Oral biofilms are comprised of extracellular polysaccharides and polymicrobial microorganisms. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of synbiotic Smallanthus sonchifolius (yacon) with Streptococcus salivarius K12 (K12) on polymicrobial biofilm formation of Candida albicans with the hypothesis that polymicrobial biofilm biomass of

Program Imunisasi Kebangsaan telah diperkenalkan sejak tahun 1956 lagi. Sejak itu, program ini berjaya menurunkan kadar kejadian penyakit cegahan vaksin seperti difteria, batuk kering, polio dan batuk kokol. Keberkesanan program imunisasi ini telah menyebabkan aktiviti pemberian vaksinasi cacar air dapat diberhentikan pada tahun 1980 berikutan pemb

Introduction: Childbirth is one of the recognized risk factors for female sexual dysfunction (FSD). Despite high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction worldwide, there is very limited data concerning sexual dysfunction in postpartum women. The aim of our study is to determine the prevalence of FSD and its subtypes among postpartum women in primar

Microfinance is an important tool in promoting financial inclusion, which has attracted global attention. More countries are offering microfinance with the support of the government, specialized organizations, and financial institutions. Microfinance is regarded as a means to promote inclusive growth. Therefore, this study analyzes the issues, chal

The Shariah-Compliant healthcare system is an urgent demand for Muslim consumers. It guarantees the pipeline of Shariah-Compliant and Halalan Tayyiban chain from farm to hospital bedside. Therefore, this study focuses on the concept and framework of Muslim-friendly hospital services in Malaysia pertaining to Shariah Compliance. This study conducts

Background: Oral disease in association of pregnancy outcome has been long researched. Most pregnant women perceived that oral disease in pregnancy are expected and considered to be normal. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the knowledge of pregnant women and their practices towards oral disease. Methods: 296 pregnant mothers were recruited fr

“Oh no, it’s positive! How did this happen? Am I not still nursing my baby?” Aina thought to herself while holding the pregnancy test kit. She is worried as her first baby is only 4 months old. This scenario may have been or may be experienced by mothers who are still nursing their babies. Surely a lot of assumptions will be running through t

Pulmonary tuberculosis is a major public health concern especially in primary care. Most of the time, the diagnosis and treatment are clear-cut based on the clinical, radiological and laboratory findings. However, the management of tuberculosis in a patient can pose a challenge to the treating physician when Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) is c

Pernahkah anda mendengar tentang penyakit kayap atau mengenali seseorang yang pernah menghidapi kayap? Sebilangan besar masyarakat pernah mendengar atau masih dimomokkan dengan mitos bahawa kayap yang bertemu boleh membawa maut! Apakah itu kayap? Kayap yang lebih dikenali dalam bahasa perubatan sebagai herpes zoster adalah disebabkan reaktivasi vir

Nipple confusion is when a breastfeeding baby is having trouble latching and breastfeeding effectively after being fed with a bottle. Hypotheses: infants unable to adapt different sucking mechanisms to switch between breast and bottleCOMMUNITY WORK BY PU SAT RAWATAN PAKAR KA NAK - KANAK ADDA No 9 & 11, Jalan Adda 3/1, Taman Adda, 81100 Johor Ba