Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of the OHIP subscale on OHRQoL and compare the OHRQoL of adolescents and adults. Material and Methods: A total of 160 subjects (60 adolescents and 100 adults) undergoing orthodontic treatment completed the Malaysian Oral Health Impact Profile (S-OHIP(M)) to assess OHRQoL. The instrument consisted of

This study investigates the mediating effect of emotionality with other related technology acceptance factors influencing Nigerian retailers' decisions to adopt or reject the central bank digital currency (CBDC). Guided by the technology acceptance model (TAM), the research examines the technology adoption factors that could influence the inten

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Reducing the costs of such innovative technologies could possibly make larger families more appealing to couples in East Asian Confucian societies such as Singapore. Rather than dedicating extensive time and resources to the education and development of a single child, prospective parents might opt for such innovative technological solutions from t

Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular protozoan that commonly causes reactivation of latent infection, manifesting as cerebral toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised hosts, particularly people living with HIV. Ocular toxoplasmosis can manifest as severe bilateral retinochoroiditis in these individuals. We describe a case of concurrent cerebral and ocul

This study examines the declining fertility rates in East Asian Confucian societies, focusing on the unique childrearing practices and how future advancements in human enhancement and reprogenetic technologies may further accelerate the demographic decline. The focus is on the obsession with “child perfectionism” driven by the pursuit of academ

Introduction: A Shariah-compliant hospital embodies Islamic ethics in healthcare, aiming to provide treatment grounded in dignity, compassion, and holistic well-being. The Dental & Maxillofacial Surgery (DMFS) Unit at Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre @IIUM (SASMEC@ IIUM) integrates the tawhidic paradigm and Islamisation of knowledge, framin

Introduction: Dicranopteris linearis, locally known as resam, has been recognized for its potential health benefits, primarily due to its rich phytochemical content. Traditionally used for medicinal purposes, the leaves are known to possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This study aimed to screen the phytochemical composition and evalua

Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) is a paradoxical inflammatory response that is associated with HIV-infected individuals following initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), particularly in those with low CD4 and high viral load. The diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) IRIS is challenging due to its varied manifestations an

The spectrum of adenovirus infection can vary from self-limiting mild respiratory illness or gastroenteritis to fatal disseminated disease in immunocompetent hosts. Severe disseminated disease is commonly seen in immunocompromised hosts, including severe pneumonia with acute respiratory distress syndrome, hepatitis, encephalitis, hemorrhagic cystit