Background: There is currently limited data available on the patterns of opioid prescribing in Malaysia. This study investigated the patterns of opioid prescribing and characterized the dosing and duration of opioid use in patients with noncancer and cancer pain. Method: This retrospective cross sectional study was conducted at an outpatient hospit

There is currently limited data available on the patterns of opioid prescribing in Malaysia. This study investigated the patterns of opioid prescribing and characterized the dosing and duration of opioid use. The co-prescription of opioid with benzodiazepine and other concomitant medications among opioid users was also examined. Methods This retros

Art is the niche of every civilization. Here we use the term ‘Art’ in the broader meaning of the word, which includes a wide range of creative activities that comprise visual and performing arts, architecture, music and literature,. In this sense, art projects a refined manifestation of a culture; an honest representation of the degree of intel

This book is the 4th volume of a multi-volume series under the general title "Symbolism in Oriental Arts". Each volume is devoted to a certain symbol (animal, plant, human, gestures and postures, tools, etc.) within the religious traditions of the East. The present volume is compiled in 130 pages complemented with some 115 images (line draw

The importance of mobile application specific testing techniques and methods has been attracting much attention of software engineers over the past few years. This is due to the fact that mobile applications are different than traditional web and desktop applications, and more and more they are moving to be- ing used in critical domains. Mobile app

يمثل الاستقرار الاجتماعي دورا محوريا في تقدم الشعوب ونهضتها، لما له من أثر في التآلف بين جميع أطياف المجتمع، وغياب كل ما يدعوا إلى زعزعة الاستقرار بدليل تقدم الشعوب المستقرة في اقتصادها وتنمي

This article explores the legal implications that arise out of cross border surrogacy arrangements. There is a need to examine the issues that arise out of such surrogacy arrangements because it affects the responsibilities towards the resulting child. The article discusses among others, the problems in determining the legal parents, registration,

The quest for medical advancement has resulted in breakthroughs being made in the area of biomedical science. Scientist are now able to work with human embryos left over from assisted reproductive treatments of infertile couples in order to explore various therapeutic possibilities. Not only that, the creation of embryos solely for research purpose

Aim: ” This study was conducted to investigate the clinical outcome, functional outcome, and quality of life of patients treated for post traumatic osteomyelitis (PTO) of femur and tibia in Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, Malaysia from July 2007 to June 2014” Method: ” Forty seven patients consented and participated in this study. The

Bioassay-guided isolation of methanol extract revealed that medium polar fraction of the extract contained a few compounds that inhibited the growth of dermatophytes skin caused diseases. This confirmed the traditional usages of the stem barks of Entada spiralis by Malays in the old time, as a soap, shampoo and scrub during the treatment of skin pr