ABSTRACT Abdominal pain frequently drives patients to seek care at family physician clinics and emergency departments. It often signifies serious underlying conditions, presenting diagnostic challenges for physicians. Failure to diagnose an acute abdomen can result in patient morbidity and mortality…
ABSTRACT Introduction: The prevalence of hyperuricaemia is increasing worldwide. Hyperuricaemia is associated with many comorbidities, but care quality is suboptimal. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge, attitude (perceived barrier) and practice in managing asymptomatic hyperuricaemia (AH) among…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Psychological factors affecting children have received less attention in relation to continued education, particularly among elementary school-aged children. This study aimed to investigate the association between parental depression and educational outcomes in children aged 6–12 years.Methods: This study…
ABSTRACT Acute nicotine poisoning is a devastating condition that occurs when there is an excessive intake of nicotine, a toxic alkaloid found in tobacco products, mainly e-cigarettes. It impairs respiratory and neurological functioning due to its massive inflammatory effect. It…
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes-related distress (DRD) affects disease control and quality of life. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of high-level DRD, compare the prevalence according to diabetes complications and identify the associated sociodemographic and clinical factors.Methods: This cross-sectional study…
ABSTRACT Crohn’s disease (CD), a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, although rare in Malaysia, can present with atypical systemic features, including reproductive dysfunction. We report the case of a 31-year-old woman referred for secondary amenorrhoea and presumed endometriosis, later diagnosed with…
ABSTRACT Tinea capitis is a common childhood fungal infection that is extremely rare in newborns, with limited data available. Its clinical presentation may closely resemble that of other dermatological conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, neonatal lupus erythematosus and congenital syphilis.…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Adolescent pregnancies are often associated with a higher risk of adverse outcomes, including preterm birth, which may lead to severe physiological and psychological health impacts on both mothers and children. Despite the acknowledged risks, there is a knowledge…
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