Incidence of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor-induced cough in a Malaysian public primary care clinic: A retrospective cohort study
ABSTRACT Introduction: The incidence of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi)-induced cough has been reported between 5% and 30% but is unknown in Malaysia. This study aimed to determine the incidence of ACEi-induced cough and its associated factors in a public primary…
Where are the vesicles? A case report of Ramsay Hunt syndrome
ABSTRACT A 1-year-10-month-old child developed left-sided Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) without vesicles 1 month after an episode of varicella zoster infection. No ear symptoms, including hearing loss, tinnitus, or imbalance, were reported. The external ear and otoscopic examinations were unremarkable.…
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Low birth weight infant among teenage pregnancy in Terengganu, Malaysia: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: The purpose of this research is to determine the factors associated with low-birthweight (LBW) infants in teenage pregnancy.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Terengganu, Malaysia, from January 1, 2020, to May 31, 2020. Records of teenage pregnancies…
Prevalence and factors associated with sexual dysfunction among middle-aged women in a multi-ethnic country: A cross sectional study in Malaysia
ABSTRACT Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with female sexual dysfunction in an outpatient clinic in Malaysia.Methods: The study was conducted among female patients aged 50 years and older who attended the outpatient clinic of…
Dizziness and syncope after subclavian steal: A case report of a rarely symptomatic, common vascular disorder
ABSTRACT Subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) is a manifestation of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency due to stenosis of the proximal subclavian artery. It is a common vascular disorder; however, most patients are asymptomatic, and the disorder is commonly found incidentally during imaging.…
Primary care of preputial adhesions in children – a retrospective cohort study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Aside from religious circumcisions, the indications for circumcision are few. However, in the cultural context, many patients are unnecessarily referred for circumcision for physiological phimosis (adhesions). Due to parental concerns and misperceptions by general practitioners, nonretractile prepuce is…
Thalassemia screening: Low level of knowledge among unmarried youths in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia
ABSTRACT Introduction: Thalassaemia is a common genetic blood disorder. Knowledge, awareness, attitude towards, and intention to screen for thalassaemia among Malaysians is poor. Screening for thalassaemia in unmarried individuals plays a key role in preventing thalassaemia major births. Methods: A…
Insulin oedema in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A case report
ABSTRACT Insulin oedema is a rare condition that may occur after the initiation or rapid intensification of insulin therapy in patients with long-standing hyperglycaemia, commonly with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). We reported a case of insulin oedema in a…