News interview is regarded as a form of institutional talk where the interaction process between the participants differs from an ordinary conversation in which the course of interaction in news interviews is an exchange of question-and-answer (Clayman & Heritage, 2002). This paper aims to explore evasion practices used by Dato’ Seri Najib Ra

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome is becoming more common among young adults regardless of blood pressure. Nevertheless, diagnosis is often delayed. The association between metabolic syndrome and blood pressure in young adults is not widely described. This study aimed to assess the association of metabolic syndrome components in young adults of vary

Introduction: Prehypertension is a pre-disease state of hypertension, with a conversion rate of up to 37% in 5 years. Epigenetic changes have been proposed to play a role in the etiopathogenesis. The epigenetic changes in -Adducin (ADD1) gene in prehypertensive state in young adults is yet to be explored. The aim of this study was to investigate

Introduction: The prevalence of oral cancer has been reported annually along with high mortality rate. Probiotics have been suggested to possess anti-cancer properties, however the role of these microorganisms on oral cancer is remain unclear. The objective of the present study is to identify the mechanisms exerted by probiotics on oral carcinogene

We reported 19 days old baby boy in Nicu, Hera general hospital with the presentation of fever, crying, limited and painful movement of right lower limb. He had history of high fever for seven days that was treated by intramuscular injection of third generation cephalosporin. Along with complete septic profile urgent ultrasound and MRI established

Previously, it was reported that human amniotic membrane (AM) induced stem cells from human deciduous exfoliated teeth (SHED) endothelial-like-cell differentiation. This interesting effect of AM matrix on SHED demands further elucidation. Objective of this in vitro work was to study the effect of 24-h VEGF induced on SHED endothelial differentiatio

Introduction. Chronic and post-prandial hyperglycemia are independent risk factors for diabetic complications. Glycemic patterns among hemodialysis end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD) differ as glucose metabolism changes with declining kidney function with more pronounced glycemic fluctuations. The objectives of this study are to determine glycemic patt

This paper sought after identifying some likely traps a Muslim might fall into because of the geometric improvement in the field of network connectivity, with a strict focus on Internet of Things (IoT). The principal aim was to reawaken the people (Muslims) on their sole purpose on this earth as they swim in the pool of development and ease of doin

In the usual circumstances, the medical professional is consulted by Islamic scholars when a problem related to medicine involving Muslim society arises; where a specific fatwa (Islamic ruling) is needed. Commonly, in this situation, there are possible implications on halaal (permissibility) and haraam (prohibitions) related to the medical conditio

I first heard about Ahmadou Bamba (ca. 1850-1927) thirty-two years ago through the 9-part BBC television series titled The Africans: A Triple Heritage presented by the doyen of Africa and Islam studies, the late Professor Ali Mazrui. The series, which was produced in 1986 was also published in the form of a book. And the name of Ahmadu Bamba has re