Salivary amylase and adiponectin as potential non-invasive markers of glycaemic control in Malaysian type 2 diabetes mellitus participants

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Authors: Helen Thong, Sangeetha Shyam, Ammu Radhakrishnan, Cheong Lieng Teng. ABSTRACT Introduction: Serum amylase and adiponectin levels have shown promise as markers of cardio-metabolic diseases. However, the levels of these markers in saliva and their association with glycaemic management in diabetes mellitus (DM) are not well documented. Therefore, we investigated the correlation of salivary amylase […]

Contradictory diagnostic investigation results of an unusual skin lesion in a man with HIV-HBV coinfection – A diagnostic and management conundrum

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Authors: Gerald Jian Ming Lee and Kwee Choy Koh ABSTRACT This case report highlights the potential ramifications of an error in the diagnosis of an unusual skin lesion due to misguided interpretation of conflicting investigation results, in a treatment-experienced patient with HIV-HBV co-infection. The ramifications include potential life threatening limitation of therapeutic options for 2nd […]

Critical care nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on the usage of physical restrainer

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Authors: Swee Geok Lim, Vivian Jeng Tuk Fong. ABSTRACT Background: Physical restraint is any measure or technique that prohibits an individual’s body movement. Although physical restraint is one of the most common methods used to ensure patient safety in the intensive care units, its usage is an arguable practice. Involuntary immobilisation of a patient challenges […]

A Correlational Study between Coping Strategies and Compassion Satisfaction among Crisis Helpline Volunteers

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Authors: Kiranjeet Kaur, Puvessha Jegathisan, Cheryl Tham Sin Yi ABSTRACT Introduction Within the recent years, crisis helpline organizations in Malaysia have been experiencing a surge in calls, and with the current worldwide anxiety caused by Covid-19, these call volumes are expected to rise. Therefore, volunteers who staff these helplines are continuously placing their Professional Quality […]