Medical Journal of Malaysia

Cerebral hemodynamics and vascular dementia: Identifying opportunities for early intervention
Boon Seng Liew, Subapriya Suppiah

Determinants of autism spectrum disorder in children: A case-control study in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Fathmawati Fathmawati, Dini Fitri Damayanti, Fara Chitra, Ayu Rafiony, Ismi Ardhini

Factors associated with hypertension among the elderly in Kudat, Malaysia
Wan Hafizu Nazrin Wan Mohamad Lotfi, Nurliyana Azhar, Azulaikha Alias, Khalid Mokti, S Muhammad Izuddin Rabbani Mohd Zali, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim, Mohd Saffree Jeffree, Mohd Yusof Ibrahim, Mazlinda Musa, Mohd Rohaizat Hassan, Yugo Shobugawa

Attitude and perception of house officers towards prescribing practice and prescribing competencies in Malaysia: A multi hospital survey
Shuwaathi Thamilmanni MB, Ang Yong Hau, Chua Soon Kyit, Si-Mui Sim, Simon Maxwell, Irma Izani Mohamad Isa, Amuthaganesh Mathialagan, Kanakeswary Karisnan

Knees on fire: Investigating the impact of knee discomfort on cardiovascular fitness among Malaysian firefighters
Rosnah Ismail, Nor Hisham Mohammad, Ismail Abdul Ghani, Ashrul Riezal Asbar, Loganayagi Subrumanion, Ahmad Uzsair Umair Mohd Johar, Hanizah Mohd Yusoff

Patient-reported outcome measures and patient satisfaction after total knee replacement for osteoarthritis in Egyptian patients: An observational Study
Ayman Ebied, Bahaa Hassan, Osama Sherif, Mahmoud Abas, Ismail Badr

A survey study of vaccine hesitancy among children to COVID-19 vaccination and the roles of parental and social media influence
Haranoop Singh Gill, Muhammad Irfan Abdul Jalal, Fook Choe Cheah

Prevalence and associated factors of meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye disease among subjects presenting for transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy
Kevin Kwan Joo Ern, Safiyah Jameelah, Julieana Muhammed

Exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells attenuate kidney inflammation in a 5/6 subtotal nephrectomy rat model
Zahara Nurfatihah Z, Dwi Cahyani Ratna Sari, Ratih Yuniartha, Dwi Aris Agung Nugrahaningsih, Pamungkas Bagus Satriyo, Yulia Wardhani, Vina Yanti Susanti, Lenggana Relung Atmadi, Endang Yuliningsih, Naufalia Faza, Matheus Alvin Prawira, Toni Mahendra Selaparang, Kevin Febrianus Moda, Harry Murti, Halida P Widyastuti, Nur Faizah, Khadijah, Nur Arfian

A time-to-treatment initiation analysis for treatment-naive early-stage resectable non-small cell lung cancer patients in the Malaysian private healthcare sector
Anand Sachithanandan, Hoh Hong Huat, Lee Joyin, Lim Yi Shwen, Naim Che Kamaruddin, Fatin Najihah Muhammad Lutfi, Yong Wong Wai Shieh, Siti Ayuni Hassanudin, Ten Yi Yang, Lam Mynn Dee, Janelle Wee Chia Ern, Deva Rani Raja Sakar, Shobana Satchithananthan

Accuracy of the Banjarmasin prediction score for appendicitis to differentiate complicated and non-complicated appendicitis
Hery Poerwosusanta, Redha Ramadhana Habiby, Ika Kustiyah Oktaviyanti, Tjahyo Kelono Utomo, Deddy Rasyidan Yulizar, Edi Hartoyo

Factors associated with tuberculosis treatment outcome under directly observed treatment short-course in Hulu Langat district, Selangor, Malaysia
Muhammad Hafiq Syazwan Abu Johan, Rafdzah Ahmad Zaki, Zailiza Suli, Norhayati Abdul Halib, Mohd Khairul Hazwan Za’abar

eDenguev2 Database: Factors associated with the occurrence of dengue hotspot localities in the Selangor State in 2022
Siti Farhana Binti Mohamad Yusof, Mohamad Ikhsan Bin Selamat, Mariam Mohamad

Cross-sectional study on association of autoantibodies and organ involvement in systemic sclerosis patients
Cheok Lay Hock, Goh Wan Chee, Manisha Chandran, Nadiah Binti Mohd Noor, Asmah Binit Mohd

Postpartum glucose intolerance following gestational diabetes mellitus: A retrospective cohort analysis of prevalence and clinical predictors in Malaysia
Nur Aiza Idris, Nurul Azreen Yusof, Siti Norazlina Juhari, Nurul Izza Yunus, Nurulhuda Mat Hassan, Norwati Daud, Mohd Faeiz Pauzi, Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz Ismail

Postoperative spondylodiscitis: Five-year, single-center retrospective analysis. Is it really postoperative?
Ali Kutta Çelik, Tugce Simsek Bozok

The accuracy of intraoperative assessment of myometrial invasion in early-stage endometrial cancer and its association with lymph nodes metastasis
Jas Diyana Jaafar, Jamil Omar, Mohd Norazam Mohd Abas

Leptospirosis in Perak state for the year 2024: Hospitalisation rate and its associated factors
Nooratiqah Ahmad Fauzi, Mariam Mohamad, Aimi Nadira Mat Ruzlin, Abdulloh Mazlan, Husna Maizura Ahmad Mahir, Norita Shamsudin, Xin Wee Chen

Isotretinoin-induced severe dry eye disease and meibomian gland alterations in patients with acne vulgaris: A noncontact ocular surface analysis
Julieana Muhammed, Syarifah Nur-Humaira Syed Mohd-Khomsah, Wan Noor Hasbee Wan Abdullah, Shahidatul-Adha Mohamad

High expression of vascular endothelial growth factor is a risk factor for poor response to neoadjuvant Paclitaxel – carboplatin chemotherapy in stage IB3, IIA2, and IIB cervical cancer
Eric Gradiyanto Ongko, I Nyoman Gede Budiana, I Gde Sastra Winata, I Nyoman Bayu Mahendra, Made Darmayasa, Kadek Fajar Marta, Putu Doster Mahayasa

Hepatoprotective effect of medicinal plant in nanoemulsions form
Meta Maulida Damayanti, Ajeng Kartika Sari, Tita Barriah Siddiq, Taufik Muhammad Fakih

Influenza vaccination uptake among public primary healthcare workers in Seberang Perai Tengah district, Penang
Ling Jih Ming, Noorlaili Mohd Tohit, Yusmawati Mohd Yusof, Syahnaz Mohd Hashim, Ng Li Yun

Prevalence, risk factors and etiologies of onychomycosis in patients with psoriasis
Law Eu-Shen, Loo Chai Har, Tan Wooi Chiang, Norazlima Mohammad Ali, Cheng Jie Ling, Murnihayati Hassan

Effectiveness of a developed module for colorectal cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in reducing depression at the National Cancer Institute, Malaysia
Mamta Vesudave Remesh Kumar, Sherina Mohd Sidik, Lekhraj Rampal, Siti Irma Fadhilah, Ummavathy Periasamy

Perspectives on peer mentoring initiatives: Insights from first-year medical students
Phyu Hnin Pwint, Swe Kye Mon Min, Sin Shwe, Kaur Avneet

Perceived usability of hospital information system and associated factors: Perspectives from healthcare providers in Hospital Al-Sultan Sbdullah, UiTM
Ibrahim Zuleffendi, Ahmad Taufik Jamil, Khalid Ibrahim

Relationship between degree of central adiposity, inflammatory status and risk of sarcopenia in obese children
Dimas Tri Anantyo, Galuh Hardaningsih, Wistiani, Zsazsa Ayu Laksmi, Kinanti Maura Sandradewi, Vito Etenio Ade Laryan

Association of oxytocin massage with oxytocin hormone levels and breast milk production in mothers with postpartum blues
Hidayati, Muhammad Syafar, Saidah Syamsuddin, Elizabet Catherine Jusuf, Mardiana Ahmad, Raimundus Chaliks

Thoracic vent versus conventional intercostal tube drainage in management of pneumothorax in a tertiary referral centre
Azat Azrai Azmel, Mas Fazlin Mohamad Jailaini, Nik Azuan Nik Ismail, Isa Azzaki Zainal, Nik Farhan Nik Fuad, Mohamed Faisal Abdul Hamid

Prevalence and factors associated with seizures in tuberculous meningitis
Nazleen Zulkifli, Rathika Rajah, Ching Soong Khoo, Zhen Yang Lee, Muhammad Samir Haziq Abd Rahman, Rosnah Sutan, Hui Jan Tan

Evaluation of analytical performance of Sebia Capillarys 3 Octa electrophoresis method for serum protein electrophoresis
Ariff Aizzat Abdul Razak, Aniza Mohammed Jelani, Tuan Salwani Tuan Ismail, Wan Norlina Wan Azman, Azlan Husin, Salfarina Iberahim, Noorazliyana Shafii

MUC5AC gene expression in COVID-19 nasal discharge with rhinorrhea symptoms
Dolly Irfandy, Afriwardi Afriwardi, Andani E Putra, Bestari J Budiman

Incidence and clinical patterns, severity and preventability of cutaneous adverse drug reactions among hospitalized patients in a tertiary centre
Muna Munirah Ramnan, Adawiyah Jamil, Preamala Gunabalasingam

Unlocking the potential of augmented reality in education: Insights from a systematic review of AR-enhanced instructional approaches
Wan Muhamad Farid Firdaus Anuar, Nur Azlina Mohamed Mokmin, Siti Fadziyah Mohamad Asri, Yasrul Izad Abu Bakar, Ahmad Hafiz Alias

Getting to outcomes (GTO) approach towards stewardship of patient blood management for the Malaysian health care system
Norasrina Ishak, Siti Sabrina Kamarudin, Lewis L. Hsu

Immunotherapy for non-oncogene driven resectable non-small cell lung cancer: A true gamechanger but for whom and when?
Anand Sachithanandan

The need to consider oral hygiene in preventing the onset of oral bacteria-related systemic diseases: Commentary
Yasuhiro Horiuchi

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