Medical Journal of Malaysia

MED J MALAYSIA Vol 81 No 1, January 2026 Download pdf version Click here to Download

Editorial

Artificial intelligence foundation models in healthcare: A Malaysian perspective
Shen-Han Lee, Irfan Mohamad

Original Articles

Competency in chest X-ray interpretation: Variations across medical experiences and training levels
Koa Ai Jiun, Cheah Whye Lian, Yew Ting Ting, Ahmad Tirmizi Jobli

Evaluating the efficiency of one stop crisis centres in managing domestic violence cases
Ke Lin Siew, Shirly Siew-Ling Wong, Keng Sheng Chew, Vanitha Kandasamy, Aida Bustam, Muhammad Izzat Abdul Hadi

Factors associated with the practice of home blood pressure monitoring among healthcare providers in public healthcare clinics in Putrajaya
Noor Faridzatul Ain Mohd Noor, Aneesa Abdul Rashid, Muhamad Fikri Shazlan Saad

Developmental and emotional behavioural outcomes after COVID-19 febrile seizures: A single-centre experience
Jun Jean Ong, Xiang Lin Cheng, Michelle Chok, Juliana Hashim, Yong Xin Choo, Muhammad Ihsan Roslan, Yeen Zou Gan, David Chun-Ern Ng

Association between irregular eating habits and irritable foods with dyspepsia syndrome in students
Trini Suryowati, Stella Sophia Kwannandar, Tiroy Sari B Simanjuntak

A retrospective study on patterns of acute chemical poisoning in an urban tertiary hospital in Malaysia
Nur Hafizah Hamzah, Ariff Arithra, Junainah Nor

Comparing the administration of rt-PA among stroke fast track patients who arrived by emergency medical services and non-emergency medical services
Sirinapa Saneemanomai

Job insecurity and psychological wellbeing among junior doctors in Malaysia: A national cross-sectional study
Siow Sze Li, Chuah Jun Sen, Sentilnathan Subramaniam, Hans Alexander Mahendran, Mohamad Adam Bujang, Kok Juan Loong

Open-window thoracostomy in empyema thoracis: A retrospective review
Ehab Said, Narasimman Sathiamurthy, Benedict Dharmaraj, Narendran Balasubbiah

Custodial HTK Cardioplegia in conventional cardiac surgery: A retrospective analysis From UiTM
Tuan Muhammad Syukri Tuan Kob, Anas Kasran, Wan Mohamad Afham Wan Jusoh, Muhammad Juffri Samsuddin, Allim Khairuddin, Raja Amin Raja Mokhtar

Prevalence and factors associated with seizures among patients with infective encephalitis
Fathimath Mohamed, Juen Kiem Tan, Rathika Rajah, Ching Soong Khoo, Michelle Maryanne Tan, Rosnah Sutan, Muhammad Samir Haziq Abd Rahman, Mohamed Nafiz Ahmed, Hui Jan Tan

Measles in Selangor: A Comparative Analysis Between Adults and Children Using the E-Measles Registry, 2015-2024
Nurul Safiyah Ismail, Mariam Mohamad, Faridah Kusnin, Sharifah Malihah Wan Mustapha, Leny Suzana Suddin

Outcome of Hepatitis C Screen-and-Treat Program at a Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Perlis State
Nurkhaniza Kaman, Mohd Azri Mohd Suan, Abdullah Afifuddin Samsurizal, Rohemi Abu Bakar, Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan

Digital eye strain among library users: Prevalence and ROC-derived cut-off point for the DESRIL-27
Nabilah Ayob, Mohammad Saffree Jeffree, Sharina Mohd Shah, Kamal Lazi, Edwin de Cruz, Azizan Omar

Epidemiology of major trauma in Malaysia: Preliminary findings from the Malaysian Trauma Registry
Ahmad Ibrahim Kamal Batcha, Shah Jahan Mohd Yussof, Rossman Hawari, Yeoh Chun Chiat, Christopher Aylwin, Shamila Mohamad Ali, Rathini Inthiran

Effect of multi-strain probiotics on enhancing apoptosis in lung cancer cells A549
Marisca Evalina Gondokesumo, Ronny Lesmana, Ge Recta Geson, I Gede Yudi Anggara, Aguslina Kirtishanti

A descriptive evaluation of referral patterns and patient flow from Primary Health Facilities to the Emergency Department Hospital Sungai Buloh
Sarah Shaikh Abdul Karim, Ahmad Amirin Jamal, Marzilawati Abd Rahman, Mahathar Abd Wahab, Azah Abdul Samad, Siti Aisyah Abd Majid, Norafizan Mohd Ali, Siti Suhaila Hamzah

Survey of virtual ward acceptance among medical patients admitted to hospital
Nai Shan Yeat, May Hun Tai, Amanda Goh, Muhamad Danial Zulkifli, Stephanie KO, Terence Ong

Genomic profiling of early-stage resectable non-small-cell lung cancer in a Malaysian private healthcare setting: Real-world clinical implications
Anand Sachithanandan, Hoh Hong Huat, Lam Mynn Dee, Low Eng Chai, Yap Ning Yi, Siti Ayuni Hassanudin, Ten Yi Yang, Tan Pak Kheong, Naim Che Kamaruddin, Fatin Najihah Muhammad Lutfi, Yong Wong Wai Shieh, Shobana Satchithananthan, Yap Xuan Lin, Pathmanathan Rajadurai

Clinical characteristics and factors affecting visual outcomes in patients with herpes simplex keratitis: A tertiary hospital experience
Hawwa Najiza, Julieana Muhammed

A Malaysian study on COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination immune response in haemodialysis patients: A prospective, multicentre, cohort study
Xue Fang Tan, Chin Chin Ch’ng, Jie Ling Cheng, Ley Khim Teo, Adiratna Mat Ripen, Chen Hua Ching, Shahnaz Shah Firdaus Khan, Wan Hasnul Halimi Wan Hassan, Yew Fong Liew, Loke Meng Ong, Chee Kin Yoon

Systematic / Narrative Review Article

The artificial intelligence driven on the development of diabetic retinopathy prognostic scoring tool among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: A review
Muhammad Muaz Shahriman Teruna, Tajul Rosli Razak, Siti Munira Yasin, Abdullah Ashraf Rafique Ali, Mohamad Rodi Isa

Challenges in delivering healthcare services among immigrants from Southeast Asia: A scoping review
Azulaikha Alias, Idzhar Azwan Mohd Idrus, Darryl Daring, Nurliyana Azhar, Wan Hafizu Wan Mohamad Lotfi, Abdul Rahman Ramdzan, Afiq Izzudin A Rahim

Closing the gaps in obesity: The need for a strategic, system-wide approach to obesity care in Malaysia
Zubaidah Nor Hanipah, Masni Mohamad, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Norlaila Mustafa, Firdaus Mukhtar, Wong Ping Foo, Nalini M Selveindran, Nazrul Hadi Ismail, Feisul Idzwan Mustapha, Rohana Abdul Ghani

The role of apolipoproteins as genetic biomarkers in schizophrenia: A systematic review
Wan Noorainna Fatimi Wan Mohd Zani, Nour El Huda Abd Rahim, Norlelawati A Talib, Mohd Asyraf Abdull Jalil, Mohd Arifin Kaderi, Norbaiyah Mohamed Bakrim, Wan Muhamad Salahudin Wan Salleh, Rinesh Ram Mohan, Norainin Sofiya Azman, Siti Norain Mat Rasid

Accuracy of diagnostic performance of confocal laser endomicroscopy in characterising pancreatic cysts: A systematic review
Abdullah Alotaibi

Short Communication

Diagnostic yield of CTPA and Wells Score utilization in pulmonary embolism assessment: Experience from a Malaysian tertiary hospital
Nur Fathihah Ahmad, Ahmad Razali Md Ralib

Letter To The Editor

The spectrum of developmental and epileptic encephalopathies and their genetic heterogeneity are much broader than previously thought
Josef Finsterer

Acknowledgement