Abs_PC01-15
Abs_PC01-15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.1.1.A48
Abs_PS01-10
Abs_PS01-10 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.1.1.A58
Gathering Momentum
Author: Li-Cher Loh Citation: IeJSME 2007: 1 (2): 54 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.1.2.54
Local Repeatedly-Used Deep Frying Oils Are Generally Safe
Author: Tony Ng Kock Wai ABSTRACT A review of the literature indicates that food scientists and health authorities in several countries, especially member countries of the European Union, are still very concerned about the potential health hazards of oxidized products and lipid polymers formed in repeatedly-used deep frying oils. During the frying process at temperatures […]
Understanding the Decision-Delivery Interval in Cesarean Births
Authors: Naseem Rashid, Sivalingam Nalliah. ABSTRACT Avoiding the adverse neonatal effects of perinatal asphyxia has been one of the common indications for cesarean deliveries in current obstetric practice. Expeditious delivery is dependent on decision to perform cesarean delivery and time lines achieved. A decision-delivery interval of 30 minutes, a concept initiated by the American College […]
Cercarial Dermatitis In Kelantan, Malaysia An Occupation Related Health Problem
Authors: Chiew Eng Wooi, Susan Lim Lee Hong, Stephen Ambu. ABSTRACT Introduction: Kelantan, an east coast state of Peninsular Malaysia is rich in culture and supports a population that is dependent on agriculture. The crops cultivated are mainly paddy and rubber but in recent years tobacco is beginning to gain importance over paddy. We centered […]
Sputum Bacteriology And In-Vitro Antibiotic Susceptibility In Hospitalized Patients With Community Acquired Pneumonia In A State Tertiary-Referral Hospital – A Retrospective Study
Authors: Yow-Wen Chin, Li-Cher Loh, Thim-Fatt Wong, Abdul Razak Muttalif. ABSTRACT Introduction: To review the sputum bacteriology and its in-vitro antibiotic susceptibility in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in a state tertiary-referral Hospital (Penang hospital, Malaysia) in order to determine the most appropriate empiric antibiotics. Methods: From September 2006 to May 2007, 68 immunocompetent […]
Case Report On Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome And Cardiovascular Complication
Author: Dennis Nyuk Fung Lim ABSTRACT A 66 year old Caucasian female presented with haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) following a prodrome of diarrhoea. During the course of her illness, she developed acute heart failure secondary to myocardial ischaemia. Cardiovascular complications associated with HUS involving children have been reported in the literature. The mortality of adult […]
Efficacy Of Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment Alone On Resolution Of Tuberculosis Pleural Effusions
Authors: V S Selvarajah, S Samudram, L T Chua, D Siti Yuhana, B K Lim, S Wan Yusuf, L C Loh. ABSTRACT To determine the degree of resolution in pleural effusions treated with anti-tuberculosis treatment alone without thoracentesis, 62 eligible adult cases [mean age (SD), 46 (17) yrs; 77% male] of tuberculosis pleural effusions treated […]
Medical Education: Changing With The Times
Author: Hla-Yee-Yee Citation: IeJSME 2008: 2 (1): 1-2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.2.1.1
