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Fulltext Work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among batik workers in Kelantan

Musa R, Kyi W, Rampal KG

Malays J Med Sci, 2000 Jul;7(2):13-7.

A cross sectional study was carried out to evaluate the extent of occupational health problems focusing on some aspects of musculoskeletal symptoms among batik workers in Kelantan, Malaysia. The workers selected must have been in that industry for at least one year. Using cluster sampling, 202 workers were selected from 21 factories. More than half (60.2%) of the workers had been troubled with musculoskeletal symptoms at work. The most common symptoms were pain over the shoulders (41.0%), lower back (34.4%) and ankle (34.4%). Duration of employment, younger age group, prolonged standing and awkward working task were among contributing factors. It is therefore necessary to improve on both ergonomic and psychosocial environments of batik workers in order to prevent these musculoskeletal symptoms.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Factors associated with the outcome of open tibial fractures

Yusof NM, Khalid KA, Zulkifly AH, Zakaria Z, Amin MA, Awang MS, et al.

Malays J Med Sci, 2013 Oct;20(5):47-53.

PMID: 24643115 MyJurnal

Although open tibial fractures are common in Malaysia, the outcomes for these patients have not been evaluated in the literature. This retrospective study was conducted to examine the factors associated with infection and non-union in open tibial fractures managed at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), Kuantan, in 2009.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Knowledge, practices and attitudes towards adverse drug reaction reporting by private practitioners from klang valley in malaysia

Agarwal R, Daher AM, Mohd Ismail N

Malays J Med Sci, 2013 Mar;20(2):52-61.

PMID: 23983578 MyJurnal

The study aimed to determine current status of knowledge, practices, and attitudes towards adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting among private practitioners in Klang region of Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Isolation of Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) Producing Bacteria from Urban Surface Waters in Malaysia

Tissera S, Lee SM

Malays J Med Sci, 2013 May;20(3):14-22.

PMID: 23966820

This was a preliminary study to test for the presence of multiple antibiotic-resistant extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria in Malaysian urban surface waters. Although the literature review revealed several published papers on clinical ESBL isolates in Malaysia, none were found on ESBL isolates obtained from local surface waters.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy Knowledge among Undergraduates of Health Sciences: Which Traits Predict Good Knowledge?

Pei Lin L, Zakaria NS

Malays J Med Sci, 2013 Jan;20(1):60-8.

PMID: 23785256 MyJurnal

Accurate medical information is essential among health care professionals to aid dissemination of information to the public. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge about breast cancer and to identify related factors among undergraduate health sciences students in a public university in Terengganu, Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Factor Structure and Reliability of the Malay Version of the Perceived Stress Scale among Malaysian Medical Students

Al-Dubai SA, Alshagga MA, Rampal KG, Sulaiman NA

Malays J Med Sci, 2012 Jul;19(3):43-9.

PMID: 23785249 MyJurnal

BACKGROUND: The Perceived Stress Scale 10 (PSS-10) is a validated and reliable instrument to measure global levels of perceived stress. This study aims to assess the internal consistency, reliability, and factor structure of the Malay version of the PSS-10 for use among medical students.
METHODS: The original English version of the PSS-10 was translated and back-translated into Malay language. The Malay version was distributed to 242 Bachelor of Medical Science students in a private university in Malaysia. Test-retest reliability was assessed in 70 students. An exploratory principal component factor analysis with varimax rotation was performed. Reliability was tested using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).
RESULTS: All 242 students participated in the initial questionnaire study (validity and factor structure), and 70 students participated in the test-retest reliability of the study. Exploratory factor analysis yielded 2 factors that accounted for 57.8% of the variance. Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the 2 factors were 0.85 and 0.70, respectively. The reliability test showed an ICC of 0.82 (95% CI: 0.70, 0.89).
CONCLUSION: The Malay version of the PSS-10 showed adequate psychometric properties. It is a useful instrument for measuring stress among medical students in Malaysia.
KEYWORDS: Malaysia; medical; psychological; reliability and validity; stress; students

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Mannose-binding lectin gene sequence data in Kelantan population

Zahidin MA, Mohd Noor NH, Johan MF, Abdullah AD, Zulkafli Z, Edinur HA

Sci Data, 2024 Apr 30;11(1):435.

PMID: 38688916 DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-03274-4

The human mannose-binding lectin (MBL) gene encodes a polymorphic protein that plays a crucial role in the innate immune response. Human MBL deficiency is associated with immunodeficiencies, and its variants have been linked to autoimmune and infectious diseases. Despite this significance, gene studies concerning MBL sequencing are uncommon in Malaysia. Therefore, we aimed to preliminary described the human MBL sequencing dataset based on the Kelantan population. Blood samples were collected from 30 unrelated individuals and underwent DNA extraction, genotyping, and sequencing. The sequencing data generated 886 bp, which were deposited in GenBank (ON619541-ON619546). Allelic variants were identified and translated into six MBL haplotypes: HYPA, HYPB, LYPB, LXPB, HXPA, and LXPA. An evolutionary tree was constructed using the haplotype sequences. These findings contribute to the expansion of MBL information within the country, providing a valuable baseline for future research exploring the association between the gene and targeted diseases.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Test ordering pattern at the chemical pathology laboratory, hospital universiti sains malaysia

Al-Joudi FS, Wahab NA, Nordin H

Malays J Med Sci, 2003 Jan;10(1):46-51.

PMID: 23365500 MyJurnal

The utilization of the chemical laboratory resources at the Hospital Sains Malaysia was evaluated. More than 100,000 test requests received and performed over a 12-month period, were analyzed retrospectively. The analysis conducted included the abnormal results obtained, the degree of duplication of tests, and the extent of test-panel ordering. It was found that a relatively moderate degree of over-ordering was evident. The findings suggested that the main reasons for over-ordering were the use of panel tests of ordering, in addition to a small, yet significant degree of duplication. Strategies for cutting down the test ordering have been reviewed and discussed.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Poor perception of subjective change in breathlessness- a randomized, crossover, placebo-controlled study of asthmatic subjects

Loh LC, Jayaram J, Kavetha C, Wong SJ

Malays J Med Sci, 2004 Jul;11(2):174.

PMID: 22973131

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Indigenous use and trade of dugong (Dugong dugon) in Sabah, Malaysia

Rajamani L, Cabanban AS, Abdul Rahman R

Ambio, 2006 Aug;35(5):266-8.

PMID: 16989512

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Molecular phylogeny and genetic diversity of Fusarium oxysporum from various hosts in Malaysia

Mohd-Hafifi AB, Mohamed Nor NMI, Zakaria L, Mohd MH

Sci Rep, 2024 Nov 29;14(1):29708.

PMID: 39613784 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-78195-8

Fusarium oxysporum is a cosmopolitan fungus, consisting of both pathogenic and non-pathogenic members and known to be the causative agent of several diseases on various host plants. In Malaysia, most studies have focused on pathogenic F. oxysporum isolates because of their implications for agricultural production, but less attention has been given to non-pathogenic isolates. The aim of this study was to determine the phylogenetic relationship, genetic diversity, pathogenicity and host range of F. oxysporum in Malaysia. A total of 133 isolates of F. oxysporum were isolated from symptomatic plants of Abelmoschus esculentus, Solanum melongena, Solanum tuberosum, Cucumis sativus, Solanum lycopersicum, Cucumis melo, Musa paradisiaca var. awak, Hymenocallis littoralis, Asparagus officinalis, and Sansevieria trifasciata and non-agricultural soils in Malaysia. Comparison of nucleotide sequences of translation elongation factor 1-alpha (tef1-α) and mitochondrial small subunit (mtSSU) showed that the isolates were 98-100% similar to F. oxysporum from GenBank, thus, confirming the fungal identity. Besides, Malaysian isolates of F. oxysporum exhibited polyphyletic evolutionary origin, wide host range, and genetically diverse by grouping into 20 VCGs and 17 IGS haplotypes. This finding is beneficial for the purpose of quarantine, monitoring and disease management in the agricultural settings in Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Leptospirosis in Malaya. II. Antigenic analysis of 110 leptospiral strains and other serologic studies

ALEXANDER AD, EVANS LB, TOUSSAINT AJ, MARCHWICKI RH, McCRUMB FR

Am J Trop Med Hyg, 1957 Sep;6(5):871-89.

PMID: 13470208

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Classification of leptospiral isolates from Malaya, Thailand and North Borneo

ALEXANDER AD, WETMORE PW, EVANS LB, JEFFRIES H, GLEISER CA

Am J Trop Med Hyg, 1955 May;4(3):492-506.

PMID: 14376775

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Bird malaria parasites found in Malay Peninsula

OGAKI M

Am J Trop Med Hyg, 1949 Jul;29(4):459-62.

PMID: 18153046

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext A multicenter controlled trial on knowledge and attitude about cardiopulmonary resuscitation among secondary school children in Malaysia

Rahman NH, Keng Sheng C, Kamauzaman TH, Md Noh AY, Wahab SF, Zaini IZ, et al.

Int J Emerg Med, 2013;6(1):37.

PMID: 24135122 DOI: 10.1186/1865-1380-6-37

We performed a multicenter controlled trial to assess the knowledge and attitude (KA) about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among secondary school children in a district in Malaysia.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext A five-year retrospective review of snakebite patients admitted to a tertiary university hospital in Malaysia

Chew KS, Khor HW, Ahmad R, Rahman NH

Int J Emerg Med, 2011;4:41.

PMID: 21752254 DOI: 10.1186/1865-1380-4-41

Although the majority of the snakebite cases in Malaysia are due to non-venomous snakes, venomous bites cause significant morbidity and mortality if treatment measures, especially ant-venom therapy, are delayed.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Fitting of Soil-Water Characteristic Curves (SWCC) of Bukit Mewah, Malaysia soil using field monitoring dataset

Suhaizan FS, Mohd Taib A, Taha MR, Hasbollah DZA, Ibrahim A, Dan MFM, et al.

PLoS One, 2025;20(1):e0316488.

PMID: 39792898 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316488

Rainfall-induced landslides are a frequent geohazard for tropical regions with prevalent residual soils and year-round rainy seasons. The water infiltration into unsaturated soil can be analyzed using the soil-water characteristic curve (SWCC) and permeability function which can be used to monitor and predict incoming landslides, showing the necessity of selecting the appropriate model parameter while fitting the SWCC model. This paper presents a set of data from six different sections of the studied slope at varying depths that are used to test the performance of three SWCC models, the van Genuchten-Mualem (vG-M), Fredlund-Xing (F-X) and Gardner (G). The dataset is obtained from field monitoring of the studied slope, over a duration of 6 months. The study discovered that the van Genuchten-Mualem model provided the best estimation based on RMSE and evaluation metric, R2 followed by Fredlund and Xing, and Gardner, however, the difference between them is minor. The R2 obtained varies as the value at the crest with 1.0 m depth has a mean of 0.44, the lowest among the overall data fitted but it also has the best RMSE value with a mean of 0.00473. Whereas the location mid-section at a depth of 1.0 m has the highest R2 with a mean of 0.97, and an average value of RMSE of 0.0145 which is the middle of the group that was fitted. This indicates that R2 measurement for model performance relies highly on the dispersion of the variables collected. The dispersion of the data set is mainly due to the sensors' inability to detect effectively at exceedingly high matric suction and zero matric suction. The investment in improving the equipment's precision will boost reliability and reduce the number of assumptions as the data is collected from the site rather than laboratory testing.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Rationale and protocol paper for the Asia Pacific Network for inherited eye diseases

Wong WM, Tham YC, Simunovic MP, Chen FK, Luu CD, Chen H, et al.

Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila), 2024;13(1):100030.

PMID: 38233300 DOI: 10.1016/j.apjo.2023.100030

PURPOSE: There are major gaps in our knowledge of hereditary ocular conditions in the Asia-Pacific population, which comprises approximately 60% of the world's population. Therefore, a concerted regional effort is urgently needed to close this critical knowledge gap and apply precision medicine technology to improve the quality of lives of these patients in the Asia-Pacific region.

DESIGN: Multi-national, multi-center collaborative network.

METHODS: The Research Standing Committee of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the Asia-Pacific Society of Eye Genetics fostered this research collaboration, which brings together renowned institutions and experts for inherited eye diseases in the Asia-Pacific region. The immediate priority of the network will be inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), where there is a lack of detailed characterization of these conditions and in the number of established registries.

RESULTS: The network comprises 55 members from 35 centers, spanning 12 countries and regions, including Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The steering committee comprises ophthalmologists with experience in consortia for eye diseases in the Asia-Pacific region, leading ophthalmologists and vision scientists in the field of IRDs internationally, and ophthalmic geneticists.

CONCLUSIONS: The Asia Pacific Inherited Eye Disease (APIED) network aims to (1) improve genotyping capabilities and expertise to increase early and accurate genetic diagnosis of IRDs, (2) harmonise deep phenotyping practices and utilization of ontological terms, and (3) establish high-quality, multi-user, federated disease registries that will facilitate patient care, genetic counseling, and research of IRDs regionally and internationally.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

A survey of the distribution and relative prevalence of Aedes aegypti in Sabah, Brunei, and Sarawak

Macdonald WW, Rajapaksa N

Bull World Health Organ, 1972;46(2):203-9.

PMID: 4537482

Although dengue haemorrhagic fever is widely established in South-East Asia, no cases have been reported from Borneo. In order to help to assess whether the infection could become established in Borneo, a survey was made, using the single-larva collection method, of the distribution and prevalence of the principal vector, Aedes aegypti, in Sabah and in a few towns and villages of Brunei and Sarawak. In addition, the prevalence of Ae. aegypti was compared with that of certain other species of Aedes.Ae. aegypti was found to be well established in the north, east, and south-west of Sabah but to be absent from almost all of the west coast. It was either uncommon in, or absent from, several small coastal villages; in others, very high Breteau indices were recorded. No reasonable explanation for this discontinuous distribution can be suggested. Large numbers of potential larval habitats were found, giving reason to believe that Ae. aegypti will spread further within these territories.

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

Fulltext Preferred Aedes aegypti larval habitats in urban areas

Cheong WH

Bull World Health Organ, 1967;36(4):586-9.

PMID: 5299457

Matched MeSH terms: Malaysia

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