Introduction: Overnutrition, low physical activity, high screen time and inadequate sleep contribute to the rise in overweight and obesity. is study aims to explore how these factors affect the occurrence of overweight in children under- five. Methods: An unmatched case control study involving a total of 225 children (45 overweight children and 180

The Taḥfīẓ al-Qurʾān Certificate Programme (TACP) is a special collaboration between the Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Since its inception in 2000, more than two thousand students have graduated from the programme. The previous study only looked at their performance at the D

Nicotine-loaded polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanofibers were successfully produced by the electrospinning technique. Nicotine-loaded PVA solutions of varying concentrations were prepared, and their chemical composition, conductivity, and viscosity were determined using attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and a rheometer.

Introduction: Stunting is the most prevalent form of malnutrition among infants and young children population, both globally and locally. It refers to low height-for-age children and is primarily caused by chronic under nutrition. The objective of this study is to determine the association between stunting and feeding problems and to explore the ri

Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs) are routinely used in oncology patients, especially those requiring long-term chemotherapy. However, they are associated with minimal complications including catheter fracture. The fundamental approach for dislodged TIVAD is via percutaneous method. Reported here is a case of a 62-year-old woman wi

HbE/β- thalassaemia is the most common form of βthalassaemia. The clinical presentation of HbE thalassaemia is heterogeneous, symptomatic individuals may vary significantly, while the onset can occur later in adulthood. This report illustrates a medical student with a long history of anaemia who finally got his diagnosis right after he was notice

Acute bleeding from the scrotum is rare, and few causes exist; scrotal angiokeratoma is one of them. Angiokeratomas are violaceous skin papules that are benign and infrequent. Most individuals have asymptomatic lesions that do not need intervention, but occasionally, there may be pain, itching, and spontaneous bleeding. This is the case of a 50-yea

Introduction: The prevalence of overweight and obesity are increasing worldwide. Malaysia CPG had suggested the use of body composition assessment, measuring body fat percentage using bioelectrical impedance (BIA) to complement standard BMI and waist circumference. A clinic based body composition screening was conducted in conjunction with World Ob

Food insecurity involves the lack of physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food that meets an individual’s dietary needs. End stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis should follow specific dietary guidelines, but food insecurity can hinder their compliance. The cross-sectional study aimed to identify

With increasing concerns about university students' mental health, it is crucial to find methods that address both their academic progress and emotional well-being. One promising approach is reflective journaling, which gives students a structured way to express their feelings, build self-awareness, and support their mental health. Despite its