Background: Central and bridge nodes can drive significant overall improvements within their respective networks. We aimed to identify them in 16 prevalent chronic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to guide effective intervention strategies and appropriate resource allocation for most significant holistic lifestyle an

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the success rates of pulpotomy treatment for irreversible pulpitis in primary teeth. Methods: This study was registered and conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols. Relevant studies published between January 1980 and April

Foreign body aspiration is a frequently identified leading cause of mortality and respiratory crises in children aged 5 and below. This study aimed to assess parental awareness and behaviour concerning foreign body aspiration in children. Employing a random sampling method, a cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 parents in Pahang, Malaysia

The integration of technology into qualitative research has introduced transformative opportunities and challenges, prompting researchers to evaluate traditional methods against technology-based approaches. This article examines the strengths, limitations,and effectiveness of these methods, focusing on participant recruitment, interview conduction,

Clinical orthodontic photography is a vital skill that every orthodontist should master to record the patients’ details and to permit the orthodontist to carefully plan, monitor and execute the treatment. With the advancement of technology, some clinicians opt to take intraoral photographs with their mobile phone rather than DSLR camera. Hence, t

Dentistry can be considered a challenging field, with dental students often experiencing high levels of stress and poor mental health. Hence, maintaining mental well-being is important so that dental students can cope with their stressors effectively. Lifestyle factors like physical activity, sleep problems, and addictions impact the levels of ment

Introduction: The annual prevalence of urolithiasis is 3-5% and the approximate lifetime prevalence is 15-25%. Recurrence rates of urolithiasis are approximately 10% in a year, 50% over a period of 5-10 years, and 75% over a 20-year period despite current treatment. Correlation between gut microbiota and urolithiasis has been studied with inconsist

Exploring and utilising sustainable materials, currently known as circular materials, is a prominent strategy to shift to a circular economy. Today, Malaysia's manufacturing and design industries have started to develop by-products and second-life waste materials and incorporate them into products. The idea is to maintain the technical and biol

Purpose/Objectives: Admission into dental school involves selecting applicants for successful completion of the course. This study aimed to predict the academic performance of Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia pre-clinical dental students based on admission results using artificial intelligence machine learning (ML)

Background: In this study, we assessed the general population's fears towards various diseases and events, aiming to inform public health strategies that balance health-seeking behaviours. Methods: We surveyed adults from 30 countries across all World Health Organization (WHO) regions between July 2020 and August 2021. Participants rated their