INTRODUCTION: Despite traditionally being considered a disease of older adults, recent data highlight the rising prevalence and significant premature cardiovascular complications of prehypertensive and hypertensive young adults. Younger individuals may present with different risk factor profiles compared to classic risk factors such as diabetes and

INTRODUCTION: The increasing burden of hypertension among young adults is alarming, given that cardiovascular risk begins as early as the prehypertensive stage. Hence, identifying potential protein biomarkers associated with early blood pressure (BP) elevation is essential for improving risk stratification and enabling timely intervention. Plasma e

INTRODUCTION: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of early neonatal infection and is related to various maternal infections. This study aims to determine the prevalence of GBS-positive mothers and their pregnancy outcomes in a University Hospital in Pahang, Malaysia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducte

This study focused on the 100 most cited articles in microplastic research published between 2008 and 2022, with 68% being original research and the remainder reviews and other formats. These articles amassed 113,160 citations, averaging 1,131 per paper. The most cited article received 3,847 citations, while the least among the top 100 had 717. Pub

Advocates of decentralization contend that it is a fundamental catalyst for economic progress, as it bolsters the operational capacities of local governments, hence augmenting efficiency and fostering competition. However, proponents of an opposing perspective contend that decentralization could potentially hinder economic progress through the ineq

Background: Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a critical physiological parameter that maintains the structural integrity and function of the eye. Understanding its dynamic behaviour under transient physiological stressors is essential for comprehensive ocular assessment. The Valsalva manoeuvre (VM) acutely increases central and episcleral venous pressu

This study focused on the 100 most cited articles in microplastic research that were published between 2008 and 2022, with 68% being original research articles and the remainder comprising reviews, short surveys, and other formats. These articles received a total of 113,160 citations, with an average citation density indicating sustained impact. Th

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Objectives: The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the stress on blood banks and deprived the blood sources due to the containment measures that restrict the movement and travel limitations among blood donors. During this time, Malaysia had a significant 40% reduction in blood supply. Blood centers and hospitals faced a huge challenge

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