Sensory processing is an essential development in toddlers. A common sensory measurement tool used by Malaysian occupational therapists is Toddler Sensory Profile 2 (TSP 2). However, the Malay version has yet to be translated and validated for TSP 2 among toddlers in Malaysia. The translation and validation are a necessary process due to cross-cult

On May 24, 2022, the CDC issued a healthcare advisory after reports of COVID-19 symptoms returning (COVID-19 rebound) in certain patients two to eight days after treatment with Paxlovid (Ritonavir-Boosted Nirmatrevir). We described two patients who experienced a rebound of COVID-19 after receiving Paxlovid treatment.Intro REBOUND COVID-19 AFTER PAX

Kajian ini dijalankan untuk membina sebuah model penjadualan waktu kursus universiti yang cekap berdasarkan pemodelanan matematik yang dibangunkan bagi menghasilkan jadual waktu kursus universiti yang optimal dan bebas konflik. Kajian ini dijalankan di Jabatan Sains Pengkomputeran dan Teori, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) dengan meli

The resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio, diphtheria, measles and the like shows that the anti-vaccine movement is gaining popularity and effectiveness in bolstering its views. Multiple studies have shown worrying trends of distrust towards vaccines, medical professionals, vaccine scientists and the government agencies that prom

Introduction: Breast cancer is a significant health problem that affects patients and their family members. Family members are often key to supporting the patient. However, there is an inadequate understanding of the role of female breast cancer patients’ family members in Malaysia. This study aimed to explore the roles of family members of femal

Introduction: This work aims to establish the practicality of simple point-of-care (POC) measurements of procalcitonin (PCT) coupled with the standard PCT-guided antibiotic treatment discontinuation algorithm to guide the cessation of antibiotic treatment in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods: In this randomised-controlled trial, 80 adult patients

Introduction : The attitude of healthcare workers (HCW) are essential in influencing organ donation rates. Objective : The study aimed to assess the impact of educational intervention on attitudes towards organ donation among HCW. Methodology : A questionnaire-based interventional study was conducted among 458 HCW from five hospitals in Malaysia. A

Background: Chitin and chitosan from the exoskeleton of horseshoe crab was reported to have a comparable quality to commercial chitosan. It would become a good alternative for the existing chitosan in the market. Nonetheless, inefficient isolation processes could lead to a waste to this invaluable raw material and incur additional cost. Chitosan is

Introduction: Physical distancing measures to safeguard against airborne virus transmission during the Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the need for online teaching and learning methods as alternatives to conventional face-to-face classrooms. While online learning has become commonplace in developed countries prior to the pandemic, local institutio

Being a component of crustacean’s exoskeleton, chitin is one of main carbohydrate found on earth. Its derivative, chitosan can be isolated through deacetylation process of chitin. Due to their potential in pharmaceutical field, this study is using chitin and chitosan isolated from horseshoe crab to be tested on zebrafish (Danio rerio) developing