Rash, red eyes, lip erosions and genital ulcer – What is the diagnosis?
ABSTRACT Maculopapular eruptions are frequently described as large areas of rash characterised by red, small, confluent bumps. They are frequently puzzling for the attending clinician due to the multiple possible aetiologies. Accurate diagnosis is important because treatment varies depending on…
Liew Su May (1970–2021): A champion of evidence-based primary care medicine
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.…
A family physician’s impossible choices & lessons learned through illness
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…
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…