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Rate of Remission After radio-Ablative Iodine Therapy for Thyrotoxicosis: the University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (Ukmmc) Experience
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Objectives: To describe the rate of remission of thyrotoxicosis after radioablative iodine-131 (RAI) therapy. Methods: This was a retrospective review of 84 thyrotoxic patients who received RAI in the year 2011/2012. Their blood investigations prior and post-RAI therapy were reviewed. Data were analyzed using SPSS 19. Results: Eighty-four patient r

Seeing Patient Longer at Each Consultation Will Improve their Knowledge on Diabetes But May not Necessarily Improve their Diabetic Control and Metabolic Parameters
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Objectives: To determine the association between consultation-time spent with doctors and patients’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on diabetic management, HbA1C and other metabolic parameters. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 291 type 2 diabetic patientswho attended our out-patient clinic. Their consultation time at previous

Bilateral Adrenal Masses Secondary to Fungal Infiltration in an immuno-Competent Host
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We presented a 54 year old gentleman, non-diabetic or hypertensive, presented with chronic headache worse in the afternoon, associated with late afternoon lethargy, loss of weight and loss of appetitefor 2 months duration. At presentation he was hypotensive, hyponatremic with relative hyperkalemia and low normal blood sugar. Six a.m. cortisol was 1

The Fatimid Educational Administration in Egypt
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This paper tries to investigate the Fatimid educational administration experience in Egypt. It starts by reviewing the historical conditions that paved the way for the establishment of this Ismā’īli state, as well as the principal foundations of their ideology. This is significant, because in medieval Islam administration of educational activit

Seasonal Variations in the Structure of Copepod Assemblages in Tropical Marine and Estuarine Waters, Coleroon, south-East India
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A twelve-month investigation was undertaken on how copepod community structure varied in relation to environmental factors in the Coleroon estuary, south-east India. Sampling was monthly, from Station 1 in the sea to Station 4 in the Vettar backwaters. Canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) was applied to elucidate the environmental factors affect

The State of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Developing Countries: a Qualitative Review
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Objective: To review surveys on sexual and reproductive health rights. The main focus of the review is examining the issues on sexual and reproductive health rights such as family planning, unsafe abortion and role of men as to gain insights on how women are affected by these circumstances. Methods: A qualitative systematic review methodology was c

Intimate Partner Violence and its Association with Maternal Depressive Symptoms 6-8 Months After Childbirth in Rural Bangladesh
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is important to be addressed simply because it is a gross violation of human rights. Its prevalence is wide ranging across the world, with higher prevalence reported in low- and middle-income countries. Evidence shows that IPV has both direct and indirect impact on women’s health, mainly related to phys

Analysis on Pedestrian Volume Pattern and Pedestrian Infrastructure Provision in IIUM Gombak Campus
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is well known for its concept of pedestrian friendly traffic movement. However, the campus expansion and its new developments led to increasing distances and thus, travel by walking becomes more challenging. The lack of pedestrian infrastructure due to campus expansion has discouraged pedestrians to

Analysis on Pedestrian Volume Pattern and Pedestrian Infrastructure Provision in IIUM Gombak Campus
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is well known for its concept of pedestrian friendly traffic movement. However, the campus expansion and its new developments led to increasing distances and thus, travel by walking becomes more challenging. The lack of pedestrian infrastructure due to campus expansion has discouraged pedestrians to

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self- Examination Among Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Breast self-examination (BSE) is recommended globally as one of the methods in early detection of breast cancer. Little is known about nurses screening behavior related to BSE. A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the knowledge, attitude and practice of Breast Self Examination (BSE) among nurses. A self-administered questionnaire was se

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