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Asymptomatic Primary Biliary Cholangitis in a Young Patient: an Incidental Finding
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease that is increasingly recognized as an important cause of chronic liver disease. Incidental diagnoses are not uncommon. We report a case of a middle-aged female with persistently elevated ALP activity. During the investigation of cholestasis, anti-mitochondrial antibodies (AMA) were detected

Islamization of Sociology in Theory and Practice
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Modern sociology is basically the product of the Western tradition despite some direct and indirect contributions of other traditions including the Islamic one to the evolution of such an organized body of sociological knowledge. Modern Western tradition, culture and civilization are known to be secular in essence and outlook. Being secular in many

Design and Performance Analysis of Multiple Transmitters/receivers on Free Space Optics(Fso) Link
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Free Space Optics is the concept of transmitting very high bandwidth information using the optical beam from one point to another through the atmosphere. This technology offers various advantages to both telecommunication users and providers. It provides a high data rates up to several Gbps, has immunity to radio frequency interferences, requires n

The Necessity for the Formulation of an Online Family Dispute Resolution Management Framework in Malaysia
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This article discusses the need for the formulation of an online family dispute resolution management framework in Malaysia. One of the main reasons is that young married couples need assistance to resolve challenges that they faced in their marriage. Researches have shown that the first five years is the most difficult period in a marriage. An ini

Antihypertensive and Cardiovascular Effects of catechin-Rich Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Leaf Extract in Nitric Oxide–deficient Rats
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Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) leaf extract (OPLE) possesses good ex vivo vasodilation and antioxidant properties. This study evaluated the catechin-rich OPLE antioxidant, antihypertensive, and cardiovascular effects in normal and nitric oxide (NO)–deficient hypertensive rats. OPLE was administered orally (500 mg=kg of body weight=day) to normotens

Efeminasi Sebagai Pendahuluan Kepada Pembentukan Seorang Mak Nyah (Effeminacy as a Prelude to Being a Transsexual)
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The paper first divides the stages of being a transsexual into three namely: the pre-transsexual, the transsexual and post-transsexual periods (the last stage is applicable only to a transsexual who has abandoned his transsexual status). The paper focuses on the first stage i.e. the stage before someone develops into a full-blown transsexual. The d

Mediation: Plea Bargaining in Criminal Cases
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Although mediation is not uncommon when negotiating dispute settlement in civil cases, the same may not necessarily be appropriate with criminal cases — partly because criminal cases pertain to public rights not private rights and any attempt to mediate may fall foul of public interest, hence non-negotiable. In criminal ases, the prosecution, the

Antioxidant Properties of Raw Garlic (Allium Sativum) Extract
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Garlic has been a favorite additive in food for many years in various cultures. It is known that garlic (Allium sativum) possesses antimicrobial, antiprotozoal, antimutagenic, antiplatelet and antihyperlipidemic properties. Allicin, a thiosulfinate extract of garlic, has been presumed to be a very strong antioxidant. High performance liquid chromat

Porosity Development in Activated Carbon from Palm Kernel and Coconut Shell by Chemical Activation Method
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A preparation and modification of activated carbon from oil-palm shell has been investigated in this paper. A pretreatment method has been established to avoid partial fusion and swelling in the carbonization stage. Carbonization has been studied at different temperatures and the structure of the microporous chars has been characterized. Activated

The Vascular Protective Effects of Polyphenols.
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Polyphenols have been proven, both in animal and human studies to be beneficial as vascular protective agents. The effect is claimed to be related to the compound antioxidative properties. This effectively blunts the vasoconstriction process, reported to be due to the excessive generation of reactive oxygen species, as observed in many in vitro stu

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