ABSTRACT Vulvodynia manifests as persistent vulvar pain, affecting both sexual well-being and overall quality of life. While the precise cause remains elusive, various multifaceted predisposing and precipitating factors have been identified. Neurobiological and psychosocial elements contribute to a better understanding…
ABSTRACT Introduction: The desire for no additional births may be used to estimate the demand for family planning. Couple education may influence contraceptive use. This study aimed to examine the relationship between education and contraceptive use among women who desire…
ABSTRACT As dementia has been declared a global health crisis by the World Health Organization, this perspective paper aims to shed light on the current state of dementia care in Malaysia. The paper first outlines several barriers to dementia care…
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ABSTRACT This case report delves into facilitating return to work (RTW) in a working-age stroke survivor. The patient was a 42-year-old Malay man who experienced multifocal lacunar infarctions in April 2022.He demonstrated substantial motor function recovery but presented with subtle…
ABSTRACT Achondroplasia, a genetic disorder causing limb shortening, is the most common form of disproportionate dwarfism. It can be diagnosed prenatally through sonographic findings and postnatally through clinical and radiological findings. Currently, an increasing number of affected foetuses are diagnosed…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Non-orthopaedic-trained healthcare professionals face challenges in identifying postnatal clubfoot deformities due to the lack of suitable assessment tools, resulting in misdiagnosis. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate the Neonatal Clubfoot Screening Checklist (NCSC) to assist non-orthopaedic-trained…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Acute otitis media is a common disease in children under the age of 5 years due to their primitive ear anatomy. One of its consequences is otitis media with effusion (OME), which is a condition wherein serous secretion…
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ABSTRACT Introduction: There is limited understanding of the association of grandparenting with the wellbeing of older adults with chronic diseases. This study aimed to examine grandparenting practices and their association with physical and mental well-being among older adults.Methods: The cross-sectional…