Living in the digital era: The impact of digital technologies on human health
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Prof. Datuk Dr. Daniel Mahendran Thuraiappah (10 October 1939 to 21 October 2022)
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Rightful place of qualitative research in family medicine and healthcare
ABSTRACT Evidence-based medicine is the foundation of current medical practice. Suitable evidence is needed to support the holistic approach in clinical practice. Quantitative research produces some evidence needed for disease treatment based on probabilities or averages. However, the practice of…
Retrospective review of the prevalence and risk factors of anaemia among antenatal mothers attending health clinics in Alor Gajah, Melaka
ABSTRACT Introduction: Anaemia is common during pregnancy and can lead to miscarriage, intrauterine growth retardation, premature labour and antepartum haemorrhage. Anaemia in pregnancy is defined as a haemoglobin (Hb) level of <11 g: This retrospective review included 407 antenatal mothers…
Effects of patient education on the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review
ABSTRACT Introduction: Patient education is an integral component of diabetes mellitus care. The emergence of different methods and characteristics of patient education has led to varying outcomes of quality of life (QoL). Herein, we systematically searched for published studies reporting…
Severe hypertension in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis – a case report and review of literature
ABSTRACT Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children. Despite the presence of dehydration, hypertension occurs in a significant proportion of children with DKA. There is a lack of clarity in the literature regarding…
Notes by a Family Physician Shootling
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Impact of Diabetes Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic (DMTAC) appointment intervals on glycemic control in public health clinics across Perak, Malaysia
ABSTRACT Introduction: Frequent diabetes medication therapy adherence clinic (DMTAC) appointments may lead to more rapid glycaemic control. This study aimed to evaluate the association between appointment intervals and glycaemic control (haemoglobin A1c [HbA1c] level) along with blood pressure (BP) and…
An adult with a finger mass – is it benign or malignant?
ABSTRACT We described the case of a 42-year-old man who presented with left index finger mass persisting for 6 months. The mass was small and, painless and had gradually increased in size with limited finger flexion. Physical examination showed a…