Background: Early detection of bacterial coinfection in severe dengue remains challenging. Point-of-care (POC) procalcitonin (PCT) may be used for this role, but it needs to be investigated. We evaluated the performance of POC PCT for early detection of bacterial coinfection in patients with severe dengue admitted to the intensive care units (ICU).

Introduction Vertigo, or the perception of a spinning sensation, is a common symptom experienced by patients who are referred to Otorhinolaryngology clinics. Betahistine is a medication that has been widely used to treat vertigo and its accompanying symptoms. However, the effects of this medication on the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) are still unk

Malaria is a severe global public health issue that is caused by the bite of an infected mosquito. It is curable, but only with early detection and prompt, effective treatment. It may lead to severe conditions if it is not properly diagnosed and treated in its early stages. In the worst-case scenario, it can result in death. The preferred methods f

This paper involves the design and realization of a new planar microstrip parallel L-shaped multi-resonator (PLMR) for the chipless radio frequency identification (CRFID) that works in ultra-wide band (UWB) frequency region. The proposed PLMR has identifying (IDing) and sensing capabilities to work as a tag-sensor. The PLMR works within 5.36 GHz â€

The main purpose of this project was to study the aerodynamic performance of IIUM-micro aerial vehicle (IIUMMAV7) using six components balance and flow visualization using PIV system. The experimental model of Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) shaped like cropped delta wing was designed, fabricated and tested in low speed wind tunnel. The surface flow patter

This chapter investigates Ali bin Isa AI-Kahhal contribution to ophthalmology especially in eye disease. The main objective of this chapter is to emphasize the influence of AI-Kahhal theory and applications in ophthalmology. The importance of this chapter is to reveal the greatest contribution of Al Kahhal in ophthalmology. The methodology used in

Conventional or hospital treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy is widely recommended by health care providers for treating breast cancer. However, there is an inadequate understanding of early decision about conventional treatment in Malaysia. This study aimed to explore the early decision about breast cancer treatment among the w

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a significant issue that should not be overlooked in the clinic. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of ED and its associated factors among men who visited a government health clinic in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. A total of 171 men aged 18-60 years participated in this cross-sectional study. Data o

Micro Electrical Discharge Machining (μEDM) is one of the most demanding manufacturing processes available today. The selection of EDM parameters remains a challenge since it is frequently based on machinist intuition and heuristic approaches. Artificial intelligence algorithms have been used to model and predict the μEDM machining process in rec

nacardium occidentale leaves, known as cashew leaves or Pucuk Gajus in Malay, is a member of the Anacardiaceae family that is widely grown in tropical countries such as Malaysia, India and Brazil. It had been traditionally used for treating many health problems as it contained many beneficial phytochemical compositions such as polyphenols, flavonoi