Palmoplantar keratoderma (PPK) is a dermatological disorder characterised by excessive thickening of the palms and soles, encompassing more than 20 conditions. The disease is often misdiagnosed in primary care settings, leading to unnecessary treatments and delays. We present the case of a 3-yearold girl with skin thickening on both her palms and s

Background: In the natural environment, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are predominantly associated with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) suspended in the ambient air. These tiny particles can be inhaled by humans and subsequently deposited in the respiratory system, where they can penetrate the bloodstream and accumulate in target organs,

Introduction: Immunisation services are usually provided by healthcare workers who receive training in the field of immunisation. In Malaysia, limited exposure of pharmacy students in receiving immunisation training is partly due to lack involvement of pharmacists in immunisation programme. This study aimed to explore the insights of pharmacy stude

Persuasive speaking is a skill that requires speakers to strategically employ language to achieve desired outcomes. Although numerous studies have explored the delivery of persuasive messages, limited attention has been given to how non-native female and male speakers of English integrate politeness strategies and grammatical mood to construct Aris

Diet and nutrition are vital in preventing cognitive decline, yet research on their impact on children and adolescents, particularly in Malaysia, remains limited. This study evaluated the effects of a health bar intervention on the health and cognitive performance of children and adolescents from the B40 community. A health bar formulated with date

I POSED the question for an Asean newspaper to a group of participants at the first Asean Civil Society Conference in 2005. Recently, I voiced a similar concern on the glue cementing popular connections and consciousness among peoples in the region. This was during the seminar titled "Asean Futures: Navigating Regionalism, Reconciliation, and R

Targeting poor solubility of docetaxel: Computational screening of ionic liquids using COSMO-RS Najihah Mohd Noora , Amal A.M. Elgharbawyb,c,* , Huma Warsi Khand, Yumi Zuhanis Has-Yun Hashimb , Muhammad Moniruzzamane , Mohd Firdaus Abd. Wahaba, Hamzah Mohd Sallehf , Siti Nur Idayu Matusinf aDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Sustainability, Kul

Trauma resulting from occlusion is a common clinical issue that can lead to significant discomfort, dysfunction, and long-term dental complications. This article is designed to offer a simplified, evidence-based overview of the pathophysiology of occlusal trauma, diagnostic approaches, and a treatment guide, making the management of occlusal trauma

There has been a growing body of research on the influence of social environment on mental well-being. Bronfenbrenner’s Ecology Systems theory has proposed an extensive description of components and relationships of the social ecology of a person for their growth. However, there is a paucity of tools available for mental health professionals in i

Introduction Feedback literacy is critical for medical students to develop their competencies. However, a conceptualisation or framework of feedback literacy specific to the medical education context has yet to be developed. A comprehensive framework that addresses diverse feedback sources, dynamic environments, and the prioritisation of patient sa