Background/ Objective: The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is implicated in sodium balance and blood pressure regulation. Angiotensin II binding to Angiotensin 2 Type 1 receptor (AGTR1) eventually leads to sodium and water retention which may cause an increase in blood pressure. While hypomethylation of AGTR1 has been described in hypertensive

Objectives The genus Ferulago belonging to the family Apiaceae is a flora widely distributed in Central Asia and the Mediterranean and used in folk medicine. It is administered as a sedative, tonic, digestive, aphrodisiac, also as a treatment for intestinal worms and haemorrhoids. Herein, we reported a review on phytochemistry and its biological ac

The growing interest in biomedical studies has brought RNA from biofluids including plasma, as promising candidates for genetics profiling. The precision and reliability of an analysis in downstream application such as NanoString nCounter® MAX Analysis System (NanoString Technologies, Seattle, WA) ) depend on the RNA quality, purity and level. In

Chitin is a type of polysaccharide that can be found in the exoskeleton of arthropods, including the horseshoe crab. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, together with its derivative, namely chitosan. The use of horseshoe crab as a source of halal chitin and chitosan ensures the pharmaceutical products being produced are able to enhanc

Objective: To investigate the association between alpha-Adducin (ADD1) methylation and blood pressure in young adults with essential hypertension. Design and method: A total of 160 subjects (80 normotensive and 80 incident hypertensive) aged between 18 to 45 years from Kuantan, Pahang were included in a cross-sectional study by purposive sampling.

Islam commands preventive measures to ensure the well-being of mankind. Vaccination is a proposed measure as Malaysia is still fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic. Vaccination is an act of honouring one’s own body based on Prophet Muhammad's tradition in Sahih Bukhari that “Your body has a right on you”. Therefore, getting vaccinated i

This poster was submitted to Putra Innocreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning 2020 that was held virtually from 22-28th October 2020. This presentation won the Bronze Award.The feedback response rate ranged from 63.6 to 88.8%. Student experience and performance is independent ofResidential environment Internet connectivityPrior exposure IIUMMov

Acid-Base Balance (ABB) refers to mechanisms the body uses to maintain the pH. It is one of the important concepts that must be mastered by medical students, especially that the knowledge is applied throughout the medical career. The traditional teaching of ABB involves a 2-hours lecture and 1-hour tutorial slot. However, ensuring effective deliver

In recent years, the advance in whole-genome sequencing technology has changed the study of infectious diseases. The emergence of genome sequencing has improved the understanding of infectious diseases, which has revamped many fields, such as molecular microbiology, epidemiology, infection control, and vaccine production. In this review we discuss

There have been a marked increase in emergency department (ED) visits. This has led to healthcare problems in ED, particularly overcrowding. This paper aims to contribute towards ED overcrowding by increasing the efficiency level of the department through eliminating ED bottlenecks and reallocating ED resources. An ED located in Kuala Lumpur was ch