Poster

We are pleased to inform poster participants that poster set up will be on Friday 27 JULY 2007 (between 2:00 -6:00 pm) at the Conference Venue (Songket Ballroom, Level 4, the Rizqun International Hotel).

The format for poster is as below:

Kindly find your poster number according to the following numbering system, for e.g. Samsiah M will post the poster at POSTER No. 2 as labeled on the poster stand. Velcro tape will be provided from the registration desk at the foyer.

We thank you in advance for your support and kind cooperation in making this event a great success.

POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Saturday - Sunday, 28 - 29 July 2007
Venue: Songket Ballroom, The Rizqun International Hotel

SUB THEME:
	INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
	ONCOLOGY
	ISLAMIC MEDICINE
	ANTIOXIDANTS and NUTRACEUTICALS
	PAEDIATRICS
	COMMUNICABLE DISEASES and COMMUNITY MEDICINE
	OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
	ENDOSCOPY and SURGERY
	OPHTHALMOLOGY
	MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION
	HYPERTENSION and CARDIOLOGY
	PHARMACY and CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
	CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

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SUB THEME: INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
1.	Experiences expressed by artificially ventilated patients in the intensive care unit at Hospital University Kebangsaan Malaysia. Ho Siew Eng. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
2.	Stress level of parents of low birth weight and below very low birth weight babies in a neonatal intensive care unit, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Samsiah M. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
3.	Exploring perceptions of the health care staff towards family witnessing resusitation practice in RIPAS Hospital. Fatimah Arni et al. PAPRSB Nursing College, Brunei Darussalam.
4.	Why do patients attend the accident and emergency department of RIPAS Hospital. Dr Po Thaw Da et al. RIPAS Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.
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SUB THEME: ONCOLOGY
5.	The first public forum on blood cancer and stem cell transplant at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia: public perception. Ho Siew Eng. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
6.	Introduction of rituximab to CHOP-based regimes improved outcome of newly diagnosed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Dr Hayati Yaacob. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
7.	Depression, anxiety and stress among breast cancer survivors in Kuala Lumpur Hospital in 2006. Dr Hejar Bte Abdul Rahman. University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
8.	Support staff knowledge of breast cancer and its risk factors and their practice of breast self examination. Dr Norsiah Abdullah. University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
9.	Reliability and validity of champion's health belief model scale for breast cancer screening among Malaysian women. Parisa Parsa. University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
10.	Withdrawn
11.	Withdrawn
12.	Comparative study between electrocautery versus sharp dissection as a factor in seroma formation following mastectomy for breast cancer. Prof Rohaizak. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
13.	Oxidative damage and antioxidant status in patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and carcinoma of the cervix. Dr Yasmin Anum Mohd Yusof. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
14.	Withdrawn
15.	Survival analysis of malignant lymphoma patients with chemotherapy. Nor Asiah M, Malaysia.
16.	Evaluation of autofluorescent property of mouse breast adenocarcinoma using modification of autoscope. Dr Hamdani Zein. Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
17.	Lopinavir protease inhibitor inhibits the ability of human papilloma virus 16 and 18 E6 gene to degrade P53 and kills cervical carcinoma cells in vitro. Tommy Dharmawan, Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia.
18.	P53 mutant and Ki-67 in various subtypes of diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma. Dr Supri Irianti. Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
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SUB THEME: ISLAMIC MEDICINE
19.	Islamic input to an orthopaedic programme: a five-year experience. Nazri Mohd Yusof. International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
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SUB THEME: ANTIOXIDANTS and NUTRACEUTICALS
20.	Tocotrienol enriched vitamin E supplementation reduces DNA damage and advanced glycation end products and increased high density lipoprotein levels in older adults. Prof Dr Wan Zurinah Wan Ngah. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
21.	Tocotrienol and a-tocopherol: comparative distribution and effect on oxidative status in stress-induced rat's organs. Dr Nur Azlina Mohd Fahami. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
22.	Effects of water immersion restraint stress on catecholamines, and its modulation by palm vitamin E and a-tocopherol in rats. Dr Khamisah Yusof. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
23.	The effects of Palmvitee Dr on heart lipid peroxidation and anti oxidant enzymes in rats fed a high methionine diet. Dr. Norsidah Ku Zaifah. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
24.	Effects of vitamin E on bone and plasma lipid peroxidation in normal rats. Sandra Maniam. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
25.	Effects of heated palm and soy oils on lipid peroxidation and lipis profile in ovariectomised rats. Siti Khadijah Adam. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
26.	Research in potential nutraceuticals from tropical plants. Prof Suhaila Mohamed. University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
27.	Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) frond methanolic extracts attenuates liver damage in nitric oxide deficient rats. Juliana Md Jaffri. University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
28.	Vitamin E protects Down syndrome neurons against oxidative stress induced apoptosis. Prof Dr Musalmah Mazlan. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
29.	Effects of nicotine administration and vitamin E supplementation on osteoprotegerin and RANKL in male rats. Dr Norazlina Mohamed. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
30.	Effects of tocotrienol on cell cycle regulatory proteins and extracellular matrix in skin fibroblast derived from different age groups. Associate Prof Dr Suzana Makpol. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
31.	Palm tocotrienols may prevent estrogen-deficient bone loss by alleviating oxidative stress. Dr Ahmad Nazrun Shuid. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
32.	Effect of oral administration of red fruit oil (Pandanus conoideus Lamk.) on humoral immunity of wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) using antibody anti-SRBC. Dr Siti Rahmawati. Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
33.	Petai seeds can enhanced the activity of superoxide dismutase on normal rats and rats injected with carbontetrachloride. Dr Hafiz Soewoto. Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
34.	Differences in nutrient intake and zinc status among male and female elderly in a Jakarta community. Rina K Kusumaratna. Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
35.	Effects of heated palm oil on blood pressure and cardiac histological changes in rats. Prof Kamsiah Jaarin. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
36.	Anomalous ligamentum teres: a cadaveric study with clinical implications. Dr Srijit Das. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
37.	A comparative microscopic study of human and non-human long bone histology. Dr Faridah Mohd Nor. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
38.	Effect of heated palm oil on serum creatinine and renal histology of rats. Prof Madya Dr Nor Aini Umar. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
39.	Comparison of apoptotic index and mitotic index and quantitative analysis in a histopathological study of benign prostatic tumours. Dr Srikumar Chakravarthi. International Medical University, Malaysia.
40.	Histopathologic features, tumor differentiation, active caspase-3 expression and risk of five-year survival among post enucleation/exenteration with adjuvant therapy. Dr. Lia Damayanti. Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
41.	Do Malaysian parents recognize the overweight problem in their children? Dr Noor Azimah Muhammad. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
42.	Screening for haemoglobin Constant Spring mutation by allelic discrimination using real-time PCR. Prof Madya Datin Dr Noor Hamidah Hussin. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
43.	Piper sarmentosum water extract improve plasma adiponectin and blood glucose in ovariectomized induced obese rats. Aida Azlina Ali. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
44.	Metabolic syndrome in psychiatric patients with primary psychotic and mood disorders. Prof Madya Dr Abdul Hamid. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
45.	Withdrawn
46.	Withdrawn
47.	A cross-sectional study on quality of life among non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus patients in Sarikei, Sarawak. Prof. Madya Dr. Zaleha Md. Isa. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
48.	Influence of acidosis on diabetic vascular tissue responses and acute treatment with the antioxidant flavanoid, quercetin. Terry Wong. International Medical University, Malaysia.
49.	Childhood obesity: do parents of obese children recognise and understand the health risk? what are their beliefs and perceptions? Dr Norhayati Haji Abd Hamid. Out-Patient Department, Ministry of Health.
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SUB THEME: PAEDIATRICS
50.	Use of complementary alternative medicine in a paediatric oncology unit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prof Madya Hamidah Alias.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
51.	Knowledge, attitude and practice of fever management among pediatric nurses: a cross sectional study. Dr.Malina Binti Osman.University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
52.	Paediatric computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging: adverse events and outcomes related to the use of sedation and general anaesthesia. Dr Suzana Abd Hamid.University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
53.	Defaulters of immunization among children age 12-24 months at Mother and Child Health clinics in Kota Kinabalu district, Sabah. Dr Shamsul Azhar Shah.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
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SUB THEME: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES and COMMUNITY MEDICINE
54.	Toxoplasmosis among Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. Dr. Amal R. Nimir.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
55.	Perception of individuals in farming sector towards health care services in implimenting National Health financing scheme. Dr. Azimatun Noor.Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
56.	Relationship between exposure to fine particles (PM2.5) and outcome of lung function test among highway toll operators in South Region of Selangor, Malaysia. Dr Hayati Bte Kadir @ Shahar.University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
57.	Successful integrative approach in quit smoking by Malaysian army personnel. Aziz Al Safi Ismail.Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.
58.	The isolation of dengue virus serotype 1 and 2 in Brunei Darussalam. Haji Osmali Haji Osman.University Malaya, Malaysia.
59.	PUPUK: A university family partnership in community wellness programme (Universiti Malaysia Sabah). Dr Fredie Robinson.Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.
60.	Randomised controlled trial: learning by doing. Nisha Sreedharan et al., The International Medical University, Malaysia.
61.	Tobacco smoking and its association with emotional problems among adolescents in secondary school in Sarawak, Malaysia. Prof Madya Dr Khairani Omar.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
62.	Are Malaysian women having problem with their sexual arousal? A cross sectional study in primary care setting. Prof Madya Dr Hatta Sidi.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
63.	Withdrawn
64.	Development and validation of a social impact questionnaire in psychiatric diseases. Dr Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
65.	The demography and associated risk factors of candida bloodstream infection in Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.Dr Tzar Mohd Nizam bin Khaithir.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
66.	Effectiveness of antimicrobial agents against Acanthamoeba spp. cysts. Encik Yusof Suboh .Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
67.	In vitro study on cysticidal effect of eyedrop antibiotics against Acanthamoeba cysts. Dr Anisah Nordin.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
68.	A study on occupational stress and coping strategies among medical and surgical ward nurses in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Hospital. Prof DrNoor Hassim Ismail .Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
69.	A case-control study: blood lead and schizophrenia in Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Dr J M Hasni, Malaysia
70.	Clinical and laboratory characteristics that could predict the severity of dengue infection. Fadilah S-Abdul-Wahid, Malaysia
71.	Health issues in Kampong Ayer arising from poor sanitation: interviews with heads of villages, school principals, general practitioners and tourists. Aslia W. Ahmad et al..Institute of Medicine & Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
72.	Total IgE responses in pregnant women living in an helminth endemic area in Bekasi distric, Indonesia: influence of age and parity. Heri Wibowo.Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
73.	A human case of diphyllobothriasis in Jakarta. Rawina Winita.Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
74.	Candida nivariensis isolated from an Indonesian HIV-infected patient suffering from oropharyngeal cancdidiasis. Dr. Retno Wahyuningih.Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
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SUB THEME: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
75.	Sociodemographic, obstetric and nutritional risk factors of pre eclampsia: results from a case control study of pregnant women in Kuala Lumpur. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khadijah Shamsuddin.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
76.	Exogenous leptin administration in pubertal rats: altered male fertility parameters. Assoc Prof Dr Urban J A D'Souza et al.Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia.
77.	Study of MTHFR C677T polymorphism as a risk factor for neural tube defects in Malay ethnic origin in Malaysia: a case control study. Prof Dr Hayati Abdul Rahman.Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
78.	Umbilical cord blood lead concentrations and pregnancy outcomes in a secondary hospital in Malaysia. Dr Norafiah Mohd Zulkefli.University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia.
79.	Alternatives to reduce operative interventions in ectopic pregnancy management. Dr Vasudha Shetty et al.RIPAS Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.
80.	Results of a qualitative study: do midwives deliver appropriate breastfeeding counselling? Andi Mariyasari Septiari.Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
81.	Male involvement in exclusive breastfeeding practice. Judhiastuty Februhartanty.Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
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SUB THEME: ENDOSCOPY and SURGERY
82.	A randomised study of schedule repeat endoscopy for recurrent bleeding peptic ulcer.  Dr Razman Jarmin.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
83.	A retrospective analysis of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis in a teaching hospital.  Dr Razman Jarmin.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
84.	First hundred endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy experience for the treatment of primary  hyperhidrosis in Institut Jantung Negara.  Faisal Ismail.  Institut Jantung Negara, Malaysia.
85.	Buccal pad of fat flap for augmenting osteoradionecrosis defects: another option for reconstruction.  Dr Mohd Nazimi.  Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
86.	Design and clinical evaluation of customised maxilla titanium prosthesis: an alternative for large defect reconstruction.  Dr Mohd Nazimi.  Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
87.	Efficacy and safety of levofloxacin-based Helicobacter pylori eradication regime compared to conventional first line therapy.  Dr Hamizah Razlan.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
88.	Sutureless thyroid surgery using an ultrasonic shear.  Prof Rohaizak.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
89.	Surgical outcome of traumatic facial nerve palsy.  Dr Goh Bee See.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
90.	Statistical analysis of road traffic accidents and its preventive measures.  Dr Haji Zakir Hussain.  Suri Seri Begawan Hospial, Brunei Darussalam.
91.	Withdrawn
92.	Pre-operative and postoperative laryngoscopic examination in thyroid and parathyroid surgery and importance of recurrent laryngeal nerve identification during surgery.  Dr Sohail Manzoor Abbasi.  RIPAS Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.
93.	Parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism in end stage renal disease patients.  Dr Sohail Manzoor Abbasi et al.  RIPAS Hospital, Brunei Darussalam.
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SUB THEME: OPHTHALMOLOGY
94.	Intraocular pressure in apparently healthy normal malay adult population.  Dr Jemaima Che Hamzah.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
95.	Limbal chamber depth estimation as a screening tool for detection of occludable angle and primary angle closure.  Prof Ropilah Abdul Rahman.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
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SUB THEME: MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROFESSION EDUCATION
96.	Medical parasitology in the integrated curriculum of a five-year medical programme: a paradigm shift from the traditional subject-based curriculum.  Profesor Dr Noor Hayati Mohd Isa.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
97.	Assisting medical students acquire airway management skills through practical classes using mannequins: experience of International Islamic University Malaysia.  Dr Ariff Osman.  International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
98.	Clinical psychology in Malaysia: a challenging profession.  Rahmatullah Khan Abd Wahab Khan.  International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
99.	The effects of hassles (stressors) and different coping styles on tertiary student mental health.  Dachayani Sinniah.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
100.	Issues and challenges in midwifery education and practice in Brunei Darussalam: looking at the past, preparing for the future.  Khadizah Mumin.  PAPRSB Nursing College, Brunei Darussalam.
101.	Advancing an allied health profession: the case of physiotheraphy.  Zainal Omar.  Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Brunei Darussalam.
102.	A descriptive study of Bruneian student nurses' perceptions of stress.  Derek Hayes et al.  PAPRSB Nursing College, Brunei Darussalam.
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SUB THEME: HYPERTENSION and CARDIOLOGY
103.	Loss of nocturnal dip in Malaysian hypertensive subjects.  Assistant Professor Dr Rafidah Hanim Mokhtar.  International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia.
104.	Study of heart rate changes in different Salat positions.  Nuradilah Mohammad et al.  University Malaya, Malaysia.
105.	Changes in blood volume following a large scald burn injury.  Dr Brian Chapman.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
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SUB THEME: PHARMACY and CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
106.	Outcome of pharmacist managed clinic in Selayang Hospital.  Fadilah binti Othman.  Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
107.	Clinical cost modeling software for implementation of case-mix system in developing countries.  Prof Dr Syed Mohammad Aljunid et al.  United Nations University-International Institute of Global Health (UNU-IIGH), Malaysia.
108.	Comparative bioavailability study of two ketoprofen formulations after single dose administration in healthy volunteers.  Dr. Ari Estuningtyas.  Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
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SUB THEME: CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
109.	N-Acetylcysteine attenuates cyclosporine-induced renal dysfunction in rats.  Dr Nagaraj HS.  International Medical University, Malaysia.
110.	Microfluid analysis of multiplex pcr products for genotyping of alpha thalassaemia syndromes.  O Ainoon, Malaysia.
111.	Paradoxical response to tacrolimus as assessed by IL-2 gene expression.  Dr Mohd Salim Fredericks et al.  Institute of Medicine, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
112.	Polymorphisms in the cytochrome P450 2B6 gene: implications for metabolism of efavirenz.  Dr Mohd Salim Fredericks et al.  Institute of Medicine, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
113.	Genetic polymorphism of Ala16Val manganese superoxide dismutase in healthy population in Jakarta.  Dr Novy Silvia H.  Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia.
114.	Frequency distribution of CUP2C8 gene mutant alleles in Nias Ethnic group.  Dr Instiaty, Indonesia.
115.	Effect of methimazole on renal tissue glycoproteins in cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity.  Dr A Murugesan.  Medical College & Hospital, India.
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