Discordance between medication adherence and blood pressure control in primary care clinics in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: The problem of therapeutic inertia

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Authors: Chun Wai Chan, Junyi Wang, Joanne Johnny Bouniu, Parampreet Singh, Cheong Lieng Teng. ABSTRACT Introduction: Poor adherence to anti-hypertensive agents may be a major contributor for suboptimal blood pressure control among patients with hypertension. This study was conducted to assess the adherence to antihypertensive agents using Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) among primary care […]

Is Google search a useful medical diagnostic tool for third year medical students?

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Authors: Sivalingam Nalliah, Joanne Pereira, Lim Shin Tom, Vyshanavi Jayasingam, Phang Gin Ga. ABSTRACT Introduction: In recent years, the internet has become an increasingly popular tool for people to obtain information due to the overwhelming availability of material. As internet access becomes more readily available, the newer generation of patients, medical students and doctors are […]

Factors deterring registered nurses from pursuing post graduate nursing degree in a private hospital in Penang, Malaysia

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Authors: Mei Foong Ng, Bee Yean Ooi, Wei Fern Siew. ABSTRACT Background: In Malaysia the percentage of diploma registered nurses outnumber the percentage of degree registered nurses. Internationally, most registered nurses earn associate degrees or bachelor’s degrees in nursing. Malaysia is in the pipeline of ensuring that its registered nurses are professionally qualified with nursing […]

Primary hyperparathyroidism with vitamin D deficiency in third trimester of pregnancy

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Authors: Chin Voon Tong, Mohamad Rafie bin Md Kaslan. ABSTRACT In pregnancy, the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) may be delayed due to physiological changes that occur during this period. The maternal related complications of PHP during pregnancy has been reported to be as high as 67%, whilst fetal complications up to 80% of cases.1 […]

Leiomyosarcoma of the breast: A case report

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Authors: Norly Salleh, Aishah Ibrahim, Ros’aini Paijan. ABSTRACT Leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancer and the presence of this type of cancer in the breast is even rarer. Due to its rarity, the management options for leiomyosarcoma of the breast are not well documented. Literature review was done to establish the best treatment options for this […]

Patient autonomy – what does it mean for clinical decision-making in children and adolescents?

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Author: Thor Willy Ruud Hansen ABSTRACT Autonomy implies the right of a competent patient to make decisions about their own health care. To exercise autonomy a patient must receive an explanation of his/her condition. True autonomy presumes intellectual understanding, the ability to translate theoretical ideas into real-life concepts, and emotional connectedness to the situation. Children […]

Are nurses ready for evidence-based practice? A descriptive study of information literacy competency among clinical practicing registered nurses in a private hospital in Malaysia

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Authors: Chun Hoe Leng, Suk Yin Lim, Wei Fern Siew. ABSTRACT Background: Nurses are the highest numbered healthcare professionals who work in a knowledge-driven environment, where accurate and updated information is needed when delivering care to clients. Information literacy has therefore become one of the criteria in determining nurses’ readiness for evidence-based practice in recent […]