Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, symptoms and factors associated with chronic constipation among community-dwelling older people in the East Coast region of Peninsular Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in four selected health clinics using stratified cluster sampling. A face-to-face interview was ca

Nowadays, the criteria for oocyte selection is based on morphological criteria however, it needs further improvement to select the best embryo quality. The gene expression in the cumulus cell plays important role in signaling for follicular development as well as for oocyte quality. The aim of this study is to investigate the present of HAS2 and GR

Objectives: People are exposed to chronic low dose organophosphates (OPs) pesticides through agriculture and pest control activities. Apparently, there were significant pidemiological reports suggesting pesticides role in chronic kidney disease. This observation is yet to be confirmed with appropriate experimental model of chronic OPs exposure on a

Throughout theory of decision-making for treatment of chronic constipation, individuals acquire greater insight about the process of elderly making decision for treatment in management of chronic constipation. It has cultural sensitivity and has reference to issues of elderly. The theory suggests relationship of domains that involve in explaining d

Extremism and terrorism are not new phenomena that humanity has to deal with. They have been there in the history of mankind ever since the human population started to increase on this planet. In the past, there have been despotic leaders, individuals, and groups of people who used extremism and terrorism as a means to exterminate others in order t

Advancement in the way of life and urbanization have brought many great changes in the psychological well-being of people in many parts of the world. The need to be materially affluent has pushed people in the urban settlements to unnecessary stress, anxiety, conflict, dilemma, and a whole lot of other adverse psychological states of mind. Due to t

Extremism and terrorism are not new phenomena that humanity has to deal with. They have been there in the history of mankind ever since the human population started to increase on this planet. In the past, there have been despotic leaders, individuals, andgroups of people who used extremism and terrorism as a means to exterminate others in order to

Background: Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a widely used anti-neoplastic and immunosuppressive agent that is associated with adverse side effects including reproductive toxicity. Aquilaria malaccensis (AM) is a traditional medicinal plant which was reported to exhibit high anti-oxidant and free radical scavenging properties. The present study was aimed t

Aquilaria malaccensis or commonly known as ‘gaharu’ is a species of Aquilaria genus and belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family. It is widely distributed in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Borneo Islands. Traditionally, its leaves were used to relieve bruises and studies have shown that they function as an antioxidant, aphrodisiac, and tranquilizer. D

Antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitor have been recognized as one of the most important ingredients used in cosmetic industries. These ingredients are commonly utilized to counter skin concern faced by middleaged woman regarding aging and hyperpigmentation problems. Phenolic compounds were identified to be one of the effective compound that can exer