ketetapan atau hukum dengan ilmu ushul fikih. Pengajaran-pengajaran Al Quran mengenai suatu prinsip-prinsip bertujuan mengajarkan manusia kehidupan baik dan sempuran dalam semua bidang kehidupan termasuk didalamnya kegiatan sosial masyarakat yaitu muamalah. Diatara asas-asas tersebut salah satunya ialah asas perjanjian yang sebagaimana telah digariskan dalam Al Quran yang merupakan fokus kajian pada artikel ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana pembicaraan Al Quran sebagai sumber hukum utama mengenai asas-asas yang menjadi landasan terjadinya suatu perjanjian. Kajian ini merupakan jenis kajian kepustakaan, peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan tafsir untuk mendapatkan penjelasan yang komprehensif mengenai ayat-ayat Al Quran yang berkaitan dengan asas-asas perjanjian.
Kata kunci: Al Quran, Perjanjian, Asas-asas.
Pengujian Aktivitas Antibakteri Ekstrak Kulit Ranting Sengon Dengan Pelarut Metanol Dan N-Heksana
Authors: Rahayu Nunik Tri , Nurhasanah Ai Sri , Rumidatul Alfi , Fadhila Feldha , Maryana Yayan 
Published: January 2021

Pohon Sengon (Falcataria moluccana) memiliki senyawa metabolit sekunder yaitu terpenoid, steroid, flavonoid, fenolik, tanin, saponin yang berfungsi sebagai antibakteri. Antibakteri bersumber dari alam menjadi alternatif untuk pengobatan penyakit infeksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon dengan pelarut n-heksana dan metanol terhadap Shigella dysentriae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, dan Proteus mirabilis. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Kirby Bauer dengan konsentrasi ekstrak 9%, 9,5%, 10%, 10,5% dan 11%. Hasil ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon menunjukkan adanya zona bening dengan konsentrasi efektif yaitu 11% terhadap Shigella dysentriae (4 mm), Escherichia coli (1,7 mm), Salmonella typhi (3,3 mm). Sedangkan ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon dengan pelarut n-heksana terhadap Proteus mirabillis (2,7 mm). Ekstrak kulit ranting Sengon dengan pelarut metanol dan n-heksana memiliki aktivitas antibakteri terhadap Shigella dysentriae, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, dan Proteus mirabilis. Kata kunci: Antibakteri, Falcataria moluccana, N-heksana, Metanol
Beyond History: A Legacy and a Vision
Authors: Cabral-Lim Leonor I. , Perez Martesio C. 
Published: January 2021

Introduction
This work is a tribute to all those who have shaped the Department of Neurosciences of the National University Hospital and the University of the Philippines Health Sciences Center. I am deeply honored to have collaborated with my highly esteemed mentor and colleague, Dr. Martesio Perez, Professor Emeritus of the University. History is more than a chronology of the past. There is much more beyond the names and events of the past. History has not only made us what we are today, but will also guide us to where we want to be in the future. As the historian David McCullough stated, "History is an unending dialogue between the past and the present." This written history starts at the present, goes back in time, and moves forward toward our envisioned future.
Current Patterns in the Management of Adult Stroke by Filipino Neurologists: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey among Fellows of the Philippine Neurological Association
Authors: Roxas Jr. Artemio A. , Bautista Ralph Louie P. 
Published: January 2021

Background. Despite the availability of clinical guidelines for stroke, variation exists in the management patterns of stroke among neurologists. Objective. To determine the current practice patterns of Filipino adult neurologists in stroke and their adherence to the current clinical guidelines of the Stroke Society of the Philippines (SSP). Methods. Cross-sectional survey using a 3-page, 17-item questionnaire reviewed by the Stroke Council of the Philippine Neurological Association (PNA). Results and Observations. From November 2013 to July 2014, 136 of 277 (49%) locally practicing board certified adult neurologists of the PNA were surveyed. Some important findings from the survey include: (1) 70% of respondents underestimated the benefit of warfarin in stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF); (2) for acute ischemic stroke, although the recommended systolic blood pressure (SBP) threshold is >220 mm Hg, 43% would initiate antihypertensive therapy at SBP >180 mm Hg; (3) for acute primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), 42% would start antihypertensives at SBP >140 mm Hg; (4) despite the absence of guidelines recommending the use of neuroprotectant drugs for acute stroke, 75% and 56% of neurologists have prescribed it to >80% of their patients with infarcts and ICH respectively; (5) 46% of neurologists have not experienced giving thrombolytic therapy to any of their patients with acute ischemic stroke; (6) among patients with clinically stable hemorrhagic strokes, 77% of neurologists would give antithrombotics, while 28% of them would start it 30 days after the onset of stroke; (7) only 21% of respondents have ordered carotid studies as part of their work up in >80% of their patients with ischemic strokes; and (8) 64% of respondents have requested carotid revascularization procedures for patients with significant carotid stenosis, and about 38% of these patients underwent the procedure.
Conclusion. The management patterns in stroke remain varied among Filipino neurologists, although the patterns show increasing adherence toward guideline recommendations. The following practices are noted: underestimation of the benefits of oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention among patients with NVAF; use of pharmacologic control of blood pressure below the recommended threshold for acute ischemic stroke; widespread use of neuroprotectant drugs despite lack of definite evidence for its use; low utilization of carotid studies in the work-up of patients with ischemic stroke and the low rate of revascularization procedures in confirmed cases of carotid stenosis; and a relative increase in experience with thrombolysis.
The Changing Landscape of Genetics in the Philippines
Authors: Silao Catherine Lynn T. 
Published: January 2021

In the beginning, medical genetics was concerned only with rare single gene or chromosomal disorders. However, the Human Genome Project has made available information of invaluable diagnostic and therapeutic importance. It links the genome with human health.
It is becoming clear that all diseases or medical conditions have a genetic component with a huge proportion of the general population having a recognized genetic disorder. Presently, there is greater appreciation of genetic contributions to normal physiologic processes, early disease detection, pathogenesis, prevention and susceptibility to disease, disease prognostication and monitoring, the development of innovative diagnostic tests and novel therapeutic approaches. Genetics is currently the driving force in medical research.
While the papers in this special 2017 Genetics issue of Acta Medica Philippina give different perspectives on genetics, certain key themes have become evident in the submissions. We highlight birth defects, molecular genetics, cancer genetics, dysmorphology–craniofacial syndromes, the importance of folic acid, metabolic disorders, and genetic counselling issues. With the expansion of our genetic understanding of normal physiologic processes and disease, the role of the genetic counselor has also undoubtedly increased. The challenge is to make these genetic advances benefit people/ patients and the public. There is a need to educate them and make them aware of the different facets of genetics and its implications to the patient, their families and disseminate these information to the community.
The integration of genetics into medical practice will occur at a different pace for all areas in medicine. Genetic technology is available and accessible for everyone with interest to do genetic research in their corresponding medical field.
It is realized though that the Philippines, being a developing country, needs to recognize the burden imposed by genetic disorders and birth defects. There must be political will and commitment to sup port the implementation of these genetic services. Knowledge about genetic disorders and birth defects must be enhanced and the goals of genetic services in terms of both individual/family welfare and public health must be delineated with ethical principles and cultural diversity respected.
Catherine Lynn T. Silao, MD, PhD, FPPS Guest EditorInstitute of Human GeneticsNational Institutes of HealthUniversity of the Philippines Manila
Prevention of Contrast-induced Nephropathy by Cordyceps among Patients undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Procedures using Intravenous Contrast
Authors: Chan Marvyn Allen G. , Lim Kenneth Wilson O. , Salazar-Montemayor Elizabeth 
Published: January 2021

Objectives. This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of Cordyceps in preventing occurrence of contrastinduced nephropathy (CIN) among patients undergoing CA / PCI using IV contrast compared to standard therapy.
Methods. We searched Medline, Embase, Cochrane database, and Google Scholars for RCTs involving the use of Cordyceps in contrast-induced nephropathy. We used the search keywords “Cordyceps” and “contrast-induced nephropathy” with the Boolean operator “AND” and filtering search results to include only randomized controlled trials and clinical trials. Three trials were found which satisfied all the inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria.
Results. No patient developed clinical renal failure, adverse reactions, or side effects with the Cordyceps arm. CIN occurred in 26 out of 285 patients. The incidence of CIN was less in the Cordyceps group compared to the standard therapy group (p < 0.05, CI 0.20, 1.00).
Conclusion. Cordyceps shows a trend towards prevention of CIN and a decrease in biomarkers for acute kidney injury. More studies with larger populations need to be performed to further clarify its preventive effects.
Effect of a Multifaceted Intervention on Hand Hygiene compliance among Healthcare Workers at the Medicine Wards and Icu in a tertiary Hospital Setting
Authors: King Rich Ericson C. , Berba Regina P. 
Published: January 2021

Background. While hand hygiene is recognized as the cornerstone for reducing risk for nosocomial infections, compliance in our institution remains low. Previously identified barriers include poor access to hand hygiene products, lack of reminders, and poor knowledge on indications.
Methods. At the medical wards and ICU of a tertiary hospital, a group of medical students, residents, and nurses was exposed to interventions addressing the identified barriers. Alcohol handrub was provided at each bedside, visual reminders were placed at critical locations, and commonly missed opportunities were reinforced at the start of the study. Hand hygiene compliance was covertly evaluated after two weeks and compared against that of an unexposed group.
Results. 664 and 727 hand hygiene opportunities were observed in the unexposed and exposed groups, respectively. Compliance was higher in the exposed group (32.60% vs. 16.26%, p <0.05), which by subset analysis was consistent for the different healthcare worker designations and locations evaluated. Nurses had the highest compliance rate in both groups.
Conclusions. These results suggest the efficacy of the employed interventions in improving hand hygiene compliance in this setting. Hand hygiene opportunities identified to be most frequently missed in this observation can guide future intervention efforts in our institution.
Computed tomography Scan Findings among Pediatric Patients with unprovoked Seizures: a Hospital-Based Study
Authors: Joson-Sanglay Anna Karina , De Jesus Rogelio I. 
Published: January 2021

Objective. To describe the radiologic findings in pediatric patients who underwent cranial CT scan for unprovoked seizures at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and determine whether there is any association between the demographic characteristics such as age, age at onset, gender, as well as normal or abnormal neurologic examination findings, and the abnormal CT scan findings.
Methods. Official results of all pediatric patients who underwent cranial CT scan for unprovoked seizures from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 in PGH were reviewed. Data were described and statistically analyzed for differences in CT scan findings between different sexes, age groups, ages at onset, and presence or absence of neurologic findings.
Results and Conclusion. Of the 88 cases included, 29 (32.95%) had abnormal CT findings. The most common finding was volume loss. No statistically significant difference was noted for the frequency of abnormal CT findings between categories. There was a trend towards more frequent abnormal CT scan findings among males, and among patients exhibiting abnormal neurologic findings.