The growing interest in biomedical studies has brought RNA from biofluids including plasma, as promising candidates for genetics profiling. The precision and reliability of an analysis in downstream application such as NanoString nCounter® MAX Analysis System (NanoString Technologies, Seattle, WA) ) depend on the RNA quality, purity and level. In

Chitin is a type of polysaccharide that can be found in the exoskeleton of arthropods, including the horseshoe crab. It is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, together with its derivative, namely chitosan. The use of horseshoe crab as a source of halal chitin and chitosan ensures the pharmaceutical products being produced are able to enhanc

Objective: To investigate the association between alpha-Adducin (ADD1) methylation and blood pressure in young adults with essential hypertension. Design and method: A total of 160 subjects (80 normotensive and 80 incident hypertensive) aged between 18 to 45 years from Kuantan, Pahang were included in a cross-sectional study by purposive sampling.

Islam commands preventive measures to ensure the well-being of mankind. Vaccination is a proposed measure as Malaysia is still fighting against the Covid-19 pandemic. Vaccination is an act of honouring one’s own body based on Prophet Muhammad's tradition in Sahih Bukhari that “Your body has a right on you”. Therefore, getting vaccinated i

This poster was submitted to Putra Innocreative Carnival in Teaching and Learning 2020 that was held virtually from 22-28th October 2020. This presentation won the Bronze Award.The feedback response rate ranged from 63.6 to 88.8%. Student experience and performance is independent ofResidential environment Internet connectivityPrior exposure IIUMMov

Acid-Base Balance (ABB) refers to mechanisms the body uses to maintain the pH. It is one of the important concepts that must be mastered by medical students, especially that the knowledge is applied throughout the medical career. The traditional teaching of ABB involves a 2-hours lecture and 1-hour tutorial slot. However, ensuring effective deliver

In recent years, the advance in whole-genome sequencing technology has changed the study of infectious diseases. The emergence of genome sequencing has improved the understanding of infectious diseases, which has revamped many fields, such as molecular microbiology, epidemiology, infection control, and vaccine production. In this review we discuss

There have been a marked increase in emergency department (ED) visits. This has led to healthcare problems in ED, particularly overcrowding. This paper aims to contribute towards ED overcrowding by increasing the efficiency level of the department through eliminating ED bottlenecks and reallocating ED resources. An ED located in Kuala Lumpur was ch

Diagnostic pathway is important period for early detection of breast cancer to improve its prognosis. In developed country such as England had introduced faster diagnosis standard to ensure that patients should receive a definitive diagnosis or ruling out of cancer within 28 days of referral. However, there is lack of evidence regarding the patient

Mechanically ventilated children make up a small but growing segment of society's vulnerable population. The aim of the study was to understand the caring experiences of parents toward their mechanically ventilated children. This interpretive descriptive study was performed in the PICU of one tertiary hospital in Malaysia. The participants were