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  1. Fulltext Extraneural metastasis of meningeal haemangiopericytoma to the liver
    Yusoff AR, Mokhtar S, Raman K, Singh H, Shabery NAM
    Turk J Gastroenterol, 2019 09;30(9):848-850.
    PMID: 31530530 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2019.18454
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  2. Fulltext Demographics characteristics and analysis of malocclusions of orthodontic patients seen at IIUM Dental Specialist Clinic, Kuantan, Pahang
    Ismail, K., Ghazali@Suhaimi, S.S., Abu Bakar, N., Mokhtar, K.I., Kharuddin, A.F.
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2017;16(2):107-111.
    MyJurnal
    Introduction: Malocclusion is one of the most common dental problems observed. Limited data is currently
    available regarding the demographics of malocclusion observed locally.

    Materials And Methods: This is a
    retrospective study where 770 patients were recruited from May 2009 till December 2014. 560 orthodontic
    study models that met the inclusion criteria were examined and the malocclusions were classified according
    to the British Standard Institute (BSI) incisor classification. Demographic pattern and their relationship were
    analysed by structural equation modelling using SPSS (version 23.0).

    Results: From 560 study models
    analysed, 72% were female. The age of the patients ranges from 7-12 years old (17.1%), 13-17 years old
    (55.9%) and >18 years old (27.0%). Majority of the patients were Malay followed by Chinese (5.7%), Indian
    (1.8%) and other races (1.8%) Treatments received were fixed appliances (FA) (60.0%), removable appliances
    (RA) (12.5%), functional appliances (FnA) (1.1%), combination of RA and FA (16.1%), combination of FnA and
    FA (2.1%) and consultation (8.2%). Types of malocclusions observed were Class I (25.7%), Class II/1(32.7%),
    Class II/2 (7.5%) and Class III (34.1%). There was significant association (p
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  3. Fulltext Hemiballismus in Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus
    Jaafar J, Rahman RA, Draman N, Yunus NA
    Korean J Fam Med, 2018 May;39(3):200-203.
    PMID: 29788710 DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.2018.39.3.200
    Hemiballismus, a subtype of chorea, is a rare movement disorder, and is most commonly found secondary to stroke. Movements are involuntary, violent, coarse, and have a wide amplitude. There is increasing report of hemiballismus occurring in non-ketotic hyperglycemia. Spontaneous improvements or remissions were observed in many patients, and treatment should be directed towards the cause of hemiballismus. There is no randomized control trial to guide clinicians in deciding the best treatment option when managing hemiballismus. Symptomatic treatment includes the use of drugs such as dopamine receptor blocker and tetrabenazine. Surgical treatment is reserved for severe, persistent, and disabling hemiballismus. This case is of an elderly woman with long standing uncontrolled diabetes who presented with abnormal movement in her left upper limb for 2 months, which resolved slowly with good control of her glucose levels. Treating physicians need to have a high index of suspicion to prevent mismanagement of the condition.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  4. Fulltext Hypopigmented patches in an 8-year-old boy
    Malek KA, Kamal WW
    Malays Fam Physician, 2018;13(1):49-51.
    PMID: 29796212 MyJurnal
    An 8-year-old boy presents with asymptomatic hypopigmented patches on his bilateral cheeks which
    have been worsening for two weeks. The patches are oval in shape and have spared other parts of the
    body. There is no preceding erythematous rash. Similar lesions appeared two years ago which took
    several months to resolve. There are no recent triggers, such as personal care products. He has no history
    of atopy, but his mother has a recent history of atopic eczema. There is no known history of thyroid
    problems in the family. He was prescribed a topical cream from a general practitioner, but the patches
    persisted, and new patches appeared. He is otherwise well and actively participating in outdoor physical
    activities with frequent sun exposure. (Copied from article).
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  5. Fulltext Glomus tympanicum
    Appannan VR, Md Daud MK
    Malays Fam Physician, 2018;13(1):45-48.
    PMID: 29796211
    Glomus tympanicum is a tumour classified under the group glomus tumours, and is also known as paragangliomas. It is thought to commonly occur in women in the fifth to sixth decades of life. Here, we report a case of a 77-year-old lady with multiple co-morbids and a diagnosis of glomus tympanicum presenting to us. Her symptoms included pulsatile tinnitus, and reduced hearing, and the management of the case was done with consideration for her underlying multiple co-morbidities. This paper also describes the best modality of treatment for this patient with regard to her background history. The treatment goal was to improve her quality of life and control the disease.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  6. A new species of the Simulium (Simulium) variegatum species-group (Diptera: Simuliidae) from Thailand
    Takaoka H, Srisuka W, Saeung A
    Acta Trop, 2019 Mar;191:155-161.
    PMID: 30611713 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.01.002
    A new species of black fly, Simulium (Simulium) luculentum, is described from specimens collected in Thailand, and is assigned to the Simulium variegatum species-group of the subgenus Simulium Latreille. This new species is distinguished from most members of this species group in the female by the mid femur and tibia entirely yellowish; and in the pupa by the gill with six filaments, which are somewhat inflated basally. This species represents the fifth member of the S. variegatum species-group recorded from Thailand.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  7. Demographic, clinical and immunological features of 134 Malaysian patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
    Azizah MR, Ainol SS, Kong NCT, Normaznah Y, Rahim MN
    International Medical Journal (Tokyo), 2001;8(1):45-50.
    Objective: SLE is an autoimmune disease which affects multiple organ system. Clinical and immunological expression of the disease have been widely studied and variations occur in different ethnic groups. Here in this study, we have analyzed the clinical manifestations and immunological features of Malaysian patients with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and compared them with SLE population from some of the Asian countries. Study design: A total of 134 Malaysian patients attending the SLE Clinic of The National University Hospital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and who satisfy the revised ACR (American College of Rheumatology) criteria for the classification of SLE were enrolled into the study. Data on the demography, clinical and immunological features were obtained from medical records. Materials and Methods: The female to male ratio in the study cohort was 10:1 and consisted of the Malay, Chinese and Indian races. Past clinical and immunological features were entered into a prepared questionnaire. At study entry patients were seen by a rheumatologist for assessment of present clinical condition and blood obtained for immunological tests (Antinuclear, antids DNA, antiSm, antiU1RNP, antiSSA(Ro), antiSSB(La), anticardiolipin (IgG and IgM) antibodies and complements C3 and C4). Chi-square, Fisher's exact test and Mann Whitney U Test were used to analyze data. Results: Clinical features expressed at disease presentation in order of frequency was mucocutaneous (72%), followed by musculoskeletal (58%) and renal involvement (45%) which was also similar during the course of the disease (90%, 72% and 64% respectively). A high prevalence of antiSSB (La) antibodies was found (48%). Conclusion: This study provides the literature on the clinical and immunological features of Malaysian SLE patients and further shows the different spectrum of disease profile when compared to other ethnic groups. The roles of racial and genetic factors are suggested.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  8. Comparing exercise prescription methods in knee osteoarthritis patients in Malaysia
    D'Gasper D, Bains BS, Sadeghi H, Kumar P
    Acta Medica Bulgarica, 2018;45(1):26-31.
    DOI: 10.2478/amb-2018-0005
    Aim: This study was a qualitative study that investigated the exercise prescription method in knee osteoarthritis patients in Malaysia. It purposed to find out the most common and effective method used by physiotherapist in prescribing exercises for knee osteoarthritis patients in Malaysia.
    Method: This study used a self-administered survey questionnaire. The subjects recruited for this study were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, age range of between 50 to 80 years old.The methods of delivery were divided into three categories, which include only verbal instructions, verbal instruction together with demonstration and lastly a combination of all three methods including verbal instruction, demonstration and handouts with diagrams.
    Results: The results showed that 52% received their exercise prescription with verbal instruction and together with demonstration, about 43% of them received all three types of methods which included the verbal instruction, demonstration and take home handouts and 5% of them only received verbal instruction. Out of 5% who received verbal instruction alone, only 1% understood the exercises and the remaining 4% did not and 45% out of 52% who received verbal and demonstration method understood the exercises and the remaining 7% did not. 5% who received only verbal instruction did not seem to continue the exercises at home. 52% received verbal instruction together with demonstration, with about 44% of them having continued their exercises but the remaining 8% did not. 43% who received all three methods reported to continue.
    Conclusion: The best method of delivering exercises to knee osteoarthritis patients was proven to be the method with a combination of verbal instruction, demonstration together with a take home handout. This method showed very positive outcome and should be implemented and emphasized more in both the government and private sectors of physiotherapy departments.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  9. Risk of hospitalization for upper gastrointestinal tract complications associated with non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in Malaysia: A retrospective case control study
    Ong JSK, Menon SK, Kew ST, Menon J, Mavros P, Thong SP, et al.
    APLAR Journal of Rheumatology, 2004;7(3):196-203.
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-8077.2004.00094.x
    Aims: To assess the association between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract-related hospitalizations and to evaluate inpatient healthcare resource utilization associated with these complications in Malaysia.
    Methods: A retrospective case control study was performed using medical records of patients admitted to two Malaysian hospitals during 1999 and 2000. Cases were identified based on mode of presentation at hospital admission. One control was identified for each case, matched by age, sex and admission date. NSAID exposure was determined by drug use during one year prior to admission. Conditional logistic regression analysis was used to determine the association between NSAID use and upper GI complications, adjusting for predictors.
    Results: The 273 cases were significantly more likely to have used NSAIDs in the year prior to hospitalization than controls (27.8% vs. 6.2% of patients; P < 0.0001). Conditional logistic regression analysis adjusting for other predictors showed that the odds of being hospitalized for upper GI tract complications were 4.1 times higher among NSAID users than non-users (95% CI = 1.88-9.12). Other risk factors for GI-related hospitalizations were a history of upper GI tract complications (OR = 5.8, 95% CI = 1.28-26.53), use of gastroprotective agents (OR = 5.3, 95% CI = 1.67-16.79), and use of antacids (OR = 5.0, 95% CI = 2.10-11.91) in the previous year.
    Conclusion: This study demonstrated that NSAID exposure was significantly higher among patients hospitalized for GI-related complications than for other reasons, indicating that NSAID use is an independent risk factor for upper GI tract complications in this Malaysian sample.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  10. Osteoporosis treatment following a low trauma wrist fracture presenting to the accident and emergency department from 2011 to 2015
    Yeap SS, Akhir NSM, Thirunavukkarasu V, Thambiah SC, Samsudin IN, Sham SYZ, et al.
    Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab, 2018;15:74-78.
    DOI: 10.11138/ccmbm/2017.15.1.074
    Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the treatment given to patients following a low trauma wrist fracture presenting to an Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at a tertiary private hospital in Malaysia. Methods: The records of patients over the age of 50 attending A&E Department from 2011-2015 with a diagnosis of Colles Vdistal radius/wrist fracture were obtained. Information was extracted for those with a low trauma fracture. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 22.0 for Windows. Results: 191 patients presented with a wrist fracture for the years 2011-2015. 57 of these were due to accidents which left 134 (70.2%) low trauma wrist fractures for analysis. The mean age of the patients was 61.75 ± 10.23 [standard deviation (SD)] years. There were 87 (64.9%) females, and 90 (67.2%) were of Chinese ethnicity. Following the index low trauma wrist fracture, 16/134 (11.9%) were given anti-osteoporotic medication. Of those given treatment, 11/16 (68.8%) were given calcium/Vitamin D/activated Vitamin D and only 5/16 (31.2%) were given active anti-osteoporotic treatment. The median duration of prescribed treatment was one month. There was no significant difference in demographic factors between patients who were treated and not treated with anti-osteoporosis medication. Conclusions: Currently, treatment for osteoporosis following low trauma wrist fractures in Malaysia is inadequate with only 11.9% receiving treatment, and in those who are treated, the median duration of treatment was only one month. This represents a missed opportunity for the prevention of future fractures. © 2018 CIC Edizioni Internazionali s.r.l. All rights reserved.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  11. Fulltext The incidence of hip fracture in Malaysians above 50 years of age: Variation in different ethnic groups
    Lee JK, Amir Sharifuddin MK
    APLAR Journal of Rheumatology, 2007;10:300-305.
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-8077.2007.00314.x
    Aims: Hip fracture is frequently studied to reflect osteoporosis related fractures. The aim of this study was to look at ethnic differences in the incidence of hip fractures between the three races in Malaysia. Methods: This was a retrospective study performed for the years 1996 and 1997. Data from hospitals treating hip fractures in elderly patients were collected throughout the whole country. Result: The overall incidence of hip fractures was 90 per 100 000 individuals. Sixty-three percent of patients presenting with hip fractures were Chinese. This was followed by Malays at 20% and Indians, 13%. Race-specific incidence data showed that the fracture rates are highest among the Chinese (160 per 100 000) followed by Indians (150 per 100 000) and Malays (30 per 100 000). Females were twice as commonly affected compared to males. Race and sex-specific incidence data showed that the incidence was highest among Chinese females (220 per 100 000), followed by Indian females (200 per 100 000). The age-specific incidence was 500 per 100 000 for patients above 75 years, compared to 10 per 100 000 in those between 50 and 54 years. Conclusion: Hip fractures arecommon in Malaysia. There are differences in hip fracture incidence depending upon ethnicity. © 2007 Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  12. Fulltext Knowledge and awareness regarding osteoporosis among multi ethnic people attending the orthopaedic clinic at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
    Zaris SNABSM, Ahmad MSB, Mohamed SZB, Shuid ANB, Mohamed INB, Mokhtar SAB
    Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 2016;16(3):166-175.
    Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country with an osteoporosis prevalence of 24.1% in 2005. Only few study reported on osteoporosis awareness. Aim of this study was to investigate the awareness and knowledge regarding osteoporosis among persons attending orthopaedic clinic at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur. A total of 368 participants (male and female) aged 20 years old or older, was assessed using the Osteoporosis Questionnaire (OPQ). The mean total OPQ score was 1.7 (SD ± 3.08; range -5 to 9; maximum possible score 20). Subjects with family history of osteoporosis and high education level were found to have significantly higher OPQ scores (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference (p>0.05) with respect to different age groups, gender, ethnicities, and menopausal status. The main source of osteoporosis knowledge was magazine/newspaper (45.9%). An overall low score indicates that new strategies to increase awareness of osteoporosis among the public is urgently required.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  13. Fulltext A Case of a Large Sub-retinal Abscess Secondary to Klebsiella pneumoniae Endophthalmitis in a Pyelonephritis Patient
    Mohd-Ilham I, Zulkifli M, Yaakub M, Muda R, Shatriah I
    Cureus, 2019 May 14;11(5):e4656.
    PMID: 31316877 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.4656
    Endogenous endophthalmitis is an ocular emergency, with severe sight-threatening complications. We report a case of unilateral endogenous Klebsiella pneumonia endophthalmitis with a large sub-retinal abscess in a 39-year-old lady that developed four days after presentation with sepsis secondary to urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis. Despite immediate treatment with intravenous (IV) and intravitreal antibiotics, her eye condition deteriorated. A pars plana vitrectomy was performed, and the sub-retinal abscess was removed, followed by silicone oil tamponade. Subsequently, she regained her vision to 6/36 with complete regression of the intraocular inflammation and sub-retinal abscess.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  14. Atypical peripheral ameloblastoma of the palate
    Siar CH, Ng KH, Ngui CH, Chuah CH
    J Laryngol Otol, 1990 Mar;104(3):252-4.
    PMID: 2341785
    Clinical, radiological and histological characteristics of the peripheral ameloblastoma are briefly outlined. A case found occurring in the palate and presenting with atypical histological features is reported. The differential diagnosis of this lesion, its treatment and histogenesis are discussed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  15. Escaping domestic violence: A qualitative study of women who left their abusive husbands
    Sukeri S, Man NNN
    J Taibah Univ Med Sci, 2017 Dec;12(6):477-482.
    PMID: 31435282 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2017.05.009
    Objectives: This qualitative study aims to discover the factors that influenced the decisions of women who successfully escaped domestic violence by attaining a divorce.

    Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 17 women, ages 21-56 who were either divorced or currently in the process of getting divorced in Kelantan, Malaysia.

    Results: Several themes emerged, indicating the following five reasons for divorce: 1) reaching the point of ultimatum, 2) having adequate support pre- and post-divorce, 3) concern for children's welfare, 4) seeking financial independence, and 5) fear of harm.

    Conclusion: The identification of the driving factors for divorce may spark a change in our society's mindset to empower female divorcees and allow them to lead happy, abuse-free lives.

    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  16. Fulltext Barriers to unmet needs among mothers of children with disabilities in Kelantan, Malaysia: A qualitative study
    Sukeri S, Bakar RS, Othman A, Ibrahim MI
    J Taibah Univ Med Sci, 2017 Oct;12(5):424-429.
    PMID: 31435274 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2017.05.002
    Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the barriers that deter mothers of children with disabilities from attaining their unmet needs.

    Methods: In-depth interviews of 12 mothers of children with disabilities were conducted from November 2014 to January 2015 in Kelantan, Malaysia. The mothers were recruited by purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used for identifying, analysing and reporting the data.

    Results: Barriers to the unmet needs among mothers of children with disabilities were found to stem from the mothers' expectation and further propagated by lack of support, the role of healthcare professionals in providing care, inappropriate policies and shortage of resources required for survival and maintaining care.

    Conclusions: Identification of the barriers to the attainment of unmet needs among mothers of disabled children is crucial for resolving the issue of unmet needs. Deeper understanding of these barriers may facilitate positive actions toward addressing the needs of these mothers and to alleviate the stress on mothers of disabled children. A concerted effort to coordinate services across all disciplines is required to dismantle these barriers by improving the provision of health care delivery and evaluation of welfare policies and services.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  17. Unusual mating behavior of the Malaysian treefrogs, Polypedates leucomystax
    Feng AS, Narins PM
    Naturwissenschaften, 1992 Mar;79(3):138-9.
    PMID: 1574131
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  18. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Lateral Femoral Trochlea Healing after Isolated Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report
    Barbosa NC, Carvalho L, Fernandes LR, Castro D, Lino T
    Malays Orthop J, 2019 Jul;13(2):35-37.
    PMID: 31467649 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1907.006
    We report on a 12 years old female patient who had been diagnosed with patellofemoral instability - recurrent dislocation and anterior knee pain. Radiologic evaluation further revealed osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the lateral femoral trochlea. She underwent surgical procedure with isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction, no surgical procedure was done to the OCD lesion. Postoperatively, there was clinical improvement of patellofemoral instability, with radiological evidence of healing of the OCD lesion. Isolated realignment procedures such as medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction may be associated with spontaneous healing of osteochondritis dissecans of the lateral femoral trochlea.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  19. Remodelling of Humeral Fracture in a Child with Osteopetrosis Tarda following Conservative Management - A 7-year Follow-up: A Case Report
    Erkus S, Turgut A, Kose O, Kalenderer O
    Malays Orthop J, 2019 Jul;13(2):42-44.
    PMID: 31467651 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1907.008
    Osteopetrosis (OP) is a rare hereditary sclerosing bone dysplasia characterised by generalised hard and brittle bone secondary to defective osteoclastic function. Osteopetrotic bone is brittle, thus these subjects are prone to frequent fractures, particularly of the long bones. Due to defective osteoclastic function, remodeling is also defective in OP. This report is a case of humeral fracture in a 9 years old girl who was followed seven years. The fracture had remodeled totally similar to healthy bone at the final follow-up. Conservative treatment should be kept in mind in the management of fractures in children with OP, and fractures within acceptable angulations and/or translations should be treated conservatively without hesitation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
  20. Modified French Osteotomy for Humeroradial Synostosis in a Child with Multiple Synostoses Syndrome: A Case Report
    Sahdi H, Rasit AH, Khoo CS, Bojeng A, Nur-Alyana BA
    Malays Orthop J, 2019 Jul;13(2):52-55.
    PMID: 31467654 DOI: 10.5704/MOJ.1907.011
    Congenital humeroradial synostosis can occur as an isolated clinical entity or as part of a syndrome. Bilateral elbow fixed flexion deformity is very incapacitating and challenging to treat. Here we present the case of a boy with fixed flexion deformity of both elbows due bilateral humeroradial synostosis. Other characteristic features of multiple synostoses syndrome were also present in this child, his elder brother and mother. We elected to improve the position of the right elbow by adapting the modified French osteotomy described by Bellemore et al.
    Matched MeSH terms: Female
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