Introduction: Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is an emerging chronic liver disease with limited therapy available. Studies utilizing animal models induced with cholesterol diet ranging from 1 -2% are hampered by inconsistent yield of NASH features. Therefore, we aimed to establish a NASH animal model utilizing 12% cholesterol diet (CD) and to

Doripenem has been recently introduced in Malaysia and is used for severe infections in the intensive care unit. However, limited data currently exist to guide optimal dosing in this scenario. We aimed to describe the population pharmacokinetics of doripenem in Malaysian critically ill patients with sepsis and use Monte Carlo dosing simulations to

ملخص البحث يضم هذه البحث نشأة علم القراءات في نيجيريا وتفاصيل طرق تدريسه في مدارس التحفيظ الثانوية والمعاهد والكليات وكذلك في المدارس الأهلية، وانتهج المنهج الوصفي والإستقرايئ والتحليلى، وي

This study explored preschool practitioners’ awareness, knowledge and understanding of screening for the attributes of the Asperger Syndrome. It involved a focus group discussion with six (6) preschool practitioners from different institutions in Klang Valley. The constructs discussed were the practitioners’ awareness, knowledge of the Asperger

Temporary waqf is a restricted endowment for a specific duration. This paper examines Kuwait Law of Waqf and the contemporary implementation of temporary waqf in Kuwait. The research shows that Kuwait law of waqf allowed the application of all types of waqf as temporary, the duration of waqf should not exceed sixty years and no more than two layers

Seringkali masyarakat mendengar ungkapan ‟wanita dijadikan daripada rusuk nabi Adam‟ sama ada di dalam kuliah-kuliah agama mahupun tulisan-tulisan yang berkait dengan hal-hal wanita dan keperempuanan. Namun, sejauhmana kebenaran ungkapan ini harus dianalisa dan dijelaskan agar ia mampu menjernihkan kekeliruan serta tanggapan buruk terhadap wani

Benefits of honey are contributed by the composition of its elements such as glucose, fructose, glucose oxidase, vitamins and phenolic compounds. For health, honey can be used to treat wounds due to the antibacterial activity conferred by the hydrogen peroxide produced by glucose oxidase in honey. Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, deodorizing and ti

Water pollution caused by radioactive elements and heavy metals has become serious threats to the survival of aquatic organisms, human, and environment especially in Pahang. This alarming circumstance has inspired the study to measure water quality parameters, concentration of radioactive elements and heavy metals in the rivers within an industrial

This paper discusses the conventional machining (CM) and ultrasonic assisted machining (UAM) of end milling carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP). Tool condition, cutting forces and surface integrity of machined surface were evaluated. A commercially available tool with a diameter of 10mm and a nickel bonded, 420 µm diamond grit coating was used

Finally, I met the person who became a real ‘product’ solely from IIUM! Meeting the humble lecturer with a beautiful smile, it gave me abundance of pleasure to conduct an interview with this special person. The session took almost one and a half hours, and I was still not aware that the time flew so fast. She inspired me from many aspects; from