Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder occurring in 1 in 15,000 births. PWS is a rare case in Malaysia and a successful approach to its management has not been well reported here. We present a case of a 13-year-old boy with Prader-Willi Syndrome with prominent behavioural disturbances characterised by te

It is common for Muslims to associate mental illness with the work of jinn. Typically, an initial consultation with folk-healer is made within the local community by those who experience deviant symptoms. This behaviour results in several serious negative health implications. Misconception about the meaning of Islamic medicine, the use of ruqyah am

The Melanau tall longhouse in Kampung Sok Sarawak represents one of Malaysia’s unique vernacular architecture. Built in the late 19th century, the structures of this house are made using natural materials which are readily available from the jungle and all of these materials are known to be hardy and water resistant. Belian tree trunks are used a

Patients with depression and anxiety disorder often present with multiple problems of various aspects; ranging from biological symptoms to social and psychospiritual concerns. A thorough assessment of patient’s spirituality in the face of illness enables us to address the pertinent issue which is often neglected. Only through this, patient’s sp

Patients with depression and anxiety disorder often present with multiple problems of various aspects; ranging from biological symptoms to social and psychospiritual concerns. A thorough assessment of patient’s spirituality in the face of illness enables us to address the pertinent issue which is often neglected. Only through this, patient’s sp

Artikel ini membincangkan tentang kecelaruan obsesif-kompulsif yang bertemakan agama (religious obsessive-compulsive disorder) – atau juga dikenal sebagai waswas – menerusi kaca mata psikiatri kontemporari dan sarjana Muslim silam. Tulisan ini meninjau punca dan rawatan psikiatri moden berserta kekangan yang dihadapi bagi merawat pesakit yang m

Boesenbergia rotunda or Temu kunci is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family and wildly cultivated in Malaysia by rhizome. Temu kunci rhizome is commonly used in traditional medicines to cure stomach aches, promote appetite and gout. Due to its potential to be developed as one of Malaysia’s herbal products, information on their agronomic re

In a nutshell, this was a single centre, randomised-controlled trial comparing surgical vs medical modality in treating protonpump inhibitor (PPI)-refractory heartburn; a common condition where optimal treatment approach is not known. All patients referred to the Veterans Affairs gastroenterology clinics for refractory heartburn were screened. Elig

Contact lens method (CLM) is an alternative option to measure corneal power by evaluating the difference of patient’s over-refraction with rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens to manifest refraction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of CLM using spherical (CLMspherical) and aspheric (CLMaspheric) RGP lenses in measuring corneal re

Post-myopic laser refractive surgery corneal power measurement for intraocular lens power calculation is one of the most challenging issues in cataract surgery. Standard keratometry measurement is likely to be overestimated which could lead to false-low intraocular lens power. As a result, this can lead to hyperopic surprise. Contact lens method is