The increase in frequency spectrum for wireless communication system has led to the growing interest in thin film electroacoustic technology that scales favorably upon miniaturization. Non-ferroelectric piezoelectric thin films such as Zinc Oxide is one of the most promising material for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor-Microelectromechanica

Introduction: Plasma Cystatin C (CysC) is as an early functional marker for acute kidney injury. Estimates of glomerular filtration rate using CysC (eGFRCysC) has been used in some clinical setting. We evaluated the utility of CysC and eGFRCysC in diagnosing AKI and predicting death in critically ill patients with sepsis. Methods: This is an interi

Introduction Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is common in patients admitted to the intensive care unit, occurring in 30 to 60% of patients. The high incidence of AKI in our population may be attributed to sepsis. Sepsis is the leading cause of ICU admission. The Malaysian Registry of Intensive Care (MRIC), an annual ICU audit performed in all Malaysian I

Introduction: The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes (ECV) in Malaysia, has made it important to find out its pattern of use. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of ECV use among urban and rural ECV users in Malaysia. Methods: A household population survey was designed to represent Malaysian adults >18 years old

INTRODUCTION Augmented renal clearance (ARC) is a phenomenon where there is elevated renal clearance and defined by adjusted body weight creatinine clearance > 130ml/min. ARC results in changes of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic of antimicrobial therapy being administered, which may result in its subtherapeutic dose. We evaluated the pr

INTRODUCTION Accurate assessment of GFR in ICU patients is very important for institution of supportive therapy, preventive therapy early renal support, drug dosing modification or avoidance of nephrotoxic drugs and modification of drug dosing. Kinetic estimate of GFR (keGFR) takes into account the changes of creatinine over time, creatinine produc

Introduction: Corneal power or keratometric value represents two-third of total refractive power of the eye. It is an important parameter in intraocular lens calculation. Purpose of the study was to evaluate repeatability and agreement of keratometric measurements obtained from a six points-based keratometry device; IOLMaster 500 (Carl Zeiss Medite

Introduction: Purpose of this study was to evaluate the inter-device agreement of ocular and corneal higher-order aberration measurements using various aberrometers. Materials and method: Ocular and corneal higher-order aberrations were measured from 57 eyes. For ocular aberration, the measurements were obtained from WASCA Analyzer (Carl Zeiss Medi

Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones and forms a joint with another bone. This hyaline cartilage plays a significant role in weightbearing support system for the human body. This unique structure is aneural and avascular. It has limited capacity to regenerate once broken. If left untreated, this condition can worsen and later develop into d

In a cross-border marriage (CBM), failure of the Muslim parties to register their CBM will have direct impact to their future born child. Their action will contravene with Articles 3, 5, 7 and 28 of United Nation Convention on Rights of Child that spell out that parents must do what is the best for their children, protect their rights, legally regi