Objectives: The prevalence of depression among patients with diabetes mellitus has been reported to be higher than normal population. This study assessed the prevalence of depression among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in east coast Malaysia and its associated factors. Methods: A cross sectional study was done on 103 patients with type 2 d

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the commonest complications of diabetes mellitus. This study was to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its association with chronic kidney disease (CKD), high HbA1c and dyslipidemia among diabetic patients in government primary care clinics. Methods: A cross sectional study was car

Salacca zalacca (Gaertn.) Voss (salak fruit or snake fruit) is a species of palm tree native to Southwest Java and North Sumatra in Indonesia. S. zalacca fruit is used indigenously as food and for medicinal applications in Southeast Asia. Due to its pleasant aroma, S. zalacca has potential in perfumery and pharmaceutical industries. In this study,

This research analyzes the linkage between elderly poverty and children’s human capital level via income distribution, in which fertility decisions are motivated by old-age support with the assumption that the parents are non-altruistic. The paper provides a mathematical model looking at the relationship of old age poverty and the children human

Persoalan talfiq timbul ketika masyarakat Islam mengikat diri memilih salah satu cara dalam memahami Islam dan menjadikannya penghukum mutlak bagi setiap perkara yang timbul. Pertentangan yang tercetus antara cara ini dan cara yang tidak terikat adalah pada kemutlakan cara penghukuman yang diambil, kerana usaha mencampur adukkan cara penghukuman me

Background and Objective: Ectoparasites remains as one of major challenges in goat farming industry. They are ubiquitous and often cause harmful effects on livestock production and productivity. Ectoparasites give rise to morbidity and mortality among goat population which consequently lead to reductions in meat and milk. This study was conducted t

Despite evidence that sustainable construction practice has numerous environmental, economy and societal benefits, many construction practitioners have failed to support sustainable construction practice due to perceive higher initial cost known as 'green cost premium' when compared to traditional construction practice. Hence, the factors o

Phenolic compounds are plant-derived antioxidants that have the ability to reduce and prevent oxidative damage, owing to their free-radical scavenging properties. The present study aimed to determine total phenolic content (TPC), profile selected phenolic compounds and their antioxidant activities in five plants namely Citrus hystrix, Coriandrum sa

Background: Cockroaches have been long hated by people due to their creepiness and considered as pests. Since mites share the same environment as cockroaches, there are a number of possibilities for mites to be found on the cockroaches. Objectives: Hence, the study aimed to identify the occurrence of mites carried by cockroaches from two food stall

Purpose of review: The prevalence of obesity in Malaysia has increased four folds over the past two decades. Epidemiologic studies suggest that there are increased numbers of overweight and obese patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Increased morbidity and mortality along with longer duration of ICU stay and time on mechanical ventil