ABSTRACT Introduction: The high prevalence among elderly individuals and potential adverse impact on their overall life quality make chronic musculoskeletal pain a significant public health concern. Chronic musculoskeletal pain is an important cause of self-medication, which must be addressed to…
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Despite policy actions and strategic efforts for improving the reproductive and sexual health of adolescents by promoting the uptake of adolescent reproductive and sexual health (ARSH) services, the utilisation rate remains significantly low, especially in rural areas of…
ABSTRACT We describe the case of a 72-year-old housewife who presented to a primary care specialist clinic for reassessment following multiple hospitalisations for heart failure within the past 9 months. She presented with decreased effort tolerance and tiredness for the…
ABSTRACT Metformin-induced sexual dysfunction is rare in patients with diabetes mellitus. Herein, we present the case of a 57-year-old man newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who developed erectile dysfunction following treatment with metformin 500 mg BD. Prior to…
ABSTRACT The mass vaccination against COVID-19 has saved millions of lives globally. The majority of people experience short-term mild side effects; however, in rare cases, some develop long-term severe adverse events. This case report illustrates the case of a middle-aged…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder in primary care settings both globally and locally. Even with considerable impacts on patients’ quality of life and public healthcare costs, most people with depression do not receive evidence-based treatment. Integrating mental…
ABSTRACT COVID-19 infection or vaccination is rarely associated with arterial occlusive disease of the extremities. The surgical department of a hospital in Johor, Malaysia, recorded a significant increase in the number of COVID-19-related acute limb ischaemia when the rates of…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Medication adherence and metabolic control remain suboptimal among patients with diabetes mellitus in Malaysia despite the clear benefits of reduced vascular complications and mortality risk. This study examined the factors associated with medication adherence and glycaemic control in…