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Fulltext Peer review and publication delay

Fernandez-Llimos F, Pharmacy Practice 2018 peer reviewers

Pharm Pract (Granada), 2019 03 21;17(1):1502.

PMID: 31015883 DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2019.1.1502

Selecting peer reviewers is a crucial stage of the editorial process that ensures the quality of scholarly publications. An alternative to selecting peer reviewers from data bases created with expressions of interest of volunteers consists in systematically searching PubMed for similar articles and inviting their authors to act as peer reviewers. Although this process might identify more appropriate peers, it also can increase the time of the editorial process. In 2018, Pharmacy Practice had to invite 4.70 (SE=0.33) potential reviewers per one accepting. The time from the first reviewer invitation to the last reviewer report received was 61 days (SE=2.1). These figures confirm the existence of a peer review crisis which is significantly increasing the publication delay.

Matched MeSH terms: Peer Review

Fulltext Pattern of drug utilization in rural Malaysia

Hasamnis AA, Patil SS, Narayan KA, Khan AR, Mohanty BK

Ann Afr Med, 2010 Apr-Jun;9(2):106-7.

PMID: 20587935 DOI: 10.4103/1596-3519.64746

Matched MeSH terms: Drug Utilization Review

Fulltext Patient-centred infertility care: a scoping review protocol

Webair HH, Ismail TAT, Ismail SB, Mohd Noor N

BMJ Open, 2019 11 14;9(11):e032266.

PMID: 31727658 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032266

INTRODUCTION: Patient-centred infertility care (PCIC) is one of the quality indicators of effective fertility care. The application of this indicator requires a clear definition from the patient's perspective. This proposed scoping review aims to explore the extent and nature of published scientific literature on PCIC in the past decade, identify gaps in the literature and define PCIC from infertile patients' perspectives.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will conduct the proposed scoping review following the method of Arksey and O'Malley. The literature search will include studies published from 2009 to 2019, and will be conducted on the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases; reference lists will be mined for literature not contained on these databases. A grey literature search will also be conducted. To be included in the review, studies should have been conducted on people with a history of infertility, with a focus on patient-centred fertility care. Studies that have not been published in full text and studies published in languages other than English will be excluded. After study selection, data will be charted in a prepared form. We will analyse the data using descriptive numerical and qualitative thematic analyses to answer the research questions. NVivo V.12 will be used for data extraction.

ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This work does not warrant any ethical or safety concerns. This scoping review will synthesise existing literature on PCIC, and the results will be published to be readily available for clinical audiences and policymakers. These findings may support clinicians and decision-makers in applying PCIC, thereby promoting high-quality healthcare in the concerned population.

Matched MeSH terms: Review Literature as Topic

Fulltext Pathologic effects of some therapeutic agents on oral mucosa

Cugadasan V

Med J Malaysia, 1980 Sep;35(1):73-6.

PMID: 7254004

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Palliative Care Research in the Asia Pacific Region: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Peer-Reviewed Publications

Cheong WL, Mohan D, Warren N, Reidpath DD

J Palliat Med, 2019 May;22(5):545-552.

PMID: 30570416 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2018.0447

Background:
The state of palliative care research is closely linked to the development of palliative care services in a country or region.
Objective:
To systematically review the current state of palliative care research in the Asia Pacific region and analyze its relationship with the performance of each country in the region on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2015 Quality of Death Index.
Design:
Systematic review and bibliographic analysis in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocol 2015 (PRISMA-P).
Data Sources:
The PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, CINAHL, and PsychiNFO databases were searched on February 4, 2018.
Results:
One thousand six hundred sixty-seven articles were reviewed. Eighteen out of 32 countries in the region published research. Around 74.15% (1236) of the articles were produced by high-income countries. Research output (articles per 1 m population) was closely linked to country performance on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2015 Quality of Death Index (adjusted R2= 0.85). Palliative care research in the region is overwhelmingly focused on cancer (80.13% of articles reviewed). The most common themes of research were "palliative care service (24.45%)" and "clinical" (15.38%).
Conclusions:
Palliative care research in the region is growing but remains largely centered on the high-income countries, with many low- and middle-income countries having little published research output. Much work is required to drive research in these countries to generate the evidence required for the development of palliative care services. The emphasis on cancer in research also indicates that the needs of patients suffering from noncancer-related diseases may be neglected.

Matched MeSH terms: Peer Review, Research*

Fulltext Onychomycosis nailed

Leelavathi M, Noorlaily MN

Malays Fam Physician, 2014;9(1):2-7.

PMID: 25606290 MyJurnal

Fungal infection of the nail is a common condition that causes much concern because of its disfiguring appearance. Although specific treatment is available for this condition, treatment outcome is variable and persistent nail dystrophy post-treatment may cause distress to both the patient and the physician. This article describes the current available treatment options for onychomycosis, management approach and the expected treatment outcome to enhance primary care physicians' confidence in managing this condition. Oral antifungal agents such as terbinafine and itraconazole are good treatment options for onychomycosis. Combination therapy using oral antifungal agents with topical lacquer preparations may provide added benefits. Evaluation of patient's expectations, providing information on treatment outcome, clinical cure and recurrence rates are essential in the management of onychomycosis. This article is intended to guide primary care physicians to achieve realistic treatment goals and for a satisfactory experience in the overall management of this challenging condition.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Nutrition of Malaysians: where are we heading ?

Tee ES

Malays J Nutr, 1999 Dec;5(1):87-109.

PMID: 22692361 MyJurnal

Rapid and marked socioeconomic advancements in Malaysia for the past two decades have brought about significant changes in the lifestyles of communities. These include significant changes in the dietary patterns of Malaysians, eg the increase in consumption of fats and oils and refined carbohydrates and a decreased intake of complex carbohydrates. This resulted in a decline in the proportion of energy from carbohydrates, while an increase in the percentage contribution of fat has been observed. Changes in meal patterns are also evident: more families eat out, busy executives skip meals, the younger generation miss breakfasts and rely too much on fast foods. Many Malaysians have the mistaken belief that the taking of vitamin and mineral supplements can make up for the lack of these nutrients in their daily diets. In addition, communities have become generally more sedentary. All these changes have brought about undesirable effects with significant proportions of the affluent segments of the population being afflicted with various non-communicable diseases associated with overnutrition, namely obesity, hypertension, coronary heart disease and cancers. Nutrition activities and programmes are now being directed to tackle this increasing trend, whilst still attempting to eliminate the undernutrition problems. The ultimate strategy towards achieving a healthy nation is the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, including inculcating a culture of healthy eating. Comprehensive long term programmes, including a series of Healthy Lifestyle (HLS) Programmes have been carried out by the government. Launched in 1991 for six consecutive years, the first phase of the Programme comprised one thematic campaign each year, commencing with coronary heart disease and ending with diabetes mellitus. To further strengthen this long-term strategy, another series of activities to be carried out under the second phase of the HLS programme from 1997 to 2002 was launched within the framework of the National Plan of Action on Nutrition (NPAN) for Malaysia. The implementation of these programmes is, however, a challenge to health and nutrition workers. There is a need to examine the strategies for nutrition education to ensure more effective dissemination of information. The challenge is to determine how best to promote healthy eating within the present scenerio of rapid urbanisation, "western" dietary pattern influence, a whole barrage of convenience and "health" foods and nutrition misinformation. Malaysia continues to march ahead with its development plans to elevate the nation and its people to an even higher level of socio-economic status. The crucial question is: are we able to arrest the increase in these diet-related chronic diseases ? Or are we heading towards further deterioration in dietary pattern and increase in these diseases ? It will be a difficult and challenging journey ahead, requiring the concerted effort of all in the country. It is hoped that through this conference of sharing experiences with other Asian countries, a better understanding and improved strategies could be arrived at.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Nutrition and the Malaysian Healthy Lifestyle Programme: challenges in implementation

Suleiman AB, Tee ES

Asia Pac J Clin Nutr, 1998 Dec;7(3/4):230-7.

PMID: 24393676

There are significant differences in the food consumption patterns of countries. In the lower income countries, most of the energy intake is derived from cereals and starchy roots. On the other hand, the intake of these carbohydrate foods is much lower in the economically developed countries and more of the energy is derived from added fats, alcohol, meat, dairy products and sweeteners. The contribution of energy from various food groups has changed markedly over the past three decades. With increasing national wealth there is a general tendency for the consumption of cereal foods to decline, whereas the consumption of added fats, alcohol, meat and dairy products has increased over the years. Similar changes have also been observed for Malaysia. These dietary alterations, as well as other lifestyle changes, have brought about a new nutrition scenario in many developing countries. These countries are now faced with the twin problems of malnutrition, that is, undernutrition among some segments of the population and diet-related chronic diseases in other groups; for example, obesity, hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes and various cancers. In Malaysia, deaths due to diseases of the circulatory system and neoplasms have been on the rise since the 1960s. The former has been the most important cause of death in the country for more than 15 years, with cancer ranking third for almost 10 years. Epidemiological data collected from different community groups showed increased prevalences of various risk factors amongst Malaysians. In view of the changed nutrition scenario in the country, intervention programmes have been reviewed accordingly. The Healthy Lifestyle (HLS) Programme was launched in 1991 as a comprehensive, long-term approach to combating the emerging diet-related chronic diseases. For six consecutive years one thematic campaign per year was carried out; namely, coronary heart disease (1991), sexually transmitted diseases (1992), food safety (1993), childhood diseases (1994), cancers (1995) and diabetes mellitus (1996). To further strengthen health promotion among the community, another series of activities to be carried out under the second phase of the HLS programme from 1997 to 2002 was launched within the framework of the National Plan of Action on Nutrition (NPAN) for Malaysia. In view of the importance of diet and nutrition in the causation and prevention of chronic diseases, the theme for the first year of this phase was Healthy Eating. It is clear that nutrition education for the community in order to inculcate a culture of healthy eating is the long-term solution. A series of guidelines have been prepared for dissemination to the public via a variety of media and approaches, and with the collaboration of various government and non-governmental organisations. The implementation of the programme is, however, a challenge to health and nutrition workers. There is a need to examine the strategies for nutrition education to ensure more effective dissemination of information. The challenge is to determine how best to promote healthy eating within the present scenerio of rapid urbanisation, 'western' dietary pattern influence, a whole barrage of convenience and 'health' foods, and nutrition misinformation. We would like to share our experiences in the approaches taken and our concerns with other countries in the region given that various opportunities exist for collaboration.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for the primary care teachers: tips in preparing for a tutorial

Ong I, Leong KC

Malays Fam Physician, 2007;2(1):29-30.

PMID: 25606075

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for the primary care teachers: giving feedback

Khoo S

Malays Fam Physician, 2007;2(1):27-8.

PMID: 25606074

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for the primary care teachers: What do we hope to achieve in family practice training and how: A brief look at the current trends in medical education

Chan SC

Malays Fam Physician, 2007;2(1):22-4.

PMID: 25606072

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for the primary care teachers: Teaching doctor-patient communication in family medicine

Abdul Rahman YR

Malays Fam Physician, 2007;2(3):120-2.

PMID: 25606098

Doctor-patient communication skills are important in family medicine and can be taught and learned. This paper summarises the salient contents and main methods of the teaching and learning of doctor-patient communication, especially those applicable to the discipline.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for primary care teachers: teaching methods used in primary care

Khoo EM

Malays Fam Physician, 2008;3(1):42-4.

PMID: 25606111

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for primary care teachers: how do adults learn?

Kwa SK

Malays Fam Physician, 2007;2(1):25-6.

PMID: 25606073

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for primary care teachers: assessments - the basics

Chan SC

Malays Fam Physician, 2007;2(2):81-3.

PMID: 25606087

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Notes for primary care teachers: Self-directed learning: What it is, and how to promote it

Nurjahan MI

Malays Fam Physician, 2008;3(1):45-50.

PMID: 25606112

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the stomach: A review

Low TS, Goh KL

JUMMEC, 1997;2:77-83.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Non-emergency paediatric surgical problems in general practice

Jutti RC, Davaraj B

Family Physician, 2003;12:8-12.

1) A variety of surgical lesions can occur in infants and children. 2) The first step in the management is to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Most lesions can be diagnosed or suspected through "pattern recognition" 3) Some lesions can be treated by the general practitioners / family physicians for e.g. umbilical granuloma. 4) Lesions that can be observed over time for spontaneous resolutions are umbilical hernia, congenital hydrocele and haemangioma. 5) Lesions or conditions that require prompt referral are undescended testis, inguinal hernia, neonatal jaundice and large cystic hygJ1Qmas 6) Thyroglossal cyst, hypospadias and small cystic hygromas can be referred to a specialist at a time convenient for the family. 7) Phimosis may require an expert consultation 8) Expert consultation should be sought when in doubt; for example when difficulty is encountered in differentiating a retractile testis from an undescended testis. 9) As a general rule, all skin and subcutaneous swellings, except a hemangioma should be referred to a specialist, as soft tissue malignancy is a possibility even in infants. 10) Family physicians should be aware of the potential long-term problems of some conditions such as undescended testis and biliary atresia.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

Fulltext Neuroscience and Brain Science Special Issue begins in the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

Abdullah JM

Malays J Med Sci, 2014 Dec;21(Spec Issue):1-5.

PMID: 25941457

The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences and the Orient Neuron Nexus have amalgated to publish a yearly special issue based on neuro- and brain sciences. This will hopefully improve the quality of peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field of fundamental, applied, and clinical neuroscience and brain science from Asian countries. One focus of the Universiti Sains Malaysia is to strengthen neuroscience and brain science, especially in the field of neuroinformatics.

Matched MeSH terms: Peer Review

Fulltext Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: Epidemiological review in relation to its etiology

Prasad U

JUMMEC, 1996;1(2):23-27.

Matched MeSH terms: Review

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