MFP Reviewers 2024
The Editorial Board wishes to thank the reviewers who have helped us to peer review articles submitted to MFP. Click DOWNLOAD to view the list of our reviewers.
Primary care management of mild cognitive impairment in a stroke survivor: A case report on facilitating return to work
ABSTRACT This case report delves into facilitating return to work (RTW) in a working-age stroke survivor. The patient was a 42-year-old Malay man who experienced multifocal lacunar infarctions in April 2022.He demonstrated substantial motor function recovery but presented with subtle…
Prenatal diagnosis of achondroplasia in primary care settings – Recognising the soft markers: A case report
ABSTRACT Achondroplasia, a genetic disorder causing limb shortening, is the most common form of disproportionate dwarfism. It can be diagnosed prenatally through sonographic findings and postnatally through clinical and radiological findings. Currently, an increasing number of affected foetuses are diagnosed…
Development and validation of the Newborn Clubfoot Screening Checklist to improve the detection of postnatal congenital talipes equinovarus among newborns by non-orthopaedic-trained healthcare workers in Sarawak General Hospital: A cross-sectional prospective study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Non-orthopaedic-trained healthcare professionals face challenges in identifying postnatal clubfoot deformities due to the lack of suitable assessment tools, resulting in misdiagnosis. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate the Neonatal Clubfoot Screening Checklist (NCSC) to assist non-orthopaedic-trained…
Critical appraisal of clinical practice guidelines for otitis media in Asian and Western countries with consideration of updates: A narrative review
ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute otitis media is a common disease in children under the age of 5 years due to their primitive ear anatomy. One of its consequences is otitis media with effusion (OME), which is a condition wherein serous secretion…
Poster on the wall: My stint as a scientific committee member
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Grandparenting practices and their association with physical and mental well-being among older adults with chronic diseases in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: There is limited understanding of the association of grandparenting with the wellbeing of older adults with chronic diseases. This study aimed to examine grandparenting practices and their association with physical and mental well-being among older adults.Methods: The cross-sectional…
Response to: How the pandemic affected the frequency, type, and intensity of migraines in students
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How the pandemic affected the frequency, type and intensity of migraines in students
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Integrating palliative care into primary healthcare systems: Advocacy efforts, milestones and challenges in Asia
ABSTRACT Palliative care is a vital component of primary healthcare systems, especially in Asia, where the ageing population is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Integrating palliative care into primary healthcare systems is a crucial strategy for achieving…