Comment on ‘Family support for children with learning disabilities to attain good academic performance: A qualitative study’
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Diabetic striatopathy: A case report of haemichorea in an older adult woman with poorly controlled diabetes
ABSTRACT Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with numerous microvascular and macrovascular complications. While clinical focus has often been on acute emergencies such as diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state, rarer neurological complications also warrant attention. One such under-recognised…
Prof. Dr. Liew Su-May’s Inaugural Lecture
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Prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression and their association with coping mechanisms among primary healthcare doctors in Petaling District, Selangor, during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Following Malaysia’s transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19, primary healthcare doctors (PHDs) experienced a substantial increase in workload , which combined with workforce shortages and continued exposure to infection risk, contributed to sustained psychological distress among PHDs.…
Patient education for improving the quality of life among community-dwelling survivors of stroke: A scoping review
ABSTRACT Introduction: Survivors of stroke frequently encounter difficulties with self-care and self-management, adversely affecting their long-term quality of life (QoL). Patient education is vital in enhancing their QoL, but its overall efficacy must be established. This scoping review aimed to…
Perception of Malaysian primary care practitioners towards patients with substance use disorders in Selangor and its associated factors: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Introduction: Substance use disorders (SUDs) represent a significant public health concern, with an estimated 36.3 million people affected worldwide and approximately 100,000 active drug users in Malaysia. As individuals with SUDs frequently disengage from treatment, the cultivation of non-judgemental…
Affirming generative artificial intelligence as a co-pilot, not a co-author, in medical and scientific writing
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Neck swelling in a patient with gout – What is the cause?
ABSTRACT We describe the case of a 55-year-old man with underlying tophaceous gout who presented with a 6-month history of multiple joint pains and associated constitutional symptoms. Physical examination revealed firm and non-tender swelling measuring 3×4 cm adjacent to the…
Story of a diving mouse and a driving man
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Implementation research in Primary Care (Part 2): How to conduct implementation research?
ABSTRACT This paper is the second paper on implementation research in primary care. This paper outlines key processes for conducting implementation research, emphasising the importance of selecting relevant theories, models, and frameworks to guide each stage. Three core steps common…