Family is the primary social structure and older people mostly rely on their families for health and assistance. Yet, there are several dimensions of factors associated with caring burden including physical, emotional, cognitive, financial, social, and cultural. It should be highlighted that, despite the burden of caregiving, the carers emphasized

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a large number of critical care admissions. While national reports have described the outcomes of patients with COVID-19, There is limited international data of the pandemic impact on non-COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care treatment. Methods: We conducted an international, retrospective cohort s

Excessive free radicals in human bodies are a leading cause of skin ageing and serious illnesses. To combat this issue, there is an increased interest in investigating dietary sources that are rich in antioxidants. The traditional Malaysian salad, known as ulam, has been used for decades by the locals for its potentials healing properties. However,

The Islamic garden, with its deep historical roots dating back to the 7th-century Persian Garden, is facing a gradual decline in relevance as modern garden designs take precedence. This decline threatens the preservation of this traditional garden concept. The primary goal of this study is to identify the physical characteristics of Islamic gardens

Background: Sonography profession in Malaysia is as a crucial component of allied health services. This study aimed to assess the current scope of practices and challenges of sonographers as recognized allied health professional in Malaysia and determined the association between the scope practices and the challenges encountered. Methods: A cross-s

Introduction: The elongation of eyeball which led to the increment of refractive error can cause pathological effects on the fundus. This is can be seen in myopic groups as their eyeballs are elongating which then affect the thickness of choroid and retina. The choroidal thickness (CT) and retina retinal thickness is highly influenced by refractive

Background: Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are rare tumor cells that spread cancer through the bloodstream. As for red blood cells (RBCs), they play a crucial role in oxygen transport and interaction with cancer cells. CTCs adhere to RBCs, increasing survival and metastasis. Physical interactions and hemodynamic forces influence the distribution an

Extensive research on millimeter-wave frequency bands is currently in rapid development throughout the world, specifically at an operating frequency of 28 GHz, and Malaysia is no exception. The most conventional patch antennas covered a limited polarization feature of single polarization of radiated beam signals. In order to meet the high demands o

A quality dental service is crucial for ensuring oral health, fulfilling patient desires, satisfying needs, and providing optimal solutions regarding function, aesthetics, and maintenance of oral health. This study offers insight into patient satisfaction with the service quality at the students’ polyclinic, Kulliyyah of Dentistry (KOD), IIUM. Th

The human microbiome has emerged as a key player in maintaining skin health, and dysbiosis has been linked to various skin disorders. Amidst growing concerns regarding the side effects of antibiotic treatments, the potential of live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) in restoring a healthy microbiome has garnered significant attention. This review aims