Quality doctor-patient communication for better patient satisfaction in primary care practice
Involvement with professional organisations: Is there a need?
Assessing knowledge, acts of discrimination, stigmatizing attitudes and its associated factors towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) among Family Medicine trainees in Malaysia
ABSTRACT Introduction: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related stigmatisation and discrimination adversely affect health outcomes in terms of timely diagnosis, treatment and care. Despite global efforts, they remain common among healthcare workers worldwide. In Malaysia, family medicine specialists are entrusted with the…
Unilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss in post-COVID-19 patients: Case report
ABSTRACT Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is an otologic emergency. Sensorineural hearing loss needs to be distinguished from conductive when patients present with sudden hearing loss at the primary care level. Prompt diagnosis of sensorineural hearing loss with pure tone…
Tennis racket sign in pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report
ABSTRACT We report a case of ‘tennis racket sign’ in the chest radiograph of a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). This graphic but relatively unknown sign helped us pinpoint the diagnosis. Our patient, a 24-year-old male migrant worker, presented with…
The prevalence of gestational diabetes, associated factors and feto-maternal outcome among antenatal women attending health clinics in Terengganu
ABSTRACT Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a known risk factor for diabetes mellitus (DM). The rising prevalence of GDM in the Asian population (11.7%) may explain the increasing incidence of DM in women. This study examined the prevalence of…
Mathematical symbol errors in the article ‘A practical approach to chronic kidney disease in primary care’
There were several mathematical symbol errors in the review article entitled ‘A practical approach to chronic kidney disease in primary care’ which was published online on 2 Mar 2022.1 The ≥ and ≤ symbols were not detected by the system…
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among adult patients with hypertension in a primary care clinic: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Psychological distress worsens the control of hypertension. This study aims to fill the knowledge gap and evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety, and stress among patients with hypertension in a primary care clinic.Methods: A cross-sectional…
The profile of headaches and migraine amongst medical students and its association to stress level, disability and self-management practices
ABSTRACT Introduction: Migraine is the most common headache affecting young people that impairs their functional ability. This study aimed to determine the frequency of migraines among Malaysian medical students, the association between migraines, stress level, and functional disability among these…