Skincare, traditionally perceived as a self-care practice for promoting healthy skin, has recently emerged as a potential behaviouraladdiction. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of skincare addiction by examining its psychological, physiological, and social underpinnings. First, the discussion highlights how stress and coping strategies c

Methamphetamine abuse remains a pressing global public health challenge, with many countries—including Malaysia—continuing to grapple with its multifaceted social and economic repercussions. Despite the implementation of rigorous drug control policies and extensive rehabilitation programmes, methamphetamine addiction continues to pose significa

Background: Spiritual care is an important component of providing clients with holistic care in hospitals. As nurses, they need to address the patient’s spiritual needs with both competence and compassion. This study is aimed to determine the level of readiness of nursing students in delivering spiritual care to hospitalized patients and the asso

Aim: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Microsatellite Instability High (MSI-H) in stage IV colorectal cancer in Malaysians and to describe MSI-H clinicopathological characteristics. Method: All patients with stage IV colorectal cancer who underwent surgical resection of the primary tumor between January 2017 and December 2

A peptic ulcer is a lesion or discontinuation in the lining of your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. It happens when the protective layer of mucus that shields your stomach from its own acid is damaged or worn away. When this protective layer weakens, the strong stomach acid can irritate and erode the delicate lining underneath, l

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in our adrenal cortex. They can also be synthetically manufactured and used as medications. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, inflammation regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood

Introduction: The mentor-mentee programme at the Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia (KOM, IIUM) facilitates academic, professional, and personal development in students through guided interaction with lecturers. The programme comprises 67 groups, each with 4-5 students and a lecturer as the mentor, mandating one meetin

As medical professionals, we are entrusted not only with treating patients but also with disseminating accurate health information to the wider community. However, bridging the gap between complex medical concepts and the public’s understanding can often be a daunting task. This book aims to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and

Diabetes mellitus presents a significant public health challenge, especially in Malaysia, with its rapidly increasing prevalence. By 2024, an estimated 20.1% of the Malaysian population will be affected by diabetes, potentially rising to 5 million by 2030. This study presents a framework that leverages the Indian Pima Diabetes dataset to develop an

The Takaful (Islamic insurance) industry operates on the principles of Maqasid al-Sharī’ah, and of late, the industry has witnessed significant market growth. The purpose of this study is to develop a performance measurement model based on Maqasid al-Sharī’ah to evaluate the performance of Takaful firms. A mixed-method research approach was a