The College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells for severe neurological sequelae due to anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis: First case report
(2022-06-15)Anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is caused by altered patient immune reactions. This study reports the first patient with severe neurologic sequelae after NMDA receptor encephalitis treated with ... -
Stiff person syndrome: A case report with sudden onset and coexistence of sero-positive antibodies to glutamic acid decarboxylase and anti-SOX1 antibodies
(2022-03-05)Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is an extremely rare neurological condition characterized by muscle stiffness and painful muscle spasms. The symptoms often progress slowly and can cause disability. Antibodies to glutamic acid ... -
Food security among Libyan migrants living in Australia: A qualitative study
(2021-12-15)Food security among migrants and refugees is a concern across the globe, with the dearth of evidence on food labels and their influence on food security affecting disadvantaged communities especially. This paper discusses ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of food insecurity among Libyan migrant families in Australia
(2021)Background: The burden of food insecurity remains a public health challenge even in high income countries, such as Australia, and especially among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. While research ... -
Novel technique for scapulothoracic arthroscopy: A case report of the application of intraoperative 3D imaging
(2021-10-30)Snapping shoulder syndrome could be effectively treated with scapulothoracic arthroscopy. The excision of the scapular superomedial corner is assumed to help lower the recurrence rate. However, the amount of resection is ... -
Differential Cytotoxicity of Curcumin-Loaded Micelles on Human Tumor and Stromal Cells
(2022-10)Although curcumin in the form of nanoparticles has been demonstrated as a potential anti-tumor compound, the impact of curcumin and nanocurcumin in vitro on normal cells and in vivo in animal models is largely unknown. ... -
The symptoms of postpartum depression observed by family members: A pilot study
(2022-10-13)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a burden on women's mental health after delivery, predominantly occurring in the 1st year. PPD poses a threat to the mother's life and affects the quality of childcare. Early detection by ... -
Cytokine-primed umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells enhanced therapeutic effects of extracellular vesicles on osteoarthritic chondrocytes
(2022-10-27)In recent years, extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a potential cell-free therapy against osteoarthritis (OA). Thus, we investigated the therapeutic effects of EVs released ... -
Optimization of human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cell isolation and culture methods in serum- and xeno-free conditions
(2022-12)Background: Although umbilical cord blood (UCB) is identified as a source of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with various advantages, the success in cell isolation is volatile. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize methods ... -
“This is hard to cope with”: the lived experience and coping strategies adopted amongst Australian women with pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy
(2022-12)Background: Women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) report diminished ability to perform physical activities and experience higher rates of mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, than pregnant women ... -
Is checklist an effective tool for teaching research students? A survey-based study
(2022-12)Background: Students face hardships in determining what are the main points that need more studying in every subject. Checklists are one of the ways that can help students identify the most important pieces of information. ... -
Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) Implementation in Japan: A Comparison with the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Taiwan
(2022-12)Introduction: The Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) guideline was issued and applied in 2013 by the Japanese Medical Association. Since being issued, the NIPT practice in Japan still has some problems related to indication, ... -
Validity and Reliability of the Vietnamese Version of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-Questionnaire for Measuring Knowledge of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
(2023-02)Objective: The purpose of this study was to translate, and verify the validity and reliability of the Vietnamese version of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-Questionnaire (COPD-Q), so as to measure the knowledge level ... -
Autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell infusion for liver cirrhosis after the Kasai operation in children with biliary atresia
(2022-12)Aim: To evaluate the safety and early outcomes of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cell (BMMNC) infusion for liver cirrhosis due to biliary atresia (BA) after Kasai operation. Methods: An open-label clinical trial was ... -
Cognitive and Emotional Motivation to Explain Infection-Prevention Behaviors with Social Support as a Mediator During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in Korea
(2023)Purpose: To predict the performance of infection-prevention behaviors among adults in Korea based on the health belief model, using social support as a mediator. Patients and Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional survey ... -
Detection of sFas, sCD137, and IL-27 Cytokines as Potential Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Diagnosis
(2023)Purpose: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a prevalent type of liver cancer, is mainly diagnosed in the advanced stage, leading to a high mortality rate. Recent advances have identified peripheral cytokines as a potential ... -
Integrated Educational Technology in Teaching Anatomy Using the ASIC Framework: A Case Study from VinUniversity
(2023)The curriculum in teaching anatomy is under increasing pressure to transform from traditional to interdisciplinary integration, from cadaver-based to multimodal instruction with a system-based approach. Educational ... -
Adherence to daily, oral TDF/FTC PrEP during periconception among HIV-exposed South African women
(2023)Background: Daily, oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces HIV acquisition for African women. Adherence is key to efficacy and patterns of adherence can be ... -
Migrant and refugee youth perspectives on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Australia: a systematic review
(2022-12-02)Migrant and refugee youth (MRY) in Australia face specific experiences that inform their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Migrant and refugee communities experience poor health outcomes and low service ... -
Adoptive NK cell therapy - a beacon of hope in multiple myeloma treatment
(2023)Major advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) have been achieved by effective new agents such as proteasome inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs, or monoclonal antibodies. Despite significant progress, MM remains ...
