ABSTRACT Introduction: This study primarily aimed to determine the factors associated with home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) practices among patients with hypertension in Putrajaya, Malaysia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients with hypertension aged 18 years and above in…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and was declared by the World Health Organization as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. However, COVID-19 will continue to occur in…
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ABSTRACT Glycogenic hepatopathy (GH) is a rare but reversible hepatic condition associated with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). It results from excessive glycogen accumulation in hepatocytes, leading to hepatomegaly and elevated liver enzyme levels. We report the case…
ABSTRACT Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have a profound effect on sexual and reproductive health, with an estimated 374 million new infections reported globally in 2020. Most STI cases are likely to be presented at primary care clinics, making it crucial…
ABSTRACT Introduction: According to numerous research, anosmia has been reported more frequently as one of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms. However, whether anosmia is a relevant prognostic factor of COVID-19 outcomes is still unknown. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted…
ABSTRACT Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) is a rare, self-limiting inflammatory condition affecting the skeletal muscle, typically emerging during the early convalescent phase of viral infections. Most patients recover with bed rest, analgesics and adequate hydration. However, atypical presentations can…
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ABSTRACT Liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA), is widely used for weight management and glycaemic control. While generally well-tolerated, various adverse effects have been reported. Thyroid dysfunction, particularly hyperthyroidism, is rare. This report describes the case of a…
ABSTRACT This is a case report of a middle-aged man who presented with chronic unilateral lower limb swelling and a mass on the same side. Several important differential diagnoses were considered. Lymphatic filariasis was included in the differential diagnoses due…