Malaysia is a developing nation experiencing a significant rise in the proportion of its elderly population. This phenomenon occurs worldwide and has excellent repercussions for every facet of human life. Even though the management of currently registered elderly care centers in Malaysia is working hard to provide the best possible amenities and se

Conventional surface modification methods, such as ion insertion and laser surface melting, have recently seen growing importance in the innovative usage of the electrical discharge machining process (EDM) as a competitive substitute. Surface composition and properties are affected by several factors, including erosion of work materials and tool ma

Melastoma malabathricum, commonly known as senduduk, is a member of the Melastomataceaefamily. It is well-known for its therapeutic and medicinal properties, deeply rooted in local traditional knowledge and supported by scientific evidence. Often considered a robust plant and even labeled as a weed, M. malabathricum can be easily spotted along road

The chemical composition, antifungal, antibiofilm, and molecular docking studies of the essential oil obtained from Lindera caesia were investigated. A total of thirty-nine components (96.7%) were identified using gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The major components included terpinen-4-ol (26.3%), neo-i

the chemical composition of the essential oil of Lindera subumbel- liflora (Lauraceae) was investigated for the first time. the essential oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and fully characterised by gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-mS). the antifungal activity of L. subumbelliflora essential oil was tested ag

Porous NiTi shape memory alloy is of special interest for bioimplant materials due to its attractive features of NiTi dense structure such as low stiffness, high strength and excellent shape memory and pseudoelastic behavior. This porous NiTi can be produced via powder metallurgy technique using pore forming agent. The pore forming agent is used to

An open fracture is a serious injury and is associated with many complications and poor outcomes. Saving a patient's life precedes saving a limb. Once a patient's life is not in threat, the early aim is to prevent infection. This is done by early systematic debridement and stabilisation. Debridement starts with wound extension following the

The aim of open fracture management is to save life, prevent infection and promote fracture healing. This is done through resuscitation, emergency debridement, temporary stabilization with an external fixator, early soft tissue coverage and end with bone reconstruction. The spanning external fixation is done out of the zone of injury in a safe mann

Placement of the external fixator in the femur is limited because of the presence of the opposite thigh. The conventional fixator is not strong enough to resist the strong deforming forces in the thigh. The circular fixator, although stable, is bulky and interferes with daily activities such as sitting and lying on the bed. The monorail external fi

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the major risk factor for periodontal disease (PD). PD includes a spectrum of disorders ranging from gingivitis to periodontitis. If undetected and left untreated the disease can lead to early tooth loss. Assessing PD health is beneficial for keeping good oral health, which affects on glycemic control of the ch