Mentorship and growth: Reflections from the Asian Medical Students’ Association Competition in Japan
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Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: The study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction (IA) among early adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from February to April 2021 among…
Epidemiology of injuries among Malaysian adolescent karate athletes: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite the wide range of injuries sustained by adolescents during karate, limited studies have investigated the type and frequency of sports injuries among adolescent karate athletes. This study would be the first to examine the epidemiology of injuries…
Association between medication adherence and blood pressure control and factors associated with antihypertensive medication adherence in the Melaka Tengah District: A cross-sectional survey
ABSTRACT Introduction: The burden of cardiovascular disease and early morbidity and mortality is exacerbated by hypertension. According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey, 30% of adults in Malaysia aged over 18 years had hypertension. Our study aimed to…
Feasibility of quick response-based quality improvement projects in an urban primary care setting: A cross-sectional survey
ABSTRACT Introduction: Using quick response (QR) codes to disseminate information has become increasingly popular since the declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. We aimed to investigate the feasibility of implementing QR-based quality improvement projects in our clinic to improve patients’…
Characteristics of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis with normal chest radiographic findings during a tuberculosis outbreak in northeast Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a highly prevalent disease in Malaysia. Early identification using cost-effective methods such as chest radiography can reduce the health burden of a TB epidemic. However, normal chest radiographic findings are common. This study aimed to…
Trypanophobia: Traumatic spondylolisthesis following phlebotomy – A case report
ABSTRACT Injuries to the cervical spine following phlebotomy have not been reported in the literature. Herein, we report the case of a 27-year-old lady with major depressive disorder and trypanophobia who experienced a syncopal episode during a blood test, resulting…
Before leg pain and paraparesis are attributed to vitamin C deficiency alone, comorbidities and cocausalities must be considered and ruled out
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Communication issues between caregivers and patients with concealment of advanced-stage cancer: A qualitative study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Communication is a key element of palliative care. The concealment of advanced-stage diseases is a communication challenge. This study aimed to explore the patterns and difficulties in communication regarding the concealment of advanced-stage cancer between caregivers and patients.Methods:…
A rare convergence: Gangrenous bowel secondary to closed-loop obstruction with elevated urine amylase levels – A comprehensive case report
ABSTRACT Urine amylase levels are usually used to diagnose acute pancreatitis. However, there are reported cases where urine amylase levels are slightly increased in individuals without pancreatitis. Herein, we report the case of a young lady who presented with acute…