Objective To compare percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA), a supervised exercise programme (SEP) and combined therapy (PTA + SEP) in the treatment of intermittent claudication (IC) due to femoro‐popliteal disease. Method Over a 6‐year period, 178 patients (108 men, median age 70 years) with angioplastiable femoro‐popliteal lesions were

This paper presents an investigation into dynamic simulation and controller optimization based on genetic algorithms (GAs) for a single-link flexible manipulator system in vertical plane motion. The dynamic model of the system is derived using the Lagrange equation and discretised using the finite difference (FD) method. GA optimization is used to

Background: Superselective embolisation has been recognised as integral in the management of lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage. It has also reduced the need for emergency surgery. The objective of this case series was to describe the lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage cases seen in our centre, its diagnosis and the role of superselective embolisat

Identifying factors associated with depression among elderly population is important in order to improve their quality of life. A cross sectional study was conducted among elderly in three primary care clinics, Kuantan, Pahang in assessing the depression and its associated factors. The respondents were selected through convenient sampling and inter

Islamic banking started with the objective of providing a banking system that conforms to the Shari'h, with the absence of interest or riba. Nonetheless, it has increasingly become evident that a convergence is taking place between the conventional and Islamic banking systems. Indeed, most Islamic financial contracts are now tied to the market

Signal conditioning is critical in electronic measurements and instrumentation, particularly for piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs) that rely on precise and accurate signal conversion. The inherent electrical signals generated by PEH devices are typically small and can be easily obscured by noise or may not be in a suitable form for direct proc

Background: Hospitalisation can be a profoundly unsettling experience, often prompting patients to rely heavily on their spiritual beliefs and practices for comfort and strength. Spirituality, whether it involves prayer, meditation, reading religious texts, or other rituals, can provide significant psychological comfort and help patients navigate t

Background: Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is associated with excessive eye elongation, leading to impaired distance vision. Recognizing axial length (AL) as a crucial parameter in managing myopia has prompted this study. The Axial Length Estimator Software (ALE) by CooperVision offers a cost-effective alternative for measuring AL, part

Purpose – The main aim of this study is to provide an empirical analysis on the practice of quality management among employees of Malaysian public hospitals at the district, state and national level hospitals. This paper aims to perform a comparative analysis on quality management practices among the three levels of hospitals. Design/methodology/

Islamic Banking is designed to provide an introduction to Islamic banking and finance for students at universities and similar tertiary institutions. This book is also a source of general understanding ofthe concept of Islamic banking and finance and it will be beneficent not only for students but also for the laymen. I believe that the approach to